This market has a season that runs on Saturdays from mid-April to December, and I was lucky to be…read moreable to visit on their second April weekend this year. I really love this market because it's so food-focused, which is like "duh" with all the beautiful farms in the immediate vicinity.. but many of the "farmer's markets" I visit at home in DFW are overrun with crafts, so it's nice to be at one that's truly focused on local farmers. We bought fantastic green garlic, onions, asparagus, shiitake mushrooms, kiwis and bananas, apples, grapefruit and oranges, fresh rosemary, orange marmalade and cranberry pepper jam, a white lemon balsamic vinegar, our favorite Valley Ford farmers cheese, a lovely strip steak, and a bouquet of flowers to enjoy during our short visit. We thought the prices were great and even a bargain for the quality of food. And we got a little purple Healdsburg Farmer's Market t-shirt for Winnie!

Everyone was so friendly!! And the flowers...WOW! Can't wait to go back and try some of the fresh…read morefish! We got some wonderful gifts for my BIL from Healdsburg Infusions too! Oh and the live music - he somehow seemed to be playing all of our favorite songs.

SCW and I stopped into Big John's market after it was recommended from a wine tasting experience…read more The store itself is larger than it looks like from the outside. When you get inside you'll see the varieties of cheeses available which is extensive. A little further in they have a decent sized salad bar with fresh looking veggies and a few prepared salads. There is also a warm items bar in that area. The deli is large and gets quite busy during lunch time. They have a few curated sandwiches on the overhead board or you can make your own. Take a number first if they are busy and order when called. They are pretty quick as our sandwiches were ready in about 5 minutes. I had a giorgi park (vegetarian) sandwich which came as a panini with great flavors and fresh ingredients. SCW had the veggie sandwich which was also really tasty. They have a burrito and pizza line as well. I got a vegetarian super burrito bowl which you can customize. Similar process as chipotle style. Everything looked fresh vibrant. The wine selection is varied and has some appealing options. The middle portion of the store is similarly set up like most grocery stores, cans, waters, cleaning products etc. The produce section is nice with good variety as well. You can find tofu and fake meats near the produce section. The store is clean and well lit. They have tables outside if you choose to eat there. The employees are very friendly and helpful. I definitely recommend giving Big John's Market a try.

We just had brunch at Costeaux French Bakery & Cafe and my wife wanted their English muffins but…read morethey were sold out and told us to go to Big John's Market to get them, as well as, other baked goodies from Costeaux. Big John's is a nice large supermarket which houses a your standard Departments (butcher, bakery, produce, etc and eateries.

Hector's seasonal veggies are delicious and the Fermented Jalapeno Hot Sauce he makes from his…read morehomegrown jalapeños & garlic is awesome! I bought one for me and one to give to special local chef to try :)

I checked this place out at the Farmers Market, they are awesome!…read more So many products from beeswax candles to raw fresh honey. I picked up the raw lavender honey and some honeycomb - so amazing!!! Great prices considering the product. I can't wait to go back and try some of the other honey. Hector is very nice and helpful.

This is such a great place to get locally hatched eggs from chickens that are not fed junk. The…read moreeggs come in a variety of sizes at amazing prices. Tiffany is very communicative with her patrons on how many eggs they have in inventory so that you don't have to be showing up and be left eggless because there's no eggs. You can always contact her before you head to the farm. This is the only place I get my eggs. no store eggs for me. Definitely check them out.

I love buying eggs from Wise Acre! Not only are they pasture raised, they also come in a variety of…read moresizes at very reasonable prices. Good quality. The owners are great and Windsor is lucky to have such a wonderful local business. They have a vending machine for eggs and helpful instructions on how to use it.

I have purchased bees from April in the past and it was a pleasant exchange…read more This year, I purchased a queen bee on line from April and apparently, I missed the 'last day' and she was out of queens, she assured me a credit would be granted. Well...that was three months ago and I have e-mailed and called her a number of times for an update. No response to date. Not a very good way to do a business in Sonoma County. It's a very small world.

In a time when so many bees are disappearing, it's wonderful to see a source of chemical free…read morehoneybees. April supplies really healthy, local honeybees with queens and bee hives ready for our yard.

Mike is great to work with!!! I am new to bee keeping and was noticing issues with my hive. Mike…read moremade a house call and shared his extensive knowledge to the craft and helped me diagnose issues, harvest honey, and prep my hives for winter. He is well connected in the community for resources too. I highly recommend him...Thanks for a job well done!!!

Mike made the experience of walking through beekeeping with my newly inherited hives unforgettable…read more Educational, methodical, comfortable and spiritual in connecting with these incredible little creatures. Completely inspiring!

What an amazing experience! We came here for the Petit & Sweet tasting for my birthday. The owners…read morewere incredibly friendly, welcoming, and informative. They both made the experience feel personable and memorable. All of the handmade desserts were presented beautifully and tasted divine. The blood orange mocktail was sweet and refreshing, and my husband really enjoyed the coffee as well. After tasting everything, we couldn't leave without buying a dozen bon bons, one of each flavor. One of my favorite parts was the outdoor garden seating. It was quaint, peaceful, and such an inviting place to relax and enjoy the experience. Their location is also very convenient, just a short walk from the Windsor SMART train station. If you're looking for exceptional desserts, wonderful service, and a charming atmosphere, I highly recommend stopping by. We'll definitely be back!

What a beautiful experience we had at @fleursauvagechocolates Thank you Robert and Tara for the…read morehospitality. What you two have created together is pure bliss! That was the most delicious coffee & chocolates we've ever had! We appreciate the chats, wishing you the best! If you're in Windsor, CA, stop by and say hi!

What an incredible market. Everything is fresh and delicious. The produce is the best I've ever…read morehad. The deli is filled with yummy offerings. The people that work there are wonderful. A very comfortable place to shop! I'm very lucky that it's so close by and I've never been this healthy! The owners are down to earth and very accomodating. Thank you for being here!

SCW and I stopped in to Shelton's Natural Foods Market in between wine tastings in need of a bit…read moremore substantial sustenance. Yelp had good reviews so we decided to go. Parking is fairly plentiful in the strip mall it's located in. Stepping inside you'll find a nice market with many different products such as produce, a small salad bar, olive bar, groceries and drinks as well as a deli. Everything looked really good quality. We chose two Tuscan veggie sandwiches which were already prepared in the deli case and looked incredible. The helpful deli counter employee recommended that they were best heated up and offered to do so while we looked around. Soon our sandwiches were warm and off we went. The sandwich was delicious. Absolutely a delight to the senses. Visually it was fresh and vibrant. The layers were impressive. The taste, amazing. The olive tapenade, pesto, greens and veggies were delicious. It's been a while since I've had such a delicious sandwich. We both were saying "yum, mmm" with each bite. Epic sandwich. The service was great. I highly recommend Shelton's Natural Foods market.