Russian River News Info
After several years on the market, a former successful manufacturing entrepreneur purchased the 19-room Applewood Inn.
Valerie Hausmann of the Russian River Chamber of Commerce is gathering information on people willing to volunteer their time to the community
New sessions are starting in January 2010. Directed by Sonia Tubridy and Jean Ashley, Russian River Children's Choir is accepting singers from ages 6-14.
Applewood Inn Purchased
After several years on the market, a former successful manufacturing entrepreneur purchased the 19-room Applewood Inn.
Innkeepers Jim Caron and Darryl Notter are retiring from the hotel after 25 years at the helm and Ecuadorean native Carlos Pippa and his girlfriend Sylvia Ranyak assumed the reins earlier this month. He officially signed the deed Nov. 24.
In an interview, the 61-year-old said he plans to make a few cosmetic updates to rooms and the pool and spa area, but the name and layout will remain the same. He is also planning to install a large 80-to-100 kilowatt solar system on the property.
“Basically, I was retired after I sold my import business and I was bored and wanted to do something new,” he said.
“It was love at first sight when I saw the inn. I have traveled throughout the United States and the world due to business, and this is the one area I like the most. It reminds me so much of Italy, where much of my family is from.”
Mr. Pippa was born in Ecuador to an Italian father and French mother and moved to the U.S. in 1964. Previously, he founded and led a company called Global Finishing Solutions, which manufactured paint-spray booths for cars. He also owned a gourmet food retail business in Plano, Texas called World Delicacies.
Mr. Pippa lives on the property and will act as operating manager. The hotel will keep the same staff and chef, but he is adding regular lunch hours in addition to dinner. Ms. Ranyak is a commercial and residential interior designer.
Mr. Caron and Mr. Notter purchased the hotel, then called The Estate, in September of 1985, adding nine rooms to the site overtime. They added the “Piccola Casa” in 1994 and the new restaurant building and “Gate House” in 1999.
Now in the Russian River Redevelopment Project Area:
Small Business Assistance Program
In an ongoing effort to equip small businesses with opportunities to grow and prosper, the Sonoma County Community Development Commission and the Russian River Chamber of Commerce have partnered with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Santa Rosa Junior College, to provide no-cost professional business advising to local businesses. All appointments are one-to-one and confidential.
The SBDC can help with business planning, marketing, record keeping, accounting, management, taxes, cash flow, capital access and acquisition, pricing and cost control, and other areas of small business operations. In addition the SBDC will offer workshops customized to local business needs. Businesses located in the Russian River Redevelopment Project Area can participate at no cost.
For more information, or to make an appointment, contact the Russian River Chamber of Commerce @ 869.9000. All counseling sessions take place at the Chamber, 16209 First Street in Guerneville. Chamber membership is not required to participate in the business advising program
For more information on the SBDC see their website www.sbdcsantarosa.org or call 524.1770.
Russian River Children's Choir
New sessions are starting in January 2010. Directed by Sonia Tubridy and Jean Ashley, Russian River Children's Choir is accepting singers from ages 6-14.
Rehearsals are held on Thursdays from 4:15 to 5:00 PM at the Guerneville Community Church: 14520 Armstrong Woods Road, Guerneville.
The sessions include vocal training, ear training and songs from classical, folk and international literature.
This is a program of the River Choir.
Fee is a suggested $5-$20 a month.
For information please call 869-3273 or 865-2702
Russian River Volunteer Registry
Valerie Hausmann of the Russian River Chamber of Commerce is gathering information on people willing to volunteer their time to the community. With a roster of individuals, their skills and passions, she will be able to help match people with projects with volunteers who can help. If you are interested un registering – or if you need a few volunteers to complete your goals, please contact Valerie at 707-217-9613 or e-mail: vhausmann@msn.com. Valerie has registry forms she can e-mail you or you can pick one up at the Visitors Center 16209 First Street – on the Plaza in downtown Guerneville.
Applewood Inn Purchased
After several years on the market, a former successful manufacturing entrepreneur purchased the 19-room Applewood Inn.
Innkeepers Jim Caron and Darryl Notter are retiring from the hotel after 25 years at the helm and Ecuadorean native Carlos Pippa and his girlfriend Sylvia Ranyak assumed the reins earlier this month. He officially signed the deed Nov. 24.
In an interview, the 61-year-old said he plans to make a few cosmetic updates to rooms and the pool and spa area, but the name and layout will remain the same. He is also planning to install a large 80-to-100 kilowatt solar system on the property.
“Basically, I was retired after I sold my import business and I was bored and wanted to do something new,” he said.
“It was love at first sight when I saw the inn. I have traveled throughout the United States and the world due to business, and this is the one area I like the most. It reminds me so much of Italy, where much of my family is from.”
Mr. Pippa was born in Ecuador to an Italian father and French mother and moved to the U.S. in 1964. Previously, he founded and led a company called Global Finishing Solutions, which manufactured paint-spray booths for cars. He also owned a gourmet food retail business in Plano, Texas called World Delicacies.
Mr. Pippa lives on the property and will act as operating manager. The hotel will keep the same staff and chef, but he is adding regular lunch hours in addition to dinner. Ms. Ranyak is a commercial and residential interior designer.
Mr. Caron and Mr. Notter purchased the hotel, then called The Estate, in September of 1985, adding nine rooms to the site overtime. They added the “Piccola Casa” in 1994 and the new restaurant building and “Gate House” in 1999.
Now in the Russian River Redevelopment Project Area:
Small Business Assistance Program
In an ongoing effort to equip small businesses with opportunities to grow and prosper, the Sonoma County Community Development Commission and the Russian River Chamber of Commerce have partnered with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Santa Rosa Junior College, to provide no-cost professional business advising to local businesses. All appointments are one-to-one and confidential.
The SBDC can help with business planning, marketing, record keeping, accounting, management, taxes, cash flow, capital access and acquisition, pricing and cost control, and other areas of small business operations. In addition the SBDC will offer workshops customized to local business needs. Businesses located in the Russian River Redevelopment Project Area can participate at no cost.
For more information, or to make an appointment, contact the Russian River Chamber of Commerce @ 869.9000. All counseling sessions take place at the Chamber, 16209 First Street in Guerneville. Chamber membership is not required to participate in the business advising program
For more information on the SBDC see their website www.sbdcsantarosa.org or call 524.1770.
Russian River Children's Choir
New sessions are starting in January 2010. Directed by Sonia Tubridy and Jean Ashley, Russian River Children's Choir is accepting singers from ages 6-14.
Rehearsals are held on Thursdays from 4:15 to 5:00 PM at the Guerneville Community Church: 14520 Armstrong Woods Road, Guerneville.
The sessions include vocal training, ear training and songs from classical, folk and international literature.
This is a program of the River Choir.
Fee is a suggested $5-$20 a month.
For information please call 869-3273 or 865-2702
Russian River Volunteer Registry
Valerie Hausmann of the Russian River Chamber of Commerce is gathering information on people willing to volunteer their time to the community. With a roster of individuals, their skills and passions, she will be able to help match people with projects with volunteers who can help. If you are interested un registering – or if you need a few volunteers to complete your goals, please contact Valerie at 707-217-9613 or e-mail: vhausmann@msn.com. Valerie has registry forms she can e-mail you or you can pick one up at the Visitors Center 16209 First Street – on the Plaza in downtown Guerneville.
Labels: Children and Family, COMMUNITIES, PARTICIPATE
