Kenwood Inn and Spa

The birds chirp, and steam rises from the hills nearby Kenwood Inn and Spa. The foliage surrounding the hotel is so verdant, so plentiful, that you understand why wines of the region have such huge flavor. You peek out your window, looking left and right at the vines creeping up the side of the building, and inhale deeply — getting in touch with nature that can become a distant memory in city living.

Set in Sonoma's Valley of the Moon, Kenwood Inn and Spa is a charming and intimate getaway with just 29 rooms. Awake each day to a fresher-than-fresh breakfast of local preserves, eggs, tomatoes, and farm bread. Take a cleansing swim in one of two heated saline pools before heading out on your custom-planned winery tour, sipping and swishing the fruits of the valley over your palate.

You may opt to visit the nationally applauded spa before dinner. After you're feeling like a new man or woman, prepare for the main event. The Restaurant at Kenwood Inn and Spa exudes romance in the flickering firelight, serving Mediterranean-inspired treats made with local produce, cheese, fish, and game. Afterwards, the wine bar is a call that must be headed. Hello? Sonoma? Why yes, of course we'll drop by.