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\u201cOur Home. Our Story. Our Why.\u201d<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Two globe-trotting hosts, a once-forgotten ranch, and a shared belief that the best moments happen when people gather.<\/h2>\n

The Wolf & Horseshoe is the result of a shared leap \u2014 away from packed calendars, constant travel, and building other people\u2019s brands, and toward a life centered on place, people, and possibility.<\/p>\n

During our years of globe-trotting careers in food, beverage, beer, and spirits, we found ourselves craving something more grounded \u2014 a home where friends lingered longer, where meals stretched into the night, and where the energy felt alive and effortless all at once. When we came across an outdated ranch tucked just outside the Sonoma Plaza, we saw not just a renovation project, but the beginning of something bigger.<\/p>\n

Today, The Wolf & Horseshoe is a farm, a home, and a gathering place \u2014 equal parts relaxed and spirited \u2014 where sunshine days turn into poolside afternoons, dinners turn into stories, and strangers often leave as friends.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The Hosts Behind the House<\/h3>\n
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Rusti & Martin, circa 2017
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We\u2019re Rusti and Martin \u2014 your hosts, your unofficial Sonoma guides, and the ones likely refilling your glass, pointing you toward the best local spot, or checking in to see if you need anything at all. Between us, we\u2019ve spent decades helping build brands that connect deeply with people \u2014 always drawn to the intersection of culture, community, and shared experience. Hosting has always been the through-line: bringing people together, setting the tone, and creating spaces where energy flows naturally.<\/p>\n

Guests often tell us the same thing \u2014 that what they remember most isn\u2019t just the house or the setting, but the feeling. The warmth. The laughter. The ease. We\u2019ve been lucky enough to witness milestone moments, proposals and have even spent honeymoons with our guests who luckily chose Sonoma as their celebration. Some have even joked that we should come to their weddings (we take that as the highest compliment). Whether we\u2019re hosting a full table, a quiet weekend, or just popping by to say hello, our goal is simple: make your time here feel joyful, connected, and unmistakably Sonoma.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Rusti & Martin these days
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We\u2019re Rusti and Martin \u2014 your hosts, your unofficial Sonoma guides, and the ones likely refilling your glass, pointing you toward the best local spot, or checking in to see if you need anything at all.Between us, we\u2019ve spent decades helping build brands that connect deeply with people \u2014 from iconic beer and spirits to mission-driven food and beverage companies \u2014 always drawn to the intersection of culture, community, and shared experience. Hosting has always been the through-line: bringing people together, setting the tone, and creating spaces where energy flows naturally.<\/p>\n

Guests often tell us the same thing \u2014 that what they remember most isn\u2019t just the house or the setting, but the feeling. The warmth. The laughter. The ease. We\u2019ve been lucky enough to witness milestone moments, proposals and have even spent honeymoons with our guests who luckily chose Sonoma as their celebration. Some have even joked that we should come to their weddings (we take that as the highest compliment). Whether we\u2019re hosting a full table, a quiet weekend, or just popping by to say hello, our goal is simple: make your time here feel joyful, connected, and unmistakably Sonoma.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Rusti & Martin, circa 2017
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The Sonoma Design Collaboration<\/h3>\n
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Ten designers. One house. Endless stories.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Where Design Meets Community. <\/strong>The renovation of The Wolf & Horseshoe became something unexpected \u2014 a creative collaboration rooted in Sonoma\u2019s design community. Rather than working with a single designer, we invited a group of local creatives (10 to be exact!) to each take on a space, treating the house as a shared canvas rather than a singular point of view.<\/p>\n

The result is a home that unfolds room by room \u2014 layered, personal, and full of contrast \u2014 where global influences meet California ease. Featured in Sunset Magazine<\/a>, the project reflects what happens when trust, creativity, and collaboration lead the way: spaces that feel collected, lived-in, and ready for real life.<\/p>\n

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How We Host<\/h3>\n
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Hospitality First<\/h4>\n

We believe the best experiences feel personal, warm, thoughtful and unforced \u2013 where guests feel generally welcomed and cared for. Every stay and gathering is curated with care.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Rooted in Sonoma<\/h4>\n

Our relationships with local farmers, winemakers, chefs, and creatives shape how we gather, cook, and celebrate. From farm harvests to local makers, the table is always at the heart of what we do.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Design with Soul<\/h4>\n

Spaces should feel collected, not curated \u2014 layered, lived-in, and meant to be enjoyed. Each space tells a deeply personal story.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Care for Land & Animals<\/h4>\n

Stewardship guides how we care for this place \u2014 from regenerative farming practices to partnerships that support animal rescue. A portion of all proceeds supports local animal rescue and regenerative efforts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The Pack & The Flock<\/h1>\n

You\u2019ll also be welcomed by our extended family \u2014 Rescue Pups Sally, & Gracie (both Pyrenees), and Brutus (the Malamute); Stache the rescue cat; and our ever-growing flock of sheep \u2014 who remind us daily what it means to live with presence and joy.<\/p>\n

Be sure to ask Rusti & Martin about how they ended up with sheep\u2026 a tragic but beautiful & heartfelt story.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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