A great place to start a business
Sonoma ranks #14 of 177 cities on NerdWallet’s list of best places to start a business. NerdWallet’s rankings: NerdWallet analyzed 177 places in Northern California with populations of at least 10,000 and considered six metrics in two categories — business environment and the local economy — to assess each location. For more details, see the […]
13,000 Acres of Parkland in Sonoma Valley
Part of the allure of Sonoma Valley is this Jack London State Historic Park, boasting over 29 miles of trails across 1400 acres including stunning vistas and the historic buildings from the time when famous writer/adventurer Jack London called this his home. > READ MORE
Bring The Kids
What to Do with The Kids in Sonoma The historic wine town of Sonoma offers a wide variety of fun activities for families with children. From train rides to plane rides, to putting around or glimpsing a bit of entertaining history, Here’s a quick list of just a few of the possibilities. Ride the choo-choo. Opened in […]
Wine Country History
Glimpse Wine Country History at Bartholomew Park Winery Nestled on a hillside on the eastern edge of the historic town of Sonoma, Bartholomew Park Winery serves up a rich blend of fine vintages and colorful history. Once the home and vineyards of Hungarian immigrant Agoston Haraszthy — often referred to as “the father of California viticulture” — […]
Exploring California History in Sonoma
In the mid-1800s, Mexico ruled the region, owning hundreds of thousands of acres of ranchos in what is now much of Sonoma County. Yet it wasn’t long before the U.S. government and the territory and state of California claimed its centerpiece — the burgeoning little town of Sonoma. Even as modern Sonoma has evolved, it has […]
