SB LIFE & STYLE travel
WINE COUNTRY
when in An escape to Healdsburg
W Written by Alexandra Sharova
Photo by Kara Pearson
When planning a girls’ getaway the main criteria is that the place must be drivable, darling, and “drinkfriendly,”—making a weekend in Healdsburg, California a no-brainer. Just north of infamous Napa, this quaint town is the ideal spot to escape crowds, while taking in all the wonder wine country has to offer. In an effort to avoid planes, and enjoy the California coast, my friend Kara and I opt for a scenic drive to our destination. Like clockwork, we pull up at peak golden hour to Harmon Guest House to catch a glow upon playful vines that adorn downtown. The contemporary building itself is a stark contrast from the neighboring historic plaza, yet the European look and layout seek to foster community through an array of public spaces and welcoming nooks—just like the town’s founder Harmon Heald intended.
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