Jordan Wine Country Table - Vol. 19, 2024 - 40

A DESIGN LOVER'S
TOUR of HEALDSBURG
BY LISA M. MATTSON
WHERE THERE'S FOOD AND WINE, design
is never far behind. Hundreds of lists for the best
places to eat and drink in Healdsburg are only
a Google search away, but where should design
lovers go for a taste of style to pair with that
glass of chardonnay? Turn to this list of favorite
designer finds, all located in spots where food
and drink is plentiful, allowing you to sate your
eyes and your palate at the same time.
THE ARMOIRE BAR at Jordan Winery
The Jordan Winery Chateau's three guest suites are filled with intriguing French
antiques, from restored armchairs to carved cartouches. Interior designer Maria
Khouri solved the challenge of adding a wet bar in the Chêne suite ( " oak " in French)
with the novel idea: hide it inside an armoire. The design team went on the hunt
and found a petite, neoclassical XVI armoire that fit the dimensions of the nook next
to the fireplace, and Jordan's facilities team built a complete wet bar with a wine
fridge inside. Each Jordan suite is fitted with an armoire, and all offer an " Easter egg "
moment for guests. A 19th-century armoire from the Napoleon III period, found
in the Jordan Lobby, features decorative marquetry and gilded accents; it is also
a stunning example of craftsmanship.
JORDAN WINERY 1474 Alexander Valley Road, Healdsburg, CA ∙ jordanwinery.com
THE LIVING ROOM SOFA at The Madrona
Interior designer Jay Jeffers and his partner purchased this 1880s Victorian mansion
on a lark in 2021. They quickly embarked on a massive renovation, inspired by Britain's
Aesthetic Movement-art for the sake of art-which was popular when the estate
was built. Every inch of this building exudes a beautiful balance of elegance and
extravagance, from the dog portrait art collage to the rabbit-eared chair. It's hard
to pick a favorite piece in this designer lover's dream hotel, but our vote goes to the
main living room's vintage Milo Baughman sofa, reborn with Morris & Co.'s Forest
tapestry fabric. The scene depicts scrolling acanthus leaves, peacocks, hares and foxes
amidst wildflowers. Sipping a cocktail or glass of wine on this couch is a travel essential;
The Madrona's stunning bar is just across the hall from the antique-filled living room.
THE MADRONA 1001 Westside Road, Healdsburg, CA ∙ themadronahotel.com
© MATTHEW MILLMAN
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