Lisa Sheppard-Sonoma County Realtor

06/17/2026

Some homes stop you in your tracks — this is one of them.
Steps from Negri's, Howard Station Café, and the Thursday night farmers market with live music — this updated 3BR/2BA in the heart of Occidental puts you right in the middle of a walkable village lifestyle worth savoring.
Open floor plan, updated kitchen, redwood-shaded backyard, and a finished basement full of possibilities. The Russian River and the coast are minutes away.
Artfully funky, warmly refined — unmistakably Occidental!

https://14950colemanvalleyrd.com/

06/16/2026

A new wine bar and taproom is headed to west Santa Rosa this summer. Owl & The Vine will bring new life to the former Walter Hansel Wine & Bistro space, adding another chapter to one of the area's most storied restaurant properties. https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2026/06/13/new-york-couple-launching-wine-bar-and-taproom-in-santa-rosa/

A new wine bar and taproom is expected to open in late summer 2026 in one of west Santa Rosa’s most recognizable restaurant properties.

06/16/2026

Salt & Stone in Kenwood delivers some of the best views around, plus a breezy patio atmosphere perfect for lingering over happy hour or sunset drinks. The menu runs from oysters and crudo to pastas and steaks, making it an easy go-to for scenic, social dining. https://www.sonomamag.com/salt-stone-in-kenwood-offers-wine-country-views-happy-hour-and-a-sprawling-menu/

Salt & Stone pairs Kenwood vineyard views with oysters, martinis, early happy hour and a menu made for nearly everyone.

06/16/2026

Nearly 70 wine industry veterans gathered in Geyserville last month for the latest Old Timers' Luncheon, a cherished tradition dating back to 1987. Part reunion, part history lesson, the event celebrates the people who helped put California wine on the map. https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2026/06/12/local-old-timers-luncheon-brings-together-a-whos-who-of-californias-wine-industry/

Founded in 1987 by Dante Bagnani and Robert Mondavi, the Old Timers’ Luncheon began as a social event for senior members of Sonoma County’s founding wine families.

06/15/2026

Sebastopol’s Alesta, recently opened, brings a refined take on Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine to a former strip-mall space, blending Greek, Lebanese, and Eastern European influences with French technique. The menu features dishes like saganaki, branzino, manti, and lamb shank, along with mezze plates and house-made specialties that reflect a chef-driven approach. https://www.sonomamag.com/alesta-brings-refined-turkish-and-mediterranean-food-to-sebastopol/

Alesta serves Turkish and Mediterranean dishes, warm hospitality and tableside theater in an unexpected Sebastopol strip-mall setting.

06/15/2026

With AB 518 signed into law in 2025, California is opening the door to small-scale camping on private rural land—but Sonoma County vineyards and landowners are now weighing what that means on the ground. The new rules set limits on density, permits, and oversight, potentially reshaping how wineries and rural properties share their space with visitors. https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2026/06/05/wine-vineyard-rural-camping-regulation-ab-518/

Faced with a grape surplus, some North Coast growers are inviting campers to their land as a vital strategy to diversify and stabilize revenue. A new state law seeks to simplify the complex permitting to make it happen.

06/13/2026

Steps from Howard Station Café, Negri's, the historic Union Hotel, and the Thursday night farmers market with live music — this is the walkable, small-town lifestyle that most people only dream about.
Inside, the open floor plan and updated kitchen with island seating, gas cooktop and wine refrigerator are made for gathering. Outside, a redwood-shaded backyard gives you room to garden, entertain, or unwind beneath the stars. And a full finished basement adds possibilities that are entirely yours to decide.
Some places just have a way of feeling like home the moment you arrive. Come see for yourself tomorrow!
https://14950colemanvalleyrd.com/

06/12/2026

Jazz, wine and summer in Wine Country — it doesn’t get much better than that. The Healdsburg Jazz Festival returns for its 28th year from starting today thru June 21 with a lineup of acclaimed musicians and plenty of opportunities to sip local wines along the way. https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2026/06/02/wine-accompanies-jazz-at-28th-annual-healdsburg-jazz-festival/

Celebrating its 28th year, the Healdsburg Jazz Festival returns June 12-21, when some of Sonoma County’s standout wineries set the stage for numerous jazz greats.

06/12/2026

A new roundup highlights Sonoma County restaurants offering retro-inspired dishes and classic comfort foods. The list showcases local eateries keeping traditional favorites alive while introducing them to a new generation of diners.

Everywhere we look, Sonoma County restaurants are serving up comfy retro delights that remind us of childhood and simpler times.

06/12/2026

North Bay producers were honored at the 2026 Good Food Awards, announced in June 2026, recognizing standout artisan foods including olive oil, cheese, cider, coffee, and pantry goods from Sonoma, Napa, and Marin counties. Winners such as McEvoy Ranch, Gold Ridge Organic Farms, and others were selected for excellence in taste, craftsmanship, and sustainable sourcing among more than 1,200 entries. https://www.sonomamag.com/north-bay-producers-win-big-at-2026-good-food-awards/

Sonoma, Napa and Marin producers earned national honors in the 2026 Good Food Awards, with winning products including cheese, cider, coffee, pasta, olive oil and preserves.