Belden Barns

This magical property on Sonoma Mountain has a lengthy history in the region: as a dairy farm, a prune orchard, a stage coach stop. Now it’s a 55-acre vineyard and organic farmstead run by the wonderful folks at Belden Barns. They grow Pinot Noir, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc and other grapes in rich volcanic soil that makes for some of the finest fruit in the region. They grow an array of fruits and vegetables, including cider apples for their estate-made hard cider and have also raised livestock. All that, plus a live oak wishing tree where guests hang wishes, hopes and dreams. Rumor has it quite a few wishes have come true over the years, so we suggest you come prepared. Guest chef Elliot Bell spent ten years at Thomas Keller’s The French Laundry before leaving to open Charlie’s this year — a community-focused neighborhood restaurant focused on locally sourced ingredients.