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A popular winery known as "the gateway to Sonoma" due to its plum position has been wholly acquired by one of its original founders and folded into a new company.

Walls disappear, art reflects nature, and old-growth olive trees whisper of old Hollywood. Tour a California project by Michael S. Smith.

Whether you're planning a trip to Napa, Sonoma, or the Central Coast, here are the top spots in wine country to put on your itinerary.

A Napa Valley 10 Questions: She created a cafe and retail collective in St. Helena. Meet Ann Backen of NO|MA.

Helena Nicklin seeks out where to stay in Napa, in the heart of Californian wine country, to suit every traveller’s needs.

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher shared a look inside their eco-farmhouse with Architectural Digest, and it is truly stunning

St. Helenas NO|MA House is an effort to extend the downtown core to the north and incorporate food, design and education.

St. Helenas NO|MA House is an effort to extend the downtown core to the north and incorporate food, design and education.

The new hot spot is on St. Helena, California's Main Street.

NO|MA House Café & Collective is an all-day gathering space with integrated shoppable décor and an ever-changing selection of objects and furniture sourced from international and hard-to-find brands.