Highlands Resort

The Highlands Resort offers a relaxing and peaceful gay and lesbian (straight-friendly) retreat - a jewel under the redwoods! Before we tell you how charming, comfortable, relaxing, pampering and wonderful the resort is, you need to know that: Most of our guests (about 98%) are Gay, Lesbian, Transgender and Bi-sexual. YOU do not need to be G, L, T or B - we are very "straight-friendly". You just need to be comfortable around folks who are. (We don't mean to thump you over the head with this part. We just want to be clear in the event you are getting married at the Catholic church down the street and want Great Auntie Esther to stay nearby. We allow clothing optional (nude) sunbathing at our pool and hot tub. Our resort is an Adult Environment and as such, not appropriate for children most of the time. If you will be traveling with children under age 18, and still wish to stay with us or if you would like a referral to another gay friendly/child friendly place to stay, please contact us. We have several pet-friendly cabins and our pet policy is explained on our "Policies" page (oddly enough). TV free zone. One of our goals is to encourage "interpersonal communication". Thus, we only have TV's in two units (Pool Suite and Garden Suite, for you TV junkies). The rest of you are encouraged to bring someone you like who can carry their end of a conversation. We'll supply the board games and cards. For those travelling alone, it's easy to make new friends during breakfast or chatting in the hot tub. We are now a SMOKE-FREE resort. Translated that means you can only smoke in designated areas... OUR 'Designated Area' is in the beautiful circle of redwood trees in the center of our front parking area. This area is furnished with tables, chairs, ashtrays and ambiance for your smoking pleasure. Smoking in any other part of the resort violates several NEW Sonoma County (where we are) laws. Don't make us go all Mommie Dearest on you about this. Oh, and before you ask... this applies to ANYTHING smoked. Medicinal or not. It's all about second hand smoke, not the substance smoked. (Perhaps you'll want to look at the baked goods for your next trip...)