Redwood and stone buildings sweep low across historic Fountaingrove Ranch, the estate of famed Japanese wine baron Kanaye Nagasawa, affording an unobstructed view of the landmark Round Barn, which sits atop a small hill. The lobby, too, is far from ordinary, dominated by a large redwood sculpture of the legendary horse, Equus. Utmost restraint and understated elegance mark the inn's 125 rooms, which are almost Oriental in their simplicity. All rooms have separate dressing alcoves, double closets and work spaces with modern dataports for traveling executives. The inn's pool, waterfall and spa offer a breathtaking view of the landscape and historic Round Barn.
Guests gather in the restaurant each morning for a generous buffet breakfast.
U.S. Highway 101 north of downtown Santa Rosa on 13 acres of Fountaingrove Ranch, this hotel has let stand the historic landmark known as the Round Barn to mark its entrance. With its mountain views, the place has the feel of country living, but it is still close to Santa Rosa business, shopping and museums. A meeting room seats 10 to 12. At the end of the workday or a round of shopping, you can drop into one of the inn's two unheated swimming pools. Your first vision at Vintners Inn may make you feel as if you've dropped in on a French village.