THE SONOMA COUNTY SCOOP
💕 Dear Friends 💕
Summer is often defined by long warm days and golden light, but at its heart, it’s about more than sunshine. The long days provide us with an opportunity for more connection and reflection. Whether we’re gathering around a shared table, offering support across state lines, or reimagining where and how we live, the lazy days of summer can invite us to slow down and engage more deeply. (Remember the "I'm bored" late summers of our youth?)
Wherever you find yourself this midsummer—whether in your garden, your kitchen, on the golf course, on the pickle ball court, or planning your last summer getaway—we hope this season brings a sense of purpose and connection.
Warm Regards,
Tammra, Sheela, Cindy, Evan & Veronica
The Borrall Hodes Team
OUR HEARTS ARE WITH TEXAS
As the devastating floods continue to impact communities across Texas, our hearts are with the residents, first responders and communities. Watching the images and hearing the stories is heartbreaking. We know what it means to live through a disaster and to face the enormity of a rebuild. We have a deep sense of connection and compassion to those who are living through it. It also reminds us how powerful support, both near and far, can be.
We hope you'll join us in extending a hand, a heart, or some funds. Every little bit makes a difference.
If you’re looking for ways to help, here are a few ideas:
Donate to local relief organizations like the Central Texas Food Bank or Austin Disaster Relief Network
Contribute to housing and rebuilding efforts through Habitat for Humanity Texas
Support pet rescues like Austin Pets Alive!, working to protect displaced animals
The Fast Growing
S l o w F o o d Movement
What is the Slow Food movement? At its core, Slow Food is about making food that is good, clean, and fair. That means it should taste delicious, be grown or raised in ways that protect the environment and animal welfare, and be accessible to everyone. It’s not just about what is on your plate, but the entire journey it takes to get there.
While the movement began in Italy, it has quietly shaped the upper tiers of the food and wine world in the U.S. And Northern California is one of its most vibrant outposts. The North Bay, with its culture of culinary integrity, is home to many Slow Food-certified providers. Check out the growing list here! Many of our favorites are certified, with a shout out to Quail and Condor, Sarmentine, and Goguette bakeries, Bricoleur, Davero Farms and Winery, Handline, Spinster Sisters Restaurant and Altamont General Store to name a few.
Terra Madre is a Slow Food gathering to celebrate the bounty of holistic agriculture, food, wine, and healthy living. This year marks the first-ever Terra Madre Americas. The U.S. debut will be in Sacramento — just a short drive from Sonoma County on September 26-28, 2025. Traditionally hosted every two years in Turin, Italy, this celebration will feature demonstrations, classes and tastings to expand your knowledge and appreciation. Expect the best of California's food scene to be there. Think of it as part food-and-wine festival and part healthy-agriculture showcase: modern-day Bacchanal—with values.
SUMMERTIME: STONOMA COUNTY STYLE
HOT SPRINGS EDITION
Looking for a rejuvenating summer escape? The North Bay is home to some great hot springs. Here are five local spots to unwind and reset:
Morton’s Warm Springs in Glen Ellen offers a laid-back, family-friendly experience with seasonal warm mineral pools nestled among oaks and redwoods. It’s an deal family-friendly location and open May - October for casual weekend picnics and refreshing dips.
For a more indulgent retreat, head to Calistoga, where classic resorts await. Indian Springs is a historic gem featuring a massive mineral pool, mud baths, and chic bungalow lodging. Just down the road, Dr. Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort blends retro charm with modern wellness, offering geothermal pools and iconic spa treatments. And Solage in Calistoga, part of the Auberge Resorts, as well Fairmont Mission Inn & Spa in the town of Sonoma both offer an upscale experience featuring healing mineral waters.
REAL ESTATE MARKET SNAPSHOT
The combination of a record number of homes for sale along with shy buyers taking note of the interest rates and the economic environment has led to a new landscape. Longer days on market and price reductions are increasing as sellers flex to find the appropriate market price for their home. This current market demands that property positioning and pricing is nailed at market launch - and that usually means launching at or just under the expected sale price and preparing for market time. Newly built and unique homes that offer something rare have the edge in this market.
Here is a highlight of June...
OUR EXCLUSIVE LISTINGS & RECENT SALES
COMING SOON!
$799,000
2168 Beverly Way, Santa Rosa
3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1579+/- Sqft on +/- .2 Acres
This charming single-level home blends MidCentury character with modern ease, featuring vaulted open beam ceilings, upgraded windows, and abundant natural light. Move-in ready, the 3-bedroom layout flows seamlessly to a spacious, private sunny deck and a garden filled with established plantings. Located on a quiet street near Paulin Creek Preserve, it offers timeless style, indoor-outdoor living, and everyday comfort in one beautifully balanced space.
See it on Instagram...
COMING SOON!
$1,100,000
2140 Hyland Court, Santa Rosa
3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1971+/- Sqft, 0.48+/- Acres
Tucked among oaks and meadows on nearly half an acre, this architecturally authentic Midcentury home offers rare privacy, timeless design, and a direct connection to nature. Adjacent to Paulin Creek Preserve, the single-level home features an iconic A-frame living room, warm wood-clad interiors, and expansive wraparound decks that invite seamless indoor-outdoor living. With nearly 2,000 sq ft, including a spacious primary suite and two additional bedrooms—all with serene views—this is a rare opportunity for Midcentury enthusiasts seeking beauty, stillness, and enduring design.
FABULOUS NEW PRICE!
OPEN SUNDAY 7/27 1 - 3 PM
$2,500,000
5747 Trailwood Drive, Santa Rosa
5 Beds, 5.5 baths, 5353+/- Sqft, 2.87+/- Acres
Beyond the impressive gated entrance, discover a stately luxury estate on 2.57+/- private park-like acres. The European-inspired residence offers four en-suite bedrooms and an office/optional bedroom. Offering over 5300 square feet and exquisite craftsmanship that is rare to find...extensive millwork, custom mouldings, and arched windows. The residence has been extensively upgraded since 2019.
See it on our Instagram...
FOR SALE
$1,530,000
5795 Trailwood Drive, Santa Rosa
4 Beds, 3 Full Baths, 2 Half Baths, 3536+/- Sqft, 0.48+/- Acres
Welcome to a stately residence in Woodside Hills, one of Santa Rosa's most beautiful and desirable neighborhoods. Recent updates in the custom-built home blend traditional elegance with modern convenience. Nestled on a serene, almost 1/2-acre oasis, the grounds feature majestic trees, an expansive patio, and hill views. Inside, the impressive home offers inviting public rooms designed for entertaining, a main floor primary suite, 2 en-suite rooms, 3 fireplaces, and new and remodeled bathrooms.
Property Website
FOR SALE
$885,000
297 Gambrel Drive, Santa Rosa (Lower Fountaingrove)
4 Beds, 3.5 Baths, 1884+/- Sqft
A stylish end-unit townhouse in the sought-after Round Barn neighborhood. Building completed in 2022, this corner home is bathed in natural light - in one of the most premium locations - with balconies overlooking open space, high ceilings throughout for a bright, open feel, and upgraded finishes. Designed for modern living, the home features owned-solar panels, low-maintenance landscaping, a newly installed water heater, private access to amenities (pool, hot tub, bbq, and more) and seller added high-voltage outlets for electric vehicle charging.
JUST SOLD!
$1,700,000
3979 Rolling Oaks Road, Santa Rosa
3 Beds, 3 Baths, 2830+/- Sqft, 4.71+/- Acres
Represented Buyers
We were thrilled to help our clients, a local family, find their dream property in Santa Rosa. After years of searching with the goals to stay in their current school district and have more space to roam, they discovered the perfect estate property with views, gardens, and a pool. This special property enjoys a country setting just minutes to the school and conveniences.
JUST SOLD!
$1,190,000
1030 Blue Oak Drive, Santa Rosa
4 Beds, 4 Baths, 3057+/- Sqft, 0.34+/- Acres
Represented Sellers
Our clients listed their home several years ago with another agent, but the timing just wasn't right for them. That agent referred them to us this year, and we were honored to represent them in getting it sold. The custom home offered a beautiful setting in a lovely Eastside Santa Rosa neighborhood off Brush Creek with walking trails and lovely vistas. Our clients are now happily in their "right-sized" home in Santa Rosa.
JUST SOLD!
$1,115,000
2055 Stonewood Drive, Santa Rosa
3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1575+/- Sqft, 0.2+/- Acres
Represented Buyers
It look almost two years for our lovely buyers to find the perfect home, and it was worth the wait! This charming single level home offering fantastic usable yard for gardening and walking distance to Town & Country was everything they had hoped for. These East Bay transplants are settling nicely into their new wonderful new home and neighborhood.
JUST SOLD!
$799,000 - Over Asking
2624 Hidden Valley Drive, Santa Rosa
3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1867+/- Sqft, 0.21+/- Acres
Represented Sellers
A Realtor on the East Bay found us as a result of our past sales in the Hidden Valley and downtown Santa Rosa neighborhoods. She was looking for the perfect fit to represent her mother in selling the family home. Our experience in project management was a bonus as this home needed a new roof, carpet, interior paint, appliances, asbestos removal and a front/backyard makeover - with only the realtors in town. :-)
After months of market preparation, we launched our 3-Phase Marketing Plan, and the buyer interest was outstanding. Our seller received 3 offers on the home and sold over asking with a 10 day escrow. The family was thrilled - and so were we!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Click on Links for More Info and Tickets!
7/17 - 7/27 - Flynn Creek Circus Presents 'The Bridge'
7/22 - 7/26 - Songwriters in Paradise Healdsburg
7/24 - Music Bingo at Lagunitas Brewing
7/24 - Santa Rosa Water’s Streamside Creek Protector Adventure Day
7/24 - 7/26 - 7th Annual Wine Country Comedy Fest
7/25 - Back p0rchEstra at River Front Cafe in Petaluma
7/26 - Saturday Live Music at Healdsburg's Spicy Vines featuring Stella Heath
7/26 - 18th Annual Petaluma Music Festival
7/26 - Movies at the Green: Moana and Moana 2
7/30 - Elegance of Beer Celebration & Dinner at Acorn Cafe in Healdsburg
8/6 - Watercolor Wednesdays at Showstoppers Artist Collective in Sebastopol
8/6 - Gentle Evening Yoga Hike at Sugarloaf Park
8/6 - Movies on the Lawn at The Madrona presents Dazed and Confused
8/7 - 8/17 - Broadway Under the Stars: Beautiful – The Carole King Musical
8/9 - 8/10 - 52nd Annual Gravenstein Apple Fair
8/20 - Watercolor Wednesdays at Showstoppers Artist Collective in Sebastopol
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