Meet the Makers
We are excited to introduce you to our Sonoma County artisan makers. We are fortunate to have such innovative producers of high quality, diverse products. Find out more about them here.
Big River Coffee
Family-Owned and Operated since 1991! Harold Henderson developed a love for coffee, its culture and the quest for the perfect cup back in the 60's in San Francisco and then later in Berkeley which eventually led him to follow his dream and start Big River Coffee in Santa Rosa. Kat Henderson offers the best customer service in the world.
Cookie ...Take A Bite
The owner of COOKIE…take a bite!, Tracy Mattson, is a professionally trained pastry chef with over ten years of experience working in fine dining restaurants. Her boutique bakery creates cookies that are small, creative and simply delicious. Her goal is to provide cookies that are satisfying and not overly sweet or overwhelming in size.
Costeaux French Bakery
Costeaux French Bakery has been a Healdsburg tradition since 1923. In 1981, Karl Seppi purchased the bakery and in 2005, son Will moved home and took over the day to day operations and expansion of Bakery. Costeaux French Bakery has a vault of awards received over the year for their amazing breads, pastries, cakes and cookies and is a huge supporter of the community.
Gipson's Golden Honey
Gipson's Golden is a local honey retailer and distributor, catering to grocery stores, fruit stands, and the local customer! John started beekeeping in 1987 as a hobby and a way to spend some extra time bonding with his kids. In 1998, his hobby took off and he has been offering single variety honeys. Gipson's Golden is a leading producer of raw, natural, organic and kosher certified honey.
Journeyman Meat Co.
A shop dedicated to crafting Italian-style meats with the same skill and attention that goes into producing wine, acclaimed winemaker Pete Seghesio embraced a long standing family tradition, studied with Italian masters, and secured the best ingredients from local farms to create the most memorable tasting experience in wine country, Journeyman Meat Company. Pete, his wife Cathy and the Journeyman Meat Company team strive to create the best products in one of the world's most bountiful culinary regions: Sonoma County.
Little Apple Treats
Joanne and Dan's love affair with apples began, somewhat accidentally, in 1999 when they moved to Sebastopol and became apple growers. Since creating their first batch of apple cider vinegar in 2009, Joanne has used her culinary creativity to turn their apples, apple cider, and apple cider vinegar into the shrubs, caramels, granolas, and other treats. The apple flavor provides a unique twist on family favorites.
McEvoy Ranch
For over 34 years and across three generations of farmers, McEvoy Ranch has been deeply committed to building strong communities through healthy, natural food. They demonstrate this dedication by being responsible stewards of the land while creating high-quality, natural products. As a family-owned and operated ranch, McEvoy Ranch produces a diverse range of offerings, including spreads, jams, olive oil, skincare products, and much more.
Rustic Bakery
Carol LeValley & Josh Harris started Rustic Bakery on a whim in 2005. The couple found their passion for baking in a simple sourdough flatbread cracker that Carol would whip up for friends. It is a great complement to cheese and to their knowledge it's the only handmade sourdough flatbread anywhere. Their business includes four cafés and a wholesale division with 28 products.
Soap Cauldron
Soap Cauldron, located in Northern California, is home to Three Sisters Apothecary and Soapy Tails—artisan soap and skincare lines handcrafted in small batches using gourmet oils, butters, essential oils, and botanicals. This Hispanic, women, and family-owned business draws on centuries-old traditions and the herbal knowledge passed down from the founders' grandmother, a healer from Mexico City. Soap Cauldron’s products reflect the simplicity and beauty of nature, transforming ingredients directly from the earth into nourishing, gentle skincare.
Sonoma Gourmet
Sonoma Gourmet lives by one rule: don’t compromise flavor. That’s why they always buy the freshest, most delicious produce for their small batch products. There is no room to compromise flavor when it comes to creating one of the best products.
Sonoma Lavender Co.
Sonoma Lavender was created over 20 years ago in the Sonoma Valley by Rebecca and Gary Rosenberg at their kitchen table with 50 pounds of lavender from which products were carefully created by hand and sold to a nearby shop. They are now sold at some of the finest gift shops and spas in the world.
Sonoma Portworks
Sonoma Portworks is the only winery in Sonoma County that specializes in ports and after-dinner wines, and one of only a handful in the entire state. As a pioneer in the industry, Bill and Caryn Reading like to discover what's possible—whether that means using an unusual grape to make a port or creating unique flavor combinations as you find in Red or Gold Sonomic Almost Vinegar.
Sonoma Sauces
A true farm-to-table experience in a jar! Sonoma Sauces in Petaluma, CA focuses on fresh, high-quality food, perfect for sweet and savory meals or snacks. Their award winning sauces are packed full of Wine County flavor!
SOUTHPAW Seasonings
Bryan and Meg Carr founded SOUTHPAW Seasonings with a vision to bring vibrant, aromatic, and authentic flavors to the everyday cook. Inspired by their experience of cooking 90% of the meals at home (with the occasional 10% being takeout), Bryan wanted to create a seasoning that his kids, family, and friends would love and use regularly. Their goal was to make it easy to grab something from the fridge, sprinkle on some SOUTHPAW, and enjoy a delicious meal in no time!
Tea & Trumpets
When founder Mark realized something was missing from his work, he decided to follow his passion for quality tea. This led to the creation of Tea & Trumpets, an interactive and high-quality tea experience designed to be accessible to everyone. Today, Tea & Trumpets can be found at local farmers markets and in shops throughout Sonoma County.
The Local Yokel Candle Co.
Established in 2009 in Cazadero, CA, The Local Yokel Candle Co. has been crafting candles that bring comforting scents to your space. From their roots in Sonoma County, they’ve been spreading warmth and love far and wide!
Torn Ranch
Torn Ranch is dedicated to offering high-quality, nutritious, and natural foods, using sustainable and organic ingredients sourced from local farmers. As a second-generation, woman- and minority-owned business, Torn Ranch crafts its own chocolates, confections, cookies, flavored nuts, and other snacks. With a passionate team committed to excellence, they are focused on delivering exceptional products and creating ecstatic customers.
VOLO Chocolate
While living in Mexico and working as executive chefs at a small beach resort at the tip of Baja California, Jeff and Susan Mall fell in love with the flavors and soul of Mexican chocolate. After many hours experimenting with ways to bring out the flavors it wasn't long before they created a great "bean to bar" craft chocolate recipe. Once they returned to Sonoma County they started Volo Chocolate and have been receiving accolades ever since.
Wolf Coffee
Founded in 1990 by Rick and Jeanne Mariani, Wolf Coffee began with a mission to bring artisanally roasted coffee to the homes and restaurants of Sonoma County. Today, under the supervision of head roaster Nick Mariani, Wolf Coffee continues to provide specialty blends to restaurants, offices, and loyal customers nationwide, ensuring a seamless experience where you can trust them to handle the details while you enjoy the perfect cup.