There’s nothing traditional about Cornerstone Gardens, which showcases 25 walk-through gardens by renowned avant-garde landscape designers who explore the intersection of art and nature. Let the kids run free while you explore top-notch garden shops, taste wine, and gather information from the onsite Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau ; there's also a good, if pricy, on-site cafe. Look for the enormous blue Adirondack chair at road’s edge.
We especially love Pamela Burton’s ‘Earth Walk,’ which descends into the ground; and Planet Horticulture’s ‘Rise,’ which exaggerates space.