Farmhouse Inn in California’s Sonoma County has partnered with Coral Gables, Florida-based SB Architects to expand and enhance the boutique property. The $8 million renovation, to be unveiled this fall, will include nine new luxury rooms, a new spa, fitness center, property-wide landscaping, and a completely revitalized pool area.
Established in 2001, Farmhouse Inn combines the intimacy of a country inn with the sophisticated luxury of a world-class hotel. The brother and sister team of Catherine and Joe Bartolomei have joined with the design group to help create an authentic wine country experience for guests.
“The essence of Farmhouse Inn is luxury and authenticity, so we enlisted a top design talent to continue its evolution as Sonoma County’s favorite destination,” says Catherine Bartolomei. “SB Architects is the perfect partner for us, and the added elements and thoughtful details will truly enhance the guest experience.”
SB Architects is leading the renovation project along with a design team that includes ValleyCrest landscape architects, Myra Hoefer Interior Design, and general contractor Shook & Waller.
“We have built a great reputation for designing award-winning resorts all over the world, but we maintain the boutique size that allows us to be responsive, flexible and collaborative,” says Scott Lee, president of SB Architects. “Creating an authentic experience of place is our primary goal and we have a special place in our hearts for wine country destinations. It’s a dream collaboration.”
A charming and romantic boutique hotel, Farmhouse Inn currently boasts a Michelin- starred restaurant, a full service spa managed by Francis & Alexander, gardens throughout the property, and vineyards on-site. Farmhouse Inn offers 25 rooms-including 17 barn rooms and suites, eight cottage rooms and suites, and two upstairs guestrooms in the original farmhouse.
