We heard about this place on the radio and finally made the drive out to Sonoma, specifically to wander the gardens. I did some pre planning and we arrived early for a wonderful lunch on the patio at FolkTable. 5 Then we wandered through the different gardens and event spaces. What a beautiful venue and variety of gardens. It was a really lovely day. Not too busy, being a weekday. We saw people picnicking on the lawn, families wandering around. After we stopped in to Meadowcroft for wine tasting. Super friendly staff. There was only one shop open, besides the restaurant and wine tasting. I hope the can get one or two more. All in all, it was a lovely day. We will return for lunch and the gardens as often as we can.
Christopher Salcedo Alvarez
It used to be better, you were able to grab a board of cheeses and jellies and go to the picnic area but not any more, the whole ambient has changed
Illy P.
The grounds of this place were absolutely amazing and while we didn't have time to see all of the grounds, we plan to return. Very beautiful.
Kristina T.
So fun. Never a dull moment! You can go any time of the year! So beautiful and not far from Marin county.
Rodney Jansen
A very nice and relaxing place to have a stroll through their gardens and relax over a cup of coffee or glass of wine.
Ann S.
The owners of this group are not developing much. LeFever/Mattson are notorious for not putting any effort in their purchases. It's such a shame because Cornerstone used to have many wonderful stores.
Paula Molsberry
It was very nice it was warm and there were a lot of people.
Scott N.
OMG! Cornerstone Sonoma was recommended by the hosts at Inn on First, the BEST bed and breakfast in Napa. There's a lot to see at Cornerstone. There's wine to drink; we did not. There's food to eat; we did not. There are gardens to see... this we did and we took our time, we took photos and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The gardens at Cornerstone Sonoma are curated by artists, so each section is designed differently and yes, artistically. It's an visual experience that I feel is one of a kind. If you are anywhere near Cornerstone, you NEED to go! Aside from the amazing gardens, we visited one shop. So here's another OMG! I don't remember the name of the shop, but pretty much everything in the shop was made by local artists. And.. the largest wind chime I've ever seen hangs here. Seriously, if you're planning a trip to Napa or Sonoma, you need to put this spot on your list of must sees.
Pamela Colbert
This place has seen its better day(s). Don't bother with Obsedian Wines! They were dismissive and rude. Barely paid us any attention and then charged us $16 for the tiniest pour of wine I have ever had. Zero hospitality, zero people skills. This was on Saturday 10/14/23 - check who was working that day, not good. Gardens were lovely but it all seemed a little "worn" to me.
Michelle F.
After eating brunch at Boon Fly I wanted to explore the area some more. Found this place on yelp and truly did not disappoint! The gardens and pond were so beautiful. I gotta give it to the ppl who maintain those plants, flowers annd bushes! This would definitely be a perfect place to grab a cup of coffee (which I did, peppermint mocha), wine tasting and just having a peaceful walk around the area. Highly recommend this to anyone in the area. I can only imagine the weddings/receptions that happen here...truly gorgeous!!
Waited 30 minutes for take-out Caesar salad after being told that food would take just a few minutes. Disappointed by service regarding the tardiness. Salad was decent.
Goldenbabyd C.
What a magical place and hidden gem in Sonoma, this place is better than many botanical gardens that I've been and it's all free to enter. I'm not one to love throwing parties but this place makes me want to have a fiesta!There are also food and drinks for sales and there was a band playing music with freshly fire grilled pizza for sale. Don't miss this place if you visit wine country.
Dylan F.
We arrived to spend a few hours listening to music, eating food and having a couple rounds of drinks.....AND enjoying their cornhole boards. Welp, come to be it costs $20/day to rent bags, not FREE for paying customers OR even options for $5/hr but a stern $20 dollars for the DAY, no negotiations. Weird marketing and business strategy which made us leave and go elsewhere.
Judith Cunnagin
Beautiful grounds and flowers. Wish the coffee shop/ espresso bar had been open in the afternoon.
Christina C.
Attended a wedding here on a Saturday in August. Beautiful place with all the gardens and water features. Ceremony in one spot, move to the bar where cocktail hour is, then another setup for dinner and back at the bar for dancing and dessert. It's nice that it is all in one place but you move to different areas. Plenty of parking. Restrooms are a little far from the ceremony and reception areas, at least for grandma and if your feet hurt.
We heard about this place on the radio and finally made the drive out to Sonoma, specifically to wander the gardens. I did some pre planning and we arrived early for a wonderful lunch on the patio at FolkTable. 5 Then we wandered through the different gardens and event spaces. What a beautiful venue and variety of gardens. It was a really lovely day. Not too busy, being a weekday. We saw people picnicking on the lawn, families wandering around. After we stopped in to Meadowcroft for wine tasting. Super friendly staff. There was only one shop open, besides the restaurant and wine tasting. I hope the can get one or two more. All in all, it was a lovely day. We will return for lunch and the gardens as often as we can.
It used to be better, you were able to grab a board of cheeses and jellies and go to the picnic area but not any more, the whole ambient has changed
The grounds of this place were absolutely amazing and while we didn't have time to see all of the grounds, we plan to return. Very beautiful.
So fun. Never a dull moment! You can go any time of the year! So beautiful and not far from Marin county.
A very nice and relaxing place to have a stroll through their gardens and relax over a cup of coffee or glass of wine.
The owners of this group are not developing much. LeFever/Mattson are notorious for not putting any effort in their purchases. It's such a shame because Cornerstone used to have many wonderful stores.
It was very nice it was warm and there were a lot of people.
OMG! Cornerstone Sonoma was recommended by the hosts at Inn on First, the BEST bed and breakfast in Napa. There's a lot to see at Cornerstone. There's wine to drink; we did not. There's food to eat; we did not. There are gardens to see... this we did and we took our time, we took photos and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The gardens at Cornerstone Sonoma are curated by artists, so each section is designed differently and yes, artistically. It's an visual experience that I feel is one of a kind. If you are anywhere near Cornerstone, you NEED to go! Aside from the amazing gardens, we visited one shop. So here's another OMG! I don't remember the name of the shop, but pretty much everything in the shop was made by local artists. And.. the largest wind chime I've ever seen hangs here. Seriously, if you're planning a trip to Napa or Sonoma, you need to put this spot on your list of must sees.
This place has seen its better day(s). Don't bother with Obsedian Wines! They were dismissive and rude. Barely paid us any attention and then charged us $16 for the tiniest pour of wine I have ever had. Zero hospitality, zero people skills. This was on Saturday 10/14/23 - check who was working that day, not good. Gardens were lovely but it all seemed a little "worn" to me.
After eating brunch at Boon Fly I wanted to explore the area some more. Found this place on yelp and truly did not disappoint! The gardens and pond were so beautiful. I gotta give it to the ppl who maintain those plants, flowers annd bushes! This would definitely be a perfect place to grab a cup of coffee (which I did, peppermint mocha), wine tasting and just having a peaceful walk around the area. Highly recommend this to anyone in the area. I can only imagine the weddings/receptions that happen here...truly gorgeous!!
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Waited 30 minutes for take-out Caesar salad after being told that food would take just a few minutes. Disappointed by service regarding the tardiness. Salad was decent.
What a magical place and hidden gem in Sonoma, this place is better than many botanical gardens that I've been and it's all free to enter. I'm not one to love throwing parties but this place makes me want to have a fiesta!There are also food and drinks for sales and there was a band playing music with freshly fire grilled pizza for sale. Don't miss this place if you visit wine country.
We arrived to spend a few hours listening to music, eating food and having a couple rounds of drinks.....AND enjoying their cornhole boards. Welp, come to be it costs $20/day to rent bags, not FREE for paying customers OR even options for $5/hr but a stern $20 dollars for the DAY, no negotiations. Weird marketing and business strategy which made us leave and go elsewhere.
Beautiful grounds and flowers. Wish the coffee shop/ espresso bar had been open in the afternoon.
Attended a wedding here on a Saturday in August. Beautiful place with all the gardens and water features. Ceremony in one spot, move to the bar where cocktail hour is, then another setup for dinner and back at the bar for dancing and dessert. It's nice that it is all in one place but you move to different areas. Plenty of parking. Restrooms are a little far from the ceremony and reception areas, at least for grandma and if your feet hurt.