The Bohemian Highway is one of the most scenic drives to be found anywhere in California. This special 10 mile roadway winds through towering redwoods, gorgeous pastures, rocky ravines, and three charming townships forgotten by time: Freestone, Occidental and Monte Rio. Buffered from the extremes of the marine fog and inland heat, this corridor is a gem of benign climate and was one of the very first areas to be settled in the entire region.

Today, a Mecca for artists, back to the landers and nature lovers, this special region has attracted a soulful community with a milieu all its own. Here you will find organic farms and wineries, specialty nurseries, and all kinds of innovative shops and restaurants. It's also a gateway to superb hiking, biking and paddling.

How to find The Bohemian Highway:

The Bohemian Highway is just 60 miles north of San Francisco (about an hour and a half's drive).

From San Francisco:

• Take Hwy 101 North (50 miles)
• Exit onto CA-12 W toward Sebastopol (6.9 miles)
• CA-12 W becomes BODEGA AVE. (1.5 miles)
• BODEGA AVE becomes BODEGA HWY. (4.0 miles)
• Turn RIGHT onto BOHEMIAN HWY. (0.2 miles)
• You are now in Freestone at the South End of The Bohemian Highway

From North of Santa Rosa:

• Take Hwy 101 South
• Take the exit toward FULTON
• Merge onto FULTON RD.
• Turn RIGHT onto RIVER RD.
• River Road merges with HWY 116 in Guerneville
• Continue on Hwy 116 four miles past Guerneville until you reach Monte Rio
• You are now in Monte Rio at the North End of The Bohemian Highway
• Turn Left to go over the Bridge in Monte Rio
• Turn Right on Main Street in Monte Rio to continue South on The Bohemian Highway

Celebrate Independence Day in Monte Rio on the Russian River

Saturday, July 2, 2011, FIREWORKS

Monte Rio Public Beach

www.mrrpd.org

The 100th Anniversary Monte Rio Community Variety Show!

Thursday, July 28, 2011, Monte Rio Amphitheater

Members of the Bohemian Grove provide the entertainment for an evening of music, comedy and theater to celebrate their friendship with the Monte Rio and Russian River communities. The Bohemian Club members contribute their talent and technical skills for a night of special entertainment to raise funds for local charities.

www.monterioshow.org