Two designers and their daughter leave Oakland and transition to a slower-paced, rural life outside Sonoma.
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5 Sonoma Hotels to Visit This Holiday Season
Sonoma County hotels are helping guests and visitors get into the festive spirit with special events, treats and holiday decor.
50 Outstanding Gifts from Local Makers and Independent Stores
We’ve put together 50 holiday gifts to showcase the best of Sonoma creativity and craft.
A Peek Inside the Renovated Sea Ranch Lodge
A sophisticated refresh to the 1960s-era Sea Ranch Lodge just debuted—and early winter is the perfect time to check things out.
6 Favorite Sparkling Cocktails in Sonoma County
Local restaurants and bars serve up fizzy fun that’s great with flavored liqueurs, juice, or even gin.
21 Rising Stars on Sonoma’s Wine Scene
The ones to watch. The up-and-comers. The fresh faces. In the coming years, these are the Sonoma winemakers you’ll say you knew way back when.
Taste Rare Small-Production Wines at Sonoma’s Custom Crush Facilities
Guests can see the work in action, meet one-on-one with winemakers and explore rare wines they might never find otherwise.
‘This Is My Calling’: Forestville Guitar Maker Is One of the Most Talented in the Country
Maegen Wells makes one-of-a-kind custom guitars from her workshop in a grove of redwoods near the Russian River.
‘The Last Nomad’: One Woman’s Journey From the Somali Desert to Santa Rosa
Author and Santa Rosa resident Shugri Said Salh fled her war-torn native Somalia. At Crane Creek Regional Park, she found spaces that stir memories of her childhood in the desert.
Harvest in Harmony at One of Sonoma’s Most Eco-Friendly Wineries
At Hanzell Farm & Vineyards, the winemaker is also a lifelong organic farmer, crops grow with little added water, and sheep and ducks forage among the vines.
Sonoma Chefs Share Their Favorite Fall Recipes
Local chefs, emerging names and TV stars alike, show off the best ways to play with seasonal flavors at home.