Stanford Inn & Resort on the Mendocino Coast
On a Coastal hillside, the Stanford Inn & Resort overlooks Mendocino Bay and the resort's historic farm, formerly the China Gardens. A haven, this family owned and operated is a true eco-resort offering exquisite opportunities to reconnect with one another, nature, your creativity and joyfulness. The resort's lobby is spacious and welcoming. Guest rooms and suites are paneled in pine and redwood. Every detail is attended to, from wood-burning fireplaces ready to light, to the sumptuous chef-prepared organic plant-based breakfasts included with your stay. Inspired by our on-site USDA certified organic gardens, the resort's whole food, plant-based Ravens Restaurant has been featured in Oprah Magazine, USA TODAY, and other publications, and is nationally acclaimed for gourmet vegan cuisine. Ravens Restaurant is the essential dining experience on the Mendocino Coast. The cuisine served in the restaurant, the composting and recycling program, cleaning supplies, and bio-diesel fueled trucks, make the Stanford Inn North America's only sustainable destination. The resort specializes in romantic getaways, is pet-friendly, family-friendly, and is especially popular for Northern California Coast weddings and elopements. Massage in the Forest and our wellness center provide a variety of life-enhancing experiences. Unlike anywhere in the world, the resort's 'pedaling and paddling' experiences are incredible - guests are often seen quietly paddling up Big River on a super-stable redwood outrigger canoe! We support educational experiences with our Environmental Leadership Field School. You can read it here along with our thoughts about the next generation ... "This is the kind of place we would all build if we were as singled-minded, as energetic, as creative as the Stanford family. The Inn is wonderful!!" - National Geographic Traveler
Audio / Visual equipment rental
Concierge
Fitness center
Gift shop
Laundry service
Lounge
Meeting rooms
Photocopying services
Printer
Room service
Swimming pool
Accessible Parking
Banquet rooms
Bar
Bicycle rental
Board games / puzzles
Breakfast takeaway containers
Breakfast, free
Business center
Canoeing
Carbon monoxide detector
Cashless payment accepted
Chocolate / Cookies
Coffee Shop
Cooking class
Cycling
Daily Housekeeping
Electric vehicle charging station
Express check-in / check-out
Face masks available for guests
Facilities for disabled guests
Fire extinguishers
Fireplace
Food can be delivered for in-room dining
Food delivery
Fruit
Garden
Golf course within 3.5 km / 2 mi
Guest accommodations sealed after cleaning
Guest parking
Guests can opt out of daily room cleaning
Happy hour
Hiking
Honeymoon / bridal suite
Hot Tub
Internet
Kids' TV channels
Linens, towels, laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Live music / performance
Local safety protocols followed
Massage
Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Prepared lunches
Property has wheelchair access
Raised toilet
Refillable water stations
Restaurant
Sauna
Shops (on site)
Single-use plastics removed
Smoke alarms
Smoke-free property
Solarium
Spa
Special diet meals (on request)
Sun deck
Temporary art galleries
Terrace
Towels changed upon request
VIP room facilities
Walking Tours
Water sports (non-motorized)
Water sports equipment rental
Wine / Champagne
Yoga
Alder Suite
Rate includes chef-prepared breakfast, Use of Pool, Sauna, Spa, and more, see below! Description: One bedroom suite on the Garden Level of the Forest Building. The Alder Suite faces northwest providing view of the gardens. Paneled in ponderosa pine with redwood accents, Alder offers a large wood burning fireplace and a sofa with a queen size bed folded within it. A king bed is in the bed room. Amenities include a wet bar with refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker supplied with Big River organic, Fair Trade coffee. Includes breakfast from the Raven's extensive menu, cooked to your order in the dining room. HDTV powered by DirecTV and complimentary WiFi. Because it is on the ground floor, this a wonderful accommodation for couples traveling together or for families. An executive suite with its own king bed, bath and wood burning fireplace is off a common hallway and can be joined to the alder suite, creating a two bedroom, two bath suite. Please call us if you are interested in this combination 800-331-8884 or 707-937-5615. For those who wish wine or a cocktail, the Ravens Bar opens at 4:00 with Happy Hour!
Hairdryer
Wireless internet (WiFi)
Cribs upon request
Microwave
iPod music dock
AM / FM radio
Cable television
Coffee maker
Bathrobes
110-120 volt circuits
Breakfast cooked to Order from the Raven's extensive menu
Use of Resort Facilities - pool, sauna, spa
Complimentary Bike Rentals
Big River Main Floor Executive King
Rate includes chef-prepared breakfast, Use of Pool, Sauna, Spa, and more, see below! Description: An "Executive Suite" with small seating area and king bed on the main floor of the Big River Lodge building. Wood burning fireplace, views of the gardens and through the trees, partial views of Mendocino Bay. Paneled in ponderosa pine with redwood accents. Private Deck. Amenities include hospitality center with refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker supplied with Big River organic, Fair Trade coffee. HDTV by DirecTV and complimentary WiFi. Breakfast is complimentary, cooked to order from our extensive menu. For those who wish wine or a cocktail, the Ravens Bar opens at 4:00 with Happy Hour!
Slippers
Big River Top Floor Petite Queen
Rate includes chef-prepared breakfast, Use of Pool, Sauna, Spa, and more, see below! Description: Room with a queen, wood burning fireplace on the top floor of the Big River Lodge building with views of the gardens and Mendocino Bay. Paneled in Ponderosa pine with redwood accents. Private Deck. Amenities include a in-room "hospitality center" with refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker supplied with Big River organic, fair trade coffee. Top floor of Big River. HDTV by DirecTV and complimentary WiFi. Breakfast is complimentary, cooked to order from our extensive menu. For those who wish wine or a cocktail, the Ravens Bar opens at 4:00 with Happy Hour!
Big River Top Floor Executive King
Rate includes chef-prepared breakfast, Use of Pool, Sauna, Spa, and more, see below! Description: An "Executive Suite" with small seating area and king bed. On the top floor of the Big River Building, this room has a wood burning fireplace, and overlooks the Inn's extensive gardens and out to Mendocino Bay. Paneled in Ponderosa pine with redwood accents. Private Deck. Amenities include an in-room hospitality center with refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker supplied with Big River organic, fair trade coffee. Includes breakfast from The Raven's extensive menu, cooked to your order in the dining room. HDTV by DirecTV and complimentary WiFi. For those who wish wine or a cocktail, the Ravens Bar opens at 4:00 with Happy Hour!
Nespresso Coffee - pods recycled..
Big River 4-Poster Executive Queen ADA
Rate includes chef-prepared breakfast, Use of Pool, Sauna, Spa, and more, see below! Description: An "Executive Suite" with seating area with queen bed and sofa on the main floor of the Big River Building. This 450 sq ft ADA-compliant guestroom includes accessible roll-in shower, and ADA-compliant amenities and features. Accessible parking, entrance and path of travel Accessible check-in process Queen bed Roll-in showers with shower seats Strobe and sound fire alarms TTY/TDD devices available Additional amenities include wood burning fireplace, "hospitality center" with refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker supplied with Big River organic, fair trade coffee. HDTV by DirecTV is provided as well as free WiFi. The guestroom is paneled in Ponderosa pine with redwood accents and opens onto a deck overlooking the Inn's gardens. Breakfast is complimentary, cooked to order from our extensive menu. For those who wish wine or a cocktail, the Ravens Bar opens at 4:00 with Happy Hour! For additional accessibility information: Email: accessibility@stanfordinn.com or for 24 Hour Accessibility Assistance call 707-937-5622
Forest Tree Top Executive King
Rate includes chef-prepared breakfast, Use of Pool, Sauna, Spa, and more, see below! Description: Executive Suite distinguished by seating area and king bed in a room with vaulted paneled ceilings. On the Tree Top level of the Forest Building, this room has a wood burning fireplace, and overlooks the Inn's extensive gardens with a view of the Bay and Headlands. Paneled in Ponderosa pine with redwood accents. Private Deck. Amenities include a wet bar with refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker supplied with Big River organic, Fair Trade coffee. HDTV by DirecTV and complimentary WiFi. Breakfast is complimentary, cooked to order from our extensive menu. For those who wish wine or a cocktail, the Ravens Bar opens at 4:00 with Happy Hour!
Bishop Pine Suite
Rate includes chef-prepared breakfast, Use of Pool, Sauna, Spa, and more, see below! Description: On the Tree Top Level of the Forest Building it was adjacent to the old Bishop Pine which gave it is name, this suite's view is over the gardens and out to Mendocino Bay and beyond to the Mendocino headlands which define the Bay's north shore where the mill once stood. The Bishop Pine Suite is our most requested suite. It has vaulted ceilings and a large fireplace stocked with firewood. The living room sofa contains a ready-to-go fold-out queen size bed appropriately suited for children. There is a king bed in the bedroom. Amenities include a wet bar with refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker supplied with Big River organic Fair Trade coffee. There are HDTVs in both the living room and bed room with service by DirecTV. High speed WiFi. Breakfast is complimentary, cooked to order from our extensive menu. For those who wish wine or a cocktail, the Ravens Bar opens at 4:00 with Happy Hour!
refrigerator, Nespresso Coffee Makter - pods are recyvled.
Big River Main Level Petite Queen
Rate includes chef-prepared breakfast, Use of Pool, Sauna, Spa, and more, see below! Description: Room with a queen bed, wood burning fireplace. It is on the main floor and offers views of the gardens and through the trees Mendocino Bay. Paneled in ponderosa pine with redwood accents. Private Deck. Amenities include a hospitality center with refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker supplied with Big River organic, fair trade coffee. HDTV by DirecTV and complimentary WiFi. Breakfast is complimentary, cooked to order from our extensive menu. For those who wish wine or a cocktail, the Ravens Bar opens at 4:00 with Happy Hour!
Refrigerator, Nespresso coffee makers = pods are fully recycles,
Big River Main Floor Executive Queen
Rate includes chef-prepared breakfast, Use of Pool, Sauna, Spa, and more, see below! Description: Mini suite with queen bed and sitting area with sofa on the main floor of the Big River Building. Wood Burning fireplace, views of the gardens some of Mendocino Bay. Paneled in ponderosa pine with redwood accents. Private Deck. Amenities include a "hospitality center" with refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker supplied with Big River organic, fair trade coffee. HDTV by DirecTV is provided as well as free WiFi. Breakfast is complimentary, cooked to order from our extensive menu. For those who wish wine or a cocktail, the Ravens Bar opens at 4:00 with Happy Hour! Breakfast served in our dining room is complimentary and cooked to order from our extensive menu. In the afternoon, we offer a complimentary dessert and coffee or tea. For those who would like a cocktail, The Ravens Bar opens at 3:30 PM with Happy Hour.
Big River Suite
Rate includes chef-prepared breakfast, Use of Pool, Sauna, Spa, and more, see below! Description: One bedroom suite with a king bed in the bedroom which has a small sitting area and a flat screen TV. The living room has a wood-burning raised stove which allows you to see the fire with the screen in place. The sofa folds out into a bed, which is already made, if needed. On the top floor of the Big River Building, this suite overlooks the Inn's extensive gardens and out to Mendocino Bay and the village. Paneled in Ponderosa pine with redwood accents. Private Deck. Amenities include a in-room "hospitality center" with refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker supplied with Big River organic, fair trade coffees HDTV by DirecTV and complimentary WiFi. Breakfast is complimentary, cooked to order from our extensive menu. For those who wish wine or a cocktail, the Ravens Bar opens at 4:00 with Happy Hour!
Big River top floor 2 queens
Rate includes chef-prepared breakfast, Use of Pool, Sauna, Spa, and more, see below! Description: Executive room with two queen size beds in a room. On the Top level of the Big River Building, this room has a wood burning raised wood stove/ fireplace, and overlooks the Inn's extensive gardens with a view of the Bay and Headlands. Paneled in Ponderosa pine with redwood accents. Private Deck. Amenities include a wet bar with refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker supplied with organic, Fair Trade coffee. HDTV by DirecTV and complimentary WiFi. Breakfast is complimentary, cooked to order from our extensive menu. For those who wish wine or a cocktail, the Ravens Bar opens at 4:00 with Happy Hour!
Big River Top Floor 2 Queens 220
Rate includes chef-prepared breakfast, Use of Pool, Sauna, Spa, and more, see below! Description: Room with 2 Queen Beds. On the top floor of the Big River Building, this room has a wood burning fireplace, and overlooks the Inn's extensive gardens and out to Mendocino Bay. Paneled in ponderosa pine with redwood accents. Private Deck. Includes breakfast at the Ravens cooked to your order for our extensive breakfast menu. Amenities include an in-room hospitality center with refrigerator, microwave, and Nespresso coffee maker with organic coffees, HDTV by DirecTV and complimentary WiFi. For those who wish wine or a cocktail, the Ravens Bar opens at 4:00 with Happy Hour!
Big River Top Floor Executive Queen
Rate includes chef-prepared breakfast, Use of Pool, Sauna, Spa, and more, see below! Description: An "Executive Suite" with queen bed and small seating area with sofa on the top floor of the Big River Building. Wood burning fireplace and views of overlooking the Inn's extensive gardens out to Mendocino Bay. Paneled in ponderosa pine with redwood accents. Private Deck. The sofa provides a fold-out bed for extra persons traveling with you. Amenities include an in-room hospitality center with refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker supplied with Big River organic, Fair Trade coffee. HDTV by DirecTV and complimentary WiFi. Breakfast is complimentary, cooked to order from our extensive menu. For those who wish wine or a cocktail, the Ravens Bar opens at 4:00 with Happy Hour!
Nespresso recyclable pods. Casting to the TV
Big River Main Floor Two Doubles
Rate includes chef-prepared breakfast, Use of Pool, Sauna, Spa, and more, see below! Description: Room with two double beds. On the main floor of the Big River Lodge building, this room has a wood burning fireplace, and has views of the Inn's gardens and through the tress out towards Mendocino Bay. Paneled in ponderosa pine with redwood accents. Private Deck. Amenities include a hospitality center with refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker supplied with organic, fair trade coffee. HDTV by DirecTV and complimentary WiFi. Breakfast is complimentary, cooked to order from our extensive menu. For those who wish wine or a cocktail, the Ravens Bar opens at 4:00 with Happy Hour!
Nespresso Coffee Pods which we recycle
Big River King & Day Bed
Rate includes chef-prepared breakfast, Use of Pool, Sauna, Spa, and more, see below! Description: Accommodations with king bed and day bed On the top floor of the Big River Building, this room has a wood burning fireplace, and overlooks the Inn's extensive gardens and out to Mendocino Bay. Paneled in ponderosa pine with redwood accents. Private Deck. Amenities include an in-room hospitality center with refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker supplied with Big River organic, Fair Trade coffee. HDTV by DirecTV and complimentary WiFi. Breakfast is complimentary, cooked to order from our extensive menu. For those who wish wine or a cocktail, the Ravens Bar opens at 4:00 with Happy Hour!
Nespresso coffee pods 100R% recycled
Refrigerator
Grand Fir Suite
Rate includes chef-prepared breakfast, Use of Pool, Sauna, Spa, and more, see below! Description: One bedroom suite with a king bed in the bedroom. The living room has a large wood burning fireplace and a sofa can be opened into a queen bed. Like our other rooms and suites, Grand Fir is paneled with Ponderosa pine with redwood accents. The private deck overlooks the Inn's extensive gardens. Views of the Bay, Mendocino Headlands and village. Amenities include a wet with refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker supplied with Big River organic, fair trade coffee. Breakfast is included at the Inn's Ravens' Restaurant and is cooked to order from our extensive menu. Combined with the the Grand Fir Executive suite, two couples can enjoy a suite with two bedrooms, each with their own bath and a common living room. Please call for more information at 800.331.8884. HDTV by DirecTV and complimentary WiFi. A full breakfast is complimentary and served in our dining room cooked to order from our extensive menu. Breakfast is complimentary, cooked to order from our extensive menu.
Refrigerator, Nespresso coffee with recyclable pods. Casting yo the TV.
Douglas Fir Suite
Rate includes chef-prepared breakfast, Use of Pool, Sauna, Spa, and more, see below! Description: On the Main level of the Forest Building, this suite's view is over the gardens and Mendocino Bay. The rooms are paneled in ponderosa pine. Its large fireplace is stocked with firewood; a wet bar contains a The living room sofa contains a ready-to-go fold-out queen size bed. There is a king in the bedroom. Amenities include a deck, wet bar with refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker supplied with Big River organic, fair trade coffee. HDTV by DirecTV and complimentary WiFi. Breakfast is complimentary, cooked to order from our extensive menu.
Nespresso coffee makers with recyclable pods. Casting options for your TV.
Barn Suite
Rate includes chef-prepared breakfast, Use of Pool, Sauna, Spa, and more, see below! Description: Large one bedroom suite paneled in Ponderosa pine, with vaulted ceilings located in the Barn at the base of the meadow on which the Inn sits. The Barn Suite offers kitchen facilities and a dining area. There is a wood burning fireplace and views of the horse pastures. The large bedroom has a king bed and a sofa that unfolds into a queen size bed. Another sofa containing a folding queen size bed in the living room increases the sleeping capacity of this suite. Both the bedroom and living room are equipped with HDTV by DirecTV and complimentary WiFi. Breakfast is complimentary, cooked to order from our extensive menu, and served in the dining room.
Ceiling fan
Casting facilities for the TV. Nespresso Coffee Maker with recyclable pods.
Cypress Suite
Rate includes chef-prepared breakfast, Use of Pool, Sauna, Spa, and more, see below! Description: On the Tree Top Level of the Forest Building, the Cypress Suite is named for the Cypress on the south side of the Building which once marked the entrance to the property. The view from the deck overlooks the Inn's gardens and out to Mendocino Bay and the Mendocino Headlands. The Cypress Suite offers vaulted ceilings and a large fireplace stocked with firewood. The living room sofa contains a ready-to-go fold-out queen size bed. There is a king bed in the bedroom. Amenities include a wet bar with refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker supplied with Big River organic, Fair Trade coffee. HDTV by DirecTV and complimentary WiFi. Breakfast is complimentary, cooked to order from our extensive menu.
Casting to the televesion
Nespresso coffee maker featuring recyclable coffee pods, which we return.
Forest Main Level Executive King
Rate includes chef-prepared breakfast, Use of Pool, Sauna, Spa, and more, see below! Description: Executive suite with king bed and seating area with sofa on the Main Level of the Forest Building with wet bar with microwave, coffee maker supplied with Fair Trade Organic Coffee, and refrigerator. This room has a wood burning fireplace, and overlooks the Inn's extensive gardens with a with a view of Mendocino Bay. Paneled in Ponderosa pine with redwood accents. Private Deck. Amenities include HDTV with DirecTV and complimentary WiFi. Breakfast is complimentary, cooked to order from our extensive menu.
Casting for the TV. Nespresso coffee maker featuring recyclable pods.
Forest Garden Level Executive King
Rate includes chef-prepared breakfast, Use of Pool, Sauna, Spa, and more, see below! Description: Large executive room with king bed and seating area with a sofa which can be opened into a twin bed. On the Garden Level of the Forest Building, this room has a wood burning fireplace, and overlooks the Inn's extensive gardens with a partial ocean view. Paneled in ponderosa pine with redwood accents. Wet bar with refrigerator, coffee maker (supplied with Big River organic coffee from Fair Trade sources) and microwave. Private Deck. HDTV by DirecTV and complimentary WiFi. Breakfast is complimentary, cooked to order from our extensive menu
TV casting
Nespresso Coffee Makers featuring recyclable pods.
Canoe Suite at the Bridge
Rate includes chef-prepared breakfast, Use of Pool, Sauna, Spa, and more, see below! Description: The Bridge Cottage suite is one of two suites in the nearly 80 year old farmhouse at Catch A Canoe. The house was built by brothers from San Francisco. We are told that they both served on San Francisco Police Department. There is a kitchen nook and dining area off the living room which features a large brick Fireplace. The bedroom has a queen bed and HDTV with service from DirecTV. Llamas graze around the farmhouse and there are views eastward over Big River. Sofa sleeper in living room, and single roll-away bed in the living room closet provide additional sleeping. HDTV by DirecTV is also in the living room. Complimentary high speed WiFi. Breakfast is complimentary and served up the hill at the Ravens dining room.
Across from our rescued llamas.
Garret Suite at the Bridge
Rate includes chef-prepared breakfast, Use of Pool, Sauna, Spa, and more, see below! Description: The Bridge Garret suite is on two levels of the 1939 year old cottage at Catch A Canoe and is not suitable for active pets and children. The top floor has a small kitchen facility with a dining area, twin hide-a-bed. The living area has a Buck Stove well supplied with firewood. Downstairs, just off the entry is a bedroom with a queen bed. Llamas graze around the farmhouse and there are views eastward to Big River. Please no pets or children in this room. HDTV by DirecTV and complimentary WiFi. Breakfast is complimentary and served up the hill at the Main Lodge in our Ravens dining room cooked to your order from our extensive menu.