Indulge in all things lavender at the ninth annual Sonoma Lavender Festival on Saturday and Sunday, June 14 and 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sonoma Lavender farm at 8537 Hwy. 12, Kenwood. The five-acre farm, which is in full bloom, is... Continue
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I know a few people graduating from college later this month and one of them needed an adult party beverage. Instead of a giant alcoholic bowl of punch, which seems the easy way out, I got to thinking about infused vodkas and edible booze. My... Continue
“We’re starting earlier than normal,” said CAL FIRE spokesman Eric Hoffman, regarding the beginning of the fire season. Photos Courtesy of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Cover Photo by Ryan Lely Sonoma Valley’s recent rain and cool weather may have taken locals’... Continue
Relentless, one of winemaker Lance Cutler’s wines, comes from a two-acre merlot vineyard owned by Marcello Hernandez, and another small cabernet vineyard on Sonoma Mountain. Submitted photo Sonoma has more than its share of creative, small vintners sought out by consumers who like their wine... Continue
This weekend’s “Food and Wine Pairing 101” at B.R. Cohn Winery will include a cooking demonstration led by award-winning chef Todd Muir, an alumnus of Chez Panisse with over 30 years experience in the wine country. At the estate – called Olive Hill Vineyards –... Continue
Submitted Photo Dear Dr. Forsythe: My little Chihuahua absolutely adores me and follows me around the house everywhere I go. Unfortunately, she isn’t nearly as fond of my husband, and I would like it if she would show him that same level of affection. How... Continue
Kool & the Gang brought crowds to their feet during their Thursday night opening performance. Ryan Lely Memorial Day weekend’s jazz festival turned out to be a plus for the town as streams of music lovers flowed into event venues, retail shops, hotels and restaurants... Continue
Zanita Zody, owner of Haus, walking through her boutique featuring women’s clothing as well as industrial objects. Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley Sun Zanita Zody calls Haus, the shop she opened in March in the former Espace Café on West Napa Street, a women’s lifestyle boutique. In... Continue
Spanish Camp unfolds like a circus bringing the exciting world of camp to Spanish and English speakers. Collin Krauthamer When I was a child, Barnum and Bailey rolled into my town on the Ohio River every summer in boxcars. As they unloaded at the B&O... Continue
Conductor, Jim Griewe. WINDSOR GREEN “Conductor, Jim Griewe, after 35 years as founding director of the Sonoma Valley Chorale, directs his final concert with the same passion that he brought to the first one,” said Chorale member Chris Smircich after the concert last Sunday, celebrating... Continue