California: Healdsburg - From Honey Tasting to Michelin Moments

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Episode 13

Sometimes the best way to experience Healdsburg is to slow down, wander, and follow your tastebuds. In this episode, Jill and colleague Jen sneak in a wine country getaway into a work trip - exploring downtown Healdsburg, the rolling Dry Creek Valley, and a few unexpected local gems along the way.

From a bucket-list dinner at three-Michelin-star SingleThread to honey tastings at La Ruche, olive oil flights at Trattore Farms, and spontaneous sips of bubbly Barbera at Portalupi Wine, this trip is Healdsburg at its best: luxurious yet approachable, full of flavor, and endlessly surprising.

Travel & Experience Highlights:

SingleThread - Three-Michelin-star dining rooted in farm-driven excellence.
Hotel Trio Healdsburg - A well-located Marriott property with shuttle service and breakfast included.
Black Oak Coffee Roasters - Award-winning craft coffee with sustainability at its core.
La Ruche - Honey tastings, mead flights, and global varietals.
Portalupi Wine - Italian heritage wines with playful energy.
Regiis Ova - Sustainably sourced caviar from Chef Thomas Keller’s trusted farms.
Dry Creek General Store - Historic deli + picnic stop since 1881.
Dutcher Crossing Winery - Estate wines and heartfelt hospitality.
Trattore Farms - Estate olive oils and vinegar pressed on-site.
Williamson Wines: Bill’s Cellar - Casual, community-driven wine experiences.
Montage Healdsburg - Elevated resort dining with vineyard views.