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Unwind at the Bucolic Flowers Vineyards & Winery in Sonoma County

The scenic grounds and tasting rooms are ideal for art and architecture enthusiasts

By Jacqueline Terrebonne
Outdoor seating area with sofas and table in a lush vineyard setting under a clear blue sky.
A private tasting alcove set in the winery’s Carpet of Flowers garden. Photo: DOUGLAS FRIEDMAN/TRUNK ARCHIVE

Architecture and nature have a wonderful way of coming together. But just like with most things in life, adding wine makes them even better. To create a new hospitality space for beloved California winery Flowers, Walker Warner Architects and interiors firm Maca Huneeus Design refashioned 15,700 square feet of existing on-site structures into tasting rooms and dining spaces that echo the vineyard’s commitment to sustainability.

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Explore Flowers Winery’s Grounds and Tasting Rooms

Ona LeSassieru2019s Study of Stillness triptych.

Photograph by DOUGLAS FRIEDMAN/TRUNK ARCHIVE

The upper level provides sheltered seating and additional amenities, including an outdoor wood-fired oven.

Photograph by DOUGLAS FRIEDMAN/TRUNK ARCHIVE

A range of wine tasting areas accommodate both small and large gatherings.

Photograph by DOUGLAS FRIEDMAN/TRUNK ARCHIVE

An open display case made of custom ash, cypress, and steel doubles as a screen wall, allowing sunlight to filter into a cozy lounge.

Photograph by DOUGLAS FRIEDMAN/TRUNK ARCHIVE

A private tasting alcove set in the wineryu2019s Carpet of Flowers garden.

Photograph by DOUGLAS FRIEDMAN/TRUNK ARCHIVE

A private tasting area, called the Sun Room, features a framed silkscreen by artist Andru00e9 Minaux.

Photograph by DOUGLAS FRIEDMAN/TRUNK ARCHIVE

The outdoor wine tasting alcoves are all oriented to enjoy the gardens and vineyards within an intimate setting.

Photograph by DOUGLAS FRIEDMAN/TRUNK ARCHIVE
Modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, featuring three abstract paintings on a wood-paneled wall.
Modern kitchen with wooden ceiling, long bar counter, stools, and open dining area with natural light.
Outdoor seating area under a pergola with chairs and small tables surrounded by greenery.
Cozy seating area with wicker chairs, wall art, and a lamp; wooden walls and ceiling create a warm ambiance.
Outdoor seating area overlooking a lush vineyard with mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.
Dining room with round wooden table, five chairs, hanging wicker light, vibrant forest artwork, and wine glasses on the table.
Outdoor dining area with people seated under a pergola surrounded by lush greenery and flowers, sunny day.
Modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, featuring three abstract paintings on a wood-paneled wall.
Modern kitchen with wooden ceiling, long bar counter, stools, and open dining area with natural light.
Outdoor seating area under a pergola with chairs and small tables surrounded by greenery.
Cozy seating area with wicker chairs, wall art, and a lamp; wooden walls and ceiling create a warm ambiance.
Outdoor seating area overlooking a lush vineyard with mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.
Dining room with round wooden table, five chairs, hanging wicker light, vibrant forest artwork, and wine glasses on the table.
Outdoor dining area with people seated under a pergola surrounded by lush greenery and flowers, sunny day.

They even tapped wood artist Evan Shively to conceive monumental yet functional installations. Outdoors, terroir is expressed quite literally in the dynamic grounds cultivated by the firm Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects. Rich with native plants, terraces provide guests with the perfect refuge for savoring the quiet complexities of the winery’s fruits. 

A version of this article first appeared in print in our 2020 Summer issue in the section The Artful Life. Subscribe to the magazine.