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Kokomo Winery

Started in 2004 with the production of a single vineyard Cabernet from Mounts Vineyard, Kokomo Winery has continued to focus Dry Creek & Russian River Valley fruit, with an emphasis on single vineyard wines that show a distinct terroir.Erik Miller, winemaker and proprietor of Kokomo Winery, believes that their small production techniques and relationships with growers allow him to make wines that are as individual and unique as the vineyards they were born from...more

Pochini Family Farm

Pochini Family Farm is a Christmas Tree Farm located in beautiful Knights Valley 1 mile from the Napa border.This is a special place....more

Sonoma County Christmas Tree Farms

There use to be an abundance of Sonoma County Christmas tree farms.They are slowly disappearing and, along with it, the age old tradition of going out with your family and choosing a tree...more

Leone Farm

Instead of bringing home the bacon, why not visit it? While the pigs here at Leone Farm are for sale, the farm welcomes visitors who just want to frolic with the little piggies, of which there always is a new litter.These pigs are spoiled and may just come up to you looking for a scratch behind the ears....more

Sonoma Vineyard Walks

Sonoma Vineyard Walks are group tours, with several differences.First of all, you provide your own transport during Sonoma Vineyard Walks, your own two feet...more

Santa Rosa Wineries

Santa Rosa CA is the largest city and main hub of Sonoma County.In addition to the many superb Santa Rosa Wineries you can find many top notch Santa Rosa Restaurants nearby. 

Santa Rosa wineries are spread out over a large area and are located in 3 different wine regions; Russian River Valley, Bennett Valley and the Sonoma Valley Appellation...more

Holiday Parade of Lights Guernville

The Holiday Parade of Lights in Guerneville features more than 100 entries of floats, horses, marching bands, antique cars, trucks and more all decorated with Christmas lights.Local merchants, religious organizations, service groups, and individuals create colorful and brightly lit floats and vehicles of all shapes and sizes...more

Sonoma County Christmas Dinners

Listing of Restaurants Open Christmas Day in Sonoma County

Madrona Manor Dicken's Dinners and Christmas Day Dinner

1001 Westside Road, Healdsburg CA

Starting the December 14th and ending Christmas Eve  - "Dicken's Dinners", holiday themed dinners with period costumed carolers, decorations and 4 course meal $85 - $115

Christmas Day 1:30 - 7:30 $80 adults $40 children Special Christmas Day 4 course meal

If you want to impress a date this is the romantic choice as well as a top culinary choice.Michelin Guide 1 star rated Madrona Manor offers a 4 course meal with vegetarian options available...more

Cinnabar Choral Ensembles Holiday Concert

“Good News is in the Air” is the theme for the annual Cinnabar Choral Ensembles Holiday Concert where all ages can celebrate the joys of the season and count their blessings through music and song. The concert, presented at United Church of Christ located at 825 Middlefield Drive in Petaluma, features the mixed-chorus Chamber Singers performing music of Brahms, Vivaldi and other joyous songs of the season and the Women’s Chorus performing “I Wonder as I Wander,” a Hanukkah song and selections by Gounod, Bach and Brahms...more

Healdsburg Wineries

Healdsburg California is an epicenter of high quality food and wine and is where 3 Sonoma County appellations converge.Therefore, there is a plethora of Healdsburg Wineries from the Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley and Russian River Valley Appellations.

This section has a complete listing of all Healdsburg wineries, divided up by wine region...more

Sonoma County Thanksgiving

So you're up in Sonoma visiting, or you're a local and just plain don't feel like cooking? What do you do in Sonoma County for Thanksgiving? Luckily for you, there is quite a wide variety of things to do! Hang out with cheetahs and giraffes at Safari West in Santa Rosa.Get romantic and have an unforgettable culinary experience at Michelin rated Madrona Manor or visit the rugged Sonoma Coast and celebrate at the scenic Bay View Restaurant...more

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Santa Rosa Sing Along Messiah

The Santa Rosa Sing Along Messiah aka the Redwood Empire Sing Along Messiah is the longest running in the United States.As tradition has it, folks gather round at the Santa Rosa High School Auditorium every December and join in on this long standing Sonoma County custom...more

Spend the Holidays at J. Rickards Winery - Alexander Valley

Stop by J.Rickards Winery Tuesdays-Saturdays (11am-4pm) for a complimentary tasting of our new wines! Barrel taste our Port Style-Late Harvest Los Niños Perdidos (the Lost Children), which pairs very well with our Port Chocolates.   Visit www.jrwinery.com to order wine for holiday dinners.  Our Friends of the Winery wine club makes the perfect gift! Take the Canyon Road exit from Hwy 101 near Geyserville, then left to Chianti Road.  It’s 2.5 miles to 24505 Chianti Road, left turn at our sign (just before Silver Oak Cellars)...more

It's Harvest Time at J. Rickards Winery - Alexander Valley

Stop by J.Rickards Winery Tuesdays-Saturdays (11am-5pm) for a complimentary tasting of our wines and also taste the sumptuous grapes off the vines of our 100 year old Zinfandel before they are picked! ...more

Holiday in Carneros

A Holiday in Carneros offers a way to sample wines, meet winemakers, listen to music, pair wines with food and view arts and crafts all at the same time.With over 20 wineries participating in this annual event, Holiday in Carneros in Sonoma should be on your to do list...more

Castle Vineyards

Castle Vineyards tasting room is located off the Sonoma Square....more

Wynnona A Christmas Concert

December 12 at 8pm “This music reminds me of everything that I love about the most wonderful time of the year!” – Wynonna Wynonna is taking her critically acclaimed holiday album, A Classic Christmas, on the road this holiday season.Spreading festive cheer across the country, Wynonna will combine her smooth vocals and tremendous live presence in an unforgettable performance that will warm the heart and inspire the spirit...more

Nutcracker in Santa Rosa

The Santa Rosa Nutcracker Ballet, at the Wells Fargo Center, is one of the best holiday traditions in Sonoma County and a terrific event for the whole family.I know, I know…going to see a local ballet production can be a scary proposition...more

Martini Madness

As part of the Sonoma Valley Olive Festival, Saddles Steakhouse will be hosting Martini Madness on Friday, January 9, 2009 from 5 to 7 pm.  This event always sell out.