Sonoma International Film Festival
March 11 - 2:53 pm
Glamour, art and wine collide April 15 through 18 at the 13th Annual Sonoma International Film Festival. Check the website for previews of the featured films this year and ticket and visitor information.
Reserve your room at Kenwood for a front row seat to all the glitz and excitement.
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Kenwood’s Girl’s Retreat
March 9 - 3:59 pm
If you and your girls are looking for an extra special experience, Kenwood offers a Girl’s Retreat Getaway, which includes a one-night stay, one 50-minute spa service per guests (two total), sparking wine tasting with local cheeses in the wine bar, a double espresso with breakfast and an ARCONA gift set for each guest. Rates for this package are from $645 per night, based on double occupancy. Subject to availability, Sunday- Friday. Single accommodations are available.
Our team can also help you plan your time with trips to wineries and suggestions for fabulous local shopping.
If it’s time to getaway with the ladies, Kenwood is an ideal choice, with wine, pampering and luxury!
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VIP Food & Wine Tour in the Valley of the Moon
February 23 - 3:55 pm
Let us be your home away from home for two nights while we treat you to an extraordinary food and wine experience all located in the heart of the famous Valley of the Moon.
On the first night, explore a three-course, Italian seasonal sampler plate perfectly paired with top Sonoma County wines selected by our wine director.
The next day prepare yourself for a full day of tastings as you head off for exclusive VIP visits to premiere nearby wineries and tasting rooms. You’ll enjoy a 7-course, small plate food and wine pairing experience at Mayo Family Winery’s “Reserve Room,” a wine tasting alongside an olive and cheese plate at the historical Chateau St. Jean and a flight of 5 wines in the Deerfield Ranch Winery wine cave.
Upon your return, pop open a bottle of Prosecco to accompany a sweet treat of wine country chocolates while you bask in Kenwood’s unparalleled luxury.
This package is valid through May 15, 2010. Rates starting at $460/night. Minimum two-night stay required. Subject to availability, Sunday through Saturday.
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The Ultimate Dream Wedding
February 9 - 2:18 pm
Photo by Elizabeth Messina
The Ultimate Dream Wedding is for those who seek an exclusive bridal experience, with all guest rooms and amenities of the Inn reserved exclusively for you.
Bring your friends and family to Sonoma for a very special and memorable weekend as you take over the entire Inn where you can conduct your rehearsal dinner, say your vows and celebrate your union amidst the area’s scenic vineyards and our gorgeous Mediterranean-style architecture.
The swimming pool, Jacuzzis and the Mill House featuring a steam room and soaking tub, as well as the Wine Bar and Dining Room are available for your complete disposal.
Looking out though scenic archways, your guests will be treated to breathtaking vineyard vistas that span the horizon. It’s a beautiful way to say, “I do.”
Visit our Weddings page for more information.
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February Spa Rewards
February 1 - 4:13 pm
Visit our Spa page for more information.
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A Kenwood Valentine
January 31 - 4:56 pm
Kenwood is already a very romantic place, with gorgeous vistas, intimate courtyards, deep soaking tubs and fluffy feathers bed covered in soft Italian linen. Add a special two-night experience with bubbly, chocolates, aromatherapy and a four-course wine paired dinner at our guests-only restaurant, the romance factor rockets off the charts.
Our Valentine’s Day Romantic Experience includes:
- Two night Stay
- Four-course wine paired dinner (see below)
- Bottle of Prosecco
- In-room gifts upon arrival (wine country chocolates, a red rose, a romantic aromatherapy candle and a bottle of ARCONA body lotion “Paradise Within”)
This package is valid February 12-15, 2009. Rates are from $547.50 per night (total $1,095). Click here for reservations.
All of our guests are invited to enjoy a tempting Valentine’s Day Menu on Sunday, February 14.
Piatti Primi
Zuppa di Pomodori Arrosto
Roasted Tomato Bisque
Carpaccio di Tonno
Fresh Ahi Tuna Shaved Thin, Topped with Wasabi Aioli and Won Ton Crisps
Piatti Secondi
Ostriche nel Guscio
Fresh Local Oysters on the Half Shell with a Champagne Mignonette
Insalata d’Aragosta
Poached Maine Lobster tossed with Radicchio, Endive, Arugula and Lemon Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Piatti Forti
Risotto al Barolo
Creamy Arborio Rice Simmered with HK Generations Pinot Noir and Local Organic Mushrooms
Mezzaluna di Gamberetti e Fagiolini
Handmade Pasta Half Moons filled with Cannellini Beans and Ham Hock with a Rock Shrimp White Wine Sauce
Filetto di Manzo
Seared Niman Ranch Beef Tenderloin with Foie Gras and Truffle Demi Glace
Costata di Vitello
Seared Promivi Veal Chop with a Wild Porcini Sauce
Pesce della Stagione
Locally Caught Fish with Seasonal Accompaniments
Dolci
Calzone con Cioccolato
Wood Fired Calzone filled with Bittersweet Ganache, Vanilla Bean Gelato for Two
$125 per person, plus 9% sales tax and 21% gratuity.
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Wine Enthusiast Award
January 29 - 3:51 am
Wine Enthusiast magazine honored Kenwood Inn & Spa’s guest-only restaurant an Award of Unique Distinction for their wine list, which was judged not only by the size of the list, but also on the quality and synergy with the cuisine offered. Other judging criteria included creativity, service, staff education, presentation, stemware and value.
The Kenwood Inn and Spa is the only winning restaurant in the city of Kenwood and one of 3 winners in Sonoma. There were a total of 144 winners in the US overall.
There are 3 levels of awards given out to applicants, who ranged from small French bistros to big-name urban eateries, the Award of Distinction, the Award of Unique Distinction and the highest, the Award of Ultimate Distinction.
Judges included members of the editorial staff at Wine Enthusiast, as well as wine directors, buyers and sommelier’s from well-regarded restaurants and import companies.
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Condé Nast Traveler Gold List
January 29 - 3:49 am
For the second straight year, the readers of Condé Nast Traveler have honored the Kenwood Inn and Spa with top honors in the magazine‘s 22nd Annual Readers‘ Choice Awards. The awards are derived from the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Survey, the largest independent poll of consumers’ preferences. Over 25,000 readers voted this year on 10,000 properties and destinations.
With so many superb hotels with fewer than 50 rooms, this year’s survey unveiled 3 new categories: small hotels in Europe, the United States, and Small United States resorts. Kenwood has been named the Top Small Resort in Mainland USA. 2nd place in the category goes to the Casa Palermo, Pebble Beach, California and 3rd place to Lake Austin Spa Resort, Austin, Texas.
The complete results of the awards can be found in the November issue of Condé Nast Traveler, on newsstands October 20th or on the magazine’s website at cntraveler.com.
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