There’s a reason Sonoma County Vintners has deemed each April “Sonoma County Wine Month.” Spring in Sonoma County means sampling the bounty of fresh food and new wines, enjoying wildflowers opening their blooms… things are just a little brighter and fresher this time of year. The energy of spring in wine country will leave you feeling renewed, refreshed and ready to drink it all in. Join Her Wilderness as we head to Sonoma, California for a weekend of sipping wine among the vineyards. The world’s most sustainable and diverse wine region, Sonoma County is home to more than 60 varieties of wine crafted across 19 American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) and more than 425 wineries. While we can’t visit them all during this Her Wilderness adventure, we’re determined to bring you some of the highlights! 

Upon arriving in Sonoma County on Thursday, our group will stroll through some shops on our first evening and enjoy getting to know each other over dinner. On Friday, our first full day together, we will embark on a luxurious food and wine tour. Our private group will receive chauffeured transportation, as well as wine tastings and small bites at two Sonoma wineries. Once the tour has concluded in the early afternoon, everyone is granted some free time–for some this might mean embarking on some additional winery visits, maybe a nap back at the Airbnb, perhaps some more exploring downtown, or we can walk off the wine on the Sonoma Overlook Trail. This easy, three-mile hike offers stunning views of Sonoma, the Sonoma Valley, and the Bay Area. 

Saturday morning, our group is booked on a half-day biking tour. This tour, while it will require some minimal effort, will allow our group to revel in the history and beauty of Sonoma’s countryside on quiet, bike-friendly roads. Led by a local tour guide well-versed in local history and wine knowledge, our tour will include a tasting at a local olive oil factory and a stop at one winery. Please note, unlike yesterday’s tour, the wine tasting during the biking tour is not included in the cost of this trip. Because our biking tour concludes at 1:00 p.m. we have another afternoon and evening to do some DIY exploring! Again, more wineries and wine tastings await, but our group may also head to the nearby Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve to walk through some of the world’s tallest trees. Saturday evening, we will share one more dinner together before heading back to our cozy accommodations. In the morning, everyone is welcome to depart at their leisure, but checkout is at 10 a.m. We highly recommend sticking around the area on Sunday to do some additional exploring if you wish!