Appellation Healdsburg Opens in Sonoma County

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Appellation Healdsburg has opened its doors in Northern California’s wine country.

The Sonoma County destination marks the first ground-up property from culinary-first hotel brand Appellation, which was founded by Michelin-starred chef Charlie Palmer and luxury hospitality veteran Christopher Hunsberger.

The Appellation Healdsburg experience

Designed in collaboration with architect John Hill and EDG Design, the 108-key hotel unfolds across 8.5 acres that comprise two distinct neighborhoods connected by winding pathways through mature native landscaping, open-air gathering spaces, and abundant culinary gardens.

A pair of pools—the adults-only Serenity Pool and cabana-lined Foss Pool—complement 15,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, the Terroir Spa, and an indoor-outdoor fitness studio.

Food at the forefront

The culinary experience begins upon arrival, with the lobby conceived as a residential-style entertaining space that hosts chef-led tastings and pop-ups.

Check-in takes place at a kitchen-inspired butcher block counter, where guests are welcomed with seasonal bites and refreshments.

Appellation Healdsburg’s two signature dining concepts, Folia Bar & Kitchen and Andy’s Beeline Rooftop, were crafted to reflect the seasonal bounty and convivial spirit of Sonoma.

At Folia, the experience is framed with redwood harvest tables, two live-action culinary stations with counter seating, bespoke tile patterns that echo Sonoma’s farmlands, and sweeping windows that draw vineyard-draped hills into the dining room.

Andy’s Beeline Rooftop, meanwhile, features a dramatic onyx bar paired with plush lounge seating, vibrant tones, gold accents, and moon-like pendant lights.

Appellation Healdsburg Andys Beeline Rendering seating area globe pendant light

A rendering of Andy’s Beeline Rooftop

Landscape-inspired accommodations

Guestrooms and suites, ranging from 320 to 1,160 square feet, take cues from the region’s agrarian rhythm.

Designed to bring the outdoors in, each room features a private balcony or terrace with views of the vineyard or garden. Layered natural textures anchor the interiors in a warm, tactile palette of golden ochres and earthy greens, while oversized windows bathe the spaces in natural light.

In the suites, amenities include open-concept living areas, soaking tubs, kitchenettes, and expansive outdoor lounges oriented toward the surrounding hills and pools.

Event spaces and programming at Appellation Healdsburg

The property features 11 event spaces, including the Grange, a barn-style indoor-outdoor venue anchored by an exhibition kitchen. An adjacent lawn accommodates up to 500 guests for larger events, while the Orchard Table, a more intimate setting beneath a canopy of olive trees, features a long live-edge table and private fire pit.

As part of its Crafted at Appellation program, the resort will also host more than 50 immersive workshops and classes annually—ranging from pottery and mixology to fermentation and foraging—inviting both guests and locals to explore the region’s creative and agricultural heritage.

“Chris and I have spent decades building a community in Healdsburg—the town we call home, and one defined by its farmers, vintners, and artisans,” says Charlie Palmer, cofounder and CEO of Appellation. “Appellation Healdsburg offers guests a window into what it is like to actually live here, whether that means rubbing shoulders with our neighbors over a glass of wine, perusing the downtown farmer’s market, or indulging in ingredients harvested just down the road.”