I came across this quant and extensive art gallery on my way to Jean Edwards Cellars. The space…read morelooks small from the outside, but the layout curves around in a maze of gallery rooms. There was so much to see from a jewelry gallery room to an array of artistry. The building dates back to 1915 when it was a distillery. The artist, Jessel was an artist with other creators in this space until she took it over. She showcases her work of course, and local artists. The two gentleman that day were kind and helpful, especially John Roos who's an artist and his work is displayed in the gallery, with a room with his creations.

This gallery is on our way home for the Bubbling Well Cemetery. It's just off the road and has a…read morevery welcoming storefront with plenty of parking. It's very easy to get to and off the main road so it's easy in and out of their parking lot. The staff are very friendly and helpful and not overbearing. I've been here twice. Last time we were there they had a special event going on. The gallery is filled with lots of different artists work. I like that there is so much to look at, something for everyone. Last time I was there I bought a book about wine that was illustrated by an artist. It was the perfect gift for my girlfriend that loves wine and art.

I have walked into many a cute shop and admired the goods, and still left without a purchase…read morebecause there really wasn't anything there I fell in love with or fit the vibe of my apartment, etc. After brunch with a friend today, we stopped in Global Heart, where I've purchased a few other things I really love, and immediately saw a table runner I knew I had to have, because it just "fit" with the all the color I'm trying to add to my new place. Staff here are consistently helpful, upbeat, and kind. Easily one of my favorites in the neighborhood, and from my perspective, a good place to find nice touches that won't break the bank.

I could buy out this whole store, there are so many high-quality and lovely items for sale and the…read morestaff and owners are really nice. After a visit there a month ago I realized I wanted a couple of more items and I reached out to them by email and they were so responsive and quick and items are being shipped to me less than 24 hours after the conversation started. If you're in Sonoma and looking for good quality gifts for your people or yourself, do not miss this lovely store.

Such a cute spot to walk around! The library is adorable and the restaurants smelled delicious,…read morehave yet to eat at them!

Located in the Jack London Village, the Sculpturesite Gallery showcases a variety of modern…read moresculptures both within their gallery space and outdoors, around the village. The village is located by a creek, and has a tranquil beauty that is complemented by the sculptures, many of which are kinetic. We had a lovely time walking around the village and seeing the sculptures and the outdoor nature.

The Yountville Art Walk is outstanding! Each of the 30+ pieces is unique and there's some thing for…read moreeverybody. In addition, there's an audio aspect to the art tour that tells you about the artist and their inspiration for the piece. It's quite lovely and the best part is it's free to the community and town visitors!

The Yountville Sculpture Walk makes a pedestrian-friendly town even more amiable. It's worth the…read morewalk. Why have an Apple Watch tracking your physical activity when you can use such landmarks as a chef who literally puts the fork in it across from Bistro Jeanty, or the rock mushrooms beside the post office/public parking? Some notable sculptures are a remarkably realistic man sitting on a bench outside the community center/library, Peter Hazel's Sockeye on a stream sculptured by rocks (very drought friendly), Freeland Tanner's New Spin take on Native American basketry overlooking the French Laundry kitchen garden, Sherry Tobin's Balance totem, Gordon Huether's "Holy" (full of holes), and Peter Hazel's Abundance, a basket of realistic-looking enormous tomatoes in front of Hurley's. Some of the sculptures are for sale. The Yountville Arts Commission has made their small town a feast for the eyes.

Happened to be in sonoma during the harvest fest weekend at sonoma garden park. Great event with…read morelive music , food truck vendors and different exhibitors. Great place to walk around the expansive community garden. Hidden gem minutes from Sonoma plaza

I came here today as part of my birthday Sonoma Tour and it was really fun. Really charming cute…read moregardens spread out over acres and tons of pretty Zinnias and other old fashioned flowers. Lots and lots of tomato plants and sunflower plants. Lots of bees. As soon as you get there, there's a small red barn. We went straight to the barn and picked up some garden vegetables, Chinese long purple beans for 3 dollars and two eggplants and one green apple. A volunteer weighs the produce and you pay with a credit card. They had some zinnias and sunflowers for sale but an older woman got there upon opening and bought two buckets of it for 62 dollars and there were no more flowers to buy. I was there for an hour admiring the flowers and different varieties of gourds and vegetables growing. You can rent a private plot for 200 dollars and lots of elderly people were tending to their plants happily and chatted with us as we walked around. A lovely community garden beloved by the old and young. Definitely recommend a trip here and especially on Saturdays when you can get some super fresh garden produce. Cute place.

Happened to be in town on the first Thursday of the month and checked out the Sonoma Art walk…read more Great turnout and great pours across all the stops. Arts Guild was the host of this months walk great event and friendly staff. What a great event!

When I'm in a new Town, if there's a local Arts Guild Shop, I'm there. Some of my best gifts or…read morehome artistic flourishes have come from such Cooperatives, with notable places including Barcelona, Edmonton, and Spirit Lake Iowa. And no matter where I go, I find the selection to be varied and unique, the quality high, the prices reasonable, and the background to a particular piece to be fascinating. I also feel good about supporting local artists and truly feel that such places are the best gift shops in Town. This time around, I bought a beautiful ceramic table piece. It has a distinct shape, stunning red colouring, good heft, and a nice feel to the touch. It was designed and crafted by Beverly Prevost, who I had chance to meet a few minutes later at La Haye Are Center next door. The Guild member working the Gallery was friendly and informative, and I didn't mind helping her figure out how to work the credit card machine. After all, Right Brain Creativity doesn't always translate to an immediate grasp of Left Brain Details.

This place is dangerous to my wallet. I purchased a sofa and matching chair along with a coffee…read moretable. Lots of wonderful outdoor art there as well. It's a place you have to check out when you drive into Sonoma.

Be warned - I got burned - be sure to ask for 10% locals discount if you live in Sonoma…read more I recently spent approximately $4k for a new couch purchased from Harvest Home. About a month after receiving the couch, I learned thru another local merchant that Harvest Home offers a 10% discount to locals. Well, I'm a local and did not receive the discount even though the store clerk took my delivery address, a local address. Shortly thereafter I visited the Harvest Home store intending to purchase 2 side chairs. I asked the clerk if Harvest Home did, in fact, offer a 10% locals discount. She said yes. So I asked why I hadn't gotten the discount on on couch I bought. The clerk's response was very unsatisfactory. Her shoulders sunk indicating to me that this issue had come up before. She said you have to ask for the discount at the time of purchase otherwise you don't get it. I reminded her that she took my address for delivery which was clearly a local address. I also asked how was I supposed to know there was a discount? She dug her heels in and kept saying she was sorry but there was nothing she could do because I didn't ask for the discount at the time of purchase. I told her how disappointed I was with her customer service. She cut me short and said she was sorry and gave me her quote for the 2 side chairs. I left in frustration and did not and will not buy the 2 chairs I was going to buy at approximately $3k. This is such poor customer service in my opinion. I missed out on this discount that apparently other locals get but I didn't because I didn't know about it to ask for it. Being a local, I am telling this story to all my friends. I will not be buying the 2 side chairs or anything else from this store.

The Sonoma Valley Museum of Art has two fascinating exhibits- Mexican art books (with subjects like…read moreSor Juana Ines de la Cruz&Mayan mythology) and Jack London's photography. One gets the international scope of Jack London's travels- from the leper colony in Molokai to the ravages of the Russo-Japanese War, along with the devastation of the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake (that awakened Jack&Charmian in their Glen Ellen home) They give tours, local schoolchildren contribute to the exhibits, they have a small research library- but it looks like the Museum Cafe has been replaced with a gift shop. It IS surprisingly good for a small museum. The $10 admission is worth it. Their gift shop had an amazing coffee table book about the visionary art of New Mexican artists. If you have challenges finding them, they're next to a frozen yogurt/boba spot. A peaceful, artist oasis off hectic Highway 12.

This museum offers a wide range of contemporary art show including, but not limited to, sustainable…read morefashion, traditional masters, different looks of religion and beliefs of the world, to intriguing and though provoking public art and educational programs.