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Legacy of Sonoma
Wine Country

"WINE IS SUNLIGHT, HELD TOGETHER BY WATER."
GALILEO GALILEI

Experience Sonoma’s first luxury resort on a working vineyard. Embraced by a 92-acre estate, Vinarosa is an intimate hideaway set amidst redwood trees, colorful gardens, and fountain courtyards. Your Vinarosa escape comes to life with heartfelt service from our long-tenured team, dedicated to creating treasured moments in every stay.

A Legacy Reimagined in Wine Country

What is now Vinarosa Resort & Spa began long before its next chapter in Wine Country luxury. Set among rolling vineyards in Sonoma County, the land once flourished as a prune orchard before evolving into one of the region’s most beloved hospitality destinations. Over the decades, it became home to pioneering culinary experiences, celebrated vineyard traditions, and meaningful moments shared among guests and locals alike. Today, traces of that rich history remain woven throughout the property, from vineyard views and estate grounds to the enduring spirit of hospitality that continues to shape the Vinarosa experience.

Our Core Values

Hospitality

Genuine warmth and personalized service in every interaction

Sustainability

Eco-conscious practices that honor and protect the land.

Excellence

Uncompromising quality in every detail of the guest experience.

Authenticity

A deep connection to Sonoma’s culture, heritage, and landscape.

Integrity

Honest, respectful, and ethical in all we do.

Wellness

Promoting rest, balance, and holistic well-being.

Early 1980s

John Ash launches Wine Country Cuisine

Chef John Ash opened John Ash & Co in 1980 and became widely recognized as the Father of wine country Cuisine. He helped to pioneer locally sourced foods paired with intentional wines before farm-to-table was a movement.

1987–1988

Vintners Inn is born

Retired scientist and entrepreneur John Duffy transformed a prune orchard into vineyard land and developed Vintners Inn. Duffy’s goal was to create a destination property with a signature restaurant and brough John Ash to the new Inn. John Ash & Co was then relocated to Vinters Inn in 1988 and became one of the first vineyard view, fine dining experiences in Sonoma County. Vintners Inn started a 44-room inn with roughly 40 acres of vineyards and continued to develop and grow throughout the years.

2000

Ferrari-Carano ownership

Don and Rhonda Carano acquired the property and heavily invested in its evolution. Their ownership helped expand the resorts’ visibility and transform it into a luxury property.

2016

Expansion and renovation

In 2016, the property went through another transformation and added 34 guestrooms to the property for a total of 78 guestrooms and suites spread across five two story buildings.

2020

Vintners Inn becomes Vintners Resort

During the property’s 35th anniversary celebration, the property evolved from the identity of Vintners Inn into Vintners Resort, reflecting the growth into a broader experience, with dining, spa, events, vineyards, and resort amenities. By this time, Vinters Resort had grown to 92 acres of working vineyards, 78 guestrooms and suites, farm-to-table dining, and a full spa and wellness sanctuary.

2023

Jackson Family & Ensemble Investments acquisition

Jackson Family and Ensemble Investments acquired Vintners Resort. The sale included the iconic John Ash & Co and marked the major shift towards a luxury repositioning.

2025

Vinarosa Resort & Spa Launches

After more than $15 million in renovations and repositioning, the property officially emerged as Vinarosa Resort & Spa with a new identity inspired by viticulture, elevated wellness, and a more immersive luxury experience. The transformation marked a new chapter for the property, introducing refreshed guestrooms, redesigned gathering spaces, an enhanced resort pool experience, and expanded wellness programming, including the evolution of Vi La Vita Spa into The Spa at Vinarosa. Culinary offerings were also elevated with the transition of John Ash & Co. to John Ash, alongside landscape enhancements inspired by the spirit and heritage of Sonoma Wine Country.

Every Stay Gives Back

Vinarosa Resort & Spa, in partnership with Kind Traveler’s Every Stay Gives Back program, supports Farm to Pantry. The mission of Farm to Pantry is nourishing the local Sonoma County Community and healing the planet through the prevention of food waste. Through our community impact program, $1 per night will fund Farm to Pantry. 100% of funds are given to Farm to Pantry. Learn more about your travel dollars positively impacting the local community.

Our Green Philosophy

Vinarosa Resort & Spa is proud to have been awarded the Environmentalist Level in the California Green Lodging Program by the State of California’s Department of General Services. Environmentalist Level hotels are required to have a written environmental policy in place and to meet all seven of the program’s sustainability criteria: waste minimization, reuse/recycling, energy efficiency, conservation and management, waste management, freshwater resource management, hazardous materials management, and environmentally and socially sensitive purchasing policies. In addition to this distinction, Vinarosa Resort & Spa has also been recognized with Three Green Keys from the Green Key Eco-Rating Program, acknowledging our ongoing commitment to environmental leadership, sustainable operations, and continuous improvement in eco-friendly practices.

Our green philosophy also includes amenities that our guests can enjoy, such as the walking path through the vineyards, along with the vegetable gardens and olive orchards that supply produce to our restaurants.

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