![]() That's where you will fall in love with every tiny, soft, fuzzy, soothing-colored thing you see, even if there isn’t a baby in your life. And while this little shop is a couple of years old now, she recently added a second location across the way called Bon Ton Baby ( 107 Plaza St.), just as she added a second child to her own family. There’s no shortage of shops to bop into here, and a cool place to start is at Bon Ton Studio (120 Matheson St.), where founder Erika Dawkins curates a cushy selection of artisan textiles and home goods. The Plaza is a lovely zone, utilized by visitors and locals alike as any good town square should, with a host of food, drink, art and shopping options fanning out on all four sides. Being the official “house car” means that guests can catch a free ride to and from Healdsburg Plaza, leaving the driving to someone else while you partake in the fun. One added perk to staying out at Montage Healdsburg is their partnership with Cadillac. Think Healdsburg is all about wine? Think again at Lo & Behold, where cocktails like blackberry-shiso sangria (right) star. Saturday in Healdsburg: Art First, Then Drinks on the Plaza Don't miss the sensuous Greek yogurt panna cotta with white verjus sorbet. Desserts don’t disappoint thanks to the deft hand of newly appointed pastry chef Devin McDavid. The house-made olive epi rolls are served with an amazing little pot of butter sprinkled with salt, and sommelier Petra Polakovicova’s list will guide you in the right direction. Dishes might include the astounding smoky sturgeon with kaluga caviar and fried beet ribbons or saffron chittara pasta with Dungeness crab. This lovely, low lit dining space is headed up by chef de cuisine Jason Pringle, who brings a bit of European sensibility to the seasonally changing menu. Go ahead and order some truffle fries, because you know you want to. The Scout Field Bar, offers a tidy menu of upscale cocktails like the surprising and favorite John Chapman, made with a base of sherry cask-aged Source One vodka and topped with Thai coconut foam and crisp dehydrated apple slice. And this one, with plush furnishings and a myriad of seating configurations, is a great place to chill after adventuring. It’s always nice to see a hotel lobby actually utilized. All of this can be booked directly through the concierge. If you are up for a bigger excursion, the hotel has partnered with Adventure IO to offer a roster of day trips and activities including bee-lining (the safe capture and identification of bees) with the resort’s resident beekeeper Candice Koseba (founder of Sonoma County Bee Company) to a helicopter ride with Butterfly Aviation over Sonoma County, ending with a private wine tasting experience. From the target area, you’ll have a lovely view of the beehives perched on top of the hill. Montage guests can also opt in for a complimentary archery session with a guide, featuring hand-crafted bows and arrows made just for the hotel using traditional methods and natural materials by master craftsman Victor Kühn. A variety of bikes and e-bikes are available for rent, including some with little wooden wagons perfect for lugging your picnic basket or that case of wine. The surrounding vineyard, planted and overseen by lauded winemaker Jesse Katz of Aperture Cellars, will eventually supply the grapes for a special house label of wines.Ī unique onsite opportunity awaits at Compass Sports, an outpost up the hill from the Montage lobby that serves as ground zero for adventures. The main nexus of buildings is home to the Scout Field Bar, Hazel Hill restaurant, Healdsburg Country Store, Spa Montage, fitness center, pool, and a seasonal pool bar. The decadence picks up momentum with hot tub dips, cocktails fireside, massages, and delicious bites at every turn. The 130 bungalow-style guest rooms are all perched organically upon the oak-studded hills and have amenities like soft robes, soaking tubs, outdoor showers, and private patios (some with fire pits). Once you've checked in, there’s really no need to leave. But beware: You might want to stay forever. ![]() Pull off the road and wind your way up to the entrance of Montage ( 100 Montage Way), the luxurious resort that opened in January 2021. Montage Healdsburg might be Wine Country's most luxe escape yet. Friday: Check in at Montage Healdsburg and just chill. ![]()
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