I'll begin by expressing how grateful we are to the firefighters and other emergency personnel for protecting our community and working tirelessly to see Kincade reach full containment. October was a challenging month to be sure, but we enter November with a renewed appreciation for all that we cherish, and all that we get to share.

And who better to share with than visitors from far and near, who come here to relax, renew, and refresh.

Sometimes, we can better appreciate what we have when we're with someone who is experiencing it for the first time, or coming back to experience it again and again. We live in a wonderful place, and we're lucky to be able to share it with others, and to see it with new eyes.

You may see #GatherInSonoma pop up on your social channels over the next few months. This special hashtag was designed to encourage visitors and residents to capture and share images of the clear skies, beautiful vineyards, and pristine landscapes of our destination. It is more important than ever to show the world that Sonoma County is intact and ready to roll out the welcome mat to our guests.

Calendar highlights for the next couple months are listed below, and you can view the complete calendar at sonomacounty.com/sonoma-events.

Many thanks for sharing the Sonoma County you know and love with our visitors, and encouraging everyone to #GatherInSonoma during this special time.

Cheers,