Farmhouse Inn

"Farmhouse Inn is a boutique accommodation set on six acres, offering a calming atmosphere with fireplaces and neutral hues." - J'nai Gaither

"Farmhouse Inn has a bucolic vibe—some have even said Provençal—with its overgrown gardens and gracefully relaxed service. We appreciate the getaway atmosphere as a hub to exploring Sonoma, which doesn’t get as many tourists as nearby Napa Valley, but offers just as much to see and do. Owned by the Bartolomei family, a vintner clan that has been in the Russian River Valley since the early 20th century, this is a wine-lover's dream. Their arsenal includes the Michelin-starred Farmhouse Restaurant, serving an ever-changing farm-to-table menu, the family’s own Lost & Found Wines, as well as a full-service spa. The rooms are quiet with vaulted ceilings and porches that suspend out onto a forested area, adding to the relaxing ambiance."

"Purchased in 2001 by brother-sister duo and fifth-generation Sonomans Joe and Catherine Bartolomei—who spent weekends at the former homestead established by their great-grandfather—the 84-acre inn teems with storybook-like charm. Comprised of 25 country chic rooms enveloped by abundant country-style gardens, the retreat features a Wellness Barn for facials and bathing rituals using locally sourced botanicals and herbs; an eponymous Michelin-starred restaurant; an outdoor swimming pool; and a house car for jaunts to nearby wineries and art galleries. At the nightly wine hour, sample wines from hand-selected local vintners, and after dinner, pick up a complimentary s'mores kit to roast marshmallows to perfection by an outdoor firepit." - Jennie Nunn

"While it’s tempting to paint Sonoma as a sleepy, indie sweep of California wine country, the truth is, the county is every bit as—if not more—booming than neighboring Napa. It’s got Michelin-starred restaurants, shiny new tasting rooms, and big-name hotels cropping up on the regular. But to try a little of that sweet Sonoma of yesteryear, there’s no better place for it than Farmhouse Inn. Located near the Russian River—and within easy driving distance to charming Healdsburg, as well as some of the region's best vineyards—this 25-room property feels delightfully laid-back and intimate. There’s a lovely, recently refreshed spa, a charming little swimming pool, and the most beautiful gardens, especially if you come in late spring or early summer when the roses are going off. There’s a natural, easy elegance to the property, and its ethos feels in-step with Sonoma’s winemaking and farming roots. The Inn has five different room categories, and all are beautiful with a country-chic look; bright and airy with white wainscoting, pillowy bedding, and haute-rustic touches that might include a personal welcome message on small blackboard (the type you see at an honor-system farmstand offering fresh eggs), a fireplace, and comfortable overstuffed chairs. The Farmhouse Restaurant occupies a beautiful space—like the most elegant version of a convivial farmhouse dining room—and offers an ever-evolving chef’s tasting menu with hyper local ingredients paired with, naturally, a stellar regional wine list. All in all, Farmhouse Inn looks and feels like a classic New England country charmer—with California wine-country street cred. From $595. —Rebecca Misner" - CNT Editors

"Located near the Russian River—and within easy driving distance to charming Healdsburg, as well as some of the region's best vineyards—this 25-room property feels delightfully laid-back and intimate."