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Mother’s Day Brunches in Sonoma County 2026

April 2026

By Maci Martell

A Mother's Day brunch from Spoonbar — A Mother’s Day brunch from Spoonbar at h2hotel in Healdsburg. (Spoonbar)

Moms deserve all the best things in this world — and a Wine Country brunch is a good start. Restaurants and wineries across Sonoma County are pulling out all the stops to make this Mother’s Day special.

All Mother’s Day brunches will take place on Sunday, May 10, unless otherwise noted.

Santa Rosa

Flamingo Resort & Spa: Seatings available from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for Flamingo’s annual Mother’s Day buffet-style brunch. $70 for adults and $35 for children under 12. Reserve on Tock. 2777 Fourth St., 707-545-8530, flamingoresort.com

John Ash at Vinarosa: Seatings available from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for Mother’s Day brunch at the Vinarosa Resort restaurant. $145 per person. Reserve on OpenTable. 4330 Barnes Road, 707-527-7687, vinarosaresort.com/dining/john-ash

At John Ash restaurant at Vinarosa Resort & Spa in Santa Rosa. (Sonoma County Tourism)

Iron & Vine: Seatings at 9:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. for the Mother’s Day brunch buffet at the Bennett Valley Golf Course restaurant. $59 per adult, $20 per child ages 3-12 and free for children under 3. Reserve online. Moms golf for free (with another paying golfer) on Mother’s Day. 3330 Yulupa Ave., 707-852-1162, bennettvalleygolf.com/ironandvine

Safari West: Mother’s Day brunch at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on the Sonoma Serengeti. $55 for adults, $35 for children ages 4-12 and free for children 3 and under. Reserve online. 3115 Porter Creek Road, 800-616-2695, safariwest.com

Kenwood

Salt & Stone: Seatings available from 9-11:30 a.m. for Mother’s Day brunch. Reserve on OpenTable. 9900 Sonoma Highway, 707-833-6326, saltstonekenwood.com

Glen Ellen

Songbird Parlour: Short-rib stroganoff dinner from 5-9 p.m. for Mother’s Day. Dinner is $42. Reserve on Toast. 14301 Arnold Drive, Suite 3, 707-343-1308, songbirdparlour.com

Sonoma

Chateau Sonoma: Mother’s Day celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 9, at the Chateau Sonoma Farm. Includes Champagne, a hands-on floral design class and farm-fresh brunch prepared by chef Kyle Kuklewski. $350 per ticket, plus fees. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite. 20730 Fifth St. E., 707-309-1993, chateausonoma.com

Santé at Fairmont: Mother’s Day brunch from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa restaurant. $125 per adult, $39 per child ages 6-12 and free for children under 5. Reserve on OpenTable. 100 Boyes Blvd., 707-938-9000, fairmont.com/sonoma

El Dorado Kitchen: Mother’s Day brunch from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the El Dorado Hotel restaurant. Entrees will range from $25 to $50. There will be an a la carte menu for children under 12. Reserve on OpenTable. 405 First St. W., 707-996-3030, eldoradosonoma.com/el-dorado-kitchen

El Dorado Kitchen will host a Mother's Day brunch — Spring salad at El Dorado Hotel + Kitchen in Sonoma. (El Dorado Hotel + Kitchen)

Eggs Benedict from Wit & Wisdom in Sonoma is on the Mother's Day brunch menu. — Eggs Benedict from Wit & Wisdom in Sonoma is on the Mother’s Day brunch menu. (Wit & Wisdom)

Wit & Wisdom: Mother’s Day brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a three-course, prix-fixe menu at The Lodge at Sonoma Resort restaurant. $75 per person. Reserve on OpenTable. 1325 Broadway, 707-931-3405, witandwisdomsonoma.com

Roche Winery & Vineyards: Mother’s Day brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $95 per adult, $80 for wine club members and $20 per child ages 3-13. Reserve on CellarPass. 22097A Bonness Road, 707-935-7115, rochewinery.com

Bartholomew Estate Winery: Mother’s Day picnic brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring wine and flowers to bring home. Catering by Preferred Sonoma Caterers and florals by Cassidy Ranch. $150 per person, $130 for club members and $35 for children ages 3-10. Reserve on Tock. 1000 Vineyard Lane, 707-509-0540, bartholomewestate.com

Wine tasting at Bartholomew Estate Vineyards and Winery in Sonoma. (Steven Krause) — Bartholomew Estate Vineyards and Winery in Sonoma will host a catered picnic brunch for Mother’s Day. (Steven Krause)

Larson Winery will host a Mother's Day brunch — Kids at the bocce ball court at Larson Family Winery in Sonoma. (Rebecca Chotkowski)

Larson Family Winery: Catered brunch with live music from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sonoma winery. More details to come. 23355 Millerick Road, 707-938-3031, larsonfamilywinery.com

Honrama Cellars: Brunch and bubbles from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., including a special experience for moms. 22985 A Burndale Road, 707-628-2743, honramacellars.com

Petaluma

McEvoy Ranch: Mother’s Day tea service from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at McEvoy’s historic Victorian. $95 per guest and $65 for children under 12; members get 15% off. Reserve on Tock. 5935 Red Hill Road, 707-769-4138, mcevoyranch.com

Penngrove

Penngrove Social Firemen: Mother’s Day brunch from 9:30-11:30 a.m., May 9, at the Penngrove Clubhouse. $25 per person and $10 for children ages 5-12. Purchase tickets by May 6 on Eventbrite or from Kim Hanson at 707-391-2191; mrsjjava@hotmail.com. 385 Woodward Ave., penngrovesocialfiremen.org

Rohnert Park

Sally Tomatoes: Annual Mother’s Day Champagne brunch starting at 10 a.m. featuring a buffet and bottomless mimosas. $32 for adults and $16 for children. Endless sparkling mimosas are $20. Call 707-665-9472 to RSVP. 1100 Valley House Drive, 707-665-9472, sallytomatoes.com

Brunch from Sally Tomatoes Catering and Events. (Courtesy Sally Tomatoes) — Brunch from Sally Tomatoes Catering and Events in Rohnert Park. (Sally Tomatoes)

Sebastopol

Muir’s Tea Room: Mother’s Day high tea served May 9-10. $86 per person. See menu and reserve online. 330 S. Main St., 707-634-6143, muirstearoomandcafe.com

Windsor

Fleur Sauvage: Mother’s Day “Petit & Sweet Tasting” — a European-inspired dessert tasting experience — with seatings available from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Windsor chocolate shop. $40 per person. 370 Windsor River Road, 707-892-2162, fleursauvagechocolates.com

Healdsburg

J Vineyards & Winery: Mother’s Day weekend brunch at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., May 8-9, in the Bubble Room, and at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., May 10, on the Terrace. $125 per person and $110 for wine club members. Reserve on Tock. 11447 Old Redwood Highway, 707-431-5430, jwine.com

Convene by Dan Kosta: Mother’s Day weekend wine tasting from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 9-10, at Convene by Dan Kosta at Bacchus Landing. There will be popcorn and Chardonnay, including a complimentary glass for mom. Reserve a free ticket on Tock. 14210 Bacchus Landing Way, Suite 300, 707-861-8199, convenebydankosta.com

Dry Creek Kitchen: Mother’s Day brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a three-course, prix-fixe menu. $110 per guest and $55 for children 6 and under. Reserve on OpenTable. 317 Healdsburg Ave., 707-431-0330, drycreekkitchen.com

The renovated dining room at Dry Creek Kitchen in Healdsburg. (Paige Green) — The dining room at Dry Creek Kitchen in Healdsburg. (Paige Green)

Folia Bread Service with Straus butter from Folia Friday, September 19, 2025 in Healdsburg. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat) — Folia Bread Service with Straus butter from Folia Friday, Sept. 19, 2025 in Healdsburg. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Folia at Appellation: Mother’s Day brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a three-course menu. $110 per person and $25 for children 6 and under. Reserve on OpenTable. 101 Dovetail Lane, 707-723-2130, foliabarandkitchen.com

Hazel Hill at Montage: Mother’s Day brunch from noon to 3 p.m. with a prix-fixe menu. $175 per guest ages 13 and over; $75 per guest ages 4-12. Reserve on OpenTable. 100 Montage Way, 707-979-9000, montage.com/healdsburg

Wild King Salmon crusted in brioche with sorrel and vidalia onion from Hazel Hill at Montage Healdsburg. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat) — Wild King Salmon crusted in brioche with sorrel and vidalia onion from Hazel Hill at Montage Healdsburg. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Breathless Wines will host a Mother's Day brunch — A bottle of bubbly from Breathless Wines in Healdsburg. (Breathless Wines)

Breathless Sparkling Wines: Mother’s Day brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. featuring live music and sparkling wine. Children welcome. $30 for wine club members and $38 for non-members. Reserve on Tock. 499 Moore Lane, 707-232-5976, breathlesswines.com

Jordan Vineyard & Winery: Mother’s Day afternoon tea from 3:30-5 p.m., May 8-9. $95 per person. Limited availability; reserve online. 1474 Alexander Valley Road, 707-431-5250, jordanwinery.com

Geyserville

Francis Ford Coppola Winery: Mother’s Day celebration starting at 11 a.m. More details to come. 300 Via Archimedes, 707-857-1400, francisfordcoppolawinery.com

Coast Kitchen will host a Mother's Day brunch — A pasta dish at Coast Kitchen at Timber Cove Resort in Jenner. (Timber Cove Resort)

West County and Sonoma Coast

Coast Kitchen: Mother’s Day brunch from noon to 3 p.m. at the Timber Cove Resort restaurant. Dishes range from $12 to $38. Reserve on Resy. 21780 Highway 1, Jenner, 707-847-3231, timbercoveresort.com

Nom Nom Cakes: Mother’s Day specials for pickup or delivery. Desserts range from $24 to $95. Order online. 390 Calle del Sol, Bodega Bay, 805-350-0680, nomnombaking.com

Multiple locations

See’s Candies: Mother’s Day treats for pickup or delivery. Spring and holiday-themed boxes of chocolate range from $20 to $53.75. Other springtime confections, such as jelly beans, lollipops and shortbread bites, are also available. Purchase online or visit locations in Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa and Windsor. sees.com

Did we miss a local Mother’s Day brunch? Let us know at maci.martell@pressdemocrat.com.

Even More Restaurant Openings in Sonoma County

April 2026

By Heather Irwin

Fresh Homemade Italian Pizza Margherita with buffalo mozzarella and basil

Last week, I wrote about 20 new restaurant openings in Sonoma County. That wasn’t the final count. Here are a few more additions.

Wonderland Pizza: The former Lucy’s in Monte Rio, previously home to several short-lived restaurant concepts, is under new ownership and undergoing a complete renovation. Owners Brian Perloff and Kellee Kessler will open Wonderland Pizza on May 22, offering quality food, local beer and wine, live music and art inspired by the Russian River. 20391 Highway 116, Monte Rio, instagram.com/wonderland_pizzeria

Redwood Gospel Bakery: The Redwood Gospel Mission will open its new bakery at 2447 Summerfield Road in Santa Rosa on April 14. More to come on this. rgm.org

The Redwood Gospel Mission will open its new bakery in Santa Rosa, one of many new restaurant openings in Sonoma County — Volunteer Steffan O’Neill hands out pumpkin pies at the Redwood Gospel Mission’s Thanksgiving Banquet at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, Nov. 22, 2023. The Redwood Gospel Mission will open its new bakery in Santa Rosa on April 14. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Pumpkin pie during the Redwood Gospel Mission’s Great Thanksgiving Banquet, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024 at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat) — Pumpkin pie during the Redwood Gospel Mission’s Great Thanksgiving Banquet, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

Cloverdale Supper Club: The boutique Cloverdale House Inn offers a Sinatra-era atmosphere, with steaks, seafood and classic martinis. Grand opening is April 11. 240 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale, 707-669-5072, instagram.com/supperclubcloverdale

Capriciano Osteria: A hand-painted sign now marks the former Tipsy Taco location in downtown Santa Rosa. The spacious venue, previously home to the Acapulco Lounge, has hosted several concepts over the years, including French, Mexican and Brazilian. Details on the menu and opening date are not yet available. 505 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, capriciano.com

Tipsy Taco & Cantina on Mendocino Avenue in Santa Rosa closed in March of 2025 after eight years in business. (Ricardo Ibarra / La Prensa Sonoma, file) — Capriciano Osteria will open at the former Tipsy Taco on Mendocino Avenue in Santa Rosa. (Ricardo Ibarra / La Prensa Sonoma, file)

Now open

Kyoto Ramen and Hawaiian BBQ: This new location for the casual California-Pacific Rim chain offers 15 types of ramen, as well as poke bowls, curry, rice bowls, katsu and kalua pork. 1940 Piner Road, Suite 600, Santa Rosa, 707-888-2906

What Our Dining Editor Ate This Week in Sonoma County

April 2026

By Heather Irwin

Tuna crudo with yuzu and aioli at Valley Bar and Bottle in Sonoma. (Heather Irwin / Sonoma Magazine)

I’m always on the hunt for great food in Sonoma County, the kind worth a detour, a wait or a group text. Here’s what I ate this week.

Bento box with chicken katsu and tempura in Santa Rosa at Seoul to Tokyo Kitchen. (Heather Irwin / Sonoma Magazine)

Seoul to Tokyo Kitchen: After two visits to this new ramen, okonomiyaki and bulgogi restaurant in north Santa Rosa, I am impressed. The menu features Korean comfort food such as bulgogi, bibimbap, soft tofu soup, tteok-bokki and ox bone soup, as well as Japanese ramen, udon and Vietnamese pho. While the miso is average, the banchan stands out. 3082 Marlow Road, Suite B3, Santa Rosa, 707-919-3014, seoultotokyokitchen.com

Parkside Eats: Although still in its soft opening, the extensive menu is already drawing both foodies and neighbors. Highlights include poke nachos, fresh guacamole and an excellent burger served on a brioche bun. 4323 Montgomery Drive, Santa Rosa, 707-800-7446. Find on Instagram.

Baja fish tacos at Parkside Eats in Santa Rosa. (Heather Irwin / Sonoma Magazine) — Baja fish tacos at Parkside Eats in Santa Rosa. Parkside, from the owners of Sonoma Eats, has taken over the former Lepe’s Taqueria. (Heather Irwin / Sonoma Magazine)

margarita at Parkside Eats in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County — A low-abv hibiscus margarita at Parkside Eats in Santa Rosa. (Heather Irwin / Sonoma Magazine)

Abyssinia Ethiopian: Looking at a giant platter of bubbly injera, spiced lentils, beans and greens, my first thought was: Why don’t I eat here more? The tangy, pancake-like bread, warm East African spices and the healthy, flavor-packed vegetarian spread make a strong case for return visits. 913 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, 707-568-6455, my-abyssinia.com

Vegetarian platter at Santa Rosa's Abyssinia, an Ethiopian restaurant in Sonoma County — Vegetarian platter at Abyssinia in Santa Rosa. (Heather Irwin / Sonoma Magazine)

Valley Bar and Bottle: While finalizing my “Top 50 Dishes in Sonoma County” for the May/June issue of Sonoma Magazine, I had one last dish to try at this destination-worthy restaurant and natural wine bar. Fried artichokes, yellowfin tuna crudo and charred cabbage with miso stood out, but you’ll have to wait until next month to find out the winner. 487 First St. W., Sonoma, 707-934-8403, valleybarandbottle.com

Tuna crudo with yuzu and aioli at Valley Bar and Bottle in Sonoma. (Heather Irwin / Sonoma Magazine)

Pupusas and the sweet corn tamale at Don Julio's in Rohnert Park. (Heather Irwin / Sonoma Magazine) — Pupusas and the sweet corn tamale at Don Julio’s in Rohnert Park. (Heather Irwin / Sonoma Magazine)

Don Julio’s: This tiny, tucked-away taqueria in Rohnert Park is a best-kept secret of locals. The Salvadoran restaurant takes Latin classics and adds a tropical twist — like the birria pupusas, plantain-stuffed burritos and sweet corn tamales, which I could eat for days. 217 Southwest Blvd., Rohnert Park, 707-242-3160, donjulioslatingrill.com

SoCo Market Founder Connects the Community While Boosting Small Businesses

April 2026

By Nate Seltenrich

Mercedes Hernandez, founder of SoCo Market in Santa Rosa Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

From a modest start in September 2020 intended to reconnect the community and support 11 young small-business owners, SoCo Market is entering its seventh year with a full slate of more than 90 vendors. The market runs monthly from April through August in Santa Rosa’s Old Courthouse Square, and its founder, Mercedes Hernandez, is a powerhouse of Sonoma County entrepreneurship and event planning.

Hernandez launched her first retail business in 2014 while a student at Santa Rosa Junior College. Since then, she’s opened (and closed) one more retail shop, created the Fork’n Good Food Festival and the Michelada-Mimosa Festival, and managed The Trade, an open-air marketplace at The Barlow in Sebastopol.

These days, the SoCo Market and its growing family of gatherings get all of her attention. “Highlighting the creative small business and local talent that we have here in Sonoma County, that’s the heart of all of the events that I put on,” Hernandez says.

Mercedes Hernandez, founder of SoCo Market in Santa Rosa, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Curating the SoCo Market

It definitely is more of a feel. We highlight unique businesses that are millennial-owned and -run. We’re looking for people who want to do more with their business, versus just a hobby. That’s what we look for, and just the creativity behind it as well. We’re all about diversity at our events; we love supporting BIPOC-owned businesses. And we don’t want to oversaturate each category. So it’s a really strategic process when approving applications.

Blanca Molina, left, helps Anisya Lustig make a purchase with her phone at her Pokidi Lab by Blanca Creative booth during The SoCo Market held at Old Courthouse Square in downtown Santa Rosa on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021. (Erik Castro/for The Press Democrat) — Blanca Molina, left, helps Anisya Lustig make a purchase with her phone at her Pokidi Lab by Blanca Creative booth during The SoCo Market held at Old Courthouse Square in downtown Santa Rosa on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021. (Erik Castro / for The Press Democrat)

Shoppers check out the handmade lighter cases and an assortment of customized footwear by Miguel Martin, 18, owner of Martin Kickzz, during The SoCo Market held in Old Courthouse Square in downtown Santa Rosa on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021. (Erik Castro/for The Press Democrat) — Shoppers check out the handmade lighter cases and an assortment of customized footwear by Miguel Martin, 18, owner of Martin Kickzz, during The SoCo Market held in Old Courthouse Square in downtown Santa Rosa on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021. (Erik Castro / for The Press Democrat)

Store owner Mercedes Hernandez looks for clothing to display at Bow N Arrow & Friends in Cotati on Friday, October 28, 2022. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat) — Store owner Mercedes Hernandez looks for clothing to display at Bow N Arrow & Friends in Cotati on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. (Christopher Chung / The Press Democrat)

By Millennials for Millennials

That is our target audience. So we’re making sure that we are picking small businesses that cater to that audience. That’s something we’re always transparent with. And I’ve been on both sides. When I opened my first boutique, I wanted to make it affordable for college students, because I was a student at the time. I offered those prices because I knew who my customer was, and that’s what it all comes down to, knowing who your customer is.

Success Stories

Some of our longtime vendors have expanded into brick and mortars. Many have quit their part-time job to do their small business full time. One example would be Falling for Dainty, a jewelry shop in Healdsburg. Brooke has been with us from the beginning. And then Omar, with Galvan’s Eatery, they just opened their first restaurant. They’ve been with us for a long time as well.

Brothers Ivan, left, and Omar Galvan, owners of the popular Galvan’s Eatery food trucks, have opened Galvan’s Beer Garden, their first brick and mortar location Friday, Feb. 7, 2026 in Cotati. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat) — Brothers Ivan, left, and Omar Galvan, owners of the popular Galvan’s Eatery food trucks, have opened Galvan’s Beer Garden, their first brick and mortar location Friday, Feb. 7, 2026 in Cotati. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Valeria Garcia with her 1-year-old son Malachi Garcia at The SoCo Market held at Old Courthouse Square in downtown Santa Rosa on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021. (Erik Castro/for The Press Democrat) — Valeria Garcia with her 1-year-old son Malachi Garcia at The SoCo Market held at Old Courthouse Square in downtown Santa Rosa on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021. (Erik Castro / for The Press Democrat)

Future Plans

A new project is a permanent food truck location and a community hub in Santa Rosa. I’ve always been inspired by larger cities, and San Francisco has an amazing food-truck park called Spark Social SF. I love bringing the community together, and having a permanent spot where we can do that and have live entertainment is a dream of mine, and something that I’m working towards.

The next SoCo Market will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 19 at Old Courthouse Square in Santa Rosa. thesocomarket.com

10 Best Things to Do in Guerneville

April 2026

By Sonoma Magazine Staff

Johnson's Beach in Guerneville — Johnson’s Beach in Guerneville. (Sonoma County Tourism)

With a legendary coastline stretching 840 miles, California has long been the sunny home for beachcombers and surfer dudes. But beaches don’t always lie on the coast, as Travel + Leisure reminds in a recent article listing nine of the best beach towns in California, where Guerneville ranked No. 3.

“The forested hamlet of Guerneville — a longtime haunt for hippies, artists, and the LGBTQ+ community — is located on the Russian River, a slow-moving waterway intermittently lined with beaches,” the Travel + Leisure article stated.

Guerneville’s varied storefronts reflect the layers of the region’s recent history, from timber town to hippie haven to gay-friendly retreat and upscale weekend getaway. Close to the beach and with a downtown full of great places to eat and drink, it is a perfect spot to relax and soak up the sun on hot days.

Where to play

Johnson’s Beach: The popular Russian River spot offers paddleboarding, picnicking, tubing, and swimming. The beach has a snack bar with refreshments and offers camping or vintage cabins. King’s Sport & Tackle (16258 Main St.) can help you get set up with water sports gear and offer advice. 16215 and 16217 First St., johnsonsbeach.com

A sunset view at Johnson’s Beach in Guerneville along the Russian River. (Eileen Roche / Sonoma Magazine)

Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve in Guerneville. (Mariah Harkey/Sonoma County Tourism) — Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve in Guerneville. (Mariah Harkey / Sonoma County Tourism)

Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve: Quiet trails lead through 800 acres of old-growth redwoods just a short distance from downtown. 17000 Armstrong Woods Road, 707-869-2015, parks.ca.gov

Where to eat

Piknik Town Market: Though Big Bottom Market was sold and reopened in 2023 as Piknik Town Market, new owner Margaret van der Veen assured fans that the Market’s world-famous biscuits are still baked daily. The spot also offers salads, sandwiches, gourmet groceries and picnic provisions, including to-go picnic boxes. 16228 Main St., 707-604-7295, pikniktownmarket.com

A biscuit from Big Bottom Market, now Piknik Town Market, in Guerneville. (Sonoma County Tourism) — A biscuit from Piknik Town Market, formerly Big Bottom Market, in Guerneville. (Sonoma County Tourism)

Polenta at Boon Eat + Drink in Guerneville. (Boon Eat + Drink) — Polenta lasagna at Boon Eat + Drink in Guerneville. (Boon Eat + Drink)

Boon Eat + Drink: Chef Crista Luedtke of Food Network fame lives in Guerneville and her restaurant anchors the downtown strip. Boon is a classic California farm-to-table bistro, with locally sourced dishes such as beet salad with goat cheese, mac and cheese with Mycopia mushrooms, Niman Ranch burger on brioche and the fan-favorite polenta lasagna on a bed of rainbow chard. 16248 Main St., 707-869-0780, eatatboon.com

Guerneville Taco Truck: It may seem odd to claim that a Safeway parking lot is home to the best Mexican food in Guerneville, but most locals would agree. A mainstay for over three decades, the Guerneville Taco Truck offers the best tacos, tortas and burritos this side of the Russian River. 16405 Highway 116, 707-869-1821, guernevilletacotruck.com

The Guerneville Taco Truck. (Russian River Visitor Center) — The Guerneville Taco Truck in the Safeway parking lot in Guerneville. (Russian River Visitor Center)

Where to sip

Stumptown Brewery: The main draw here is an expansive deck overlooking the river, with kayakers and tubers floating by. Spend the afternoon there with a beer sampler or the seasonal Donkey Punch, a refreshing hoppy lager. 15045 River Road, 707-869-0705, stumptown.com

Rainbow Cattle Co.: “The Rainbow,” as locals call it, has been a Guerneville fixture since the late 1970s. The LGBTQ+ community gathering spot is one of only a few Sonoma County bars that remain open until early morning hours, closing at 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. 16220 Main St., 707-869-0206, queersteer.com

Parade watchers gather in front of the Rainbow Cattle Company during the Russian River Pride Parade and Festival in Guerneville, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

At Korbel Champagne Cellars in Guerneville. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Korbel Champagne Cellars: As the only Champagne producer in the Bay Area since the late 1800s, Korbel has earned a reputation in the county for its old-world charm and first-class bubbles. The winery’s Champagne even made it to the table at former president Barack Obama’s inaugural luncheon, a Korbel tradition for presidential inaugurations dating back to the 1980s. Korbel offers free walking tours of its historic museum and cellars, which include a complimentary Champagne tasting. 13250 River Road, 707-824-7000, korbel.com

Where to stay

AutoCamp's luxury tent and patio site near Guerneville along the Russian River in Sonoma County. (Madison Kotack / for Mesa Lane Partners) — AutoCamp’s luxury tent and patio site near Guerneville along the Russian River in Sonoma County. (Madison Kotack / for Mesa Lane Partners)

AutoCamp Sonoma: Guests stay in custom Airstream trailers or luxury tent cabins at this mid-century modern glamping destination. 14120 Old Cazadero Road, 855-942-0792, autocamp.com/location/sonoma

Dawn Ranch: This classic river resort reopened after a luxury revamp in 2023 and includes 86 lodging accommodations, a world-class restaurant and rejuvenating spa facilities. 16467 Highway 116, 707-869-0656, dawnranch.com

Maci Martell contributed to this article.

A Modern Geyserville Farmhouse Hits the Market

April 2026

By Karen Kizer

This renovated farmhouse in Alexander Valley, on the Healdsburg-Geyserville border, is currently listed for $3,650,000.(Jan Pechbrenner / Liftec Media) — This renovated farmhouse in Alexander Valley, on the Healdsburg-Geyserville border, is currently listed for $3,650,000. (Jan Pechbrenner / Liftec Media)

A renovated farmhouse on the Healdsburg-Geyserville border in Alexander Valley is currently listed for $3,650,000. The three-bedroom, three-bathroom dwelling has a saltwater pool and its own Cabernet vineyard, covering a checklist of Wine Country home must-haves.

East Coast transplants Cheryl and Steven Foland purchased the home in 2018 and moved in full time when their San Francisco and Marin-based jobs went remote during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We found ourselves so enamored with more space, a slower pace and an amazing sense of community,” said Cheryl.

The couple built a cedar farm fence for enclosure and curb appeal, as well as to corral their two Rhodesian ridgebacks, who, Cheryl said, “spend their day romping among vines.”

Wraparound porch of Geyserville home — Wraparound porch. (Jan Pechbrenner / Liftec Media)

The Folands sell grapes from the property’s 15 rows of Cabernet vines to local wineries. A vineyard manager and a small crew run the harvest, but the couple joins in to help.

In the expansive outdoor space, the homeowners added landscaping and a saltwater pool — offering new ways to experience the vastness of vineyards and the surround of rolling hills.

The wraparound porch is lined by hydrangeas — planted to recall Cheryl’s time living in Westport, Connecticut, where the flower abounds. “Every year, the blooms multiply like mad,” she said of her Geyserville plants.

Kitchen in Geyserville home — Kitchen. (Jan Pechbrenner / Liftec Media)

Self-described “major foodies,” the couple enjoys time cooking and entertaining in the kitchen, which has a Wolf Range and a glass-enclosed wine wall from which to pluck the day’s pairing. An outdoor barbecue area takes the eating adventure right next to the grapes.

The home also offers plenty of opportunities for the hardworking couple to wind down. The wraparound porch is a great place to watch the sun dip behind the vines. An open-concept living room, with a stone-faced electric fireplace, offers sunset gazing via wall-to-wall sliding glass doors. The main bathroom’s soaking tub has a window that creates another prized spot to savor the setting.

For more information on this property at 6476 Red Winery Road in Geyserville, contact listing agent Mary Curran, 707-364-6297. Compass Real Estate, 109 Mill St., Healdsburg, compass.com/homedetails/6476-Red-Winery-Rd-Geyserville-CA-95441/1Q6YIB_pid

At Wolves Lovers + Thieves in Glen Ellen, Nobody Puts Bubbly in a Corner

April 2026

By Tina Caputo

Melisa Hall, right, and Sonia Quintero enjoy a glass of wine at Wolves Lovers + Thieves in Glen Ellen on Friday, March 13, 2026. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

When Lindsey Blanchard and Ryan Kuhlmann met as aspiring lawyers in Minneapolis, they probably never imagined they would end up moving to a small town in California and starting a winery together. Now they have two wineries. Their newest venture in downtown Glen Ellen, Wolves Lovers + Thieves, is a celebration of sparkling wines made from unexpected grape varieties using three different production methods.

The story

Native Midwesterners Blanchard and Kuhlmann met during law school, and they might still be practicing lawyers today if it hadn’t been for a teaching job that brought them out to Sacramento. Living in California, the couple’s shared enthusiasm for wine soon deepened into something more serious.

Recognizing they had a lot to learn, they headed to Sonoma County and connected with winemaker Robert Rex at Deerfield Ranch in Kenwood. Renting space and equipment at the incubator winery, the couple found a mentor in Rex.

Wolves Lovers + Thieves owners Lindsey Blanchard and Ryan Kuhlmann at their tasting room in Glen Ellen on Friday, March 13, 2026. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

The married duo launched their first winery — the cheekily named Wine Snob* — in 2021. A year later, they made an experimental sparkling wine that led to their second venture: Wolves Lovers + Thieves. Opened in December 2025, the Glen Ellen tasting room showcases bubbles made using three traditional methods: ancestral, méthode champenoise and Charmat.

Blanchard and Kuhlmann make about 600 cases of sparkling wine each year.

The vibe

Wolves Lovers + Thieves sits on Arnold Drive in downtown Glen Ellen, across the street from Poppy and just around the corner from Wine Snob*. Though the brands could have shared a space, the founders wanted their distinctive sparkling wines to have their own venue and identity.

Melisa Hall, right, and Sonia Quintero enjoy a glass of wine at Wolves Lovers + Thieves in Glen Ellen on Friday, March 13, 2026. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

Art by Maria de Los Angeles, used for wine bottle labels, hangs on the wall at Wolves Lovers + Thieves in Glen Ellen on Friday, March 13, 2026. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

The “Wolves” tasting room has a stylish yet industrial look, with concrete floors, a steel bar and a mix of sofa and bistro table seating. A sliding glass door separates the room from the adjoining Garden Court Café. Vibrant watercolor paintings by Mexican-born local artist Maria de Los Angeles — the same images used for the Wolves Lovers + Thieves labels — adorn the walls.

On the palate

Self-described “type A” personalities, Kuhlmann and Blanchard are hands-on in the vineyard and low-intervention in the cellar. Though they’re not fans of the term “natural wine,” they try to use as little manipulation as possible when making their sparklers. The resulting wines share a bright purity, devoid of flaws or funk.

It’s bubbles only at Wolves Lovers + Thieves, but there’s a lot of variety to explore within that realm. Among the winery’s four sparklers, two are made using the Champagne method, one is a pétillant-natural made with the ancestral method and one represents the Charmat technique. Each production method expresses itself differently in the glass, and learning about the nuances is what makes a visit to this tasting room so interesting and fun.

Bottles of Wolves Lovers + Thieves Masquerade, featuring the art of Maria de Los Angeles, in Glen Ellen on Friday, March 13, 2026. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

The 2024 Raised by Wolves Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir ($36) is a lively pet-nat that’s rosy in color with a touch of cloudiness from the spent yeast left inside the bottle. It shows fresh berry flavors and an appealing citrus accent. You don’t encounter many sparkling Gewürztraminers in these parts, let alone examples made in the super-dry “brut nature” style, so don’t miss the 2022 Jealousy from Potter Valley ($72). It’s bright and floral with notes of ginger. The 2025 Incognito from Russian River ($54) is a sophisticated, intensely fruity Charmat sparkler made from Pinot Meunier — a grape normally relegated to blending status.

Tastings cost $35 per person.

Beyond the bottle

At Jack London State Historic Park in Glen Ellen. (Jack London State Historic Park)

I love any excuse to wander the beautiful Jack London State Historic Park in Glen Ellen, and there’s a compelling one coming up on April 19. The park is hosting artist Maria de Los Angeles, creator of the Wolves Lovers + Thieves wine labels, for a nature-inspired watercolor painting workshop. The full-day, immersive event ($250) includes refreshments. If birding is more your speed, join the Birds and Words walk at Jack London with guide and author Rebecca Lawton on April 12 ($20).

Wolves Lovers + Thieves, 13647 Arnold Drive, Unit 2, Glen Ellen. Open noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Walk-ins welcome, but reservations are recommended. 707-337-9523, wolvesloversthieves.com

Where To Find the Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich in Sonoma County

April 2026

By Maci Martell

Putting cheese on bread is no novel concept — people have been uniting the two ingredients as far back as ancient Rome. The method of combining them, however, is another story. One of our favorite ways is the grilled cheese sandwich.

One of the first iterations of a grilled cheese came from, you guessed it, France. The French croque monsieur, a griddled ham and cheese sandwich, came about in the early 1900s. It wasn’t until a few decades later that the grilled cheese sandwich made a proper appearance in the United States.

Otto Frederick Rohwedder invented the first automatic bread-slicing machine in Iowa in 1928, making the distribution of bread easier and more affordable. During the Great Depression and World War II, Americans in search of cheap, filling meals looked to sliced bread and processed cheese from J.L. Kraft & Bros. Company (later known as Kraft Foods), which had opened its first U.S. plant in 1914. The cheese dream, an open-faced version of the grilled cheese sandwich, became popular during this time.

By 1949, Kraft Foods introduced its individually wrapped Kraft Singles, which American supermarkets began stocking in 1965. It was around this time that people began making closed, toasted cheese sandwiches and the term “grilled cheese” finally made its print debut.

A simple yet tasty grilled cheese sandwich is the ultimate kid-friendly meal, but adults shouldn’t have to miss out on all the gooey, cheesy deliciousness. Sonoma County restaurateurs are serving elevated versions of the tried-and-true classic. Here are a few to try on National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day (April 12) or any day of the year.

Grilled cheese with birria on Texas Toast is a menu option at Galvan’s Eatery in Santa Rosa. (Heather Irwin / Sonoma Magazine)

Galvan’s Eatery & Beer Garden, Birria Grilled Cheese: Griddled Texas toast piled with melted cheese and stuffed with tender birria. Find the new brick-and-mortar restaurant in Cotati, plus the food truck continues to pop up around Sonoma County. 500 E. Cotati Ave., Cotati, 707-664-5987, instagram.com/galvanseatery

KC’s American Kitchen, Ultimate Grilled Cheese: Cheddar and jack cheeses spill over between Parmesan sourdough bread. Add tomato for $1, avocado for $2.50 and bacon or ham for $4.25. For when you’re feeling hungry and nostalgic. 9501 Duvander Lane, Windsor, 707-838-7800, kcsamericankitchen.com

Nimble & Finn’s, Pear and Cambozola Grilled Cheese: Cambozola, kalamata olive and caper tapenade, caramelized onion and pear jam on sourdough, served with housemade pickles. Who knew an ice cream shop could offer such gourmet grilled cheeses? (At the Santa Rosa location only.) 123 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, 707-666-9590, nimbleandfinns.com

Betty’s Fish & Chips, Grilled Crab & Jack Cheese: Dungeness crab and Jack cheese on sourdough bread, served with a choice of chips or coleslaw. Order with a side of New England Clam Chowder for a truly comforting East Coast lunch. 4046 Sonoma Highway, Santa Rosa, 707-539-0899, bettysfishandchips.com

Cozy Plum Bistro, Grilled Gouda: Vegan Gouda, tomato and choice of pesto or caramelized onions on herb focaccia. Served with a side house salad. Add avocado or substitute gluten-free bread for $3. The premier grilled cheese for vegans. 6970 McKinley St., Sebastopol, 707-823-3333, cozyplum.com

Wild Goat Bistro, Adult Grilled Cheese: Comté and Gruyere cheeses, bacon, caramelized shallots and Victor’s secret spread on rustic country bread. Served with side salad or soup. Substitute Mama Mel’s gluten-free bread for $2 and vegan cheese for $3. What’s more adult than fancy cheeses mixed with caramelized onions enjoyed on the riverfront? 6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite A5, Petaluma, 707-658-1156, wildgoatbistro.com

Sax’s Joint, The Joint Grill: Generous amounts of cheddar, cream cheese and bacon on sourdough. Served with choice of fries, coleslaw, potato salad, mac salad or mac and cheese. Of the handful of grilled cheeses on the menu, this one receives the most praise, thanks to the cream cheese, which adds a special tangy creaminess to the sandwich. 317 Petaluma Blvd. S., Petaluma, 707-559-3021, saxsjoint.com

The Girl & The Fig, Grilled Cheese Sandwich: Vella Cheese Company cheddar with tomato confit on sourdough. Served with house chips. Simple but oh so satisfying. 110 W. Spain St., Sonoma, 707-938-3634, thegirlandthefig.com

Grilled cheese sandwich from Sunflower Caffe in Sonoma. (Sunflower Caffe)

Sunflower Caffe, Sunflower Grilled Cheese: Fontina, aged cheddar and Vella dry jack butter on sourdough. Served with salad dressed in a French vinaigrette. Enjoy alongside the cream of tomato soup. 421 First St. W., Sonoma, 707-996-6645, sonomasunflower.com

Sonoma’s Best, Bacon Grilled Cheese: Havarti, Gruyere, arugula, smoked bacon and apple spread on a choice of bread. Best enjoyed with a local wine out back in the garden. 1190 E. Napa St., Sonoma, 707-996-7600, sonomas-best.com

HopMonk Tavern, Grilled Cheese: A heaping helping of cheddar, provolone, Gruyere, Parmesan, smoked Gouda and garlic on French bread. Add ham for $3. (Only at Sonoma location.) HopMonk Sonoma, 691 Broadway, Sonoma, 707-935-9100, hopmonk.com

Lunch Box, Kimchi Grilled Cheese: A three-cheese blend with aioli and housemade kimchi on Red Bird sourdough pullman. Sub gluten-free bread for $2. All sandwiches are served with kettle chips. 128 N. Main St., Sebastopol, lunchboxsonomacounty.com

Lunch Box grilled cheese and tomato soup — Tomato soup and a grilled kimchi and cheese sandwich from Lunch Box restaurant in Sebastopol. (Heather Irwin/Sonoma Magazine)

Society Bakery And Cafe, Grilled Cheese: Three types of cheese (chef’s choice) with herbs on Goguette French bread. Make it a soup and grilled cheese combo with the soup of the day. 2661 Gravenstein Highway S., Sebastopol, 707-861-9665, societybakerycafe.com

Valley Ford Cheese and Creamery, V.F. Grilled Cheese: Housemade “Hwy 1” fontina, rosemary ham and kimchi on multigrain sourdough. A creative sandwich with award-winning cheese in a charming, countryside atmosphere. Plus, the daily specials always include regularly changing sandwich creations, like the Cubano or pizza grilled cheese. 14390 Valley Ford Road, Valley Ford, 707-875-7073, valleyfordcheese.com

Grilled Cheese with Hwy 1 Fontina, rosemary ham and kimchi with a side of garden pickles from the Valley Ford Cheese and Creamery in Valley Ford. (John Burgess/Sonoma Magazine)

Estero Cafe, Grilled Cheese: Organic cheddar and Estero Gold cheese on freshly baked sourdough makes for a delicious, locally sourced grilled cheese sando. Add avocado, bacon or chicken sausage. 14450 Highway 1, Valley Ford, 707-876-3333, americanasonomacounty.com/estero-cafe

Fishetarian Fish Market, Adult Grilled Cheese: Valley Ford Estero Gold, Hwy 1 and jack cheeses with grilled onions and fig jam on sourdough. The seafood here is top notch, but the grilled cheese shouldn’t be missed. 599 Highway 1, Bodega Bay, 707-875-9092, fishetarianfishmarket.com

Grilled cheese sandwich from Fishetarian in Bodega Bay. (Courtesy Fishetarian)

Here are your best bets for no-frills grilled cheese sandwiches (just melty cheese and toasty bread).

Downtown Bakery & Creamery, Grilled Cheese: Cheddar cheese on housemade wheat, sourdough or French bread. The ham grilled cheese with housemade aioli and Dijon is also spectacular. At $7, it’s undoubtedly the most affordable and satisfying sandwich lunch in town. 308 Center St., Healdsburg, 707-431-2719, downtownbakeryhealdsburg.com

Boudin, The Great Grilled Cheese: Havarti and sharp cheddar on Parmesan-crusted sourdough. 2345 Midway Drive, Santa Rosa, 707-303-4100, boudinbakery.com

The Twins Restaurant, Grilled Cheese: Swiss, cheddar, provolone and Parmigiano-Reggiano on sourdough. 572 E. Cotati Ave., Cotati, 707-242-3075, thetwinsrestaurant.com

Hole in the Wall, Grilled Cheese: Cheddar cheese on toasted sourdough. 972 Gravenstein Highway S., Sebastopol, 707-827-6040, holeinthewallrestaurantsebastopol.com

Three Sonoma County Wineries Leading the Way in Sustainability

April 2026

By Tina Caputo

Ridge Vineyards, Lytton Springs, Dry Creek, Sonoma County. (Robert Holmes)

Sonoma County is home to 60,000 acres of vineyards, and 99% of them are certified sustainable. Impressive as that is, not all local vintners share the same level of dedication to earth-friendly practices. Here are three Sonoma County wineries that go above and beyond.

Littorai Winery

Founder and winemaker Ted Lemon learned to embrace biodynamic farming during his early career in Burgundy. While some paint biodynamics with a “woo-woo” brush, pointing to practices like following lunar cycles, Lemon emphasizes the interconnectedness of soil, plants, and nature.

Instead of chemical inputs, Littorai uses compost and natural preparations on its Sebastopol ranch to stimulate soil vitality and improve plant health. The idea is to maintain ecological balance by treating the farm as an integrated whole.

Compost used in the vineyards at Littorai Wines — Walking among compost at Littorai Wines. (Littorai Wines)

Ted and Heidi Lemon of Littorai Wines in Sebastopol. (Littorai Wines)

“The goal of biodynamic farming is to work with humans as sentient beings,” says Lemon, explaining that with the rapid advance of artificial intelligence, a boots-in-the-vineyard approach is more important than ever. “We have sight, touch, smell, taste, intuition, and emotion. We have an instrument that has a value that techno-utopians cannot replace or imitate.”

788 Gold Ridge Road, Sebastopol. 707-823-9586, littorai.com

Ram’s Gate Winery

Ram’s Gate’s estate vineyards in Sonoma are Regenerative Organic Certified — one of only a handful of California wineries to hold that distinction. The regenerative approach focuses on improving everything from soils and ecosystems to the well-being of farm workers and communities.

Playing cornhole at Ram's Gate Winery in Sonoma. (Jen Philips Photography) — Playing cornhole at Ram’s Gate Winery in Sonoma. (Jen Philips Photography)

The winery forgoes synthetic inputs, uses cover crops to boost soil health and biodiversity, and integrates animals into its ecosystem through practices like sheep grazing for weed control. Last year, Ram’s Gate launched an agroforestry initiative, planting heirloom fruit trees within the vineyard rows to enhance soils, increase biodiversity, and sequester carbon.

Caine Thompson, the head of sustainability at O’Neill Vintners, Ram’s Gate’s parent company, says regenerative farming could have positive impacts around the world in promoting climate resilience.

“It is really critical that it scales beyond small properties and individual estates,” Thompson says. “Our hope is that this can be a catalyst not only in showing what can be done in a viticultural context, but in other crops.”

28700 Arnold Drive, Sonoma. 707-721-8700, ramsgatewinery.com

Ridge Vineyards

Vines at Ridge’s Lytton Springs, Geyserville, and East Bench properties are certified organic. The winery also uses regenerative, sustainable farming practices like cover cropping, composting, water conservation, and creating habitats for beneficial insects. As a member of the International Wineries for Climate Action, Ridge is working toward carbon neutrality.

“Our philosophy…has always been to work in harmony with nature to produce grapes that reflect where they are grown,” says David Gates, senior vice president of vineyard operations at Ridge. “We believe that special wines come from special places, and you must be mindful and purposeful when growing grapes and making wine from them.”

Ridge’s sustainable practices also extend to packaging — from lightweight bottles to recycled shipping materials.

Lytton Springs tasting room, 650 Lytton Springs Road, Healdsburg. 707-433-7721, ridgewine.com

Three to Try

Ram’s Gate

2023 Pinot Blanc, Ram’s Gate Estate, Carneros, $40

The winery is best known for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, but it’s also fun to explore its lesser-known offerings. This organic Pinot Blanc from the winery’s home ranch is fresh and flirty, combining stone fruit, citrus, and a touch of spice.

Ridge Vineyards

2023 Lytton Springs, Dry Creek Valley, $56

This is not your typical big-and-jammy Zinfandel blend. Made from organic fruit, the wine has aromas of dark fruits and woody spice. Take a sip to discover black cherry and black tea flavors, along with subtle tannins and food-friendly acidity.

Littorai

2023 Pinot Noir, The Pivot Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, $105

Littorai’s Pinot Noirs are legendary, and this wine is a prime example of why. Made from biodynamically grown fruit from a 3-acre block on the winery’s home property, it’s elegant and beautifully balanced, with black and red berry notes.

Ryan Seacrest’s St. Helena Home on the Market for $19.8 Million

April 2026

By Karen Kizer

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 05: Ryan Seacrest attends iHeartRadio 102.7 KIIS FM’s Jingle Ball 2025 at Intuit Dome on December 05, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)

If your personal wheel of fortune has landed on “a grand Wine Country estate with soul-soothing views,” Ryan Seacrest may have the answer: his St. Helena property is on the market. The five-bedroom, seven-bathroom compound spans 40 acres and is listed for $19.8 million, down from its original $22 million.

Mansion Global first reported that the home, previously listed in 2024, has returned to the market with an adjusted price. The Tuscan-modern style home, built in 2004, underwent a remodel from 2023 to 2024.

Seacrest, host of “American Idol” and “Wheel of Fortune,” told Maison Global he purchased the home for the “absolutely stunning views” — vistas of mountains, vineyards and the verdant valley floor.

Ryan Seacrest's St. Helena home resides within the Crystal Springs of Napa Valley AVA — Ryan Seacrest’s St. Helena home resides within the Crystal Springs of Napa Valley AVA, offering stunning vineyard and valley views. (Courtesy of Steven Burgess)

TV personality Ryan Seacrest has put his recently remodeled Napa Valley home up for sale. (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

A main home, a pool house and a guest cottage make up the compound, which, in total, offers 10,750 square feet of living space. The home’s rustic grandness epitomizes the Napa Valley design ethos.

The main home has chiseled limestone walls, a repeat of substantial, reclaimed-wood beams, and seven fireplaces. A checkerboard floor gives the kitchen — complete with views and a pizza oven — a classic playfulness. Richly toned wood offers handsome warmth in the cabinetry, millwork and on the steeply vaulted ceiling of the living room. Pocketing doors deliver spectacularly in connecting the indoors to the lush setting.

The grounds include an infinity pool and spa, a bocce ball court and — to double-down on the tranquility — an olive grove with 220 trees.

For more information on this listing at 232 N. Fork Crystal Springs Road in St. Helena, contact listing agent Cyd Greer, 707-322-6825. Coldwell Banker Brokers of the Valley, 1200 Main St., St. Helena, cbnapavalley.com/properties/326018600