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This Sonoma retreat is offering a $13K stay with balloon rides and fine dining

Indulge in this dreamy, three-night escape

By Amanda Teague Published September 30, 2025

Kenwood Inn & Spa

Wine Country luxury is reaching new heights (literally). Kenwood Inn & Spa, tucked into Sonoma’s Valley of the Moon, has unveiled Beyond the Vines, an immersive three-night escape for two priced at $13,529 plus tax. The ultra-luxurious package centers around a stay in the inn’s lavish Tuscany Suite and layers in indulgent experiences designed to showcase the very best of Sonoma Valley.

Guests can expect private massages for two, chef-driven fine dining, and adrenaline-pumping excursions including a hot air balloon ride over rolling vineyards and a scenic zip-lining adventure. Every element is curated to deliver a seamless, once-in-a-lifetime getaway, allowing travelers to savor Wine Country’s beauty and flavors while the Kenwood team takes care of every last detail.

What’s included?

Kenwood Inn & Spa’s Beyond the Vines package is a three-night, all-inclusive escape designed to deliver the very best of Sonoma Valley. Here’s what awaits:

Three nights in the Tuscany Suite, a private retreat with a king-sized bed, fireplace, soaking tub, and vineyard views across the pool.
Private poolside cabana with lunch: Sip a bottle of Three Sticks Castenada Rosé while enjoying a leisurely arrival-day meal.
Two 110-minute Ultimate Bliss massages at The Spa at Kenwood Inn.
Dinner at Glen Ellen Star, a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant known for wood-fired, farm-to-table cuisine.
VIP hot air balloon flight with Sonoma Ballooning, complete with sparkling wine and gourmet pastries.
Hidden Gems excursion with Bohemian Highway Travel Co.: A private tour of boutique wineries and secret cellars.
Dinner at Golden Bear Station, featuring elevated New American fare.
Tree Tops Zipline Tour with Sonoma Zipline Adventures, soaring high above the redwoods.
Barlow Market tour in Sebastopol, meeting artisans and sampling local creations.
Dinner at Songbird Parlour, a posh Victorian lounge highlighting Sonoma’s farm-fresh ingredients.
All transportation, early check-in, and nightly wine-and-cheese hours to round out each perfect day.

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