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You used to wake up naked as a jay bird here as the resort was clothing optional for all adults, yes, women, too, not just the gay boys, but is now a must-wear-clothes, but still adults only. This one-of-a-kind hotel is situated between the tall, swaying redwood trees and the hypnotic flow of the splendid Russian River for the ideal getaway!.

The Russian River is the West Coast's favorite LGBTQIA+ playground.

Woods Resort Sonoma County : Highlands Resort offers a relaxing and peaceful gay and lesbian (straight-friendly) retreat - a jewel under the redwoods! Situated in the Russian River Wine Country just a short walk to the town of Guerneville, the Highlands offers private cabins, many with fireplaces, nestled in amongst the flowers and trees

The Parson Jones Tree was a treat to see as it is taller than a football field is long. When in the woods, you find yourself just not able to put the words together to describe the raw palpable beauty. Special weekends feature jazz, wine, women, leather and bears.

See Sonoma Pride for year-round events. Our cute little guide stated the trees could sway up to 15 feet, we did not want to find that out. We decided to do the Tree Tops Tour which consisted of seven ziplines, two sky-bridges, and a rappel down to the forest floor.

Inthe resort was declining when Bill and Steve bought it and gave it new life. If the Tree Tops Tour is a bit much, the Forest Flight Tour offers similar breathtaking views, but with a gentler pace: zipping through the canopy, crossing suspension bridges, and climbing a spiral staircase before descending at the end.

Yes, we did reach speeds up to 40 mph and we were looking down over feet to the ground. Local restaurants range from simple taquerias and burger joints to four star restaurants. The Woods, a Russian River Gay Hotel with “Clothing Optional” pool, is centrally located in downtown Guerneville.

Gay Russian River: Guerneville in Sonoma County’s Russian River is the West Coast’s favorite LGBTQ+ playground

Stake out a spot in the sun, dip your toes in the water, and watch as locals, bears, and drag queens share picnic tables and stories. Walking the self-guided Pioneer Trail felts like stepping into a natural green cathedral constructed of 1,year-old trees towering overhead with the sunlight filtering through the canopy.

Our stay involved weekdays in Guerneville so we were not able to sample the weekend entertainment. Our perfect weekend started at Highlands Resorta charming hideaway tucked into a lush redwood grove. We could not have been happier with our tour, the guides were warm, funny, and safety-obsessed, the fellow tour members 8 total zippers and 2 guides were perfect for sharing screams, laughs, and wide-eyed wonder under the redwood canopy.

They are credited with the wonderful landscaping at the resort. Breakfast by the fire pit, cozy private cabins with cross breezes, a massive heated pool open until 8 PM each night, all enchantingly surrounded by majestic redwoods that made you feel like you were in a whole new world.

We were told by several people and friends who have been to the area before, that we need to make a side trip to The Barlowa Sip natural wines at Region, sample artisan cheeses, browse local art, and shop for chic finds that will make your friends jealous back home we found a ring and some unique clothes.

We strolled up and down the streets at least three times, always seeing something new, someone new, and hearing performers entertain. What I found so relaxing was, well, everything. We all locked eyes the first time the redwood swayed a handful of feet this way and then that.

Special note, the weight range to ride the ziplines is between 70 and pounds, I was at and happy about it. The river offers all types of gay and gay-friendly accommodations from resorts and inns to camping under a canopy of brilliant stars.

We were also there one week before Lazy Bear Week when the bars, restaurants, and entertainment are all hopped up on big bear energy. Situated in the heart of Western Sonoma County, this string of offbeat river villages attracts thousands of LGBTQIA+ visitors every year for a wide range of activities and fun.

Wake up to fresh air, birdsong, and the promise of another leisurely day. Later in the day, we traded the forest floor for the treetops with a visit to Sonoma Zipline Adventures.