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There are so many ways to explore Sonoma County. Embark on an iconic California road trip along dramatic Highway 1 for spontaneous explorations along more than 50 miles of sparkling Pacific coastline that forms Sonoma County’s western border.

While farm-to-fork is considered a new trend, in Sonoma County it’s just called eating. Discover the destination’s rich culinary reputation in a bite-sized two-day itinerary that serves up the best of the dining scene. Find the food lover’s guide here.

Or put your focus on Sonoma County’s northern section, home to rolling hills and small fertile valleys, premium wineries, and the towns of Healdsburg, Windsor, Cloverdale, and Geyserville. Discover wine gems throughout Alexander, Dry Creek, and Russian River valleys with an itinerary that includes classic wineries as well as bubbly new treasures and outdoor adventure.

New Discoveries–Everywhere!

Friday night food, drink at the Schultz
Grab some friends, work up an appetite, and head to the Charles M. Schulz, the museum that celebrates the life and work of the Peanuts creator, for the new Friday night events filled with local food, drink, and fun in Santa Rosa in central Sonoma County. Held through July, the Friday Nights at the Schulz Museum series pairs Peanuts-themed food with local alcohol and fun activities, including cartooning and animation. www.schulzmuseum.org

Summer nights filled with music
Gather poolside for live music and good food at the Sandman roadside inn in Santa Rosa at its new monthly Sandman Summer Nights series, May 11, June 29, and Aug. 17. Each month will feature a different live band and food truck. The 135-room Sandman is a new incarnation of a roadside inn, bringing a warm and offbeat experience to weary travelers. Admission to Sandman Summer Nights is free; RSVPs are requested at rsvp@sandmansantarosa.com. www.sandmansantarosa.com

Silver Oak adds tastings, tours in new Healdsburg winery
The new state-of-the-art Silver Oak Cellar winery is now open for walk-in tastings and guided tours, just 10 minutes east of downtown Healdsburg in northern Sonoma County.

The modern barn-inspired tasting room, next to the iconic Silver Oak water tower, offerings tastings as well as information on how sustainable vineyard management contributes to wine quality. The winery with panoramic views of the Alexander Valley and the surrounding 113-acre estate and 75 acres of prime Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard has always focused on one varietal, Cabernet Sauvignon, aged exclusively in American oak. The tasting room is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Food and wine pairing experiences are available by appointment only; for reservations call the winery’s Hospitality Concierge at 707-942-7026 or email tours@silveroak.com. www.silveroak.com

Visit Bowman Cellars “Winestream” in Graton
Relax, sample fine wines, and nibble on delicious small bites at the new Bowman Cellars tasting room in the tiny town of Graton amid the rural beauty of western Sonoma County.

Founded in 2013 by the fifth-generation northern California Bowman family, Bowman Cellars strives to produce wines that express a sense of place from the stunning local wine regions. Alexander Bowman and his father, Doug, believe in growing their crops with a soft human touch, without interfering with nature, and source their fruit from local farmers with the same integrity and style.

In addition to Bowman Cellars wines, the tasting room offers a menu of delicious small bite food pairings, served from “The Winestream,” an adaptation of a classic Airstream trailer. Seating is available indoors and out, and the patio hosts a variety of activities, including live music and yoga sessions. bowmancellars.com

Healdsburg hosts two farmers markets
Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the Healdsburg Certified Farmers market will be hosting two weekly events this year, on Tuesday and Saturday mornings. The markets literally overflow with produce, almost all grown in the immediate area, and many of the other food and craft products are also produced locally.

The Tuesday market will open 9 a.m.-1 p.m., May 29-Aug. 28, in the central Healdsburg Plaza. The Saturday market runs from 8:30 a.m.-noon, May 5 to Nov. 24, in the West Plaza parking lot, at the corner of North and Vine streets, one block west of the plaza.

One of California’s original 22 farmers markets, the Healdsburg Farmers’ Market opened in July 1978, at a time when the village and surrounding area were strictly agricultural. Back then, the market was a major weekly event that the whole town attended, either as a producer or a consumer, and almost everyone who sold at the market farmed or produced their goods within miles of it. www.healdsburgfarmersmarket.org

Distillery tasting room open
Mix it up a little. Wine one day, handcrafted vodka and gin the next. Sample handcrafted vodka and gin in the new Young & Yonder Spirits tasting room in downtown Healdsburg, in northern Sonoma County. Sip on fine spirits while learning about the craft behind the final products. Based in Cloverdale (just a few minutes north of Healdsburg), Young & Yonder is a boutique craft distillery specializing in high-quality, small-batch spirits using local ingredients and proprietary recipes for all of its products. www.youngandyonder.com

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