Farmhouse Inn Forestville - Trade Reservations

I 100% recommend this hotel, but 110% recommend AGAINST eating here.You couldn't have found two happier, more patient, and more carefree people on the planet. We were so relaxed and excited about the meal, nothing could phase use. However, somehow this restaurant really chipped away at us and destroyed the experience. -- Seated 35 minutes late. -- Extremely small portions. We understand fine dining (small portions, high prices etc), but this was insane. 5 of the 6 courses were actually only 1 bite each. We couldn't even let each other try a bite. -- 3.5 hours at the restaurant. Are you kidding? 3.5 hours for, no exaggeration, about 8-10 small bites of food. -- The wait between each course was really rough. We had plenty to talk and laugh about, reminiscing on our first year of marriage, but we eventually ran out of things to say. Inevitably, between each course, we would end up looking around, commenting on how empty the restaurant was, and wondering how/why they could be so slow. These "wonderings" gradually turned comical, and eventually to hunger-derived anger. -- $400 for a few bites of food? Really? This didn't even include our wine! -- After all this, the restaurant still had the nerve to charge us a $60 service fee, in lieu of tipping. $60 for what? A horrible wait and ruined evening?I've never complained to wait staff. Ever. I always assume they're doing their best. This is the first time in my life that I actually couldn't contain my frustration. I was still very courteous, but as soon as my wife went to the restroom, I complained to the server. He 100% acknowledged everything, but only said "yes, I won't lie to you, we are really dragging tonight". Unfortunately, by the time we left, all other local restaurants were closed so we couldn't even go find more food.They clearly knew they messed up, because they comp'd our wine, but the damage was already done.The only reason I gave 2-stars instead of 1, is because the pork loin was incredible, and I appreciated the honesty/candor from the waiter.

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A luxurious, clean, relaxing, service and detail-oriented stay in nature... trickling fountains, immaculate grounds tended to around the clock, rosemary and wild lavender in the air, clucking chickens, Russian River around the corner and minutes from Healdsburg. Attention to every detail (turn down service with warm cookies, toiletries, warm bathroom floors, steam shower, wine tasting hour, plastic free water stations, etc.) and outstanding service... everyone we encountered from the moment we walked in - especially concierge (Eric) to our favorite amazing server (Michael) at FarmStand, drivers, bellman, were excellent. Top notch. The only critique would be that the pool needs resurfacing, but I even enjoyed that as well. The only negative was having to leave.

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I had wanted to visit here since they opened and for our 30th anniversary, we finally made it. Almost didn’t come here bc of recent reviews on TA so I had to come on to right this ship! First of all, this is understated absolute non pretentious 5 star luxury! It is personal and bespoke and intimate. The sheets are not low quality as one reviewer said. The blinds are light blocking absolutely, unlike another reviewer said. We enjoyed wine tasting (they have actual wineries come on site to do private testings!), cornhole (I lost), swimming (pool is perfect), sleeping, eating and massage. Dinner…. AMAZING!!!! Recent reviews describe it as not what it used to be. Well, that may have been true, but I am so happy to tell you, it is no longer true! We eat at every fine dining venue we can worldwide, and this was among the best!! The wine pairings were perfect. Portions of everything was perfect. We left neither drunk nor 10 pounds heavier. We left happily content and felt like royalty. Summer is certainly a great time to eat at a farm to table restaurant! Massages (I had Audra, my husband had someone else and I am sorry idk her name), and it was unbelievable. We both left saying we will be back if for no other reason, the massage! So do not hesitate. You will be in heaven at Farmhouse Inn. Well done, and thank you!

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We really enjoyed our stay at Farmhouse Inn. We stayed two nights. We experience top-notch service, a beautifully appointed room and quieter section of Sonoma County. The hotel really is great for those who fly into Santa Rosa airport as it is only 10 min away and they have complimentary Volvo SUVs you can use on a first come, first serve basis. One of the staff members even dropped us off and picked us up for dinner in Healdsburg (about 20 min away). I was really impressed with the level of sophistication from the staff, the pristine condition of the property and small touches throughout.

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I am glad that my friend and I were able to get a reservation here, semi last minute ish and on a weekend. It was a pretty special experience. $150 for the tasting menu, which has a vegetarian option, and $130 for the wine pairing. We split a pairing and was glad we did cause it certainly accentuated the food and wine. Every dish and it's pairing was delicious, the two most memorable for me were the scallop in asparagus gazpacho and the lamb dish. The scallop dish was cooked just right and tasted fresh with a nice acidity. The lamb was juicy and scrumptious. As for the rest, I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.

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Very well run Inn, a team of real and well trained hospitality professionals. The rooms very comfortable. The pool is delightful. Why only 3 stars ? 3 things impacted the enjoyment of our stay 1. “Farmstand” and breakfast were very expensive, not generous and a fairly narrow/limited offer. 2. Road noise 3. No blackout curtains ensure a very early wake

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The calming colors, rustic-elegant décor, and crackling fireplace in the dining room make this inn, which is nestled away in a rural corner of Sonoma County and is surrounded by forests, quite popular with guests. In addition, this inn has a number of secluded areas perfect for a romantic evening, including a patio with a roof. On the menu, there is a distinct emphasis put on the use of fresh foods, and there is an obvious fondness for anything that is connected to the state of California. When the kanpachi is served with crisp watermelon radish, juicy avocado slices, and celery leaves in a bright and zesty yuzu vinaigrette, the presentation is stunning and is guaranteed to wow. In the meanwhile, the antelope tenderloin has reached the ideal doneness of medium-rare and has a texture that will make your mouth wet. The restaurant's trademark dish is called "rabbit, rabbit, rabbit," and it consists of a leg cooked in confit, a loin wrapped in applewood-smoked bacon, and a very small rack of rabbit chops. Additionally, the dish is given the appellation "rabbit, rabbit, rabbit." In addition, the meal is served with a rack of rabbit chops cut into individual portions.You have access to a significant variety of wines from both the United States and Europe, and you may pick a bottle of wine from this collection to go along with your dinner.

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Great food, Great service, great swimming pool, nice rooms, close to many wineries, the Russian River, etc.

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Very nice environment, reasonably good wine selection- sommelier was very knowledgeable, excellent service, and top-notch preparation. Strongly recommend Land & Sea selections. Will definitely be back during Sonoma wine tasting visits,

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I am not usually one for white linen table clothes and sommelier-paired meals, but the Farmhouse Inn restaurant was intimate and had a formal-fun atmosphere that was a nice surprise to the stuffiness I was anticipating from a (formerly) Michelin-starred restaurant.The 6 course pre-fix menu has two options ($150 per person); one being vegetarian. They allow you to swap out options from either menu if there's one you prefer from the unselected menu. Even though it's pricey (+$130 to add the wine pairing), I highly recommend opting for the wine pairing. It transforms an already incredible meal into an experience. When in wine country, opt for the wine ;)For me, the standout plate and wine pairing was the local rack of lamb, paired with an Alexander Valley, Hawkes Cabernet 2014. To be fair, everything was incredible, I just have a special place in my heart for a well-prepared lamb dish, and personally believe you can never go wrong with red meat, red wine!Many thanks to their amazing sommelier who geeked-out with us and made the entire meal absolutely magical! Would strongly recommend for anyone seeking fine dining in Healdsburg.

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I tried to not be negative as I didn’t want it to taint my precious trip with my husband. I will list the several reasons why I am dissatisfied. One of main reasons besides location that I choose a reservation is to expect better than my own so that it’s worth going away from home. - bed was so hard ( I can’t believe that the mattress was that horrible) and as mentioned before the sheets were of extremely poor quality. Since the sheets don’t get changed to conserve water it’s even more challenging to have to sleep in poor quality. Also- I am not so sure that was a king size bed. We own king size and they are bigger than what we had in our room. Must be old mattress and frames since every time we moved the bed moved as well. - while a lovely idea to have heated floors the grout was dirty and felt I had to wear my flip flops so my feet didn’t touch the floor. - upon arrival I was asked to offer 30 extra dollars a day. Where we already tip above 25% it was insulting to be asking for more. While I understand covid and various reasons why perhaps 🤔 , I still found it insulting. I half expected to get a charge for each bag of luggage like you do on an airplane. Your room charge should be politely quite enough instead of asking for more. We of course added the 30% and then we tipped over 25% wherever we have gone. Perhaps the young girl who checked us in might learn how to ask for that in a less rude way? - upon check in I was then guided over to purchase your spa products. Couple of notes about this: I traveled all day to arrive and did feel awkward to have to then say no to that. - perhaps you can consider offering samples of all these products before expecting someone to buy them the minute they arrive. - the pool - I swam one day and have to say that it was nice area but it was cold, looked dirty but it’s just worn down. I live in a condo that has an outdoor pool that is heated to 86 degrees. I swim a mile a day and one of the reasons for your location was the pool so I could swim. While the weather was cooler last week I understand why perhaps but it’s just again another reason that the 4 different couples I know in my building not including friends and family that frequently visit the wine country would be difficult to recommend your Inn without knowing your changes were made or being honest with each person. Having travelled all over the world and consistently look for the best places to stay. We expect quality since we have been fortunate to have it in our daily lives. For the price I would say I was underwhelmed and deeply disappointed.

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Wow! Fantastic resort!! Run, don’t walk to this lovely property. Just 25 rooms. Lovely suite, delicious breakfast, excellent concierge, and unsurpassed service. Really glad that we visited and definitely plan to return. Highly recommend.

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The Farmhouse Inn is a charming, bucolic property with excellent service, rustic-elegant rooms and strong concierge support as you explore Sonoma County. We stayed in a Barn Junior Suite on the second floor of a building towards the back of the property. The room was a great size with comfortable furniture, a large closet and two-sided fireplace to enjoy in the room or in a pair of Adirondack chairs on your private deck. There was a fine attention to detail in everything in the room — from the rustic-modern decor and hefty mugs available for in-room coffee to the welcome amenities, custom sign and personalized note acknowledging the birthday we were celebrating that weekend. Our room had a delicious bottle of Sonoma Pinot to welcome us, as well as some delicious, house-made cheesecake brownies. There was also a curated selection of wine for purchase in the room, as well as a complimentary non-alcoholic minibar with local snacks. The bathroom was a particular highlight with a large, jetted tub that overlooks your patio and the adjacent forest, a large steam shower and heated floors. Beyond our room, the property has an efficient layout and is beautifully landscaped. There is a central pool and hot tub with an adjoining casual restaurant (Farmstand) where we enjoyed lunch one day. There are a couple of fire pits near the entrance to the pool where they offer nightly s’mores with homemade marshmallows and host a daily wine hour with one of their partner wineries. Towards the front of the property is a reception building which houses a small boutique, a station for coffee and snacks, and a “bath bar area” where you can grab a complimentary selection of seasonal soaps, bath salts and brown sugar body scrub. Near the reception building is the original farmhouse which houses the eponymous Michelin-starred restaurant that is currently undergoing renovation. Towards the back of the property, there are plenty of lovely lounging spaces, a chicken coop, swinging day beds, croquet and an oversized Jenga set. There is also a “Wellness Barn” where you can receive spa treatments. My wife used the spa while we were there and said the massage she received was excellent and the entire experience was well managed. They have a nice boutique in the spa as well as a stone fireplace and outdoor swinging day bed to relax in before your treatment. There was also a selection of teas and waters to enjoy before or after your treatment. The facilities at the “Wellness Barn” are somewhat limited, but all of the bedrooms, I believe, have soaking tubs and most have saunas or steam showers. My wife's only feedback was that with limited facilities, guest should just be brought immediately to the treatment rooms to change versus having access to a limited locker room. The food we enjoyed on property did a great job of showcasing local ingredients. We were not able to eat at The Farmhouse Inn Restaurant while we were there because it is under renovation, but we have dined there before and the experience and food are excellent. We did enjoy the in-room breakfast and had lunch at Farmstand before we left. The breakfast was ordered the evening before by selecting from a few preset options and was delivered on time the following morning with a diverse bounty of things to try. We had a selection of local meats and cheeses, seeded toast, three kinds of pastries, yogurt, granola, fresh-squeezed juice and coffee. Farmstand was also a great experience given the wonderful weather, terrific service from Oscar and delicious food, with my standout dishes being the half chicken and Meyer lemon tart. The service we experienced was consistently excellent from Sierra and Teresa at the Front Desk and Concierge team to Oscar at Farmstand, Andy from MacRostie Winery, and the folks who helped us with luggage and housekeeping (who even stocked the room with extra robes and waters for the three of us). I want to especially acknowledge Russell who we met at the nightly wine hour by the pool while sampling MacRostie Winery’s excellent Pinot, Chardonnay and Rosé before we headed to dinner in Healdsburg. Not only did Russell offer to drive us to and from our dinner reservation, but his husband Andy who was the host from the visiting winery and his neighbor, Jerry, who is the sommelier at Barndiva restaurant in Healdsburg both delivered great surprises for our friend who was celebrating his birthday with us that weekend. My only constructive feedback about the experience is that we were asked if we would like the pool heated before our arrival (which we said said "yes" to) and the pool was freezing and not particularly clean while we were there. I think this may have been a function of the hot tub being under renovation. We did not spend as much time at the pool as we expected though because the staff set up a number of great tasting and dining experiences for us. One of the most distinguishing aspects of a stay at The Farmhouse Inn is the excellent concierge service. There are around two dozen partner wineries that have been selected by the owners that offer elevated and typically free tastings to Farmhouse Inn guests. We took part in two while we were in town — Croix Estate and Flambeaux Vineyards — and both were amazing. Our exceptional host Thomas at Croix poured around 11 wines and made us feel like we were VIPs the entire visit. Elizabeth at Flambeaux hosted us on the most beautiful tasting patio I have seen in Sonoma, while offering great winery and food recommendations for the rest of our trip. The consistency across the experiences — with the folks at Farmhouse and the recommended wineries and restaurants all knowing our reason for visiting Sonoma (to celebrate a birthday) went a long way in making the experience feel special. The Farmhouse Inn is an incredibly easy experience to recommend. It has a strong sense of place, excellent service and deep integration into the fabric of Sonoma with wonderful support and access to phenomenal wineries, restaurants and activities in the area. It is now our preferred place to stay in the whole county and I think it best represents the warm, comfortable and familial hospitality that epitomizes the best of the region.

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