Sonoma’s Obsidian Base Camp Offers a Taste of the Unexpected
Step into the Japanese-style garden, past the giant obsidian boulder from Lake County, and you’ll find a mini oasis with excellent wines.
Author: Tina Caputo
Our Reporter Spent a Week at a Local Climate Farm School. Here’s What Happened
The weeklong program cost between $2,600 and $3,600. Reporter Austin Murphy had once managed to kill a lawn with a pitchfork. He was skeptical, and had a lot to learn.
Sonoma Named Best Place to Elope in the US
With hundreds of wedding professionals, beautiful venues and natural vistas, this Sonoma County town is the best place in the nation to elope.
Our Dining Editor’s Secret Santa Rosa Restaurant Favorites
Our dining editor Heather Irwin reveals where she eats off hours.
Where To Sip Wine in Downtown Santa Rosa Right Now
From affordable wine pairings in Historic Railroad Square to a lobby wine bar in an Old Courthouse Square hotel, here are the best places to sip in Santa Rosa.
Sonoma County Named Among Top Places To Go In 2024. Here’s Why
Charming towns, great food and wine, and beautiful vistas lend to Sonoma County being named a top travel destination by Travel + Leisure.
Two New Restaurants To Check Out in Sonoma County
Petaluma welcomes a second location of a popular local burger chain and a hotly anticipated Thai restaurant opens in Santa Rosa.
Healdsburg’s Arandas Chef Moves on to New Role
The former lead chef of Healdsburg's Arandas restaurant will join Sonoma Valley vintner Bill Foley's entertainment group.
Cyrus Chef Doug Keane Brings the Heat to His New Book
Chef Douglas Keane, a Top Chef Masters winner, shares his sustainable model for a dysfunctional industry.
Rustic Healdsburg Home Roots Local Winemaker and Designer in Nature
A winemaker and a designer craft a family home full of layered texture and creative repurposing — and more than a little bit of serendipity.