Places not to miss while in Healdsburg, California

OSMOSIS ENZYME BATH & MASSAGE

We probably shouldn't be giving away one of our best-kept secrets, but here it is (we love you, we really do!). We know what it feels like to be tired and sore after a busy day of shopping and eating and wine tasting, and we think you deserve a bit of pampering after all of that. What your feet and back and spirit all need is located just a few minutes outside of Healdsburg. Trust us: the short drive is well worth it. Upon walking into Osmosis, you'll feel as though you've stumbled upon a secluded Japanese garden. Bubbling water fountains, soothing music and sleek Asian furnishings make you feel better even before you've donned the white robe and checked in for your treatment. May we suggest arriving a bit early so that you have time to soak in the bonsai and bamboo gardens? And please: don't merely schedule a massage. The luxurious enzyme baths are famous for their restorative powers, and these are some of the best we've found. Enjoy!

ANTIQUE SHOPPING

There's something so cozy about prowling around amid dusty oil paintings and knick-knacks from yesteryear... and Healdsburg is nearly bursting with charming little antique shops where you can find that odd piece you never knew you wanted! It's also a great way to have a giggle at the sometimes zany bits and pieces that were created over the years (can you believe the sheer variety of salt and pepper shakers?!). Our favorites are Jimtown Store (which also has a darling little café where you can pick up a snack!), Mill Street Antiques and Healdsburg Classics. Picking out that one-of-a-kind memento of your trip together is something we highly recommend.

HEALDSBURG JAZZ FESTIVAL

Mixing wine and music is nearly always a great idea... and Healdsburg makes it happen in style with their annual jazz festival. Over the course of four days, an assortment of jazz bands play at various venues throughout the town. The music is great, the energy is infectious, and the surroundings couldn't be more ideal. It's worth planning a trip around, but be sure to get tickets early!