Essential Eight with Design Creative and Business Owner Jon McGrath
Jon McGrath is a local Sonoma County creative and business owner. Here are his eight essentials in this SOMO Village member profile.
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The Illusion of Togetherness: How Community Can Help You Live a Longer, Happier Life
A decades-long study has provided great insight into what makes people healthy and happy—community and connection. Here's how to build it.
Essential Eight with Musician and Producer Jamal Freeman
Essential Eight with Ecologist and Writer Laura Pustarfi, PhD
Laura Pustarfi is a local Sonoma County ecologist and writer. Here are her eight essentials in this SOMO Village member profile.
3 Spring Wine Events in Sonoma County You Won’t Want to Miss
Even the most modest of wine drinkers likely know that spring is when you visit the vineyards of Northern California. The heat brings the harvest, and come August, Sonoma County winemaking—and tasting—is in full swing.
Cities vs. Suburban Communities: How a Variety of Spaces Improve Quality of Life
Many people have left cities recently—why? Here's our take on why diverse spaces in suburban communities improve quality of life.
Essential Eight with Marketing Expert and Content Creator Milly Cozza
Milly Cozza is a local Sonoma County marketing expert and content creator. Here are her eight essentials in this SOMO Village member profile.
Sustainable Vacationing: 7 Tips for Greener Air Travel in 2023
If you're looking for ways to care for the environment while exploring new destinations, try some of these 7 green travel tips for your next vacation.
Essential Eight with Local Landscaper and Entrepreneur Anne-Marie Allen
Anne-Marie Allen is a local Sonoma County landscaper and entrepreneur. Here are her essential eight items in this SOMO Village member profile.
9 of the Best Sonoma County Hiking Trails (for All Levels of Experience)
Living in Sonoma County likely means that you’re no stranger to the great outdoors. From cycling through Sonoma Valley to exploring seaside bluffs and lake loops, there’s plenty of things to see and do in nature here.
The Real Reason You Should Be Composting and How to Do It Properly
Composting is an important way to return nutrients to the earth, reduce waste, and fight climate change. If you don't know how to do it, here's what composting is, how to compost at home, and why you should do it.
Local Business Spotlight: Resynergi Creates Fuel Using Non-Recyclable Plastic
The world is facing a plastic crisis. To combat it, Resynergi has found new and productive ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle plastic and to minimize its impacts on the environment—all from its headquarters here in SOMO Village. We spoke with Brian Bauer, CEO and Co-Founder of Resynergi, to learn more.