03.23.11 home | north bay bohemian index | news | north bay | Best of the North Bay 2011 ## Romance Reader's Picks ### Best Place to Bathe in Cedar Imagine escaping to a world where stress no longer exists, where an authentic Kyoto-style Japanese garden is built on a six-acre site, therapeutic enzyme baths beautify the skin and full body massages enhance well-being. That world does exist, and it's at the Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary, your pick for Best Couples Spa in Sonoma County. Osmosis is the only spa in the United States to offer the experience of a detoxifying cedar enzyme bath. "It is an incomparable relaxing experience," says Michael Stusser, Osmosis founder. "It is why we have had over 200,000 visitors." The enzyme treatment is just one of many holistic services Osmosis offers, providing guests with increased sanctuary. "Osmosis is made up of an incredible community of people," says Stusser. "We have a deep sense of commitment and we're in it for the spirit and the wonder of creating sacred time and sacred space."—M.S. ### Best Place for Singles to Meet Marin Downtown San Rafael Farmers Market Fourth Street, San Rafael. 415.492.8007. Napa First Place Tie Morimoto Napa 610 Main St., Napa. 707.252.1600. Downtown Joe's Brewery & Restaurant 902 Main St., Napa. 707.258.2337. Sonoma Christy's on the Square 96 Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa. 707.528.8565. Honorable Mention Jackson's Bar & Oven 135 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.545.6900. ### Best Flower Shop Marin San Rafael Florist 831 Fourth St., San Rafael. 415.457.4711. Napa Beau Fleurs 1508 Silverado Trail, Napa. 707.224.7993. Sonoma Stems Floral Design 864 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 707.546.7522. Honorable Mention Dragonfly Farms 425 Westside Road, Healdsburg. 707.433.3739. ### Best Romantic Dinner Marin Nick's Cove 23240 Hwy. 1, Marshall. 415.663.1033. Napa First Place Tie Bottega Napa Valley 6525 Washington St., Yountville. 707.945.1050. Tra Vigne 1050 Charter Oak Ave., St. Helena, 707.963.4444. Sonoma The Farmhouse Inn & Restaurant 7871 River Road, Forestville. 707.887.3300. Honorable Mention Ca' Bianca Ristorante 835 Second St., Santa Rosa. 707.542.5800. ### Best Staycation Marin Nick's Cove & Cottages 23240 Hwy. 1, Marshall. 415.663.1033. Napa Solage Calistoga 755 Silverado Trail, Calistoga. 707.226.0800. Sonoma Kenwood Inn & Spa 10400 Sonoma Hwy., Kenwood. 707.833.1293. Honorable Mention Jenner Inn & Cottages 10400 Hwy. 1, Jenner. 707.865.2377. ### Best Boutique Hotel Marin Nick's Cove & Cottages 23240 Hwy. 1, Marshall. 415.663.1033. Napa First Place Tie Wine Country Inn & Gardens 1152 Lodi Lane, St. Helena. 707.963.7077. Oak Knoll Inn 2200 E. Oak Knoll Ave., Napa. 707.255.2200. Sonoma The Farmhouse Inn & Restaurant 7871 River Road, Forestville. 707.887.3300. Honorable Mention Metro Hotel & Cafe 508 Petaluma Blvd. S., Petaluma. 707.773.4900. ### Best Couples Spa Marin EVO Spa 800 Redwood Hwy., Frontage Road, Ste. 216, Mill Valley. 415.383.3223. Napa Spa Solage 755 Silverado Trail, Calistoga. 707.226.0820. Sonoma Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary 209 Bohemian Hwy., Freestone. 707.823.8231. Honorable Mention Mermaid's Spa 115 S. Main St., Sebastopol. 707.823.3535. ### Best Lingerie Shop Marin Chadwick's of London 526 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo. 415.721.7119. 9 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. 415.388.7704. Napa Calla Lily Fine Linens 1222 Main St., St. Helena. 707.963.8188. Sonoma Sensuality Shoppe www.sensualityshoppe.com Honorable Mention Ma Cherie Et Moi 2332 Magowan Drive, Santa Rosa. 707.573.1103. ### Best Erotica Store Marin Pleasures of the Heart 1310 Fourth St., San Rafael. 415.482.9899. Napa Pleasures Unlimited 1424 Second St., Napa. 707.226.2666. Sonoma Sensuality Shoppe www.sensualityshoppe.com Honorable Mention Spice 6597 Commerce Blvd., Rohnert Park. 707.588.0525. ### Best Wedding Planner Napa Sasha Souza Events 609 Cabot Way, Napa. 707.253.8160. Sonoma Jess Flood Event Design www.jessflood.com Honorable Mention Cirkl Productions 3201-A Cleveland Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.544.3695. ### Best Bridal Salon Marin Milvali 3 E. Blithedale Ave., Mill Valley. 415.388.0988. Napa Anna's Bridal Boutique 1014 Clinton St., Napa. 707.257.6135. Sonoma The Powder Room 2560 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.537.7968. Honorable Mention Tie Starlet Bridal 718 Village Court, Santa Rosa. 707.544.0334. Wine Country Bride 3201-A Cleveland Ave., Santa Rosa. 707.544.3695. ### Best Wedding Reception Venue Marin First Place Tie Falkirk Cultural Center 1408 Mission Ave., San Rafael. 415.485.3328. Marin Art & Garden Center 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross. 415.454.1301. Napa Beaulieu Garden www.beaulieugarden.com Sonoma Vine Hill House 3601 Vine Hill Road, Sebastopol. 707.823.8590. Honorable Mention Paradise Ridge Winery 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Drive, Santa Rosa. 707.528.9463. Send a letter to the editor about this story.