The Faces of Harvest

Photographer Erik Castro's poignant photo series captures the faces of Sonoma County grape harvest workers, traveling great distances to toil at this labor-intensive job.

Calm is Brewing at The Taste of Tea

The relaxation room at The Taste of Tea in Healdsburg offers a healing retreat, leaving guests feeling rejuvenated and refreshed.

Glen Ellen’s Gaige House: A Most Romantic Retreat

In the spring, when the roses and wisteria are in gorgeous bloom, the Gaige House inn welcomes a steady stream of guests. Nestled off the main road in Glen Ellen, Gaige House is one of the oldest homes in the area, designated a historic landmark by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors in 1980. The […]
Joe McDonald and his tree house Airbnb rental in Petaluma on Tuesday March 15, 2016. (SCOTT MANCESTER / ARGUS-COURIER STAFF)

Petaluma Airbnb Visitors Stay in Style

As short-term rentals gain popularity across Sonoma County, some zany options for accommodations have emerged in Petaluma, including one that’s nestled about 30 feet up in a tree in Cherry Valley. The treehouse, owned by Petaluman Joe McDonald, can be booked through Airbnb, a website offering nightly accommodations from hosts in more than 190 countries. […]