The persimmoning has begun in Sonoma Valley! Host Tim from the Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau kicks off this week’s Sonoma Spiel with fall fruit fever and a deep dive into Sonoma’s own winter wonderland — the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa. Tim sits down with Devon Hawkins to talk geothermal hot springs, the spa “bathing ritual,” the Watsu pool, and the cozy Swiss Chalets (fondue, alpine fries, hot toddies) — aka Tahoe vibes without the chain controls. In This Episode: Persimmon season explained The Fairmont’s 100-year wellness legacy & geothermal pools Watsu therapy and day-pass “bathing ritual” Swiss Chalets: alpine pop-up dining, perfect for groups & date nights Holiday highlights: Thanksgiving buffet, lobby tree, New Year’s party Devon’s path in luxury hospitality (Napa roots ➜ Sonoma) Side tangents: Toblerone, tiki bars, tattoos & more Listener Q&A: cioppino picks, where to fish, biking to Napa, bus to Healdsburg 🍷 Save up to 25% on Sonoma wine tastings with the Sonoma Tasting Pass! Choose three great wineries in Sonoma Valley: 👉 https://bit.ly/SonomaTastingPass 🧖♀️ Links & Info Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa — fairmont.com/sonoma Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau — sonomavalley.com 🗓️ Event Shout-Outs Holiday in Carneros (Nov 16) • Sonoma Plaza Lighting (Nov 22) • Sip & Shop + Lighted Tractor Parade (Nov 29) • Sonoma Arts Live’s Scrooge: The Musical (holiday run) #SonomaSpiel #SonomaValley #WineCountry #FairmontSonoma #SwissChalet #SpaDay #HotSprings #SonomaHolidays #Persimmons #VisitSonoma #sonoma
