Soulful Travel is more than simply taking a trip. When traveling with intention, the experience can feed your soul, enrich your life, help you relax, rejuvenate and restore inner peace. Traveling is about making memories and lasting impressions that inspire and stay with you, and improve your overall health and wellbeing.
In Sonoma County, we invite you to take that trip. We invite travelers to experience the subtleties of visiting one of the most stunning corners of America. We share stories that will help you unplug, unwind, and ultimately, slow down just enough to uncover something within yourself. This couldn't be more important than right now.
Be Inspired
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In Sonoma County, we invite you to take that trip. We invite travelers to experience the subtleties of visiting one…
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Traveling with intention can feed your soul, enrich your life, help you relax, rejuvenate and restore inner peace. Enter soulful…
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Go beyond the typical vacation and travel with intention. How do you want to feel when you return home? Relaxed,…
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Traveling without intention is just a trip. Think about what you really want out of your travel plans and how…
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Make your next trip a true experience. Unplug, unwind and appreciate every detail of your travel destination. Sometimes, by slowing…
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When done with intention, travel can rejuvenate your body, mind and spirit. The secret lies in the details. Take time…
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With breathtaking views, sandy beaches and picturesque towns forming Sonoma County’s western border, a drive down Hwy. 1 is more than…
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Make your vacation days meaningful and memorable. Whether you’re traveling to a new destination or revisiting a favorite spot, when…
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Sonoma County is a place that inspires you to pause and take time to reflect, connect and find joy in…
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Every activity in Sonoma County offers the opportunity for small pauses. Whether you’re exploring the redwoods, floating down the Russian…
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Sonoma County vacations provide an opportunity for longer pauses and meaningful moments of play. For generations, this has been a…
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For generations, Sonoma County has been a place where people have paused to reflect on their surroundings. Once you pause,…
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Springtime in Sonoma County is an experience for all the senses. Things are just a little brighter and a little…
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Sonoma County is the ancestral home of three tribes of Native Americans – Kasia Pomo, Wappo, and Miwok – and…
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Sonoma County is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream, painted with historic redwoods and biodiverse open spaces that are ideal for connecting…
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Sonoma County is more than just a travel destination. The Sonoma County experience can feed your soul, enrich your life,…
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As a premier wine and food destination, Sonoma County attracts travelers seeking a getaway that feeds the senses, connects people…
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More than (just) a premier Wine Country destination, Sonoma County’s myriad of options allow travelers to connect with the destination…
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Traveling mindfully to Sonoma County allows us to have experiences that can be savored in a place focused on and…
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Lush greenery, foggy coastlines, seasonal harvests and unique wildlife sightings – Sonoma County in winter is a place where visitors…
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More than just a premier Wine Country destination, Sonoma County can have a profound impact on a traveler’s emotional wellbeing,…
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Visits to Sonoma County allow for personalized experiences, unhurried itineraries, and a chance to explore the county’s unexpected charms. Here we…
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Seeing the Beauty
When the rainy season comes to Sonoma County, it’s the perfect time to take a walk in the woods. You’ll find the smell of the woods after the rain exhilarating, and the play of the light on the wet vegetation scintillating
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Reflecting
Pause, just long enough to reflect on your surroundings. Once you pause, you can more clearly see, feel and enjoy the effect that come as a result.
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This Is Wine Country.
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