sonoma county ranch Archives

Westerbeke Ranch in Sonoma is both a multigenerational family home and a secluded resort that can host up to 48 overnight guests. (Eileen Roche)

Westerbeke Ranch in Sonoma Doubles as a Family’s Multigenerational Homestead

August 2026

A family homestead for five generations, Sonoma’s Westerbeke Ranch has hosted notable visionaries in its storied evolution from family home to retreat and conference center.

Rancher William Densberger feeds his herd of 100% Japanese Wagyu cattle Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2025, on a ranch owned by Adam Gordon at the base of Mount St. Helena in the Alexander Valley. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

A Knights Valley Ranch Raises Wagyu for Exclusive List of Chefs

December 2025

The remote Sonoma County ranch raises 100% champion Wagyu cattle that only a handful of local chefs can get their hands on.