boon hotel + spa is a 14-cabin retreat in historic 1940s miners' cottages outside Guerneville, on the road to Armstrong Redwoods. Its eco-conscious ethos and deep LGBTQ+ roots have made it a beloved Russian River property. A saltwater pool, a tree-shaded hot tub, and a small spa anchor the grounds, with the redwood reserve within walking distance. Pet-friendly.
14 historic 1940s miners' cabins with deep LGBTQ+ roots and an eco-conscious heart.
boon hotel + spa is one of the Russian River area's most beloved boutique properties — a 14-cabin retreat occupying historic 1940s miners' cottages just outside Guerneville on the road to Armstrong Woods. The eco-conscious operating ethos, design-forward simplicity, and deep LGBTQ+ roots have made boon a celebrated retreat for travelers prioritizing sustainability, authenticity, and a sense of community. Each historic cabin has been thoughtfully refreshed with contemporary linens, fresh natural finishes, and quiet design that lets the surrounding redwood and oak landscape do the talking.
The property includes a saltwater pool, a hot tub set among trees, a small spa offering massages and facials, and walking access to nearby Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve. The owners emphasize sustainable hospitality — organic toiletries, energy-efficient operations, locally sourced items where possible. boon has cultivated a faithful following among travelers seeking a contemplative, design-conscious alternative to larger luxury resorts — the kind of place where guests recognize each other on return visits and the small details (handwritten welcome notes, fresh fruit, evening conversations on the patio) define the experience.
Crista Luedtke bought Boon Hotel + Spa in 2008 and is widely credited with sparking the Guerneville renaissance that followed. From a 14-room hideaway in the redwoods, she built a small empire — Boon Eat + Drink, Big Bottom Market biscuits (an Oprah favorite), restaurants Brot and Road Trip. Featured in The New York Times, Forbes, and Sunset, she's a Food Network champion and the most visible hospitality figure on the lower Russian River.
Jill McCall co-founded Boon Hotel + Spa with her partner Crista Luedtke on January 25, 2008, when they purchased the Guerneville property and began the comprehensive renovation that transformed it into the design-forward, sustainability-focused boutique it is today. As co-owner, she has shaped two decades of warm, personalized service that defines the 14-room redwood retreat.
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boon hotel + spa is one of the Russian River area's most beloved boutique properties — a 14-cabin retreat occupying historic 1940s miners' cottages just outside Guerneville on the road to Armstrong Woods. The eco-conscious operating ethos, design-forward simplicity, and deep LGBTQ+ roots have made boon a celebrated retreat for travelers prioritizing sustainability, authenticity, and a sense of community. Each historic cabin has been thoughtfully refreshed with contemporary linens, fresh natural finishes, and quiet design that lets the surrounding redwood and oak landscape do the talking.
The property includes a saltwater pool, a hot tub set among trees, a small spa offering massages and facials, and walking access to nearby Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve. The owners emphasize sustainable hospitality — organic toiletries, energy-efficient operations, locally sourced items where possible. boon has cultivated a faithful following among travelers seeking a contemplative, design-conscious alternative to larger luxury resorts — the kind of place where guests recognize each other on return visits and the small details (handwritten welcome notes, fresh fruit, evening conversations on the patio) define the experience.
Crista Luedtke bought Boon Hotel + Spa in 2008 and is widely credited with sparking the Guerneville renaissance that followed. From a 14-room hideaway in the redwoods, she built a small empire — Boon Eat + Drink, Big Bottom Market biscuits (an Oprah favorite), restaurants Brot and Road Trip. Featured in The New York Times, Forbes, and Sunset, she's a Food Network champion and the most visible hospitality figure on the lower Russian River.
Jill McCall co-founded Boon Hotel + Spa with her partner Crista Luedtke on January 25, 2008, when they purchased the Guerneville property and began the comprehensive renovation that transformed it into the design-forward, sustainability-focused boutique it is today. As co-owner, she has shaped two decades of warm, personalized service that defines the 14-room redwood retreat.
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