The Town of Kenwood
The Town of Kenwood
The Town of Kenwood, situated at the north end of the picturesque Sonoma Valley in eastern Sonoma County, is a perfect destination for wine enthusiasts and nature lovers. You can indulge in wine tasting at in-town tasting rooms or visit world-renowned wineries along the outskirts of town. Swede’s Feeds is a must-visit place that offers hand-made folk art, artisan wine racks, garden and pet supplies, and colorful metal-welded animal sculptures in the store’s front yard. For outdoor enthusiasts, Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, with miles of trails, a waterfall, and Bald Mountain, is an excellent place to explore. The Robert Ferguson Observatory is also located within the park.
Wildwood Nursery, situated south of town, features sculptures scattered on trails throughout five lushly-forested acres and showcases more than 250 varieties of Japanese maples, many of them rare, as well as dogwoods, ginkgos, conifers, edible plant starts, and bonsai-style beech, maple, and evergreen trees. Accommodation options in Kenwood include bed and breakfast inns, vacation rentals, and winery cottages. If you’re looking for luxurious accommodation, the Kenwood Inn and Spa, a Mediterranean villa-style resort, consistently receives awards from Conde Nast Traveler and other travel publications. When it comes to dining, Kenwood offers farm-to-fork Wine Country comfort food inspired by southern cuisine at Tips Roadside, or burgers, barbecue, pizza, and other New American cuisine at Palooza Brewery & Gastropub, or the global California eatery and oyster bar, Salt & Stone.