From a thriving country home to Glen Ellen’s most serene escape
A longtime landmark in the town of Glen Ellen, the Gaige House was built in the late 1800s, by its namesake Albert Ebenezer Gaige, a successful local butcher with shops in both San Francisco and Kenwood. However, it wasn’t until he decided to open a shop in Glen Ellen that the Gaige House was built. The Gaige House served two purposes for Gaige: a home and a place of business. Gaige ran his butcher shop from the ground floor, while he and his family lived upstairs.
While the Gaiges had a long career in Glen Ellen, it is unclear exactly when the house first became an inn, although the home had often been associated with lodging for Wine Country travelers. What is known, is that in 2006, the Gaige House + Ryokan underwent a restoration, along with several additions, including the construction of separate Zen suites on the north side of the grounds.
Décor throughout the inn had long featured Asian modernist style, with accents such as garden pagodas and Buddha art in many guestrooms. However, it wasn’t until September 2017 that the inn’s name was changed to Gaige House + Ryokan, reflecting the new options offered to guests, including an experience inspired by traditional Japanese inns (ryokans).
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Specials for Every Season
Experience Ryokan in the Valley of the Moon
Take advantage of rates starting from $419 per night!
Black Friday Special: 50% Off Getaways through April 1, 2021
50% Off Your Stay: Limited Time Offer
Spring Staycation: 25% Off Your Stay
Exclusive Offer: 25% off your Stay, April 2 through June 20, 2021
Last Minute Suite Special: 40% Off
Elevate your experience to a suite at Gaige House + Ryokan and enjoy 40% off your stay this Friday and...
Last Minute Summer Special: 25% Off
Make your last minute escape to Gaige House + Ryokan and enjoy 25% off your stay
Stay Awhile: Stay Two Nights, Receive Your Third Night Free!
For a three-night stay, our ‘Stay Awhile’ offers incredible value!
Stay One Night, Receive Your Second Night Free!
For a two-night stay, our ‘Stay One Night, Receive Your Second Night Free’ offers incredible value!
Sip, Savor & Stroll Dining Package
Enjoy a $75 dining certificate to Glen Ellen Star and two $25 spa credits per reservation.
Babymoon at Gaige House + Ryokan
Relax and celebrate with a prenatal massage or yoga session.
Celebrate your special occasion with a bottle of wine, chocolate truffles and a Four Sisters Inn cookbook!
Exclusive Offer: 40% Off Your Stay
California Dreaming: 40% off when you visit November 13, 2021 through March 12, 2022
Winter Promotion: Stay One Night, Get Your Second Free!
Escape to Sonoma this winter and enjoy your second night complimentary plus two spa credits!