There’s a certain electricity in Sonoma during harvest: the rows of vines glowing amber, the air tinged with ripening fruit, and the sense that everything—from cellar to table—is alive with possibility. Into that setting comes the newly reimagined Vinarosa Resort & Spa, a property that embraces the landscape not as a backdrop, but as its defining element.
Spread across 92 acres of vineyard, orchards, and culinary gardens, the resort has undergone a design transformation that elevates the wine country escape while preserving its easygoing spirit. The result is a place where the elegance of luxury hospitality is balanced by the unforced beauty of its agricultural roots.
Design with a Sense of Discovery
The heart of the renovation is most immediately felt in the new lobby, where light streams across a central wine and coffee bar that doubles as a social hub. Shelves of bottles and local treasures give it the air of a collector’s salon rather than a hotel lounge. Behind a concealed bookcase, guests stumble upon a billiards and games room—a playful secret that hints at the resort’s personality.
Accommodations carry that same spirit. Redesigned rooms and suites frame vineyard or garden views through private terraces, while interiors layer natural textures with soft palettes that echo the surrounding landscape. The atmosphere provides an invitation to slow down.
Vineyard as Wellness Studio
Wellness here is woven directly into the vineyard fabric. Walking paths encourage morning strolls among the vines, while yoga, sound baths, and seasonal Paint & Sip sessions take place outdoors, with rows of grapes as witness. Starting November 7–9, the first of the resort’s quarterly wellness weekends will highlight that connection even further, with itineraries designed to sync body, palate, and place.
At the spa, the focus turns inward. Treatments draw on locally sourced, organic products, while the facilities themselves are an indulgence: an indoor caldarium with warm plunge bath, eucalyptus steam rooms, and quiet corners designed for lingering. Just beyond, the new resort pool adds an open-air counterpart, equally suited to lazy afternoons or restorative swims.
Culinary Country, Elevated
In Sonoma, food and wine are inseparable, and John Ash & Co. at Vinarosa continues to prove why. The restaurant’s refreshed farm-to-table menus draw heavily from the property’s gardens and nearby purveyors, presenting a cuisine that feels as vibrant as the season.
What distinguishes the program are the immersive elements: chef-led vineyard picnics, wine blending sessions, hands-on cooking classes, and culinary gardening workshops that invite guests to roll up their sleeves. Dining becomes less a performance to be observed and more a practice to be shared.
A Resort in Step with the Season
Vinarosa’s debut arrives as the vineyards glow gold and the energy of harvest reaches its peak. Every detail—the aromatherapy in the spa, the chef’s programming, the gentle pull of vineyard paths—feels attuned to this particular moment in Sonoma.
Luxury here is about alignment: with the land, with the season, and with the guest’s desire for experiences that are grounding yet elevated. In that balance, Vinarosa Resort & Spa has found its stride, offering a wine country sanctuary that feels distinctly of its time and place.
Photos by Renato Films, courtesy of Vinarosa Resort & Spa
