The Madrona During the first full year of the pandemic, interior designer Jay Jeffers decided to see a 19th-century mansion on the outskirts of Healdsburg, a lively Wine-Country town.
He was not on a mission to buy a property, but the 1881 mansion with majestic views of the Dry Creek Valley took his breath away. Going from room to room, his vision of a colorful and richly decorated interior was becoming crystal clear.
Two years later, he opened a 24-room boutique hotel in California's Wine Country. As an avid fan of cutting-edge design, Jeffers collaborated with local artists to bring new life to the mansion while fully respecting its architectural heritage.
Photos by Matthew Millman, and Daniel Seung Lee
The stately mansion is surrounded by eight acres of green land, including a half-acre garden where the veggies are sourced for its restaurant, helmed by Michelin-starred chef Jesse Mallgren.
The Madrone Hotel is one of California's unexpectedly unique properties that attract the state's crème de la crème.
The hotel's beautiful art pieces were hand-curated by Lisa Chadwick, owner of San Francisco's Dolby Chadwick Gallery.
The Madrona's Dining Room invites crowds that like to show off their hippest elegant dresses and suites.
Michelin-starred chef Jesse Mallgren runs the restaurant, and it features Tuell & Reynolds creative and state-of-the-art chandelier nicely contrasting the bold yellow-painted walls and ceiling.
Hannah's Bar
The Madrona's captivating decor and remarkable attention to detail create a unique atmosphere inside the 19th-century estate.
The Madrona offers classic hotel rooms and private bungalows.
Each is decorated by Detroit-based watercolor artist Kelly Ventura, whose wallpapers are so pretty that they transform any interior space into a vibrant exhibition-like experience.
