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.Â
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 world...
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 unfurls 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, farm...
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Located in Sonoma Wine Country’s fabled Valley of the Moon, Kenwood Inn & Spa is a tranquil hideaway offering a one-of-a-kind retreat for discerning guests. Designed with serenity in mind, the…
We have a number of spaces for hosting private events both small and large, up to 75-150 people depending on whether it is an indoor or outdoor event. We have hosted showers, receptions, fundraisers,…
Sonoma Valley Villa is a one-of-a-kind luxury vacation rental located in the heart of Sonoma Valley. The newly built gated estate features all the amenities of a five-star resort. We look forward to…
Fathia Wines is a family-owned, micro-winery and small producer of single-variety wines from the Sonoma and Napa Valleys.Owner and winemaker, Pedro Rodriguez was born in Mexico and raised in Napa and…
Kenwood Plaza Park offers a charming setting in the village of Kenwood, halfway between Santa Rosa and Glen Ellen in the Sonoma Valley. The 5-acre park features shaded lawns, a gazebo, a play…
At VJB Vineyards and Cellars tasting room and marketplace in Kenwood, California, visitors will experience a taste of Italy in the heart of the beautiful Sonoma Valley. Guests can enjoy Italian wine…
Deerfield Ranch Winery is the perfect venue for weddings and special occasions in Sonoma county. Imagine hosting family, friends or corporate clients amidst the aromas of fine wine aging in French and…
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…
Kenwood's gathering place. Dining, cocktails and oyster bar!
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…