Above the Clouds was one of the first homes built on the mountain in the 1850's by the Fridiger family. Tho' the original house burned to the ground, the fireplace chimney remained standing, and another house was built on the same site. In 1907, the Frazier family purchased the 120 acre ranch, increasing it to 640 acres as well as increasing the size of the house.

Your hosts, Betty & Claude Ganaye, purchased the last 25 acres of the original home site in 1985, and completely remodeled the house to create a bed & breakfast in 1993. The Ganayes received a Commendation Award from the Historical Society of Sonoma for preserving a part of local history, adding another chapter to a home that has seen many travelers come and go.

When the area was known as a getaway for San Franciscans, it served as a hotel with tenting facilities, serving three meals a day. (Sorry, we only serve breakfast, but you'll love it!) In the early part of the century, there were about 50 bars and many natural hot springs to draw visitors, but after the Golden Gate Bridge was built, the area began to undergo changes as tourists were able to travel farther by car. The bars and hot springs began to close. Even prohibition played its part in the history of the wine country.

Jack London Park is just across the valley; if you are interested in one of America's renowned authors, a visit to his home, the Wolf House, and museum will be a true thrill.