We spend Wednesday night, July 15, at Lawson’s Landing, a hook-up free grassy camping area next to the sand dunes.
The sand dunes and the ocean are behind me as i take this picture.
The short walk across the dunes brings us to the ocean so Joy and Shiloh get some good water play time, and I get some sun, sand, sea breeze and sparkling views.
July 16 we camp a few miles north of Mendocino. I want to be near the Stanford Inn so I can have dinner there, and walk in their gardens.
Imagine gardens of organic flowers and veggies, and fine vegan dining…with your dogs. This place is a dream come true. The good vibes here reach out to all beings with peace and compassion, and bring a calming spirit to all.
The restaurant there is called The Ravens, and it’s vegan 5 star dining. AND…you can bring your dogs with you to the dining room. Ok, it’s not ‘quite’ the dining room, it’s next to the dining room, and it feels like the dining room and looks like the dining room. Technically it isn’t though, so dogs are allowed.
Joy and Shiloh make friends with the wooden horse by the fireplace.
Fine dining with dogs!
I (heart) pink wine!
It’s an enchilada!
Latte with soy milk was the perfect desert for me.
Joy and Shiloh were served a bowl of water and were peaceful throughout my meal. Next to us were to more Goldens and their people, and also a mom with her nursing 6 week old and her 4 year old. There was no barking and no crying and no fussing….a peaceful time was had by all.
Today I drive the harrowing Highway 1 north to where it joins up with Highway 101…if there is a driving test for pulling a travel trailer, I passed it, because we survived. Now we are in Fortuna, CA, among the big trees. We will stay here two nights, then on to Crescent City.
Wandering Spirit 
Now that’s an enchilada I will eat! Yummy looking!
Oh it was! I wanted one of everything on the menu, but I settled for the enchilada and took half of it home with me.
So happy you are back out wandering, the free spirit you are and your heart is not so heavy!! Nice dining!
Wandering seems to be very healing. For me anyway.
I envy you that particular trip. I want to see that part of my native state, especially the Lost Coast and Eureka and Crescent City! Enjoy!
P.S Fantastic photos, love the one of you with the well-behaved fur babies!
i hope you and Doug come and explore here soon Maureen. There is so much beauty. Not to be missed.
So glad you made it to the Stanford Inn. I have a cousin who was a gardener there in that wonderful garden. She is now in Ft Bragg at the Mendocino Botanical Gardens. I hope you are able to visit the Battery Point Lighthouse in Crescent City. Only accessible at low tide!
Hi Patty. I visited those botanical gardens a few years back…because they allow the dogs to walk through with me. At least I think we are referring to the same place.
Thanks for the tip about the lighthouse!
How wonderful to have your babies with you while you experience such a beautiful place! Love the enchilada!! I wish more places allowed our babies to be with us. Your trip sounds so relaxing, I am jealous! We are in a holding pattern right now and am I getting itchy feet, also kinda grumpy!!
Oh my goodness I know the feeling! Im just on the road after being stationary for a long time and….it’s like i can breath again! Hope you are on the road soon!