Villa Grande Concert - Fundraiser for Patterson Point

Imagine yourself sitting on a sunny, grassy knoll under the redwoods. You are eating genuine Louisiana Gumbo and other authentic New Orleans food delights. The succulent food prepared by a native chef from the “Big Easy” Maria Vieages. You are sipping fine Sonoma County wine and listening to the mellow sounds of T.A. Barnebey’s New Orleans Jazz Quintet, under the nom de plume of “The Villa Grand Wanderer’s” as they roam the grounds. Shortly after, the beat picks up as the featured band Tom Rigney & Flambeau takes you from the bayou to boogie. You will walk away from this concert thinking to yourself that this is the best Labor Day you have spent in years and that you will definitely return next year.

All of this can be yours this coming Labor Day Sunday at the Monte Rio amphitheater. The Friends of Villa Grande will be putting on a “fun” raising concert for the restoration of Patterson Point in Villa Grande. All proceeds will be used for restoration of riparian habitat and native vegetation. The Friends of Villa Grande is a non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible.

The Friends of Villa Grande was established in 2007 for the purpose of acquiring and restoring Patterson Point in Villa Grande. We have received support in the acquisition from the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District. The participation of the Open Space District will insure that this small recreational gem is open to public access in perpetuity.

We plan to remove the ivy and other invasive species that have taken over the natural vegetation and replace it with native species that are typical of an undisturbed Russian River riparian habitat. By doing so, we will encourage native wildlife species to use the area for nesting, foraging and breeding. We feel that Patterson Point can become a significant addition to the local ecosystem and will help provide a sustainable habitat for our indigenous species. In the future, the restored area may serve as an inspiration and demonstration garden for others who wish to restore the riparian areas along the Russian River. In addition, Patterson Point will remain open as a recreational area as it has been used in the past.


Please put us onto your calendar for
2:00 PM on September 6.
Tickets are $20 for general admission and $40 for VIP seating. Tickets and concert information are available at riverwoods.us.

Tickets can also be purchased locally at:
Bartlett’s Market, the Pink Elephant, in Monte Rio,
Berry’s Market in Forestville, Nexus Organic Design, Art Gallery and Home Decor store on Main Street in Guerneville, Frank Howard Allen Realtors on First Street in Guerneville and the Blue Heron in Duncan Mills.

Be sure and bring a low back chair to sit on and a blanket to spread your Louisiana feast onto. The Monte Rio amphitheater is located adjacent to the tennis courts behind the Pink Elephant in downtown Monte Rio. Call Susan Sampson @865-1074 for further information.