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A Guide to Antique Shopping in Paris

More than 30 million international tourists flock to the French capital each year to experience its famed architecture, museums, boutiques and cafés. But what they gain in… Continue Reading

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Best Hiking in Sonoma County: Vineyard Hikes with Views

If you’re looking to experience the beauty of Sonoma Wine Country in a non-traditional and exciting way, we’ve got just the idea for you: hiking (and wine… Continue Reading

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Best Winery Gardens in Healdsburg with Sensory Adventures

The most beloved plant in Wine Country is arguably a grapevine, but that doesn’t mean ornamental flowers and vegetables don’t get a chance to share the spotlight.… Continue Reading

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Things to Do in Sonoma County in Spring

After the longest, coldest, wettest winter imaginable in Wine Country, this is a spring we will all cherish. The California sun is back—but the crowds are not—and… Continue Reading

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Get Fired Up: Best Cooking Classes in Healdsburg, Sonoma and Napa

Many wine travelers looking for things to do in Sonoma County seek out the best wineries, wine tours, restaurants and outdoor activities. If you’re a food lover,… Continue Reading

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Sonoma County Summer Activities: Top 10 Things to Do

Wine Country summers are made for one thing: getting outside. As Sonoma County emerges from 16 months of COVID-19 restrictions, local wineries, restaurants and outfitters are embracing… Continue Reading

"Pimm's Cup" cocktail with edible flower and cucumber from Geyserville Gun Club

Best Summer Cocktails to Sip at Healdsburg Restaurants and Bars

Healdsburg is a charmingly quaint wine country hamlet with uptown taste, and the craft cocktail scene has quickly risen to the ranks of its restaurants and wineries.… Continue Reading

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Napa and Sonoma Honey: Wineries that Also Make the Fruit of the Hive

Bees are a farmer’s best friend, pollinating plants that produce flowers and fruit. Although bees aren’t necessary to pollinate grapevines, they play a major role in the… Continue Reading

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Six Sonoma Wineries That Make Extra Virgin Olive Oil To Rival Their Wines

High-quality extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is one of the most delicious ingredients available to chefs and consumers, and the cornerstone of the lauded Mediterranean diet. Like… Continue Reading

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Top Craft Beers You Must Taste from Santa Rosa Breweries

Though I’m more of a wine girl, many of my close friends are craft beer connoisseurs, and my husband’s desert island wine is probably a Belgian strong… Continue Reading