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Sonoma County Gazette’s 2021 Small Shops Guide

What makes a community? The small businesses that line Main Street. Main Street really is a special spot. In every town, hamlet and city, Main Street is the beating heart and artful soul of a community. It’s where vibes quirk, dreams are born and ideas come to life. This holiday season, we get the chance to get back out on Main Street in our dancing shoes, walking feet and muckboots to support the shops and businesses that kept the spark in our community during the dim days of the pandemic. Forgo the ease of Amazon and all the other apps this year; breathe that fresh Sonoma Aroma and hit up these 23 Small Shops for all your shopping needs.

Beekind Honey & Bee Store

921 Gravenstein Highway S.

Sebastopol, CA 95472

707-824-2905

beekind.com

Daily: 10 a.m. to 6 pm. Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Welcome to our beautiful beekind honey store where honey is pure, raw and natural. You can become a beekeeper at beekind. Throughout the beekind store you’ll find everything to do with bees, including tips and tidbits on the healthful benefits of honey, royal jelly, propolis, bee pollen and beeswax. Beautiful and Healthful beeswax candles and beeswax candle making supplies.

Christopher Queen Galleries

#4 John Orr’s Gardens

Duncans Mills, CA 95430

707-865-1318

christopherqueengalleries.com

Thursday through Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Christopher Queen Galleries was establisher in 1976 and has been dedicated to featuring contemporary art of early California. The gallery’s extensive art collection of Early California includes artists from the 1860s to the 1940s.

Cloverdale Wellness

124 S. Cloverdale Blvd. #140B

Cloverdale, CA 95425

707-897-5683

Cloverdalewellness.org

In store retail: Tuesday through Saturday: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Delivery Monday through Saturday: Noon to 7 p.m.

At Cloverdale Wellness, expect to find the highest quality cannabis products as well as up-to-date educational information for medical or recreational use. Our dispensary serves the community by providing a safe and discreet environment that is welcoming to all.

Duncans Mills Historic Shops

Don’t miss the historic shops. Arrive as a stranger, leave as a friend! More than a dozen places to shop and eat!

duncansmillsvillage.com

Global Village

156 N. Main St.

Sebastopol, CA 95472

707-829-4765

Facebook.com/globalvillageseb

Daily: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Global Village Imports is a true, West Sonoma County family business. With a store on Main Street, Sebastopol and a distribution warehouse in West Sebastopol, Global Village was originally founded by a world traveler with a vision named Kevin Murphy, who originally vended at Grateful Dead shows. the business into 2019.

Graton Gallery

9048 Graton Road

Graton, CA 95444

707-829-8912

gratongallery.net

Tuesday through Saturday: 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday: 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Also open by appointment.

The Graton Gallery is located in the heart of the Green Valley wine region of Sonoma County. Graton’s charming single block downtown district is packed with original art, antiques, wine tasting and restaurants, topped off with the Graton Gallery. The gallery houses art by local artists Sally Baker, Harry Frank, Tim Haworth, Rik Olson, Sandra Rubin, Bruce Hopkins and Mylette Welch.

Guerneville 5 & 10

16253 Main St.

Guerneville, CA 95446

707-869-3404

guerneville5and10.com/

Daily: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Since 1949, the Guerneville 5 & 10 has been a Russian River tradition. Located in the heart of downtown Guerneville, this classic dime store is welcoming a whole new generation of fans. From nostalgic candy and toys to Americana and collectibles, the Guerneville 5 & 10 is as ageless as the Redwood forests that surround it.

Harmony Farm Supply & Nursery

3244 Gravenstein Hwy.

707-823-9125

Monday through Saturday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Harmonyfarm.com

Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

5400 Old Redwood Hwy. N

Penngrove, CA 94951

707-665-6345

Harmonyfarm.com

Monday through Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For 30 years, Harmony Farm Supply & Nursery employees have been the experts in the organic growing industry. Our sales staff is top notch! We sell products that meet the California Organic Foods Act or the National Organic Program. Selling quality product that meets our goal of excellence. We help you get the job done organically!

Ideal Hardware

6631 Front St.

Forestville, CA 95436

707-887-7561

Stores.truevalue.com/Forestville/13826

Daily: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Ideal Hardware in Forestville, CA is your locally owned hardware store. We’re proud to be a member of the True Value family, and we’re here to serve our community. Whether you’re a pro or taking on a DIY home improvement project for the first time, we’re right here in your neighborhood with the expert advice, tools, equipment and the products you need to get the job done. Ideal Hardware in Forestville, CA, we’re here to help. Come in and see us today.

Kindred Fair Trade Handcrafts

605 4th St.

Santa Rosa, CA 95404

707-579-1459

kindredfairtrade.com

shop@kindredfairtrade.com

Kindred Fair Trade is a retail store and online shop that connects the people of the world through the sale of beautifully handmade goods. At Kindred, we sell jewelry, clothing, bags, personal accessories, home décor, spiritual items, toys, chocolate, coffee, tea and more – all crafted by artisans in developing countries who lack economic opportunity. These talented men and women can provide for their families and lift themselves from poverty through the sale of their products to the United States and beyond. This connection through commerce is what can truly change the world for all.

Made Local Marketplace

2424 Magowan Drive (Montgomery Village)

Santa Rosa, CA 95405

707-586-7667

madelocalmarketplace.com

Daily: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sundays: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

After 10 years downtown Made Local Marketplace has moved to 2421 Magowan Drive in Montgomery Village. Please come visit us in our bright new location with Free Parking! Experience the wonderful selection of products all made in Sonoma County and the North Bay. Our store features items from hundreds of local artists, makers, producers and manufacturers. Whether you’re looking for that perfect gift or something practical for yourself, look for Local at the Made Local Marketplace.

Monte-Bellaria di California

3518 Bloomfield Road

Sebastopol, CA 95472

monte-bellaria.com

Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monte-Bellaria di California, located in the Russian River Appellation, specializes in estate-grown lavender, bees and olive oil. West Sonoma County’s mild Mediterranean climate yields high quality, oil rich lavenders which are grown, harvested and distilled on the estate. Our cut lavender, lavender buds, olive oil, honey, and beeswax are used to make our own Monte-Bellaria essential oil and hydrosols, soaps, fragrances and culinary products.

Nightingale Breads

6665 Front St.

Forestville, CA 95436

Thursday and Friday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

707-887-8887

Nightingalebreads.com

The focus for Nightingale is handmade, organic breads. We make everything from scratch, with great care and dedication. Baking bread is a labor of love: sometimes meaning long hours, early mornings, heavy lifting, but it’s all worth it for that moment that we pull beautifully browned loaves from the wood-fired oven, and to hear the delighted reactions of our customers and friends. The bakery is must stop in Forestville, frequented by Sonoma County locals and visitors. We offer a variety of products daily, with one special loaf for every day of the week. We focus on seasonality, adding locally sourced ingredients to our products where we can. We also sell a small selection of local cheeses, olive oils, preserves and salamis.

Occidental Community Council

occidental-ca.org

Occidental Community Center

3920 Bohemian Highway

Occidental, CA 95465

The Occidental Community Council is an all-volunteer, nonprofit corporation that meets on the third Saturday of each month at the Occidental Community Center from 10:30 a.m. until noon, and all are welcome to attend. Each year during the second full weekend in December, the Council sponsors the Annual Holiday Crafts Faire. All proceeds from the Faire are put back into the community. The Holiday Crafts Faire highlights over 35 local and regional artists, and features our traditional bucket raffle, fabulous food and baked goods provided by students from Salmon Creek School.

Occidental Union Hotel

3731 Main St.

Occidental, CA 95465

707-874-3555

Unionhoteloccidental.com

Friday through Sunday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Family-style Italian dining and special-occasion parties. Open three days a week. Great for family gatherings, wedding receptions and company parties.

Poet's Corner Book Shop

25195 B St.

Duncans Mills, CA 95430

707-504-3644

Poetscornerbookshop.com

Wednesday through Monday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The book shop carries vintage first editions and used books as well as many newly published versions of literary classics. The shop also offers journals and pens and stationery and very special gift items all carefully curated by me with so much love. It is only 275 square feet, so only 1 or 2 people can be in there at one time. There is a covered outside porch where items are also easily seen and the point of sale station is a moveable iPad with a Bluetooth card reader so lots of six foot space for safety.

Russian River Glass Images

16369 Main St.

Guerneville, CA 95446

707-869-4105

myglass@sonic.net

myglassimages.com

Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Rebecca Lichau owns a stained-glass art studio in Guerneville who has been doing stained-glass art for more than 30 years. “There is nothing more satisfying than the first time I get to pick up a window and see the light shining through all the wonderful colors. Contact me today to discuss your project,” Lichau says.

Sebastopol Gallery

150 N Main St.

Sebastopol, CA 95472

707-829-7200

Sebastopolgallery.com

Open daily: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sebastopol Gallery features fine arts, crafts and jewelry from local Sonoma County artists. The Sebastopol Gallery features member artists and feature artists of all media, including pottery, painting, wood turning, jewelry, assemblage, photography, felting and more.

Sebastopol Area Senior Center

167 N. High St.

Sebastopol, CA 95472

707-829-2440

Sebastopolseniorcenter.org

Open weekdays: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Sebastopol Area Senior Center was the first senior center in Sonoma County. Don’t miss the holiday bazaar, presented by The Sebastopol Area Senior Center’s Legacy Store. Check the website to learn more or call The Legacy at 707-823-7520 for more information.

Sonoma County Regional Parks

2300 County Center Drive

Suite 120A

Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Main Office: 707-565-2041

Camping Reservations: 707-565-2267

Picnic Reservations: 707-565-2041

Parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov

Open weekdays: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sonoma County Regional Parks includes more than 50 parks and beaches from Petaluma to Gualala and Sonoma to Bodega Bay. Many offer wild landscapes and miles of trails. Others feature sports fields, playgrounds, and campgrounds. Regional Parks also manages the county’s largest ocean marina and largest extracurricular environmental education center.

Stones Throw

8297 Old Redwood Hwy.

Cotati, CA 94931

707-242-6699

Stonesthrowgifts.com

Tuesday through Saturday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Closed Monday

Are you looking for a unique treasure? Check out the store with Sonoma County’s largest selection of crystals. In addition to crystals, the store carries metaphysical and local handcrafted products for wellness in body, mind, spirit and home.

Treats and Toys

25373 Steelhead Blvd.

Duncans Mills, CA 95430

707-865-9044

Duncansmillsvillage.com/merchants/treats-toys

Thursday through Monday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Closed Tuesday and Wednesday

Reminiscent of a quaint old English sweet shoppe. Serves up locally-made organic ice cream. Enjoy while browsing kites, unique gifts, penny candy and nostalgic toys. Old fashioned fun for all ages!

Upstairs Art Gallery

306 Center St.

Healdsburg, CA 95448

(Inside Levin & Co. Bookstore – upstairs!)

707-431-4214

Upstairsartgallery.net

Daily: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Local art made by local artists. We are a premier fine art gallery in the heart of Healdsburg, CA wine county. We are a partnership of 16 Sonoma County artists and offer a wide variety of art, jewelry and artisan crafts.

Urban Garden

1414 4th St., Suite 101

Santa Rosa, CA 95404

707-543-7037

myurbangarden.com

Daily: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Urban Garden offers an exceptional selection of houseplants, from old favorites to rare and exotic specimens. It is easy to find that perfect plan suited for your specific space! Come see why Urban Garden has been voted as one of the Sonoma County’s favorite gift stores, year after year.

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