While it’s tempting to color Sonoma as a sleepy, indie sweep of California wine nation, the reality is, the county is each bit as—if no more—booming than neighboring Napa. It’s bought Michelin-starred eating places, shiny new tasting rooms, and big-name inns cropping up on the common. But to attempt a bit of that candy Sonoma of yesteryear, there’s no higher place for it than Farmhouse Inn. Located close to the Russian River—and inside straightforward driving distance to charming Healdsburg, in addition to a few of the area’s greatest vineyards—this 25-room property feels delightfully laid-back and intimate. There’s a beautiful, just lately refreshed spa, an enthralling little swimming pool, and essentially the most stunning gardens, particularly in the event you come in late spring or early summer time when the roses are going off. There’s a pure, straightforward magnificence to the property, and its ethos feels in-step with Sonoma’s winemaking and farming roots. The Inn has 5 completely different room classes, and all are stunning with a country-chic look; vibrant and ethereal with white wainscoting, pillowy bedding, and haute-rustic touches which may embrace a private welcome message on small blackboard (the kind you see at an honor-system farmstand providing contemporary eggs), a fire, and comfy overstuffed chairs. The Farmhouse Restaurant occupies an exquisite area—like essentially the most elegant model of a convivial farmhouse eating room—and gives an ever-evolving chef’s tasting menu with hyper native substances paired with, naturally, a stellar regional wine record. All in all, Farmhouse Inn seems and appears like a traditional New (*20*) nation charmer—with California wine-country road cred. From $595. —Rebecca Misner