A Dreamy View from Sonoma
Good morning, bloggers!
First, let me thank you for all the great questions. I will be answering some of them in upcoming videos, so please be patient if you don’t see your question answered here. I particularly love Marie Miller’s queries, especially the one about staying at the HGTV Dream Home 2009 while we shoot the videos. (Love that idea, Marie!) Unfortunately, no one – not even house planner Jack Thomasson or interior designer Linda Woodrum – gets to even sit on the furniture before the winner does. As for Sonoma dining recommendations? My list of favorites is way too long to share here. But if you do happen to visit Sonoma, please promise me you’ll try Della Santina’s Trattoria in Sonoma Square.
I’ve come across many posts about the planning of HGTV Dream Home 2009: “Does the city put limitations on the builder?” “Who has the final say on the exterior wall and trim colors?”
Both Jack and builder Steve Ledson confirmed for me that the city approves the plans and the incredible HGTV Dream Home design team decides the rest. Rita, a New Yorker, asked about privacy and fencing. The HGTV Dream Home 2009 is situated in a cozy, safe community. Most yards are bordered only by beautiful landscaping and natural privacy fences.
One last teaser for today: Guess which room I was in when I snapped this photo?
Your Super Fan,
Gail
Hi Gail, I honestly think your in the master bedroom but who knows,where ever your at it’s looks really good
Ah, such memories of Sonoma. I’ve always dreamed of going back. Would “HE”, still be there?
I know I’m Going To Win….God will Let Me!!!!
Wine country would be such a dream.My in-laws live near sonoma county.We live in Indiana and would love to be closer to my mother-n-law.How beautiful. Lora
How do I enter in this contest. I love the Sonoma Valley. This home is perfect for me. Where do I enter?
hey! i was just wondering when we would be able to virtually tour the dream home for this year. it’s normally thanksgiving i thought. thanks so much.
HANNAH
What are the rules for the sweepstake? I can’t seem to find
them on the website.
Pat
When are you going to show the tour of the dream home?
Gail,
The view is breath taking I would think a deck off of a master bedroom where you could just sit and enjoy a glass of wine
Gail,
Great job on this home and location for 2009. I live in the desert and can only dream of such a wonderful location to live! The house is will be wonderful.
How do we register to win? I was able to locate the info. on previouse dreams homes, but nothing for this 2009′s?
Happy Holidays
Tammy F.
WOW, sign me up!! when do we start to put our names in to be the lucky winners of such a beautiful home?
When are we going to get the virtual tour? I can’t wait!
Oh my gosh! It is like heaven, being in the wine country, My husband and I just went last year for our 25th Anniversary. What a treat, my girlfriend and I are going to be trying our best to get our foot in that beautiful door. Wow what a house, and what an area to explore. Good Luck everybody, may the best be blessed with such a wonderful place to live. I bet they will love to drink wine.
Hi Gail,
This Dream Home looks gorgeous..It does sound like paradise! I can’t wait to enter in January.
Where do you get the products that you furnish the home with? Just wondering!!!
master bedroom most likley considering the look of the framed house on the home page. it really looks amazing!
The View is absolutely beautiful!! I can’t wait to move in!!
This picture was probably taken from an upstairs bedroom. The view is stunning!! When can we start entering to win this beauty??
I have been searching everywhere on the computer to sign up for the HGTV 2009 Wine Country, Sonoma Sweepstakes. I cannot find it? Can you still enter?
Thank you,
Janet
Idk where it was taken, most likely in the house though!
when can we start entering the contest?
when will we be able to see pictures of the finished hgtv dream home???????????????????
is there cash that go along with the 2009 dream home. thank you
How is the weather in that part of California is it far from the major cities are the beaches close are far away. how many people live in this part of the state. What is the land size,how far is the wineries thank you
I don’t get it. You have been building these million dollar houses for years and not one of them has more than a two car garage! Who would design a house of that caliber and only make room for 1 car???
Absolutely love this house!! My guess is from the clawtub of the master bedroom bathroom. But it’s really only a guess. As a former northern California resident there isn’t any place that doesn’t have spectacular views. We left Calif about 14 years ago due to a job relocation and have dreamed about moving back. The pictures are on my refridge so I can “visualize” winning. (smile) Keep up the great work–can wait to see the finished decorated house.
When will we be able to see the house furnished?
thinking positive ….the view is from my new master bedroom!
What direction does the house face the at the front door. I like Feng Shui. Please e-mail me the answer
Does the house have a basement? I wasn’t sure if that was a normal thing in Nor Cal.
I don’t care which room it’s in . It’s California ! I’d love to win just to be able to move Home,and Deam Home does nothing but nice!
When does the sweepstakes for Deam Home 2009 start?
I love your dream homes. When can we start entering this contest? I see several others have posted this same question, but I do not see where this information is anywhere on the website? Please let us know! It’s a beauty of a home in the loveliest of locations!
Penny
How do I enter the Dream Home Sweepstakes?
Wendy Hancock
Where is the preview of the furnished house? Is it finished yet? Can’t wait to see what Linda has done. She is great!!!
THIS COMMENT WAS REJECTED. REASON: TOO MANY COMMENTS SUBMITTED. THIS IS FIRST COMMENT I HAVE SUBMITTED???????
Hi Gail,
I think this was taken from a bathroom on the second story. Gorgeous home!! You should see the scene taken out of my master bath………heaven!! (Atlantic Ocean) but I’d take this one any day, too!!!
Weather is sooooo nice………Maine is tooooo cold!!!
hey ladies.
Don’t worry. Once I win the home I will invite all of you to come for a visit. Gee, maybe this is how I will be able to afford to keep it then.
GLTA,
Terri
Gail, I think the pic was taken on the second level, perhaps the terrace or bathroom
Is that a super highway in front of the house? I have been hunting for more pictures of the yard, neighbors, surroundings…not to be fussy, as I would love to return to live in California and had been focusing on Napa area. My intention is that this is my dream home now! tx
I fell inlove with the floors and the inside of the house. What type of wood are the floors? Thanks
Can dreams really come true? I know this one can