When is the last time you visited California's majestic redwood region? A walk in the redwood forests is a wonderful rejuvenation, and makes for a perfect B&B vacation.

Tour the Avenue of the Giants in Humboldt Redwoods State Park or explore the black sand beaches of the Lost Coast. At the end of the day, several B&Bs offer rest and relaxation.

The Shaw House Inn Bed & Breakfast in Ferndale is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and modeled after Hawthorn's famous house of seven gables.

The Victorian is well-known as a romantic getaway and also a favorite intimate wedding destination.

The Carter House Inns is offering a "Luxury at Last in the Redwoods" special that will appeal to romantics, food and wine lovers alike. The on-site Restaurant 301 has received top accolades and is considered one of Northern California's finest restaurants. In addition, it has received the Wine Spectator Grand Award for the last seven years. Indulge yourself but not your wallet with this special deal.

Several other CABBI inns offer beautiful retreats in the redwoods. See our Eureka/Redwoods Coast web page for more details.

Planning your B&B getaway is easier than ever with CABBI's newly updated 2008 Travel Guide -- the largest source for B&B and Country Inn travel in California. And, for those looking for the ultimate bicycle vacation, CABBI's "Beds, Bikes and Breakfast" program is just getting geared up.

The free 24- page color booklet features five regional maps and descriptions of more than 300 B&Bs, Country Inns and Boutique Hotels, and includes easy reference to inns that are bike-friendly. And be sure to continue checking our Specials page as CABBI inns begin posting fantastic specials.

Click here to download a copy, or fill out an order form and we'll mail you the new 2008 Travel Guide at no charge.

The Olallieberry Inn is a historic bed and breakfast located in the seaside village of Cambria on California's central coast. According to the innkeepers, this soufflé is a guest favorite. But plan ahead: the soufflé needs to be refrigerated overnight.

Ingredients:

• 1 (8-ounce) package of cream cheese, softened
• 1 stick butter, softened
• ½ cup maple syrup
• ¼ cup orange juice
• Grated zest of 1 orange
• 8 large croissants
• 8 large eggs
• 2 cups half & half
• ¾ dried cranberries
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Powdered sugar, for garnish



Break up croissants into large pieces and scatter into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Combine cream cheese, butter, maple syrup, orange juice and orange zest until well mixed. Using a spatula, gently spread cream cheese mixture over croissants.
Beat eggs, half & half, cranberries and cinnamon; pour over ingredients in baking dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

The next day, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Remove soufflé from refrigerator, uncover and let come to room temperature. Bake for 45 minutes, or until golden brown. Dust with powdered sugar to serve. Makes 10 servings.