In Sonoma County, the Cottages at Little Saint introduce an intimate extension of the plant‑based Healdsburg restaurant and cultural gathering space. Designed as a creative respite for travelers, the four standalone cottages bring Little Saint’s ethos of community, artistry, and plant‑forward living into a residential‑scale setting.
“The Cottages feel like a natural extension of the Little Saint family,” says Laurie Ubben, founder of Little Saint. “Just off the town square and a few steps from the restaurant, our guests can take in the full rhythm of Healdsburg by gathering for dinner and drinks, catching live music upstairs, and exploring our neighboring friends, while always having a charming retreat to return to at the end of the day.”
Ken Fulk evokes Laurel Canyon spirit in Sonoma
Designer Ken Fulk reimagined the four cottages, which were built in the 1980s. Channeling the free‑spirited energy of the late-1960s and ’70s Laurel Canyon music scene, the Cottages blend vintage records, layered textures, and nostalgic design details reminiscent of icons like Joni Mitchell; Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young; and the Rolling Stones.
Each space takes on its own personality. Gimme Shelter, spanning 650 square feet, is designed for two and evokes pastoral charm through beamed ceilings, vintage‑inspired wallpaper, and handpainted hardwood floors.
Court, the largest cottage at 1,000 square feet, is a moody hideaway that can host up to four guests. It also connects to the 375-square-foot Spark cottage through a concealed armoire doorway to form a three‑bedroom retreat. Spark is defined by its pitched ceiling, hardwood floors, and curated design accents.
Secluded at the back of the property, the 400-square-foot Deja Vu offers a quiet, private escape with a king‑size bed, beamed ceilings, eclectic finishes, and a sitting area that flows to its own outdoor lounge.
Amenities at the Cottages at Little Saint
The Cottages are set along landscaped paths that lead to amenities including a heated pool, onsite parking, and programming at Little Saint. The experience is meant to appeal to artists, musicians, design‑minded travelers, and anyone seeking a slower, creative pace.
“Our goal for the design of the Cottages was the same as when we designed Little Saint: Create a space that fosters community,” Fulk says. “The Cottages are a natural extension of the Little Saint universe; full of whimsy and nostalgia while still evoking a sense of freshness and originality.”
Fulk’s signature storytelling shows up throughout the project by way of custom patchwork furniture, aged brass fixtures, painted checkerboard wood floors, vibrant tilework, vintage‑inspired wallpaper, and handpainted armoires and trompe l’oeil details by painter Rafael Arana.
Each cottage also features its own front porch, offering a built‑in invitation for connection or quiet observation.
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