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 & Spa, a Mediterranean villa-style resort, consistently receives awards from Conde Nast Traveler and other travel publications.
Pick up picnic supplies at the Kenwood Market. If dining out, enjoy relaxed dining at the Italian trattoria-style Café Citti, or burgers, barbecue, pizza, and other New American cuisine at Palooza Brewery & Gastropub, which features local wines and 16 micro-craft beers.
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For over a century, five generations of the Kunde family have farmed our 1,850-acre estate in the heart of Sonoma Valley. Our winemaking mission is to carry on that tradition by crafting elegant,…
This family winery is located in the heart of Sonoma Valley, a short one-hour drive north of San Francisco. Emerging like a gothic blast from the past out of acres of rolling vineyards and pastoral…
Pinot Blanc Cottage is in the heart of Sonoma Valley and is close to wineries and everything Sonoma and Napa have to offer. My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, and families (with kids).
This enchanting home away from home is a serene idyll for a relaxing getaway. You'll feel a thousand miles away in your tasteful, wine country retreat, surrounded by natural beauty. Conveniently…
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…
Welcome to your wine country retreat with a pool, nestled amongst some of Kenwood's most beautiful vineyards. Open floor plan with light-filled rooms. There are three bedrooms and a bonus loft space…
The park is located northeast of Kenwood in the Mayacamas Mountains between the Sonoma and Napa valleys. Elevations within the 3.900 acre park range from 600 feet at the entrance to 2,729 feet at the…
The gracious style, exquisite architecture and inviting gardens of Chateau St. Jean convey the beautiful grace of Sonoma Valley. This “must-see” winery evokes the atmosphere of a European chateau and…
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…
Paradise Ridge Winery is a 156-acre Russian River Valley Estate nurtured by the Byck family since 1978. With land stewardship, sustainability, and respect at the core of all that we do, our goal is to…