{"id":113205,"date":"2025-08-12T08:00:19","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T15:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/?p=113205"},"modified":"2025-08-12T08:36:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T15:36:00","slug":"serene-gardens-in-sonoma-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/serene-gardens-in-sonoma-county\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Serene Gardens in Sonoma County"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">With spring in the rearview and sunny summer upon us, local gardens are in full bloom again. If you are seeking a peaceful sanctuary in nature, a beautiful spot for a picnic, a secluded lovers\u2019 escape, a pathway for a revitalizing stroll or simply a place where you can unwind and relax, this list of some of our favorite gardens in Sonoma County was made for you.<\/p>\n<h5>Asian and California Native Plants<\/h5>\n<h4 class=\"p1\">Sonoma Botanical Garden<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_81503\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-81503\" style=\"width: 1365px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-81503 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Hi_j0125-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Sonoma Botanical Garden\" width=\"1365\" height=\"2048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Hi_j0125-scaled.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Hi_j0125-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Hi_j0125-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Hi_j0125-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Hi_j0125-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Hi_j0125-1200x1800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-81503\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Philadelphus schrenkii in bloom at the Sonoma Botanical Garden (formerly Quarryhill Botanical Garden) in Glen Ellen. (John Burgess\/The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\">You can take a tranquil walk or picnic among breathtaking flowers and foliage native to Asia without leaving Sonoma County. Located just outside of Glen Ellen, Sonoma Botanical Garden (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sonomanews.com\/article\/news\/quarryhill-becomes-sonoma-botanical-gardens\/\">formerly Quarryhill Botanical Garden<\/a>) has blossomed into an expansive showcase of plant species from Asia and California over the course of nearly 40 years. A focus on conservation has long been a part of Sonoma Botanical Garden\u2019s ethos. Founded by Jane Davenport Jansen in 1987, the garden was started from wild seeds collected on expeditions to Asia. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. <em>12841 Highway 12, Glen Ellen, 707-996-3166, <a href=\"http:\/\/sonomabg.org\"><span class=\"s1\">sonomabg.org<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p3\">Rhododendron, Azaleas, Camellias and more<\/h5>\n<h4 class=\"p3\">Botanica Nursery and Gardens<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_102144\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-102144\" style=\"width: 1687px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-102144 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2cHaOX-6ZFjigb2Lfi_g8QuZqmk-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Botanica Nursery and Gardens (formerly Hidden Forest Nursery) \" width=\"1687\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2cHaOX-6ZFjigb2Lfi_g8QuZqmk-scaled.jpg 1687w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2cHaOX-6ZFjigb2Lfi_g8QuZqmk-198x300.jpg 198w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2cHaOX-6ZFjigb2Lfi_g8QuZqmk-675x1024.jpg 675w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2cHaOX-6ZFjigb2Lfi_g8QuZqmk-768x1165.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2cHaOX-6ZFjigb2Lfi_g8QuZqmk-1012x1536.jpg 1012w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2cHaOX-6ZFjigb2Lfi_g8QuZqmk-1350x2048.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2cHaOX-6ZFjigb2Lfi_g8QuZqmk-1200x1821.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1687px) 100vw, 1687px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-102144\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sunlight streams down on a rhododendron at Botanica Nursery and Gardens (formerly Hidden Forest Nursery) near Sebastopol on Thursday, May 6, 2021. (Christopher Chung\/ The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\">Tucked away in the Hessel Area of Sebastopol, this is a nursery and a magical secret garden all in one. Rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias and Japanese maples are among the many plants available for purchase at Botanica Nursery and Gardens (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pressdemocrat.com\/article\/lifestyle\/hidden-forest-nursery-botanica-nursery-and-gardens-wendy-sandoval-sebast\/\">formerly Hidden Forest Nursery<\/a>), but the highlight of a visit to the nursery just might be a walk around its verdant grounds. Walking along the two miles of trails that wind through the botanical reserve feels like a journey to an enchanted land. Guided docent tours through the 7.5 acres are also available the first and third Saturday morning of each month.\u00a0Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Monday; other times by appointment. <em>3970 Azalea Lane<span class=\"s2\">, <\/span>Sebastopol. 707-823-6832, <a href=\"https:\/\/botanicanurseryandgardens.com\/\">botanicanurseryandgardens.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h5>Roses and Irises<\/h5>\n<h4 class=\"p1\">Russian River Rose Company<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33045\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33045\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-33045\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/CC0428_ROSES_RUSSIANRIVER_389750-1024x682.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/CC0428_ROSES_RUSSIANRIVER_389750-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/CC0428_ROSES_RUSSIANRIVER_389750-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/CC0428_ROSES_RUSSIANRIVER_389750-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/CC0428_ROSES_RUSSIANRIVER_389750-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/CC0428_ROSES_RUSSIANRIVER_389750.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/ alt=\"Colorful blossoms fill the landscape at the Russian River Rose Company&#039;s garden in Healdsburg. (Christopher Chung\/The Press Democrat)\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33045\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Colorful blossoms fill the landscape at the Russian River Rose Company&#8217;s garden in Healdsburg. (Christopher Chung\/The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\">The Russian River Rose Company\u2019s show garden in Healdsburg features over 650 different roses and 202 irises. Guided tours can be booked for a fee to see the full splendor of the garden and its many flower varieties. Among some of the garden\u2019s highlights are the Rose Allee (eight arches covered with climbing roses), a Butterfly Garden, an Iris Garden and a Perfume Distillery where rose water and perfume are produced.\u00a0<em>1685 Magnolia Drive, Healdsburg. 707-433-7455, <a href=\"http:\/\/russian-river-rose.com\"><span class=\"s1\">russian-river-rose.com<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h5>More Roses<\/h5>\n<h4>Garden Valley Ranch<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_128138\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-128138\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-128138\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/gardens_Garden_Valley_Ranch_Sonoma_County_004-1024x492.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/gardens_Garden_Valley_Ranch_Sonoma_County_004-1024x492.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/gardens_Garden_Valley_Ranch_Sonoma_County_004-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/gardens_Garden_Valley_Ranch_Sonoma_County_004-768x369.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/gardens_Garden_Valley_Ranch_Sonoma_County_004-1536x738.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/gardens_Garden_Valley_Ranch_Sonoma_County_004-2048x984.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/gardens_Garden_Valley_Ranch_Sonoma_County_004-1200x577.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/ alt=\"Garden Valley Ranch in Petaluma. (Sonoma County Tourism)\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-128138\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Garden Valley Ranch in Petaluma. (Sonoma County Tourism)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\">Situated on over 5 acres, this expansive rose farm cultivates 8,000 rosebushes. There are a variety of ways to experience Petaluma\u2019s historic<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>Garden Valley Ranch. You can buy tickets for a day of flower foraging when the roses are in bloom or make a reservation to stay overnight at the property\u2019s romantic garden cottage. The venue also can be booked for weddings and private events.\u00a0<em>498 Pepper Road, Petaluma. 707-795-0919, <a href=\"http:\/\/gardenvalley.com\"><span class=\"s1\">gardenvalley.com<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p1\">Rare Plant Species<\/h5>\n<h4 class=\"p1\">Western Hills Garden<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_113218\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-113218\" style=\"width: 2008px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-113218 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/82A64A49-CEBC-454B-A899-A17C86627527.jpeg\" alt=\"Western Hills Garden\" width=\"2008\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/82A64A49-CEBC-454B-A899-A17C86627527.jpeg 2008w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/82A64A49-CEBC-454B-A899-A17C86627527-235x300.jpeg 235w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/82A64A49-CEBC-454B-A899-A17C86627527-1024x1305.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/82A64A49-CEBC-454B-A899-A17C86627527-768x979.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/82A64A49-CEBC-454B-A899-A17C86627527-1205x1536.jpeg 1205w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/82A64A49-CEBC-454B-A899-A17C86627527-1606x2048.jpeg 1606w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/82A64A49-CEBC-454B-A899-A17C86627527-1200x1530.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2008px) 100vw, 2008px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-113218\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spring colors envelop John Leipsic of Larkspur and Wendy Robbins of Massachusetts as they tour the Western Hills Garden in Occidental. (Kent Porter \/ The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_113228\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-113228\" style=\"width: 2198px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-113228 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/61373737-6335-4332-b165-653165636464.jpg\" alt=\"Western Hills Garden\" width=\"2198\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/61373737-6335-4332-b165-653165636464.jpg 2198w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/61373737-6335-4332-b165-653165636464-258x300.jpg 258w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/61373737-6335-4332-b165-653165636464-1024x1193.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/61373737-6335-4332-b165-653165636464-768x894.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/61373737-6335-4332-b165-653165636464-1319x1536.jpg 1319w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/61373737-6335-4332-b165-653165636464-1758x2048.jpg 1758w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/61373737-6335-4332-b165-653165636464-1200x1398.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2198px) 100vw, 2198px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-113228\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Scotch broom blooms, Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at Western Hills Garden in Occidental. (Kent Porter \/ The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\">You will not want to miss this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/occidentals-historic-western-hills-garden-is-a-must-visit-this-spring\/\">plant lovers\u2019 oasis in Occidental<\/a>. Western Hills Garden features an array of species collected from far-off places such as Australia, South America and South Africa. Set on a 3-acre property, the garden has five ponds, 34 bridges and everything from rare conifers to endangered Chinese maples to a camellia forest. For a fee, visitors can walk through the garden on their own or book a guided tour with a group.\u00a0<em>16250 Coleman Valley Road, Occidental. <a href=\"http:\/\/westernhillsgarden.com\"><span class=\"s1\">westernhillsgarden.com<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p1\">Lavender<\/h5>\n<h4 class=\"p1\">Monte-Bellaria di California<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_128139\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-128139\" style=\"width: 1307px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-128139 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kp0617_Lavender_02.jpg\" alt=\"Monte-Bellaria di California\" width=\"1307\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kp0617_Lavender_02.jpg 1307w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kp0617_Lavender_02-153x300.jpg 153w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kp0617_Lavender_02-715x1400.jpg 715w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kp0617_Lavender_02-768x1504.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kp0617_Lavender_02-784x1536.jpg 784w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kp0617_Lavender_02-1046x2048.jpg 1046w, https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/kp0617_Lavender_02-1200x2350.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1307px) 100vw, 1307px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-128139\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lavender plants begin to bloom at Monte-Bellaria di California lavender farm near Sebastopol, Saturday June 17, 2023. (Kent Porter \/ The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\">There is nothing quite like seeing lavender fields in bloom. Monte-Bellaria di California opens its lavender farm to visitors for country walks during weekends starting in April, but it&#8217;s during early summer when the lavender is in full color.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Pre-paid, timed tickets are required during this \u201cHigh Bloom Season\u201d that goes from June 2o to July 27. Though not as colorful later in the year, visitors can also take walks on weekends when the lavender aromas reach their peak during the farm\u2019s \u201cHigh Fragrance Season\u201d from Aug. 2 through Aug. 31.\u00a0<em>3518 Bloomfield Road, Sebastopol. 707-829-2645, <a href=\"http:\/\/monte-bellaria.com\"><span class=\"s1\">monte-bellaria.com<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From peaceful secret sanctuaries to beautiful picnic spots, these local gardens offer an opportunity to unwind and relax. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":56,"featured_media":113258,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1308,5,25145,2601,749],"tags":[2377,25656,25766],"layout":[5590],"class_list":["post-113205","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle","category-things-to-do","category-trending","category-trip-ideas","category-whats-new-sonoma-county","tag-gardens","tag-public-gardens","tag-sonoma-county-gardens"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.3.1 (Yoast SEO v25.3.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>6 Serene Gardens in Sonoma County - Sonoma Magazine<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover the enchanting gardens of Sonoma County. 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