From wine country getaways to fun festival programming, the Bay Area is buzzing with summer fun for this month.
The Miller House at Frank Family Vineyards is a stunning tasting experience.
VISIT
A new wine country must? Frank Family Vineyards has debuted its luxury tasting room, dubbed The Miller House, featuring the brand’s varied wines alongside elevated fare from celebrity chef Christina Machamer. The 2,300-square-foot structure was designed by renowned architect Howard J. Backen and boasts floor-to-ceiling glass doors showcasing stunning vineyard and mountain views, a cognac-colored lounge with a cozy central fireplace, and covered outdoor seating for private tastings and events. 1091 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga, 707.942.0859, frankfamilyvineyards.com
Sample exciting wines and curated bites at Hammerling Wines Berkeley.
SIP
Fans of Hammerling Wines rejoice: The winery recently unveiled a new tasting room directly behind its current space in the Gillman wine district. An extension of the brand, Hammerling Wines Berkeley pairs the winery’s beloved sips with an exciting culinary program and a great list of partners (Bolita Masa, Tacos Everywhere, and Fish & Bonez, to name a few) that will be on-site weekly. 1375 4th St., Berkeley, hammerlingwines.co
Soprano Maria Valdes steals the show.
HEAR
Symphony San Jose’s final program of the 2023 season is sure to stun with soprano soloist Maria Valdes. Samuel Barber’s Knoxville: Summer of 1915, performed by Valdes, opens the show, followed by Carl Orff’s masterpiece Carmina Burana with tenor Martin Bakari, baritone Brian Jame Myer and the Symphony San Jose Chorale, Santa Clara Chorale and Cantabile Youth Singers. June 3-4, The California Theater, 345 S. First St., 408.286.2600, symphonysanjose.org
Sit back and relax as The Spa at Hotel Healdsburg stuns with sumptuous summer treatments.
ESCAPE
Just in time for summer, The Spa at Hotel Healdsburg has unveiled two deliciously biodynamic treatments that refresh the body and soothe the soul. Start with a Strawberry Rhubarb Hydrating Massage featuring a head-to-toe body polish, then settle into a personalized Manuka honey facial designed to wash away impurities and revitalize. Let’s get glowing. 327 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg, 707.433.4747, hotelhealdsburg.com
“Duke” by Dennis Brown
EXPERIENCE
Satisfy an art craving with Bedford Gallery’s About Face juried and invitational exhibition that challenges traditional portraiture. More than 100 local and international artists, from Dennis Brown’s focus on BIPOC bodies to Andy Warhol’s unconventional media like his Screen Tests, explore the genre and how it evolves as artists continually respond to the present moment. Through June 25, Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, 925.295.1400, bedfordgallery.org
Shop chic housewarming gifts and more with The Donum Home Collection.
SHOP
The Donum Estate is breaking into the home decor business with The Donum Home Collection. Sourcing thoughtfully curated artisan gifts, the offerings include authentic expressions of the estate, from Maldon sea salt flakes infused with estate-grown organic lavender to handmade blankets sewn from the wool of Donum sheep. 24500 Ramal Road, Sonoma, 707.732.2200, thedonumestate.com
The Healdsburg Jazz Festival is sure to hit all the right notes.
DISCOVER
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the nine most festive days in wine country at the Healdsburg Jazz Festival. Kicking off with a free celebration on June 17, the festivities continue all week long with performances from legends like Dianne Reeves, Samara Joy, John Santos and Dr. White and his Original Liberty Jazz Band. June 17-25, Healdsburg, 707.433.4633, healdsburgjazz.org
Explore all the surprising twists and turns at Winchester Mystery House.
CELEBRATE
June 30 marks the 100th anniversary of Winchester Mystery House opening its doors to the public. A well-known design curiosity, the architectural wonder holds the record for the longest home renovation, transforming from an eight-room farmhouse into a sprawling mansion over nearly 40 years. Be on the lookout for a special centennial exhibit, new tours and more to celebrate the momentous milestone. 525 S. Winchester Blvd., San Jose, 408.247.2000, winchestermysteryhouse.com
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