Penngrove Park

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Oliver and Julia rekindled their long lost family ties on the back porch of his sister Jena's SF flat during a Vegan Barbecue. Oliver, sounding rather innocent in his intentions, collected Julia's phone number for tentative plans to play together at the Bizarre Cafe's Wednesday open mic night. After a short (but seemingly endless!) wait time, Julia received a text that read "Would you accompany me out for tea this Wednesday?" Not immune to his undeniable charm, Julia gladly accepted his invitation. Julia and Oliver reminisced on old family times. Oliver played in the philharmonic of Petaluma with Julia's older siblings, Christopher and Natalie in junior high, while years later Julia and Oliver's little sister, Emily, quickly became life long friends in that very same band room. After hours of conversation over two cups of green tea and a split order of grilled cheese and tomato soup, Julia decided to show Oliver the bright lights of San Francisco that twinkled brightly under the moon from her Sister's roof top. They played music together and giggled, even creating their very own duet band called "Me, You, and the Moon Makes Two."Oliver leaned in and stole a kiss from Julia on that fateful October night. This is where the magic started. It was here, exactly three years later, that Oliver dawned the same outfit from that night and lead Julia up the stairs with candles and clues. When Julia approached the roof she saw Oliver there, down on one knee surrounded in dimly lit tea lights. He popped the question with a line familiar and dear to the both of us...and she said yes.

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A better father, friend and teacher does not exist. Having accompanied Oliver through all of his pursuits, from boxing to classical trumpet, the paterfamilias has been a best friend and idol to Oliver all of his life. When not taking the world of investment and finance by storm, Hunt can be found gliding through Debussy and Chopin on the piano, building a barn on his five acre estate in Kenwood or playing funky flute music at jazz clubs in the bay area.

Robert Hunt

Natalie is Julia's sister, and forever best friend! They love going on photography adventures, making arts and crafts, and having sleepovers where they laugh until they can't breathe. 

Natalie Hole

 Fullbright is nearly as excellent an outdoorsman and musician as he is a friend. Currently a fireman and EMT in the Greater Tahoe area, Fullbright and Oliver met at college in San Francisco, and have been fast friends ever since. Fullbright is a man of both intellectual and physical prowess, and the groom once witnessed him best several men in an arm wrestling contest, and then give a dramatic reading of the poetry of Robinson Jeffers in the same evening. 

John Fullbright

Jena is Oliver's eldest sister. Jena may be the sweetest gal around with her love of animals and  contagious smile! You can usually find her on a coffee date in Echo Park with her little chihuahua, Boombi, or singing sweet melodies like a songbird.  A pure heart of
    gold!

    


Jena Abraham

Emily is one of Julia's oldest friends, dating back to junior high, as well as Oliver's little sister. She writes stunning poetry, and has you laughing like a maniac with her impeccably quick wit. All it took to spark their friendship, was one crazy,
    silly face on the first day of band class in 8th grade.&nbsp;

Emily Kivel

The closet thing Oliver has to a brother, Hunt is the pride of his native New Jersey, and ~despite having been raised three thousand miles from the groom~ is one of Oliver's closet friends and confidants. Hunt is an officer in the Navy and the life of every party. Despite having sailed around the globe on the deck ofa battleship, Hunt is always ready to visit his cousin for some relaxed Northern Californian adventures. 

Billy Hunt

Having first met Hole at age ten in the Petaluma Youth Phillarmonic, Oliver had no idea he would one day marry his kid sister, or that they would eventually become such good friends. Handy with a stratocaster, hammer or telescope, Hole is an invaluable man to have around to fix any manner of mechanical problem, play a song on his guitar or educate an audience as to the movements of the stars and planets. Oliver and Hole can often be playing a game of chess over a beer at the Willowbrook Ale House in Petaluma. 

Christopher Hole

Jessica is Julia's cousin. She is not only hilarious, but she can also craft just about anything she puts her mind to, like wind tunnel money machines, and bountiful bouquets.&nbsp;

    


Jessica Hole

Jaime is Julia's cousin. She is laughter, sunshine, and love wrapped up in an altogether wonderful person! You will most likely&nbsp;find her tearing up the dance floor and carrying her darling new baby at our wedding.&nbsp;

Jaime Hole

A doctor, musician and lover of dogs, this Oregonian's good looks are preceeded only by his charm. When he isn't kayaking down the Los Angeles river with his wife Jena (Oliver's sister) he's out walking his pet dog Boomby in his Echo Park neighborhood. 

Nicholas Abraham

Jenny is Julia's cousin. She has an excellent eye for the world, capturing it one photograph at a time. She's the bee's knees, the cat's meow, and everything you could ever want in a family member!

Jenny Hole

Whether playing a tune on his guitar or regaling his friends and family with his quick wit, Kivel is always ready for an adventure. He can give you a tour of his in-home music studio,take you to the local boxing gym for a workout or simply sit with a glass of Scotch and chat onmost any subject. 

Matt Kivel

Rachel is Julia's cousin. She was the flower girl in Julia's parent's wedding as a child. Rachel has the brightest smile you've ever seen, which is only rivalled by her adorable personality!

Rachel Brandis

Burdick met the groom in San Francisco, but their friendship has taken them as far as London, Berlin and the Grand Canyon. Burdick is a teacher in his native Seattle, and a tireless intellectual, adventurer and friend. Oliver considers Burdick to be the only one with a greater knowledge of history than himself, and one day hopes to best Burdick in a game of tennis.

Isaac Burdick

At home in both the smokey New York jazz club and the Alaskan wilderness, Kruzic is a renaissance man of fabulous proportions. Kruzic is often known to finish a carpentry job (one of his many trades) and then moments later trek miles to a raging river to catch wild Salmon. Kruzic and Oliver were introduced by their parents, and often perform at cafes and bars as a saxophone and bass jazz duo. 

Joel Kruzic

Tess and Julia met in their college concert band. Tess played oboe, which was seated directly next to Julia's piccolo chair. They bonded over their love of music, coffee, and sun dresses;  the rest was history!

Tess Woodbury

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10 rooms blocked at a discounted rate for the wedding of Julia Hole and Oliver Hunt. You must book by July 22nd to receive the discount. Let the front desk know when booking that you are a guest of ours.

Sheraton Sonoma County - Petaluma

This hotel will be the site of the rehearsal dinner. If you are apart of the wedding party, this may be most ideal!

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Sonoma Wine Country

Metro Hotel & Cafe

Hotel Petaluma

Quality Inn Petaluma

San Francisco North / Petaluma KOA

Best Western Petaluma Inn

Motel 6

Travel

At Marin French we've been passionate about cheesemaking since 1865. While honoring our tradition we celebrate the innovation and exciting awards our company is enjoying today. We welcome visitors to sample cheese and picnic by the pond.Come share our cheese, your memories and most of all, our appreciation for so many wonderful years making cheese in beautiful Marin County.

Marin French Cheese Factory

This 165 acre wetlands park (with 16 acres of accessible trails) includes the features listed below.The pathways connect through Alman Marsh and to the Ellis Creek Treatment Plant.Pathways:<ul><li>Sheraton to Shollenberger (Alman Marsh Trail) = 1.5 miles</li><li>Shollenberger = 2 miles</li><li>Ellis Creek Treatment Plant to Shollenberger = 1.5 miles</li></ul>

Shollenberger Park

Helen Putnam Regional Park lies just outside of Petaluma and offers a variety of terrain across 5.87 miles of trail. Excellent views of Petaluma to the east and rural Sonoma County to the west can be enjoyed from the Panorama Trail. The viewpoints may be accessed via a steep climb up the trail from the parking lot, or a gentler approach via the paved Ridge Trail past the Fish Pond. Fillaree, Pomo, and South Loop trails wind through forested areas offering shade on hot summer days. Equestrians, hikers, and bikers are welcome on all trails.

Helen Putnam Park

Our TapRooms are located at our breweries and always have great food, exclusive beers, and daily live music. Stop by the Schwag shop to RSVP for tasting tours. Free tours everyday starting at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm. Must be 21+.

Lagunitas Brewing Company

The Green String Farm Store is a seasonally stocked, well-rounded farm stand open 7 days a week. Stop by to check out their wide selection of produce, preserves, dairy, meats and other goods. We love to share the work we do at Green String Farm with the community. See our grounds, hear about our farming practices, and learn about soil improvement and responsible land stewardship. We believe there is no border between Nature and agricultural space, and everyone can cultivate land the Green String way.

Green String Farm

<h4> </h4>Come try the Petaluma Creamery's award winning cheeses and ice creams, as well as sandwiches, and preserves. Guided Tours of The Petaluma creamery are offered Monday - Friday for groups of 10 to 15 people. During your 45 minute tour you will get to see and learn about the cheese making process. At the end of your tour you will have the opportunity to visit our store and taste our awarding winning cheese! Adults $20 Children $10.

The Petaluma Creamery

In 1834, Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo was sent from San Francisco, by the Mexican Government, to the area to accomplish three things: to secularize the San Francisco Solano Mission in Sonoma, to colonize the area by starting a pueblo (Sonoma), and to be near the Russian Outpost at Fort Ross. He was given his first land grant of 44,000 acres (later supplemented with another 22,000 acres) as a reward and to further encourage his leadership. He chose a hilltop for his Petaluma Adobe rancho and factory.There are admission fees to visit the park, the fees are $3.00 for adults, $2.00 for children between 6 and 16, and children under 5 are free. The paid admission is also good, on the same day, at Sonoma State Historic Park (which includes the Barracks, Mission San Francisco Solano, and the General Vallejo Home) in Sonoma.

Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park

The former library now houses Petaluma poultry, dairy, and Miwok Indian history exhibits from the 1850s. The cornerstone for this stately Carnegie Library was laid in 1904. The building, designed by local architect Brainerd Jones and built from locally quarried stone, features the largest free-standing leaded glass dome in Northern California. The building is in the neo-classical style, featuring original fan-glass windows, round leaded-glass windows, also original interior wood paneling and columns. It also houses a fine research library.

The Petaluma Library Museum

McNear's Mystic Theatre is located in historic downtown Petaluma, California and is described by many as the North Bay's Premier Music Venue. Built in 1911, The Mystic Theatre originally was host to live Vaudeville entertainment and in 1992 was renovated to accommodate live music performances for up to 550 guests. There is a full bar and restaurant access making McNear's Mystic Theatre first choice for a great night out.

McNear's Mystic Theatre

One of the prime wine producing regions in California. A visit to Sonoma Valley yields an outstanding array of tastings, food, lodging and scenery.

Sonoma Valley

An African adventure in the heart of California wine country. Guests may explore the Sonoma Serengeti on an African wildlife safari alongside romping herds of exotic wildlife or relax in a luxury safari tent under the gaze of a graceful giraffe. Our goal is to actively promote conservation and environmental education concepts to our guests, whether they are with us for an hour or a week. We are extremely proud to say that Safari West is fully accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

Safari West

The serene, majestic beauty of this Grove is a living reminder of the magnificent primeval redwood forest that covered much of this area before logging operations began during the 19th century. Armstrong Redwoods preserves stately and magnificent Sequoia sempervirens, commonly known as the coast redwood. These trees stand together as a testament to the wonders of the natural world. The grove offers solace from the hustle and bustle of daily life, offering the onlooker great inspiration and a place for quiet reflection.

Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve

On October 2, 1950, three kids appeared on the funny pages of seven newspapers. Over the next 50 years, Charlie Brown, Patty and Shermy would be joined by a whole cast of characters and forever change the landscape of the Sunday comics. Now we can explore the man behind Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts Gang.

Charles M. Schulz Museum

Bodega Head is the rocky headland that forms the entrance into Bodega Harbor. The harbor side provides a popular crabbing area along the jetty and the many hiking trails on the ocean side allow access to small, sandy coves and spectacular scenic views. The high cliffs offer excellent vantage points for observing migrating gray whales.

Bodega Head

Jack London State Historic Park, comprised of 1400 acres, is the legacy of Jack London, one of America's most famous authors.The park offers historic buildings dating to the late 1870's, great scenic beauty and more than 20 miles of trails open to hikers, bikers and horseback riders.The park is open year-round, 7 days, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. There is no camping.Day Use fee is $10/car.Historic buildings include the House of Happy Walls, the Wolf House Ruin, barns, the Cottage where Jack London lived and died and the famous "Pig Palace."

Jack London State Historic Park

Anyone interested in plants will enjoy this site commemorating the work of famed horticulturist Luther Burbank, who introduced over 800 new plant varieties, including the Idaho Potato. The site includes an acre of gardens with many of the naturalist's creations, a beautiful greenhouse he built in 1889, and his Greek Revival home.

julia & Oliver

julia & Oliver

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