September / October 2021 Archives

EARTHSeed is a new permaculture farm that both grows food and fosters resilence in the land and its people. One of founder Pandora Thomas’ goals is to make the farm and its products accessible to those who have historically faced barriers to access, particularly communities of color. She hopes to offer a robust program of classes and farming internships. (Beth Schlanker/The Press Democrat)

Sonoma’s First Afro-Indigenous Farm Honors Traditional Agriculture

September 2021

The farm practices and teaches African agricultural skills that have endured and evolved despite centuries of slavery and diaspora.

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

The Most Beautiful Historic Barns in Sonoma

September 2021

From melon and hop barns to a popular wedding venue, make a day trip to explore these historic buildings in Sonoma County.

Bella Snow soft ale co-founders Sean Boisson, CEO, right, and Matthew Rohrs, in their warehouse on West Napa Street in Sonoma on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. (Photo by Robbi Pengelly/Index-Tribune)

Sonoma Baseball Coach Launches Low-Alcohol Beer Brand

September 2021

The low-calorie Scottish-style “soft ale” is also unique in that all the gluten is removed from the beer and it contains no sugar.

LGBLT Lobster Roll at Tony's Galley in Santa Rosa. (Heather Irwin/Sonoma Magazine)

7 Sonoma Restaurants to Try Right Now

September 2021

New restaurants, new dishes and favorite spots at harvest time.

Wet-hopped beers made with fresh hops are available only in early fall. In this picture, beer from Fogbelt Brewing Company in Santa Rosa. View photos to learn more. (Courtesy of Fogbelt Brewing Company)

For the Love of Local Hops

August 2021

Sonoma's very own version of Oktoberfest arrives in September, as passionate local hop farmers see the fruits of their labors make their way into some of the most in-demand brews in the country.