Wine enthusiasts and nature lovers alike will find a great base of operations in the town of Kenwood (pop. 1,028), located in eastern Sonoma County at the north end of the picturesque Sonoma Valley.
Wine tasting — and more — is available at in-town tasting rooms or in the world-renowned wineries along the outskirts of town.
Shop for hand-made folk art, artisan wine racks, and garden and pet supplies at Swede's Feeds. You'll recognize it by the colorful metal-welded animal sculptures standing in the store's front yard: at times the metal menagerie has included a 10-foot-tall dinosaur or 12-foot-tall giraffe.
Explore the outdoors at nearby Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, home to miles of trails, a waterfall, and Bald Mountain. It's also home to the Robert Ferguson Observatory.
South of town, Wildwood Nursery features sculptures scattered on trails throughout five lushly-forested acres. The nursery showcases more than 250 varieties of Japanese maples, many of them rare, as well as dogwoods, ginkgos, conifers, edible plant starts, and bonsai-style beech, maple, and evergreen trees.
Kenwood offers a range of lodging options, including bed and breakfast inns, vacation rentals, and winery cottages. The Kenwood Inn and Spa, a Mediterranean villa-style resort, consistently receives awards from Conde Nast Traveler and other travel publications.
When dining out, enjoy farm-to-fork Wine Country comfort food inspired by southern cuisine at Tips Roadside, or burgers, barbecue, pizza, and other New American cuisine at Palooza Brewery & Gastropub, or the global California eatery and oyster bar, Salt & Stone.
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Wine enthusiasts and nature lovers alike will discover a great base for exploring Sonoma County in the picturesque town of Kenwood. Perched on the northern end of the Sonoma Valley, Kenwood is known...
Wine enthusiasts and nature lovers alike discover a great base of operations in the tiny (population around 1,000) and picturesque town of Kenwood. Perched on the northern end of California's Sonoma...
The lush Sonoma Valley lies nestled between two mountain ranges along Sonoma County's eastern edge. Abundance is the norm here, offering visitors a delightful mix of beautiful vistas, wine tasting...
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Explore an architectural showpiece known as the “Castle,” nestled among 20 acres of vineyards. Taste highly coveted, estate-grown, handcrafted wines and enjoy a picnic from our Gourmet Marketplace in…
Come get a sando and decide for yourself if it's the best tri-tip you've ever tasted. TIPS Roadside is the latest food venture from the team behind the Tri-Tip Trolley, a popular food truck that calls…
We produce world-class stand-up comedy shows at some of the most sought-after wineries in Sonoma and Napa. Our company launched in the Sonoma Valley to sold out audiences during the "harvest/crush"…
We invite you to visit our tasting room nestled inside a historic red schoolhouse where you can experience traditional Italian-style winemaking at its finest, right in the heart of Sonoma's Valley of…
Kenwood Vineyards was established in 1970 in the former Pagani Brothers Winery, a historic cellar dating back to 1906. Located in the heart of Sonoma Valley, Kenwood Vineyards is dedicated to…
Our tasting room is in the center of our 23,000 square feet wine cave, in the heart of the production facility. You'll have the opportunity to relax and savor various flights of wine selected from the…
Charming, newly remodeled Kenwood property located on quiet cul de sac. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bath, Sleeps 8* (*King in master, convertible twin to King bed in 2nd bedroom, 2 twins in 3rd bedrooms, plus queen…
The grounds at Kenwood Ranch of Sonoma are covered with Boston Ivy and Climbing Red Roses. Meandering through the walk ways, are wagon wheels, Italian split rail fencing and a garden of dwarf fruit…
Boutique Wine Tours is a locally owned and family operated wine tour and transportation company. As locals of the wine country for over 30 years, the right nuances are essential to make a wine tour an…
The stunning grounds of Chateau St Jean provide an elegant, memorable location for the perfect wedding or rehearsal dinner. Depending on the size of your party, we offer a gorgeous 1920’s Chateau, a…