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Winter in Wine Country: Fairmont Sonoma’s Swiss Chalets & Hot Springs Magic
Season 1 Episode 141
The persimmoning has begun in Sonoma Valley! Host Tim from the Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau kicks off this week’s Sonoma Spiel with fall fruit fever and a deep dive into Sonoma’s own winter wonderland — the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa.
Tim sits down with Devon Hawkins to talk geothermal hot springs, the spa “bathing ritual,” the Watsu pool, and the cozy Swiss Chalets (fondue, alpine fries, hot toddies) — aka Tahoe vibes without the chain controls.
In This Episode:
Persimmon season explained
The Fairmont’s 100-year wellness legacy & geothermal pools
Watsu therapy and day-pass “bathing ritual”
Swiss Chalets: alpine pop-up dining, perfect for groups & date nights
Holiday highlights: Thanksgiving buffet, lobby tree, New Year’s party
Devon’s path in luxury hospitality (Napa roots ➜ Sonoma)
Side tangents: Toblerone, tiki bars, tattoos & more
Listener Q&A: cioppino picks, where to fish, biking to Napa, bus to Healdsburg
🍷 Save up to 25% on Sonoma wine tastings with the Sonoma Tasting Pass! Choose three great wineries in Sonoma Valley:
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🧖♀️ Links & Info
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa — fairmont.com/sonoma
Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau — sonomavalley.com
🗓️ Event Shout-Outs
Holiday in Carneros (Nov 16) • Sonoma Plaza Lighting (Nov 22) • Sip & Shop + Lighted Tractor Parade (Nov 29) • Sonoma Arts Live’s Scrooge: The Musical (holiday run)
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