Kenwood Inn & Spa

Long considered Sonoma’s ultimate boutique retreat, the Kenwood occupies an elegant, ivy-covered Mediterranean villa that blends harmoniously into the surrounding vineyards. Though the property has 29 rooms—all impeccably turned out with featherbeds and Italian linens, antique mirrors, chandeliers, and private fireplaces—you may feel as though you’re the only guests on site; the room entrances, as well as the verdant gardens and intimate fountain-fed courtyards, have all been engineered to create a sense of privacy. The vinotherapy spa is a sanctuary within a sanctuary, offering body wraps, massages, and facials using ARCONA products; romance reigns at dinnertime on the candlelit patio, where chef Renzo Veronese serves dishes from his native terroir (Veneto, Italy). Before or after your meal, make time to sample a few rare local vintages stocked in the cozy wine bar.

Room to Book: If you’re noise sensitive, ask for a room facing the back of the property (rather than Highway 12).