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Farmhouse Inn
7871 River Rd, Forestville, CA 95436
Lowest upcoming
$535
15 Jun 2026
Highest upcoming
$1,252
27 Jun 2026
Median nightly
$712
across 365 upcoming days
Cheapest week
2 to 8 Jan
21% below annual median
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at $563/night
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Review
Forbes ★★★☆☆ Recommended
Condé Nast Readers' Choice 2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 Gold List 2024 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018
Character and identity
Set on six acres in Forestville, near the banks of the Russian River, Farmhouse Inn is a 25-room property that trades on relaxed country elegance rather than wine-country grandeur. Founded in 2001 by Sonoma-rooted siblings Joe and Catherine Bartolomei (now partly owned by Foley Entertainment Group), the inn pairs white-wainscoted, country-chic rooms with bathrooms that include heated marble floors and steam showers. The destination Farmhouse Restaurant runs a hyper-local tasting menu under chef Steve Litke, with the casual Farmstand handling all-day dining. A refreshed Wellness Barn, a small pool, daily wine tastings at The Grange, and warm, well-informed staff round out the experience.
Who's it for
Best for:
Couples on a wine-country escape who want intimacy and substance over scene. Travellers who care about food sourcing, regional vineyards, garden walks, and unhurried service will find this an ideal base for exploring Healdsburg, Sebastopol, the redwoods, and the Russian River, especially in late spring when the roses peak.
Should look elsewhere:
Families with young children, anyone wanting a buzzy resort with a full gym (passes to a club in Healdsburg are offered instead), or guests expecting a true beachfront or grand-hotel experience. Light roadway noise reaches some rooms, so book toward the back.
Bottom line
The pull here is the seamless tie between property, kitchen, and place: ingredients from the family ranch, vintners pouring in the lobby, and concierges who actually know which vineyard suits your palate. Spend on a cottage for the heated-floor bathroom and private patio, and time a visit Thursday through Monday so you catch the Restaurant; late spring rewards garden lovers most.
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7871 River Rd, Forestville, CA 95436
Sonoma, United States · 38.4901° N, 122.8839° W
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