a solstice in sonoma

this little getaway came at a perfect time.

after the busy holidays visiting family + friends 

in salt lake city, we were in need of some rest

and relaxation in the sun...and time to focus 

on just each other. chase found us probably

the nicest hotel we have ever stayed in, 

the kenwood inn and spa. what a treat!

did we just arrive in tuscany, or sonoma?

^^ entry to our room

^^ umm our ROOM.....

it was off to the spa soon after we arrived..

so spoiled but so amazing. the spa at kenwood

is so nice that it was a treat even to sit in the waiting 

area...that would have been relaxing enough without the

massage! they had a fireplace, sparkling water, apples,

almonds, salted caramel chocolates, and biscotti. what

more does a girl need? i almost didn't want to leave the

waiting area when my masseuse came to pick me up!

^^ one of the hot tubs...we may have sat

in here for over an hour...too beautiful!

i wanted to take the entire master

bathroom home to be mine.

our first night we were invited to have dinner with

the resident chef..this was our cozy table by the fire!

we don't drink wine, but since we were in wine

country they brought us amazing "dry sodas"

that they had matched up the flavors of our meals with.

incredible and unique food

salted caramel chocolates on our pillow after that

4-course dinner..i'll never turn down chocolate!

^^ not surprising that the kenwood is so honored

^^loved going to sleep with the fire

loveliest morning breakfast

nothing like a good breakfast after a run.

though the vineyards were dry in january,

they were still pretty! we can't wait to come

back and visit in the summer -- wow.

we loved the kenwood.

it is the ideal getaway for a special

occasion. we recommend it highly

and we will be back ourselves!

more from sonoma to come..

xo

see our time in sonoma square here.