Madrona, Healdsburg: Interior designer Jay Jeffers has transformed the historic Madrona Manor into The Madrona, an elegant Healdsburg hotel due to open this spring. The Hollywood Reporter said, “Don’t expect typical fine wine country aesthetics; Jeffers put a signature touch on his Sonoma vineyard with surprises woven across eight lush acres that extend over a heated pool, fitness center, and large garden that supplies fresh goods to the restaurant.” . (courtesy of The Madrona)
View a new guest room at The Madrona. (courtesy of The Madrona)
Russia’s Stavran River Valley, Guerneville: Another recently renovated hotel, The Stavrand (formerly The Applewood Inn) “brings new luxury Bulthol to quaint Guerneville, on its way to the Sonoma Coast, with 21 luxury rooms on six wooded acres of redwood groves and orchards,” The Hollywood Reporter. Read more here. (Emma K. Morris)
A guest room at the Stavrand Russian River Valley. (courtesy of The Stavrand)
Farmhouse Inn, Forestville: According to The Hollywood Reporter, Ben Affleck, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Keanu Reeves were among the celebrities who stayed at this luxury inn. The Farmhouse Inn is also undergoing renovations and recently opened Wellness Barn with new spa experiences. The Hollywood Reporter recommends trying “The Love Languages” (starting at $400 per person), which is “inspired by the work of Gary Chapman, Ph.D. in relationships” and includes a “customized couples candlelight massage.” (Courtesy of Farmhouse Inn)
The Farmhouse Inn, frequently ranked among the best hotels in the world, celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2021. The inn is owned and operated by siblings Catherine and Joe Bartolome. The cottages are currently being renovated. (Courtesy of Farmhouse Inn)
Jordan’s Vineyard and Winery Chateau Suites, Healdsburg: “There has never been a better time to gain a place in the Sonoma Jordan grape vineyard,” the Hollywood Reporter wrote. Healdsburg Winery recently completed a $1 million remodel of its mansion, which contains four suites available to Gold and Platinum members of the Jordan Rewards Program. See more photos here. (Courtesy of Jordan Vineyard & Winery)
The Hollywood Reporter reported the Epicurean Alfresco Lunch in Jordan (available to Wine Club members May through August), “a constantly changing four-course bistro menu accompanied by French music, under the oak trees.” (Courtesy of Jordan Vineyard & Winery)
Low & Ha, Healdsburg: The Hollywood Reporter heads to Healdsburg to get food. “Downtown Healdsburg has lately been abuzz with modern restaurant concepts, including Lo & Behold,” the magazine said. Our food editor recommends the restaurant’s chicken tenders (pictured), as well as Crispy Pork Spareribs, Winter Greens, Housemade Noodles, and Chum Bucket of Fries. Handcrafted cocktails, made using products from the on-site restaurant’s garden or co-owner Tara Heffernon’s orchard, are also top notch. (Heather Irwin/Sonoma Magazine)
Phatty Margarita at Lo & Behold in Healdsburg. (Heather Irwin/Sonoma Magazine)
Little St, Healdsburg: One of the most anticipated restaurants this year has earned a nod from The Hollywood Reporter. “The star-studded collaboration – which features SingleThread farm owners Kyle and Katina Connaughton and celebrity designer Ken Falk – will soon bring vegan restaurant Little Saint to the former SHED space in Healdsburg,” the article said. Little Saint is expected to open in late April. (Courtesy of Little Saint)
Curious foodies can sample the appetizer plate prepared by the team behind Little Saint at Marine Layer Wines in Healdsburg, a new tasting room recommended by The Hollywood Reporter. Read more here. (Courtesy of Marine Class Wine)
Matheson, Healdsburg: Actress Kate Hudson and restaurateur Jay Fieri recently dined at Chef Dustin Vallet’s new three-story restaurant, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The magazine also reported that singer Kelly Clarkson dined at Chef Healdsburg’s other Valette in January and wrote on Twitter that Barndiva (which the magazine mistakenly stated is owned by Valette) is “amazing.” (Barndiva, which received its first Michelin star in 2021, is owned by Geoff and Jil Hales.) (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
Snake River Wagyu Babette with boot potato, allium radish and black truffle from The Matheson in Healdsburg. (John Burgess/Democratic journalist)
A selection of Nigerian sushi from The Matheson in Healdsburg. (John Burgess/Democratic journalist)
Truth Estate, Healdsburg: Sonoma magazine named Vérité winemaker Hélène Seillan as one of the “21 Rising Stars on the Sonoma Wine Scene” in December 2021. At 34 years old, Seillan already has 16 wines under her belt. The Hollywood Reporter recommends Vérité’s new tasting salon outside Healdsburg, where the bookstore tasting comparison ($350) allows “tasting enthusiasts to explore how three wines match the current pour.” (courtesy of Vérité)
Healdsburg house: In December 2021, Sonoma magazine reported that a group of alumni from the Michelin-starred restaurant Single Thread are opening a new wine bar. Unlike many businesses in the area, Maison Healdsburg will remain open late; Until 2am this just seems like the kind of spot that celebrities like to hang out in. The Hollywood Reporter thinks so, too. The wine bar, which will open next to Lo & Behold, will feature coveted vintage bottles – gems the owners love to track down to collectors – and serve up tastings by the glass. (stock struggle)
Navy class wine, Healdsburg: This Hommeboys-designed tasting room checks all the boxes for a celebrity spot: a chic white interior with accents of pale blue, wood, and bronze, cool-climate cabinetry and Chardonnay, a mezze plate from the hottest restaurant in town, and a bathroom with flattering light tiles and emeralds for the backdrop. Selfie. The Hollywood Reporter gives her a thumbs up. (Gretchen Goose / Navy Layer Wine)
The touch in the elegant bathroom at Marine Layer Wines in Healdsburg before you snap a selfie. (Gretchen Goose / Navy Layer Wine)
Acres Estate, Sonoma: Donum Estate attracts art lovers and celebrities alike with sculptures by famous artists dotted across the vast property. “As much as the bod-headed bottles of Ai Weiwei zodiac and other limited reserve wines are pulled into the Donum Estate, their excellent sculptures are a compelling reason to visit as well.” The Hollywood Reporter said. (Courtesy of Donum Estate)
The King and the Queen, 1987, by Keith Hering at the Dunum Estate in Sonoma. (Anthony Loreno)
The Louise Bourgeois spider occupies a glass stand at The Donum Estate in Sonoma. (Courtesy of Donum Estate)
Inside the Donum Estate Tasting Room in Sonoma. (Erik Beschek/Acre Real Estate)
Wing and Barrel Ranch, Sonoma: The Wing & Barrel Club (unsurprisingly) is an exclusive private day club with a $150,000 starting fee, it has made the Hollywood Reporter’s list of places to visit. Perks, according to the magazine, include “seasonal bird hunting, fishing, and dog training as well as culinary demonstrations by an authentic Napa chef, as well as once-in-a-lifetime interactions with brewery members such as A. Rafanelli, CIRQ Estate and Chateau Montalena on hunting birds in the Highland or sporting mud buds followed by festive meals, tours of wineries, and dinners at Charlie Palmer’s restaurants.” (Courtesy of Wing & Barrel Ranch)
Healdsburg montage experiences: Justin and Hailey Bieber, as well as actor Taylor Lautner, recently stayed in a Healdsburg montage, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The largest of the luxury hotel accommodations, the 4,600-square-foot guest house (pictured), will cost you at least $15,000 a night. The Hollywood Reporter recommends private Montage experiences, including the $5,900 helicopter adventure and the Skys the Limit “astrotourism” package, starting at $95,000 per night. Yes, you read that correctly. (Courtesy of Montage Healdsburg)
The swimming pool is at Montage Healdsburg. (Christian Horan)
The Olive Terrace at Hazel Hill Restaurant in Montage Healdsburg. (Christian Horan Photography)
Wine and Design Tour at Bohemian Highway Travel Co. The Hollywood Reporter recommends the latest Bohemian Highway Travel Co. tour. ($595 per person), “An exciting and exclusive way to experience the best architecture and architecture of the Valleys.” The tour includes stops at Flowers Vineyards & Winery in Healdsburg (pictured), Ashes & Diamonds in Napa and Faust Haus vineyard in St. Helena. (Courtesy of Vineyards & Winery)
Healdsburg Mushroom Feed: The Hollywood Reporter recommends trying the Healdsburg hotel mushroom hunt. The experience includes, among other things, a “two-hour excursion with an expert mushroom seeker” at the Nutter View Factory in Windsor, followed by a three-course dinner at Dry Creek Kitchen in Healdsburg (pictured) with a fourth special course prepared by the restaurant’s chef. , using mushrooms. ($688 for two people). (John Burgess/Democratic journalist)
Dear Yoga Mini Retreats and E-Bike: Get zen with yoga and vocal healing in a singing crystal bowl and wine, of course, at Bricoleur Vineyards in Windsor, recommends The Hollywood Reporter. New mini yoga retreats begin May 29 with a summer solstice prep class and picnic ($135 per person). The winery also has a Pedal to Wellness program in partnership with the Farmhouse Inn, which includes an e-bike trip from the Forestville inn to the Windsor Winery, 30-minute yoga classes, a “root tasting,” and visits to two additional wineries on the way back. Find more Yoga Winery here. (Courtesy of Bricoleur Vineyards)
Barlow Market: Film and TV producer Jerry Bruckheimer may love tough figures like Steel (his films include Top Gun, Con Air, Armageddon, and Black Hawk Down) but he also loves collecting fragile, hand-blown bottles and glass sculptures by glassmaker Michael Dickinson, who recently opened Dickinson Glass Showroom and Studio in Barlow. The Hollywood Reporter recommends a stop at his studio and shops in Sebastopol Market. (John Burgess/Democratic journalist)
A selection of handcrafted Michael Dickinson eyeglasses from the Dickinson Glass Studio and Showroom in Sebastopol Barlow. (John Burgess/Democratic journalist)
Hand blown glass ornaments by Michael Dickinson from the Dickinson Glass Studio and Showroom in Sebastopol Barlow. (John Burgess/Democratic journalist)
Do you like the taste of the good life? Visit these local wineries and have their wines. The newcomers include the Bella twins. (Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock.com)
