The Jimtown Store is just east of Healdsburg on State 128 and is an ideal stop to pick up a picnic before continuing on this itinerary. Jimtown has been a landmark since 1895, when Jim Patrick founded it to serve as the general store, post office and meeting place for the valley. In 1989, the late John Werner and his wife Carrie Brown bought the store and restored it to its former glory – and added some twists of their own. The wine on offer includes Jimtown Wine, a collaboration with the neighbouring Hawkes Vineyards. There’s homemade and local foods, old fashioned toys and candy, homewares and gifts, and the store is decorated with vintage collectibles and antiques – a celebration of Americana. Jimtown continues to be a community store for the 21st century – part cafe, part information centre for locals and travellers alike. It’s definitely worth a visit to pick up some souvenirs, and get a picnic or sit and have a coffee or lunch. 6706 Highway 128. www.jimtown.com
