Sonoma Wine Country Romance Weekend
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Sonoma Wine Country Romance Weekend

Sip, spa, and stroll your way through romantic Sonoma

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Slow down together in Sonoma with vineyard views, intimate tasting rooms, spa time, and candlelit dinners on and around the historic plaza. This romantic weekend balances iconic wineries with hidden-gem food spots and plenty of unhurried time to reconnect.

Where to Stay

MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa
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MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa

Upscale boutique hotel set in a garden-filled estate with fireplaces, outdoor fire pits, and an on-site spa and restaurant.

$450-750/night
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
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Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa

Spanish Mission–style resort with geothermal-fed mineral pools, full spa, and lush, tranquil grounds.

$400-650/night

Good to Know

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Plan Tastings Logically

Cluster wineries in the same area (Carneros, Glen Ellen, etc.) to minimize driving and maximize relaxed time together.

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Book Dinner and Spa Early

Top restaurants and spa slots on weekends fill quickly, especially in peak seasons—reserve 2–4 weeks ahead.

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Share Tastings Safely

Consider sharing flights or alternating designated driver days, or hire a driver for multiple stops.

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Dress Wine-Country Smart

Opt for smart-casual layers and comfortable shoes that work for both vineyards and nicer restaurants.

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Build In Downtime

Leave gaps each afternoon or early evening to nap, use the pool, or just sit with a bottle on your patio.

Your Weekend Itinerary

the girl & the fig
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the girl & the fig

Beloved French country restaurant on Sonoma Plaza; share the steak frites, duck confit, and a cheese board with Rhône-style wines.

2h
$50-90 per person
Basque Boulangerie Café
Eatmorning

Basque Boulangerie Café

Casual European-style bakery on Sonoma Plaza; grab cappuccinos, croissants, and quiche for a light breakfast.

45m
$10-20 per person
Valley Bar + Bottle
Eatevening

Valley Bar + Bottle

Natural wine bar and restaurant near the plaza with a small, creative seasonal menu; great for sharing plates.

1h 30m
$45-85 per person
Sonoma Plaza
Doafternoon

Sonoma Plaza

Stroll the historic square, browse boutiques, pop into tasting rooms, and relax by the central fountain and lawns.

2h
Free (plus any shopping/tastings)
Buena Vista Winery
Doafternoon

Buena Vista Winery

Historic winery in a wooded setting with stone buildings and cave-like tasting spaces; reserve a seated tasting.

1h 30m
$40-60
Sonoma Overlook Trail
Domorning

Sonoma Overlook Trail

Short trail just above town leading to viewpoints of Sonoma Valley and surrounding vineyards.

1h 15m
Free
El Dorado Kitchen
Eatevening

El Dorado Kitchen

Stylish spot in El Dorado Hotel with a beautiful dining room; try the truffle fries, seasonal crudos, and housemade pastas.

2h
$60-110 per person
Sunflower Caffé
Eatmorning

Sunflower Caffé

Charming café with a leafy back patio; order the smoked salmon toast, chilaquiles, or seasonal scramble.

1h 15m
$20-35 per person
Gundlach Bundschu Winery
Doafternoon

Gundlach Bundschu Winery

Family-owned estate winery with vineyard views and relaxed outdoor seating; book a tasting or vineyard tour.

2h
$40-75
Artemis Spa & Wellness at MacArthur Place
Domorning

Artemis Spa & Wellness at MacArthur Place

Full-service spa at MacArthur Place Hotel offering massages, body treatments, and access to serene grounds.

2h
$180-260 per person
Corner 103
Doafternoon

Corner 103

Modern tasting room on Sonoma Plaza known for informative, seated tastings that pair wines with small bites.

1h 30m
$50-70

15 activities across 3 days

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