Located in Healdsburg, the luxury resort Appellation Healdsburg redefines what it means to stay and dine in Northern California – where the kitchen forms the heart of the hotel and every space tells a story of craft and connection. EDG Hospitality Design & Branding applied their integrated approach to interiors and identity to express the brand’s unique culinary-first philosophy. The result is a property that captures the agrarian spirit of Healdsburg with the refined energy of a modern Wine Country retreat – crafted for guests who seek authenticity, artistry, and a sense of place.
“Our collaboration with Charlie Palmer and the Appellation team was about translating a shared passion for craft into every sensory detail,” said Jennifer Johanson, President and Principal Designer of EDG. “Folia embodies the spirit of a true culinary hotel, where design becomes an extension of the chef’s art and every guest feels connected to the land and its makers.”
Adjacent maker spaces, enclosed by operable glass doors, invite guests to join culinary or creative workshops, or to gather for intimate dining experiences. The rooms’ white oak millwork, farmhouse sinks, and concrete countertops echo the brand’s ethos of hands-on artistry and communal connection.
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