Northern Sonoma County has a blissful far-from-everything feel. But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to explore here – on the contrary. In addition to the countryside charm, wineries and restaurants, the towns of Cloverdale and Geyserville boast carefully curated main street shops with offerings that range from designer textiles to vintage finds (in a tasting room!). With a Sculpture Trail connecting the two towns, a trip up north makes for a fun off-the-beaten-path excursion. Click through the gallery for details.
From Designer to DIY: 5 Shops to Check Out in Geyserville and Cloverdale
The towns of Cloverdale and Geyserville boast main street shops with designer textiles, vintage finds (in a tasting room!) and more.
Locals Tasting Room: Handcrafted wines from small “unheard of boutique wineries” are poured and sold here. Locals gives you the opportunity to taste a variety of wines side by side. A collection of vintage shoes and apparel also fill the tasting room, should you need to break up your swirling and swishing with some retailing. Locals Tasting Room, 21023 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville, 707-857-4900, localstastingroom.com
Dallas A. Saunders Artisan Textiles: Dallas A. Saunders opened this showroom as a resource for designers visiting Geyserville for wine-tasting getaways. But the store is open to the public Friday through Sunday. In addition to textiles designed in-house and milled abroad, Saunders' showroom features artisan jewelry and a rotating collection of fine art tapestries. A must-stop for art and design lovers. Dallas A. Saunders, 275 Highway 128, Suite 101, Geyserville, 707-708-9065, dallasasaunders.com
Silk and cashmere throw blankets produced by Dallas A. Saunders (Photo by Christopher Chung)
Custom designed pillows produced by Dallas A. Saunders. (Photo by Christopher Chung)
Gin'gilli’s Vintage Home: 45 vendors sell their wares under one roof—in a whimsically-painted building that previously housed the town’s Ford dealership. Offerings range from vintage to kitsch to handcrafted finds like jewelry from Girl in the Pearl, automotive-inspired signs by Hot Rod Hammy’s, and clothing by design start-up Woke (Wealth of Knowledge Era). Skilled collectors have your vintage and antique finds here, too. Gin'Gillis describes their eye for curation as loving anything “tattered, chic and hip.” Gin'Gilli's, 21079 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville, 707-857-3509, facebook.com/gingillis.vintage.home. (Photo by theradishpatch.com)
Farmhouse chic finds at Gin' Gilli’s Vintage Home in Geyserville. (Courtesy photo)
Voss Signature Vintage: With styles ranging from the 1990s back to the 1890s, this “decade clothing boutique” achieves its curatorial brilliance via owner Kelley Voss. Inspired by her grandmothers, one a seamstress, the other a fashion model, Voss' collection attracts buyers from near and far. Pieces are one of kind and emblematic of iconic moments in fashion. Voss’ finds have been featured in Bay Area fashion shows, and she offers personal styling services, too. Voss Signature Vintage, 207 North Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale, 707-669-5079, facebook.com/vosssignaturevintage
A selection of dresses at Voss Signature Vintage in Cloverdale. (Courtesy photo)
Bolt Fabric + Home: Bolt is a store with wall-to-historic-wall inspiration. From the striking art quilts on display to the inspired collection of fabrics, the crafter in you will be awakened if he or she isn't already logging hours upon hours at the sewing machine. Classes are available for those wishing to push their skills further, and for those who want straight-up retail therapy, there are some quality housewares available, too, from powder coated dishes, handy tote bags to many wine related finds. Bolt Fabric + Home, 219 North Cloverdale Boulevard, Cloverdale, 707-894-BOLT, boltcloverdale.com