tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1511070 2024-08-28T13:12:08-07:00 Author & Lifestyle Writer Frances Rivetti At Home in Southern Sonoma County, Northern California TypePad tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54fa7b483883402c8d3ba41a8200c 2024-08-28T13:12:08-07:00 2024-08-28T13:11:12-07:00

It may not be sweater weather yet, but it's on its way in a month or so. The 2024 autumnal equinox happens on September 22nd, this year, though we generally enjoy warm weather day time temperatures through mid to late...

frances rivetti tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54fa7b483883402c8d3bd205f200b 2024-08-27T06:00:00-07:00 2024-08-22T11:07:09-07:00

Photos: Sonoma County Vintner's Foundation The Sonoma County Vintners Foundation (SCVF) has revealed this year’s live auction lots for the charitable Sonoma County Wine Celebration (SCWC). The three days of reimagined events take place September 19-21, with the live auction...

frances rivetti tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54fa7b483883402dad0cacfd8200d 2024-08-21T13:29:33-07:00 2024-08-21T13:29:33-07:00

After decades of dreaming about a visit to the Italian lakes, the Gardone Riveria on Lake Garda did not disappoint. Staying at Villa Del Sogno was like stepping back in time to a gentler, more elegant era.

frances rivetti tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54fa7b483883402c8d3bc12c7200b 2024-08-12T15:29:33-07:00 2024-08-12T15:35:42-07:00

Russian River's Iron Horse Vineyards teamed up with the Sonoma Coast Chapter of Surfrider Foundation and Nick's Cove for coastal clean up morning at Doran Regional Park followed by a raw bar and Ocean Cuvee after party on the shore of Tomales Bay.

frances rivetti tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54fa7b483883402c8d3b7f870200c 2024-08-07T15:59:01-07:00 2024-08-07T16:01:01-07:00

The Festival del Sole Relaunched in Sonoma County over the first four days of August 2024, with a series of classical music concerts at the Green Music Center, at Sonoma State University, Wine & Culinary Events and a surprise appearance by TikTok mega star, Sengalese born Italian Khaby Lame. Lame is to collaborate on a series on sustainability in his native land featuring actor and filmmaker Robert Redford. A multimedia screening of Redford's wife Sibylle Szaggars Redfor's The Way of the Rain was the Sunday evening finale of the festival, prior to a gala dinner at historic Buena Vista Winery in Sonoma.

frances rivetti tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54fa7b483883402c8d3bb0e9c200b 2024-08-02T11:03:26-07:00 2024-08-02T11:11:41-07:00

Opening evening program of the inaugural, internationally aclaimed Festival del Sole in its new Sonoma County location brought the audience to its feet in the lauded surrounds of the Green Music Center at Sonoma State, Thursday, August 1st, 2024. The...

frances rivetti tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54fa7b483883402c8d3ba1cc7200b 2024-07-24T14:52:21-07:00 2024-07-24T14:58:03-07:00

International Festival del Sole returns to Northern California at The Green Music Center at Sonoma State University in partnership with arts entrepreneur and pianist Barrett Wissman, August 1–4, 2024. This year’s event includes wine and culinary events presented by Domus...

frances rivetti tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54fa7b483883402c8d3b33778200b 2024-05-21T06:02:00-07:00 2024-05-21T06:02:00-07:00

Photos © Fabian Jauregui. The Petaluma Gap Winegrowers Alliance (PGWA) today announced the opening of ticket sales for their annual Wind to Wine Festival, celebrating the distinct wines grown in the wind-driven Petaluma Gap American Viticultural Area (AVA). This year’s...

frances rivetti tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54fa7b483883402dad0c1ee08200d 2024-05-02T17:17:01-07:00 2024-05-02T17:17:01-07:00

It's almost time for the 3rd Annual Healdsburg Wine and Food Experience — May 16th through 19th, 2024. I've been extremely lucky to attend several highlights during this terrific event over the past three years and I can't wait to...

frances rivetti tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54fa7b483883402c8d3ad65c1200b 2024-03-12T19:23:00-07:00 2024-03-12T19:23:00-07:00

Wine lovers take note. The third annual Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience (HWFE) — a weekend-long celebration featuring the best of Sonoma County and world-renowned food and wines, returns May 16 to 19th, 2024, showcasing our region’s great makers –...

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