Previous Mamas' Outings
Bocce Ball at City Beach
Meet at City Beach at 6pm.
Bocce Ball at 6:30
Dinner at 7:30
Click here for a map
La Taza de Cafe - 6pm
Let's meet at a new restaurant in Montclaire: La Taza de Cafe
"By blending the tremendous
culinary traditions of Cuba &
Latin America with the Andalucian spirit of the Tapa, La Taza
invites you to try a different spin on an old favorite, and to also
experiment with a new flavor for your palette.
Have a Sangria, or maybe a Port. Join the Rhumba line... learn a
belly dance move... spill Mojo all over your Plantains... Relax...
and simply... Enjoy!"
Meet time: 6pm
for dinner and entertainment
Address: 5761 Thornhill Drive
Oakland CA 94611
(510) 339-7400
Mothers' Day Tea at Lovejoy's Tea Room
1351 Church Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
415-648-5895
We will all be having The Queens Tea at 1:30 pm with the following sandwiches:
Salmon & Cream Cheese
Bay Shrimp & Mayonnaise
Thinly Sliced Pear & Stilton Cheese
Chicken-Apple-Walnut
Artichoke Hummus
Smoked Turkey & Dijon Mustard
If you like, you can take a look at their website for the tea varieties.
We will be making our individual choices
when we arrive at Lovejoys.
Also don't forget, they sell tea pots, cups, cozies
and various nick-knacks AND "if you like the tea cup you've just had your tea in,
make them an offer they can't refuse!"
After tax & tip, our bill will come to about $25 per person.
If I am going to be in charge of taking care of the bill,
cash would be preferred.
A1. 10:15am Cooking Demonstration at the C.I.A., Belgium Chocolate Torte with Raspberry Mint Sauce
http://www2.ciachef.edu/lm/greystone/demonstrations/demos.html
Address: The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone,
Address: 2555 Main Street St. Helena, CA 94574
Reservations line for cooking demonstrations: 707/967-2320 contact: Dolores
The cooking demonstration starts promptly at 10:30am and lasts about an hour.
Cost: $12.50 per person
A2. 10:00am-ish Shopping
There are two shopping outlets in the area. Shops open at 10am.:
Napa Premium Outlets (on the way to White Sulphur Springs)
Address: 629 Factory Stores Drive, Napa, CA 94558
Shops: Ann Taylor, Kenneth Cole, BCBG Max Azria, J.Crew, Dockers, Banana Republic,...and LOTS MORE!!!!
St. Helena Premium Outlets (past White Sulphur Springs)
http://www.sthelenapremieroutlets.com/
Address: 3111 St. Helena Hwy N, St. Helena, CA 94574
Shops: Coach, Movado, Tumi, Brooks Brothers, Escada, Spirits in Stone, Jones New York, Sunglass Outfitters
B. Noon --Picnic Lunch at White Sulphur Springs.
Address: 3100 White Sulphur Springs Road, St. Helena, CA 94574, at the Poolside
After the cooking demonstration/shopping,
we will head back south on Main Street St. Helena.
We can pick up lunch at V. Sattui or other places along the way that catches your fancy, and bring it to the poolside at White Sulphur Springs where we'll have a group picnic lunch. (no glass or breakables next to the pool, please)
C. 2pm - 5pm Spa at White Sulphur Springs
http://www.whitesulphursprings.com/spamenu.html
Treatments will start at 2:00pm and end at 5:00pm.
Patty will inform us of the schedule before Sept. 10th.
Spa reservations: 707/967-8366, contact: Patty
D. 6:15PM Dinner at Rutherford Grill
Address: 1180 Rutherford Rd. Rutherford, CA 94573
Phone: 707/963-1792
Sunset Cruise on the Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry
21 Main Street, Tiburon
Moms' Night Out...
Names of those with prepaid reservations will be read off from
a list when they start boarding at 6:15pm.
It's not too late to join us.
Even if you decide at the very last minute,
they say they always have room for walk-ups!!
Advanced reservations are recommended
Please call 415/435-2131 and make your OWN reservations
if you are planning to join us on the Sunset Cruise.
It costs $10.00 per person.
The cruise leaves Tiburon at 6:30pm and returns at 8:30pm.
Babies are most certainly welcome too.
They recommend that we arrive at the
ferry terminal around 5:50pm."
Angel Island Tiburon Ferry Terminal
21 Main Street, Tiburon
Take note of the different parking lots shown on the map (see weblink) as different parking lots have different rates (move your mouse towards a parking lot in the map and it will show you the parking rate).
(Parking rates range from $5 to $10, depending on your proximity to the Ferry Terminal. There are several lots within walking distance --one block-- of the terminal.)
***CARPOOLING is definitely a good idea!
Directions:
If you are on US 101 heading Northbound: Take the Mill Valley / Tiburon Exit, turn right, and follow Tiburon Blvd 4 miles into downtown Tiburon. Turn right on Main St. The ferry is located on the left at 21 Main St.
If you are on US 101 heading Southbound: Same exit as above, except take a left over the overpass. Instructions from overpass are the same as above.
From the East Bay: Start on Interstate 80 or 580. Take 580 West to the Richmond - San Rafael Bridge ($3 toll westbound, no toll eastbound). After crossing the bridge, follow the signs to Sir Francis Drake Blvd / 101 South. You will pass by the Larkspur ferry terminal on the left. Get on 101 South. After about 2 miles, take the Mill Valley / Tiburon Exit, turn left over the overpass, and follow Tiburon Blvd 4 miles into downtown Tiburon. Turn right on Main St. The ferry is located on the left at 21 Main St.
Click here for custom driving directions.
Please bring:
--drinks for yourself.
Wine or alcoholic beverage in general is allowed on board.
You can also purchase this on board.
for DINNER potluck:
--appetizer-type/finger food to share:
some ideas:
-fruit/veggie platter;
-sandwich tray,
-sushi,
-cheese and crackers,
-any special dish you might want to make/pick up (surprise us!)
***If you like, you can grab some deli-type of food from several supermarkets along Tiburon Blvd .
Eating Utensils:
I don't know if they provide this on board.
Let's just assume they don't.
I will bring plates, forks, napkins, cups.
Clothing:
Dress in layers. As we are still at the height of Bay Area Summer,
do not forget to bring a windbreaker/warm jacket
just so we're prepared for a cold, foggy evening.
Dessert:
We will have some decadent dessert and coffee
after the cruise
at Servino Ristorante, 415/435-4079 www.servino.com
9 Main Street, Tiburon, CA
White Sulphur Springs
Mamas' Day-Off in beautiful St. Helena
11:00am
Picnic Lunch at V. Sattui Winery
Address: 1111 White Lane St. Helena, CA 94574
1:30pm to 6:00pm
Relaxation at White Sulphur Springs Inn and Spa, www.whitesulphursprings.com
Address: 3100 White Sulphur Springs Road, St. Helena, CA 94574
6:30pm
Dinner at Tra Vigne, www.travignerestaurant.com
Address: 1050 Charter Oak Ave. Saint Helena, CA 94574
Carpooling
OAKLAND Meeting point:
9:00am at Dyann's house,1228 E. 22nd St.
Depart 9:15am
EL SOBRANTE Meeting point:
9:15am at Lisa Bliss' house, 1004 Balmore Ct
Depart 9:30am
From 80-East,
Get on Hwy37 (Marine World Parkway);
Turn Right on Hwy29 (Sonoma Blvd.);
Stay on Hwy 29 as you drive through Napa, Yountville, Oakville, Rutherford and then St. Helena.
Turn Right on White Lane, into the parking lot of V. Sattui Winery.
We'll all meet around 11am for a nice picnic lunch in the shaded groves of
V. Sattui Winery
Salads, sandwiches, wine and other beverages can be purchased at the Deli.
At around 1pm, we will head to
White Sulphur Springs Inn & Spa
From V. Sattui, turn Right on Hwy 29/Main Street.
Turn Left on Spring Street (EXXON gas station at the corner)
and go 2.2 miles.
Once you are at the resort,
drive to the Office which is the first building on your left.
Park in that lot.
The spa is right across the office,
on the right-hand side of the street.
Spa treatments begin at 2PM and end at 5PM.
Around 6pm, we will head to
Ristorante Tra Vigne
Dinner reservation is at 6:30pm.
Please bring:
--bathing suit, change of clothes. the Spa provides towels, robes and flip-flops.
--sunscreen, toiletries: the Spa only provides body soap in the shower. You can purchase shampoo/conditioner there or just bring your own.
--CASH in different denominations: for gratuities and for paying your share of the bill at Tra Vigne.
--Also, if your like, snacks and beverages for yourself (no bottles though by the swimming pool)
--map, driving directions
Phone List:
V. Sattui Winery, 707.963.7774
White Sulphur Springs, 707.967.8366
Ristorante Tra Vigne, 707.963.4444
The Windsor Tearoom @ The King George Hotel
Address: 334 Mason Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone 415-283-4TEA
Cost: The Tea Service is $22.45, plus 8% tax and 20% gratuity (total is 29.09)
Optional: We can choose to order glasses or bottles of champagne when we are there
RSVP: to the MM database by Friday 12/09/2005 - NO EXCEPTIONS!
Bring: Please bring a $12-15 gift for the MM gift exchange.
PLEASE BRING CASH TO MAKE PAYING SIMPLE!
The tea service will include: A bottomless pot of tea served with a delicious scone,
preserves, and Double Devon Cream.
A selection of 4 varieties of tea sandwiches*, cookies, petit fours, fruit tart.
Our Holiday King George Tea concludes with a festive holiday Candy Cane.
(*Salmon & Dill, Turkey & Cranberry, Cucumber & Cream Cheese, Apple & Cream Cheese)
PARKING: Self Parking Available at The Downtown Center Garage.
(Across from Hotel) Nominal Fee