SonomaCounty.com @SonomaCounty K e R: C h R i S C o N n E l L 10 M a D e -I n -S o N o M a C o U n T y W e L l N e S s P r O d U c T s 6 H o T e L s W i T h A m A z I n G S p A s e Culinary Garden and Grounds Manager at Vintners Resort for 5 years. Some of my fi rst vegetable gardens were at my grandparents’ and parents’ homes. This is where my love of ening started. I moved to Sonoma County 25 years ago to attend Sonoma State University. g in some of the area’s farm-to-table restaurants as a server, my love for gardening was tended the Santa Rosa Junior College Sustainable Agriculture program and graduated with stainable Agriculture in 2015. After graduating I started to look for a place to work where I e my love of food and gardening. Vintners Resort/ John Ash & Co. was the perfect o make my dream come true. John Ash & Co. is the birthplace of farm to table cuisine in nty, and I am honored to carry on the tradition that was started here over 40 years ago. For fi rst-me visitors of Sonoma County, what’s your number one piece of advice to give to them? My advice is to make sure you have enough time to enjoy all that Sonoma County has to offer. Plan your trip so you can enjoy the coast, the redwoods, wineries, and restaurants at a slow pace. Sonoma County has a wide variety of things to offer and should not be rushed through. perfect Fall Day at Vintners Resort. y at Vintners Resort starts with a walk around the property ineyards, marveling at the beauty that surrounds me. After njoy breakfast on the terrace of our River Vine Restaurant rgeous views of the Fontana Pavilion and the surrounding uld get a massage at Vi La Vita spa and then spend the rest elaxing by the indoor caldarium, and the outside pool. vorite service o ff ered at Vintners and why? e offered at Vintners Resort is dining at John Ash & Co. ers outdoor seating that allows guests to enjoy our her and sunsets. I enjoy knowing that everything on my nd harvested locally and is at the peak of fl avor. Seeing fully plated and showcasing all the hard work that my to me. The team does an amazing job of preparing the hting all the ingredients from the gardens. Why is your resort the ideal place to book a wedding? Having your wedding at Vintners Resort is the quintessential wine country wedding. Our venue is surrounded by vineyards and beautifully landscaped grounds. In addition to our venue’s natural beauty, we have a world class spa, hotel, and restaurants on property available to our wedding guests. What better way to relax or prepare for a wedding then enjoying a glass of wine at the spa or while overlooking the vineyards. Another reason is that our farm-to-table philosophy carries through to our weddings and events. Our Banquet Chef, Christopher Bialozynski, also uses produce from our garden and local producers for our wedding menus. avorite fall dishes at the restaurants? nner at John Ash & Co. would start with local of our roasted garden squash soup. The main most when the weather starts to cool down in fall and balsamic braised short ribs, served with d estate grown sunchokes. The combination of nds me of fall and brings a smile to my face. ’s Green Philosophy and why it’s important resort priori zes sustainability. What makes Sonoma County such a unique des na on for food and drink lovers? Sonoma County is blessed with some of the best growing conditions in the world. The soil and the weather are truly unique here. The climate allows us to grow some of the best ingredients in the world for everything from wine, beer, and food. Having such a beautiful place to live and work is also an inspiration for farmers, chefs, vintners, and it shows in our wines and in our restaurants. phy at Vintners Resort is that we want to have as little on our environment. Our resort’s green philosophy is asons I chose to work here. I’m very proud of the fact ur fruits, vegetables, and wine grapes sustainably. We good stewards of the land. I’m also happy to say that wastewater treatment plant, and we irrigate our eyards with reclaimed water.
Sonoma County Fall/Winter 2021-2022 Official Visitor Guide: Page 91
