Hello! I am in need of advice. I am planning my aunt's 40th birthday to celebrate in Healdsburg. We are only going for one day and spending the night. We are looking for 2-3 winery recommendations (she loves white and sparkling wines), and a nice dinner spot. We will be a group of 10-12 so would love recommendations for places that can accommodate a large group. Appreciate any and all advice <3 Thank you!

My child lives in Santa Rosa, and when we visit, we often go through Healdsburg to Del Rio. Anywayyyy….

I’ve not noticed or even looked at hotels there, bc we usually only stop to eat and I’ve stopped at Antique Harvest (cool place)!

I love the “square”, “plaza” area of Healdsburg, I guess it’s the main downtown? Does anyone have suggestions for hotels to check out? 19-23 of May. There are plenty and my head just SWIMS. I usually travel to see family and don’t stay in hotels often.

The only one I checked thus far on Healdsburg Avenue was actually booked for our weekend lol! They were the only dates it had booked in May! My luck!

I’m hoping by y’all living there, y’all can provide some insight to me. Please and Thank You already!!!

Come sing with us in 2027! We have members from all throughout Sonoma County and we would love to add your voice to the mix!

The Healdsburg Chorus is a non-auditioned chorus that has been singing together for 38 years, and we’re looking grow and increase our presence in the community as we approach year 40. All voice parts and experience levels are welcome!

Register here and we’ll see you in January 😊

Looking for a lunch recommendation in Healdsburg for a Saturday. We want somewhere upscale and buzzy/fun where we can linger for hours over a long lunch. Hit me with your best recs!

Our weekly summer concerts in the Healdsburg Plaza from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. provide an eclectic and unique line-up of bands, and have been assembled to please a wide array of musical interests. Food vendors will be on-hand to offer locally sourced food for sale starting at 5:00 p.m. with the music beginning at 6:00 p.m.

About the band: The band is known for its rock-infused interpretations of Neil Diamond's classic hits, often incorporating heavier guitar riffs and contemporary influences from bands like Guns N' Roses and AC/DC. This approach has allowed Super Diamond to stand out in the tribute band scene, attracting a diverse audience. Super Diamond has performed at numerous prestigious venues across the United States, including The Fillmore, House of Blues, and Irving Plaza. Their shows are characterized by high energy and a commitment to celebrating Neil Diamond's musical legacy, often resulting in sell-out performances.

Enjoy some delicious cuisine from one of our Tuesdays in the Plaza food vendors starting at 5:00 p.m.:
- Tacos Don Tacos
- Healdsburger
- Chef Degen
- Lola's Market
- Pacheco Roasted Corn

Our weekly summer concerts in the Healdsburg Plaza from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. provide an eclectic and unique line-up of bands, and have been assembled to please a wide array of musical interests. Food vendors will be on-hand to offer locally sourced food for sale starting at 5:00 p.m. with the music beginning at 6:00 p.m.

About the band: Banda Potrero is a prominent group in the Mexican regional banda music genre, known for their unique sound that combines traditional and renewed elements. The band is composed of talented instrumentalists who bring a moving melody, catchy lyrics, and an energetic performance style to their music. They are celebrated for uplifting the spirit of their listeners, creating an atmosphere of joy and unity. Banda Potrero's music ranges from love ballads to party melodies, and they are recognized for their ability to connect with the audience and create memorable performances.

Enjoy some delicious cuisine from one of our Tuesdays in the Plaza food vendors starting at 5:00 p.m.:
- Tacos Don Tacos
- Healdsburger
- Chef Degen
- Lola's Market
- Pacheco Roasted Corn

Hi! My husband and I are visiting Healdsburg in late September. I’m looking to book one extra special tasting for the weekend, with a bunch of smaller tastings sprinkled in between.

I booked the private tasting at Aperature Cellers, but my social media keeps recommending Flower Winery.

Which would you pick? Or any other recommendations? Thanks in advance!

Hello! Looking for a recommendation where a group of ~10 can go wine tasting and also have lunch. Not looking for a private tour, chef’s pairing, exclusive experience, etc. Just a beautiful setting where we can enjoy a tasting with some food. Bonus points if the winery offers a casual lunch menu (salads, sandwiches, charcuterie) but also open to a place that allows outside food that we can pick up and take.

Bonus: if we pick up and take food, any recs on where we can pick up a fully assembled charcuterie board? Oliver’s?

Hi - Wife and I are visiting Healdsburg this weekend (staying at Appellation) and hoping to get a restaurant recommendation. For night #1, we are planning on Folia at the hotel. Then for night #2, we were considering Madrona or Matheson or Dry Creek Kitchen (though given that we're already eating at Folia we figured it might be similar and would skip). Thoughts?

Haven't made any breakfast/brunch plans just yet but sounded like we might want to explore Troubadour and/or Quail and Condor. Same owners so we were wondering if there's too much overlap. Thoughts?

Wound up going to: Madrona and Folia. I'd say Folia was better (fave dish was squab. also, their produce was incredibly flavorful). Madrona was not bad (we had the pork, which was a 5/5) and duck (3/5).

went to both troubadour and quail and condor. i think troubadour's sandwiches are somewhat mediocre, or perhaps we are just generally not fans of cold sandwiches.

Our weekly summer concerts in the Healdsburg Plaza from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. provide an eclectic and unique line-up of bands, and have been assembled to please a wide array of musical interests. Food vendors will be on-hand to offer locally sourced food for sale starting at 5:00 p.m. with the music beginning at 6:00 p.m.

About the band: Cassie B is a San Diego-based singer, dancer, and bandleader known for energetic performances with her group, the Cassie B Project. A San Diego native, she grew up in musical theater, danced with Culture Shock, and spent 8.5 years performing at SeaWorld. Her band plays top 40, motown, and pop hits for events and serves as the Padres' house band. With show-stopping talent and extreme passion, Cassie B stops at nothing to create an extraordinary experience you'll never forget.

Enjoy some delicious cuisine from one of our Tuesdays in the Plaza food vendors starting at 5:00 p.m.:
- Tacos Don Tacos
- Healdsburger
- Chef Degen
- Lola's Market
- Pacheco Roasted Corn

I already tried flying goat and black oak, but are there any other must try cold brew places?

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I wanted to come up to the Russian river go kayaking for a few days, and was kind of surprised at how pricy the camping and accommodations are (I’m looking on Hipcamp), and some of the places don’t have two consecutive days.

I would love to stay on a farm!
Does anyone know of any farm stay type of situations? Or good camping suggestions, perhaps there’s something I’m missing.

I do have two little dogs-

(and if not a farm stay, farms that are open to visit)

They will be a little tired not quite time for lunch but where is a good spot to sip coffee and eat a little and people watch until lunch

Our weekly summer concerts in the Healdsburg Plaza from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. provide an eclectic and unique line-up of bands, and have been assembled to please a wide array of musical interests. Food vendors will be on-hand to offer locally sourced food for sale starting at 5:00 p.m. with the music beginning at 6:00 p.m.

About the band: Burrows and Dilbeck consists of vocalist/pianist Spencer Burrows and master guitarist /recording engineer Kris Dilbeck. Although they both originated from just North of San Francisco bay area (Sonoma County), their musical connection hadn’t started brewing until they connected in 2002 while working on music recording projects together at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. After their stint at Berklee concluded, they both landed back in their home towns and started a group called FunKtion with musicians, Dane Lundy (bass) and Aaron Haggerty (drums). 

FunKtion recorded a handful of original songs that were never released, but only had one performance before calling it quits. The duo went on to create a new group in called Spencer B and the FSDs with musicians, Emily Froberg (bass) and Cory Stück (drums) which in 2005 would be the makings of the original band, Frobeck. In just 4 years, Frobeck would record 3 original albums, win the Mystic Theater battle of the bands and be named “Best of the North Bay.” In 2010, they caught the attention of management and expanded the band to include a horn section (Bari saxophonist and longtime friend, Alex Scammon, tenor saxophonist, Alex Garcia, and trumpeter Cayce Carnahan), and a grossly over qualified backing vocalist (Callie Watts - who would later become Kris’ wife).

Enjoy some delicious cuisine from one of our Tuesdays in the Plaza food vendors starting at 5:00 p.m.:
- Tacos Don Tacos
- Healdsburger
- Chef Degen
- Lola's Market
- Pacheco Roasted Corn