I was in Healdsberg when the hanging sign was hung in front of this new establishment. I finally…read moremade it inside and oh my, my, what a treasure. The first thing that you notice was the lovely smell. But when I saw all the different honey from around the world I want to taste them all. Turns out, they have a cute love seat at the counter and you can taste the honey. I think the owner waited on me and she offered samples of the lotion, oil & lip balm. I bought the dry oil, I never heard of such a thing. This oil made with honey extract was soothing and did absorb into my skin and wasn't sticky leaving a nice scent. I bought it. I use it after every bath and it feels like I have a spa in my bathroom. I purchased their Crème Legere the light face cream. I am so pleased with the way it works, I stopped using my other face cream. The final purchase was the lip balm. It's made with honey extract and works better than any chap stick or lip gloss I've used. The gloss has a slight glimmer to it and looks good as the final touch to my lipstick. There was a QR code on the balm so I looked it up on an app I have that lets you know, if there are toxic or cancer causing ingredients. So far I have never seen a product that had 0 toxic ingredients. Now I'm on a search for a lipstick with that excellent rating. I've not found one yet. Having something on my lips that is natural and could be edible is what all lip product should be. Looks like I'll be using this perfect lip balm from now on. I use it every day. There isn't one thing in the entire store that I wouldn't buy. Everyone should go to this crème of the crop store!

This is a really cute little shop with a huge selection of honey and other honey-related products…read more The woman working there said When we walked in, 'You can taste whatever you like." I got to taste a couple of really interesting meads that were made locally, and got to hear a bit about the history of the person who made them. I got a bottle of the one that is full of winter spice flavors, which will be good for Thanksgiving. A friend with me who wanted some honey tried a few until she found the one she wanted. If you are a fan of honey or mead, this is a great place to check out.

This is not the typical industrial, tourist trap , over priced nonsense that local wineries tend…read moreto extend to silly tourists that dont know any better. This is the kind of place with soul where you can relax in the shaded or sunny courtyard outside with a glass of wine or bubbles if you decide not to do a tasting. They were originally making olive oil and still do but eventually became a vineyard. There is a peaceful little garden outside and there are even pigs to say hello to. There were a lot of little table outside that could probably be reserved for dinners. At least thats how i imagine it but its worth asking. It steps from town.

Amazing service, excellent wine, great spot to hang. Recommend. Stopped by because they allow walk…read moreins and single glasses of wine and don't regret!

This market has a season that runs on Saturdays from mid-April to December, and I was lucky to be…read moreable to visit on their second April weekend this year. I really love this market because it's so food-focused, which is like "duh" with all the beautiful farms in the immediate vicinity.. but many of the "farmer's markets" I visit at home in DFW are overrun with crafts, so it's nice to be at one that's truly focused on local farmers. We bought fantastic green garlic, onions, asparagus, shiitake mushrooms, kiwis and bananas, apples, grapefruit and oranges, fresh rosemary, orange marmalade and cranberry pepper jam, a white lemon balsamic vinegar, our favorite Valley Ford farmers cheese, a lovely strip steak, and a bouquet of flowers to enjoy during our short visit. We thought the prices were great and even a bargain for the quality of food. And we got a little purple Healdsburg Farmer's Market t-shirt for Winnie!

Everyone was so friendly!! And the flowers...WOW! Can't wait to go back and try some of the fresh…read morefish! We got some wonderful gifts for my BIL from Healdsburg Infusions too! Oh and the live music - he somehow seemed to be playing all of our favorite songs.

SCW and I stopped into Big John's market after it was recommended from a wine tasting experience…read more The store itself is larger than it looks like from the outside. When you get inside you'll see the varieties of cheeses available which is extensive. A little further in they have a decent sized salad bar with fresh looking veggies and a few prepared salads. There is also a warm items bar in that area. The deli is large and gets quite busy during lunch time. They have a few curated sandwiches on the overhead board or you can make your own. Take a number first if they are busy and order when called. They are pretty quick as our sandwiches were ready in about 5 minutes. I had a giorgi park (vegetarian) sandwich which came as a panini with great flavors and fresh ingredients. SCW had the veggie sandwich which was also really tasty. They have a burrito and pizza line as well. I got a vegetarian super burrito bowl which you can customize. Similar process as chipotle style. Everything looked fresh vibrant. The wine selection is varied and has some appealing options. The middle portion of the store is similarly set up like most grocery stores, cans, waters, cleaning products etc. The produce section is nice with good variety as well. You can find tofu and fake meats near the produce section. The store is clean and well lit. They have tables outside if you choose to eat there. The employees are very friendly and helpful. I definitely recommend giving Big John's Market a try.

If you are looking for the absolute best in Sonoma County for high-end foodstuffs, look no further…read more Big John's Market is essentially a pilgrimage site for anyone who takes their pantry seriously. The store is beautifully laid out and curated with an eye for quality that puts most 'gourmet' chains to shame. The produce is consistently stunning, and the local wine selection perfectly reflects the best of our backyard (Dry Creek, Alexander Valley, and beyond). The standouts: * The Deli/Prepared Goods: This is the heart of the operation. The sandwiches are legendary, the pizza is artisanal-grade, and the prepared salads are actually fresh and inventive--not just an afterthought. * The Cheese Section: Simply sublime. It is clear whoever curates this section has a deep passion for local creameries and international classics alike. * The Experience: Despite the high-end inventory, the staff is incredibly friendly and grounded. Plus, in a town like Healdsburg, having a lot with decent parking is a massive luxury that makes the trip even easier. Whether you're stocking up for a dinner party or just grabbing the best lunch in town, this place is the gold standard.

Been stopping by Hector's Honey booths at Sonoma County markets for years and they are the best!…read moreSuper friendly and knowledgeable. They have samples of their different types of honey, but the wildflower is my favorite. Super sweet and yummy. I also recently started getting bee pollen from them. They had very helpful tips on starting to use bee pollen, and I've gotta say, after a few weeks, this is the first spring I haven't been dealing with seasonal allergies.

Hector's seasonal veggies are delicious and the Fermented Jalapeno Hot Sauce he makes from his…read morehomegrown jalapeños & garlic is awesome! I bought one for me and one to give to special local chef to try :)

This is such a great place to get locally hatched eggs from chickens that are not fed junk. The…read moreeggs come in a variety of sizes at amazing prices. Tiffany is very communicative with her patrons on how many eggs they have in inventory so that you don't have to be showing up and be left eggless because there's no eggs. You can always contact her before you head to the farm. This is the only place I get my eggs. no store eggs for me. Definitely check them out.

I love buying eggs from Wise Acre! Not only are they pasture raised, they also come in a variety of…read moresizes at very reasonable prices. Good quality. The owners are great and Windsor is lucky to have such a wonderful local business. They have a vending machine for eggs and helpful instructions on how to use it.

Mike is great to work with!!! I am new to bee keeping and was noticing issues with my hive. Mike…read moremade a house call and shared his extensive knowledge to the craft and helped me diagnose issues, harvest honey, and prep my hives for winter. He is well connected in the community for resources too. I highly recommend him...Thanks for a job well done!!!

Mike made the experience of walking through beekeeping with my newly inherited hives unforgettable…read more Educational, methodical, comfortable and spiritual in connecting with these incredible little creatures. Completely inspiring!

Fleur Sauvage has the best chocolates in Sonoma County!…read more The shop is so warm and inviting and is conveniently located right in downtown Windsor. During my last visit, I selected an assorted box of six bonbons, which were all so beautiful and looked like mini pieces of art. They offer a refillable gift box, which is nice to know for the future. I love that they always have different flavors available. The chocolates literally melt in your mouth, they are that good!    I've also tried their desserts, and they are absolutely delicious too! They usually have a couple of different options available. In addition to sweet treats, they have coffee drinks too. They have a great seating area inside with tables and chairs as well as bar seating at the windows. In addition to the indoor area, they have a garden seating area out back.

So delicious I can't wait to go back. The cherry marzipan chocolate was amazing. I'm excited to go…read moreback and try one of their many beverage choices as well.

SCW and I stopped in to Shelton's Natural Foods Market in between wine tastings in need of a bit…read moremore substantial sustenance. Yelp had good reviews so we decided to go. Parking is fairly plentiful in the strip mall it's located in. Stepping inside you'll find a nice market with many different products such as produce, a small salad bar, olive bar, groceries and drinks as well as a deli. Everything looked really good quality. We chose two Tuscan veggie sandwiches which were already prepared in the deli case and looked incredible. The helpful deli counter employee recommended that they were best heated up and offered to do so while we looked around. Soon our sandwiches were warm and off we went. The sandwich was delicious. Absolutely a delight to the senses. Visually it was fresh and vibrant. The layers were impressive. The taste, amazing. The olive tapenade, pesto, greens and veggies were delicious. It's been a while since I've had such a delicious sandwich. We both were saying "yum, mmm" with each bite. Epic sandwich. The service was great. I highly recommend Shelton's Natural Foods market.

Wow! What a great deli section. We came in around 1pm on Saturday. The store feels small but has a…read morelarge assortment of food items. We wanted to get a ready prepared sandwich to take with us for our wine tasting. I chose the pesto chicken panini on the suggestion from the employee behind the counter. Also pickup up the pesto pasta salad!!!! Oh my! The chicken sandwich-spectacular for a deli sandwich from a market. The chicken was thick sliced and had loads of pesto (yum) and spinach. The pesto pasta salad was also strongly flavored with pesto : ). Both paired well with our tastings. We will DEFINITELY come here again for a reasonably priced Delicious sandwich!!! (Sorry no pictures as the sandwich and salad were devoured quickly)

From fresh fruit to gyoza, and pretty rocks to homemade blankets, the Windsor Farmers Market ticks…read moreall the marks. It's a nice outdoor atmosphere, with lots of small shops and friendly folk selling their wares. We picked up some breakfast, flowers, honey, and some other random goods and everyone provided great service. :)

This is an overpriced market. We did find a few interesting deals, but mostly the fruits and…read morevegetables were priced above equal or better items at whole foods or Oliver's. The booths in front of the library were the worst - prices were double what they would be at whole foods - which isn't cheap. I don't think I'll go back.