See how Sonoma County’s valleys and vineyards offer beauty and bounty, as neat rows of vineyards, lush pasturelands, charming small towns, and bustling cities nestle against a backdrop of rolling hills.
In northern Sonoma County, the towns of Cloverdale, Geyserville, and Healdsburg sit in the Dry Creek and Alexander Valleys – just two of Sonoma County’s 18 distinctive American Viticultural Areas, or wine regions.
To the east, the lush and fertile Sonoma Valley cradles Kenwood, Glen Ellen, and Sonoma, as well as historic sites and five distinct wine regions.
The Santa Rosa Plain spreads north to south down the county’s center, surrounded by hills and holding the cities and towns of Windsor, Santa Rosa, Cotati, Rohnert Park, Penngrove, Graton, Sebastopol, and Petaluma, and the farming community of Valley Ford. Life opens up as you follow two-lane roadways from one valley to the next, discovering gorgeous vistas, exploring parks and open spaces, and experiencing small communities with distinct personalities.
Together, we can protect and preserve the beauty and natural resources of Sonoma County for generations to come. Check out our page on Sustainable Travel, and look over the Leave No Trace Seven Principles.
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For your exploring pleasure, here's a focus on Sonoma County's northern reaches, home to rolling hills and small fertile valleys, premium wineries, and the towns of Healdsburg, Windsor, Cloverdale...
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...
Explore the back roads of western Sonoma County and uncover hidden gems, from Sebastopol in the south to Forestville in the north. Also known as "West County," this area is a treasure trove of tiny...
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Wildhaven Sonoma provides an elevated outdoor lodging experience in the heart of Sonoma wine country. Our unique blend of nature and comfort helps you recharge mind and body, reconnect with friends…
A Master Goldsmith, I work in gold, silver, platinum, precious and semi-precious stones. Before bringing my jewelry-making skills to the U.S., I studied my craft under Master Goldsmiths and famed…
Arista Winery was founded in 2002 by Al and Janis McWilliams. From the beginning the McWilliams have firmly believed that the finest examples of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are produced in small lots.…
Wicked good street food from the north end of Boston, served the old-fashioned way—from walk-up windows—at the south end of Healdsburg! Some favorites from my old hometown in the East to my new…
Our mission is to craft distinctive wines that over-deliver in every possible way. Our tasting room is located in downtown Healdsburg, California. With Sonoma-heritage style that meets comfortably…
Mazzocco Sonoma is nestled in the rolling hills of Sonoma County, perched on a saddle between the acclaimed valleys of Dry Creek and Alexander. In 2005, Mazzocco was brought into the Wilson family,…
Montagne Russe specializes in small batch production, seeking out the best cool-climate vineyards California has to offer. Outstanding Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah.
Roadhouse Winery is a micro-producer of fine handmade Pinot Noir in the town of Healdsburg, CA. Roadhouse Winery makes Yorkville Highlands, Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast Pinots in a California…
Healdsburg has become the commercial center for Northern Sonoma County as well as having three of the most important wine-producing regions (Russian River, Dry Creek and Alexander Valley) that come…
Nestled in the heart of the wine country, Luminate Skin Boutique is an upscale personal skin care salon where our number one priority is to make each client who walks in that door feel relaxed and…