The Stanford Inn ~ a Destination Resort & Farm on the Mendocino Coast

Happy 45th Stanford Inn Anniversary

45 years ago, on September 15, we moved into what was then unit 4, and began our journey innkeeping here. The inn was very different then as were we! I remember we had wanted to rent 10 rooms that first night as we felt that would be a good omen. As it happened, we did because in 1980 few inns on the coast had televisions – we did as the former owner was an electrician. In fact we had eight! At that time, many travelers were hooked on a series called Shogun, so Jeff quickly unpacked two televisions we had brought with us, installed them, and lo and behold, we rented all ten rooms! Many good omens would follow, confirming this is where we belonged.

This time of year is our favorite with the sense of new beginnings and clearer perspectives, as the angle of the sun shifts, allowing more light into the forest and sharper definitions of sky and ocean.

Hope you visit soon,
Joan & Jeff Stanford

THANK YOU FROM CANDACE K, April 2024

“Our stay at the Stanford Inn was absolutely the best vacation experience that we had in many years. The rhythms of the Stanford Inn, your very tasty, nourishing breakfasts, your scrumptious teas, your dedicated staff, unrivaled amenities and the high level of comfort has left us longing to return. The healthful, restorative, serene experience that you have both devoted to providing is unsurpassed in our experience. We also enjoyed interacting with Jeff and it made it hard for us to depart and we wished that we had stayed longer. There are now a lot more reasons to return to the extraordinary place that you both have created as a joint labor of love, creativity and excellence and it is not only reflected in the surroundings, but also the warmth radiated by returning guests. We are planning on returning by the fall.”