Living the Dream: Healdsburg, California.
A quant little town located in Sonoma County, California, USA. Population: 10,000+. Healdsburg is a hidden gem, not big like Napa, but special in so many ways and for more reasons than just wine.
Healdsburg is one of Northern California's wine capitals: three of Sonoma's most important wine-producing regions (the Russian River Valley, Dry Creek Valley, and the Alexander Valley) meet in Healdsburg.
Our town is anchored and centered by our historic square, the Healdsburg Square. Everyone local knows about the square – it’s the center of town. It’s a source of entertainment during the summer months (music on the square), a stage for my favorite vintage and antique fair, which is held twice a year, and a place for other events throughout the year, including the annual dog parade. Surrounding the square are a mix of special, one of a kind retail and luxury shops, antique shops, wine shops and tasting rooms, unique culinary destinations, like the popular Downtown Bakery and Creamery, the Cheese Shop, restaurants, a theater, both movie and performance, and of course, a few coffee shops.
Surrounding the square are a mix of vintage cottages, turn of the century Victorians, (turrets and all) and bed and breakfasts. Drive a little further from town, maybe less than a couple miles west and you’re well on your way to some of the valley’s premier wineries and wine estates. Drive east and you begin to climb Fitch Mountain.
When we decided to plant roots in Healdsburg in 2000, I thought Healdsburg was akin to Mayberry.
These days Healdsburg feels like Beverly Hills north of the Golden Gate with a wholesome, grounded twist.
It’s all good.
The land, the sites, the people are beautiful up here. Healdsburg is a lifestyle.
A quant little town located in Sonoma County, California, USA. Population: 10,000+. Healdsburg is a hidden gem, not big like Napa, but special in so many ways and for more reasons than just wine.
Healdsburg is one of Northern California's wine capitals: three of Sonoma's most important wine-producing regions (the Russian River Valley, Dry Creek Valley, and the Alexander Valley) meet in Healdsburg.
Our town is anchored and centered by our historic square, the Healdsburg Square. Everyone local knows about the square – it’s the center of town. It’s a source of entertainment during the summer months (music on the square), a stage for my favorite vintage and antique fair, which is held twice a year, and a place for other events throughout the year, including the annual dog parade. Surrounding the square are a mix of special, one of a kind retail and luxury shops, antique shops, wine shops and tasting rooms, unique culinary destinations, like the popular Downtown Bakery and Creamery, the Cheese Shop, restaurants, a theater, both movie and performance, and of course, a few coffee shops.
Surrounding the square are a mix of vintage cottages, turn of the century Victorians, (turrets and all) and bed and breakfasts. Drive a little further from town, maybe less than a couple miles west and you’re well on your way to some of the valley’s premier wineries and wine estates. Drive east and you begin to climb Fitch Mountain.
When we decided to plant roots in Healdsburg in 2000, I thought Healdsburg was akin to Mayberry.
These days Healdsburg feels like Beverly Hills north of the Golden Gate with a wholesome, grounded twist.
It’s all good.
The land, the sites, the people are beautiful up here. Healdsburg is a lifestyle.
I'm so glad I found your blog! I just love Healdsburg. I want to move there really bad. I just need to take the plunge! I have a good job as a hospice nurse in Portland, OR and have family within the state which makes it difficult to actually make the move. I guess I need some encouragement.
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