This Wine Country Resort Feels Like a Modern Treehouse—and It Has Vineyard Yoga, Grazing Goats, and Gorgeous Valley Views

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The modern, natural design of the property, from the rooms to the restaurants, is the epitome of non-fussy luxury.
There are treehouse vibes in every room, with floor-to-ceiling windows, spa bathrooms, and furnished private balconies that invite the outdoors inside.
Enjoy breathtaking vineyard views at farm-to-table-focused Hazel Hill Restaurant, the perfect spot for sparking romance and curing famished appetites.
Montage Healdsburg is located in the heart of wine country close to charming towns like Santa Rosa, Windsor, and Geyserville, known for their vineyards and local eateries, so you can easily access all the area has to offer.
There's a rare beauty in waking up to the reddish-orange glow of the morning sun over lush vineyards after a good night's sleep under a twinkling night sky. For those seeking a perfect balance of luxury, rest, and vino, the Montage Healdsburg provides the ideal place to unwind. The fire place and bar in the hotel lobby.
christian horan/Courtesy of Montage Healdsburg
This hotel is just a 90-minute drive from San Francisco, a journey that took us over the Golden Gate Bridge and into the rolling Sonoma Hills. Upon arrival, we were immediately taken by the property's design and aesthetic, which is perhaps best described as a rustic modern treehouse, with leafy views and warm, organic stone, wood, and copper accents.
After a seamless check-in accompanied by a glass of locally made wine, we were given a checklist of what to see and do on the vast 258 acres of private property before being golf-carted to our cliffside deluxe suite that had unforgettable vineyard vistas. Meanwhile, Montage's attentive standard of service ensured an experience that felt bespoke and luxurious, and included everything from grapes to (believe it or not) goats and sheep.
Here's what it's like to stay at Montage Healdsburg.
There are 130 rooms at Montage Healdsburg, each a testament to the property's refined sense of design that doesn't compromise on cozy comfort. There are several accommodation types to pick from, ranging from the Vineyard Rooms that include a balcony with grape field or forest views, to the luxe, standalone Guest Houses, which span more than 4,600 square feet, and have three bedrooms as well as sweeping views of the property and Mount St. Helena.
Every room, though, is stunning at Montage Healdsburg, regardless of which one you select, with indoor/outdoor flow incorporated into every unit. Hardwood floors and marble bathrooms with freestanding soak tubs exude quiet luxury, while natural materials like wood, stone, and copper accent each room. Some even have private fire pits on the balcony—perfect for cool evenings, gazing at the stars. The terrace of the Hazel Hill on property restaurant.
Barbara Kraft/Courtesy of Montage Healdsburg
Dining at Montage Healdsburg is an experience in itself, and there are three on-site restaurants.
For poolside eats, head to Hudson Springs Bar & Grill offering coastal-inspired dishes. The halibut ceviche and crispy calamari are not too heavy, and felt refreshing after hours lounging in our beach chairs. The Cortez shrimp street tacos also packed a punch of flavor. For something even more casual, there's Scout Field Bar, a lobby bar with small plates.
The main full-service restaurant is Hazel Hill, which is, according to my wife, the 'fancy schmancy' choice. Here, a California-French fusion menu utilizes local farm-to-table ingredients, and the seafood and breakfast dishes felt like the standouts to us. And, if you love ambiance, the restaurant's vineyard views were the most picturesque and romantic on the entire grounds.
The vineyard-adjacent Yoga Garden is a peaceful setting for relaxing and stretching out the stress. Set among cabernet sauvignon vineyards, the yoga sessions at Montage Healdsburg skillfully blend mindfulness with nature. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or just starting like me, this one-hour class provided a pretty serene escape and an intimate way to connect with the hotel's surroundings. One caveat for all the parents: Yoga is only available to resort guests who are 16 years of age and over, so teens and children will have to sit this amenity out while visiting the resort.
For those who prefer to stay active in other ways, there is hiking, biking, archery lessons, bocce, and pickleball, as well as a modern fitness center equipped with all the gym necessities.
Interior of a spa treatment room.
Christian Horan/Courtesy of Montage Healdsburg
The 11,500-square-foot Spa Montage is a sanctuary of serenity, whose treatments reflect the region's natural beauty. After a morning walk of the property's 258-acre grounds, watching the goats and sheep doing their thing (they help keep weeds under control, which can compete with vines for water and nutrients), it felt heavenly to lie down and unwind with a massage. The spa uses locally sourced botanicals to enhance each massage, facial, or body therapy, and I was told by my wife (who enjoyed a facial) that Valmont Skincare products are used, a leader in Swiss cosmetics.
While the resort does have just about everything you need on site, for those with cabin fever or the urge to explore, Healdsburg is about four miles away. This quaint, walkable town is known for its artisanal shops, tasting rooms, and farm-to-table restaurants. Eager for more wineries and restaurants? The hotel is only about an hour from nearby towns like Geyserville, California, and Santa Rosa, California, where you'll also find the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center, which is dedicated to the Peanuts creator.
The nearest major airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), which is about 86 miles, or a two-and-a-half-hour drive. Though there are ride-hailing services available in the Healdsburg area, I recommend going the rental car route for convenience and ease.
Montage Healdsburg is a part of Preferred Hotel Group, a program that represents independent luxury properties around the globe. If you reserve your stay through the Preferred Hotels website, you can earn and redeem points on your bookings.
The hotel is also a part of American Express' Fine Hotels + Resorts. If you book your stay through Amex's travel site with a qualifying card, you can get fun perks like early check-in, late checkout, complimentary daily breakfast for two, and, if available, a room upgrade. It's also a part of The Edit by Chase Travel. Similarly, if you reserve your stay through Chase's travel site with the right travel card, you'll get things like a gift upon arrival, a $60 breakfast credit, and a $100 property credit.
Nightly rates at Montage Healdsburg start from $645.
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