History
Barretta Gardens Inn was originally built in 1904. The house was built by a contractor from Chicago, Kleinecke, whose nephew was the Superintendent of Standard Lumber Company. He bought the land from the lumber company and built his house above the lumber yard. He also built the local high school. He had a horse and buggy accident and contracted blood poisoning and died in his early fifties. The house was sold to an Eric and Pearl Segerstrom, of Swedish origin, who raised their family here for 50 years. Both owners are buried at the Masonic Cemetery not far away from the house. Third or fouth owner turned it into a lodging establishment and it has now been a Bed and Breakfast Inn for over 27 years.
Specialties
BARRETTA Gardens Inn, is an elegantly restored 1904 Victorian farmhouse. The house is fully central air-conditioned with a few Jacuzzi tubs, soaking tubs, rain-fall showers and some fire stoves. Some are suites with private entrances that can be combined for larger families. Well known for its beautiful gardens with many sitting areas to enjoy in the warm summer nights. We provide early am coffee/tea service to your room and a full sit-down breakfast in the dining room or outdoor porch in the summer time. We cater to special dietary needs and can provide one ADA compliant room. See our chickens and vegetable garden or practice dancing on our outdoor dance floor. Only a short 10 minute walk to downtown Sonora with its shops and restaurants, it's ideally suited for romantic getaways, family reunions, and elopements. A short 2.5 hour drive from San Francisco, 1.5 hours from Sacramento makes this Gold Country bed and breakfast perfect for weekend escapes. Welcome!