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Movies on the Lawn at The Madrona

Movies on the Lawn at The Madrona

Make it an unforgettable cinematic summer at the estate as Movies on the Lawn returns for Season Three.

 

In partnership with True West Film Center and a rotating roster of local wine partners, join us for a unique take on movie night.

 

Reserve The Goonies on June 4th

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2025 Schedule

May 7th |   Dirty Dancing | Domaine de la Rivière
June 4th | The Goonies | PAX
July 2nd | TBD | Dry Creek
Aug 6th | TBD | Cobb
Sep 3rd | TBD | Reeve & Bloodroot
Oct 1st | TBD | Marine Layer

Easter at The Madrona

Easter Sunday April 20th

This Easter, put on your Sunday best for a timeless celebration filled with delightful brunch offerings, outdoor fun, and traditional lawn games. Our holiday menu specials include a bubbles & mimosa bar, sorbet & ice cream floats, and a basket of pastries at each table, served family style. Join in our annual egg hunt with 400 eggs, including 12 golden eggs with prizes.



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Vision of Jay Jeffers

INTERVIEWS • AUGUST

Designer Jay Jeffers discusses the inspiration and design process behind The Madrona.

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Easter at The Madrona

Easter Sunday April 20th

This Easter, put on your Sunday best for a timeless celebration filled with delightful brunch offerings, outdoor fun, and traditional lawn games. Our holiday menu specials include a bubbles & mimosa bar, sorbet & ice cream floats, and a basket of pastries at each table, served family style. Join in our annual egg hunt with 400 eggs, including 12 golden eggs with prizes.



Reserve

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Vision of Jay Jeffers

INTERVIEWS • AUGUST

Designer Jay Jeffers discusses the inspiration and design process behind The Madrona.

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Easter at The Madrona

Easter Sunday April 20th

This Easter, put on your Sunday best for a timeless celebration filled with delightful brunch offerings, outdoor fun, and traditional lawn games. Our holiday menu specials include a bubbles & mimosa bar, sorbet & ice cream floats, and a basket of pastries at each table, served family style. Join in our annual egg hunt with 400 eggs, including 12 golden eggs with prizes.



Reserve

How would you describe your approach to regenerative farming?

AC : I would describe the foundational part of the philosophy as “giving back more than you take”. We try to do that in every way possible such as planting native plants and flower hedgerows, minimum-no till bed preparation, cover crops, etc.

 

Ultimately we use a holistic blend of tools, techniques, practices and philosophies to help our specific system. The health of land across the world has been depleted significantly. Oftentimes, it needs to be regenerated back to a healthy, balanced state.The goal after that is to continue sustaining that equilibrium and having as many closed loop systems as possible.

What makes The Madrona’s gardens and grounds so special?

AC : It already has a very mature surrounding landscape. This provides a more balanced ecosystem, shade and beauty to the garden. It also provides a unique microclimate.

 

Typically it gets very hot in Healdsburg. However this location allows for proper cooling moments in the morning and throughout the day. We have established a robust, healthy food system with our cultivated gardens intertwined with the landscape. 

 

How do you plan for a full year’s worth of plantings?

AC : Hyper communication with Chef Jesse and Hipo (lead farmer) to figure out what crops are desired, what is working best in the field, etc. We practice diligent crop rotation practices.

 

This is important to ensure we don’t continuously plant the same family of crops into the same beds over and over (this promotes disease and pest build up). Also the understanding of every crop such as its growing habits, day to maturity (for fruiting), weather preference, soil preference, nutrition preference, etc.

From garden to table

Harvest at The Madrona gardens

What have been some of the best pieces of produce to come out of the garden this year?

AC : Carrots during the cool seasons and Tomatoes during Summer. The carrots tasted super sweet and tender while producing well into late Summer!

 

We had an amazing variety of tomatoes this year like heirlooms, cherries and San Marzano for sauce! I love the diversity and of course, they tasted amazing.

Are there any practices that The Madrona utilizes that could apply to a home garden?

AC : Absolutely! The timing of planting a specific crop is very important. Some crops prefer cooler weather whereas others prefer warmer weather.

 

Some crops even love to be overwintered and taste the best during the coldest part of the season. The Madrona Gardens is always the leading example in the correct timing of plants (given our location).

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Vision of Jay Jeffers

INTERVIEWS • AUGUST

Designer Jay Jeffers discusses the inspiration and design process behind The Madrona.

Read More

Easter at The Madrona

Easter Sunday April 20th

This Easter, put on your Sunday best for a timeless celebration filled with delightful brunch offerings, outdoor fun, and traditional lawn games. Our holiday menu specials include a bubbles & mimosa bar, sorbet & ice cream floats, and a basket of pastries at each table, served family style. Join in our annual egg hunt with 400 eggs, including 12 golden eggs with prizes.



Reserve

Continue Reading…

Vision of Jay Jeffers

INTERVIEWS • AUGUST

Designer Jay Jeffers discusses the inspiration and design process behind The Madrona.

Read More

Easter at The Madrona

Easter Sunday April 20th

This Easter, put on your Sunday best for a timeless celebration filled with delightful brunch offerings, outdoor fun, and traditional lawn games. Our holiday menu specials include a bubbles & mimosa bar, sorbet & ice cream floats, and a basket of pastries at each table, served family style. Join in our annual egg hunt with 400 eggs, including 12 golden eggs with prizes.



Reserve

How would you describe your approach to regenerative farming?

AC : I would describe the foundational part of the philosophy as “giving back more than you take”. We try to do that in every way possible such as planting native plants and flower hedgerows, minimum-no till bed preparation, cover crops, etc.

 

Ultimately we use a holistic blend of tools, techniques, practices and philosophies to help our specific system. The health of land across the world has been depleted significantly. Oftentimes, it needs to be regenerated back to a healthy, balanced state.The goal after that is to continue sustaining that equilibrium and having as many closed loop systems as possible.

What makes The Madrona’s gardens and grounds so special?

AC : It already has a very mature surrounding landscape. This provides a more balanced ecosystem, shade and beauty to the garden. It also provides a unique microclimate.

 

Typically it gets very hot in Healdsburg. However this location allows for proper cooling moments in the morning and throughout the day. We have established a robust, healthy food system with our cultivated gardens intertwined with the landscape. 

 

How do you plan for a full year’s worth of plantings?

AC : Hyper communication with Chef Jesse and Hipo (lead farmer) to figure out what crops are desired, what is working best in the field, etc. We practice diligent crop rotation practices.

 

This is important to ensure we don’t continuously plant the same family of crops into the same beds over and over (this promotes disease and pest build up). Also the understanding of every crop such as its growing habits, day to maturity (for fruiting), weather preference, soil preference, nutrition preference, etc.

From garden to table

Harvest at The Madrona gardens

What have been some of the best pieces of produce to come out of the garden this year?

AC : Carrots during the cool seasons and Tomatoes during Summer. The carrots tasted super sweet and tender while producing well into late Summer!

 

We had an amazing variety of tomatoes this year like heirlooms, cherries and San Marzano for sauce! I love the diversity and of course, they tasted amazing.

Are there any practices that The Madrona utilizes that could apply to a home garden?

AC : Absolutely! The timing of planting a specific crop is very important. Some crops prefer cooler weather whereas others prefer warmer weather.

 

Some crops even love to be overwintered and taste the best during the coldest part of the season. The Madrona Gardens is always the leading example in the correct timing of plants (given our location).

“Wow factors but with a balance of quiet serenity because people need a sense of calm right now.”

– Jay JEffers

Vision behind The Madrona

People lounging by the pool area

SEATING SURROUNDING POOL

Exterior of The Madrona

Exterior

Wedding Ceremony Area

The Grounds

Bedroom Area with Fireplace at The Madrona

Mansion Guest Room

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Vision of Jay Jeffers

INTERVIEWS • AUGUST

Designer Jay Jeffers discusses the inspiration and design process behind The Madrona.

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Easter at The Madrona

Easter Sunday April 20th

This Easter, put on your Sunday best for a timeless celebration filled with delightful brunch offerings, outdoor fun, and traditional lawn games. Our holiday menu specials include a bubbles & mimosa bar, sorbet & ice cream floats, and a basket of pastries at each table, served family style. Join in our annual egg hunt with 400 eggs, including 12 golden eggs with prizes.



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“My goal has always been to show art that causes a visceral reaction and opens a doorway into something else. When art does that, it elevates not just a room but the lives of the people who get to experience it.”

– -Lisa Dolby Chadwick

Dolby Chadwick Gallery

The Collection

The Collection

For twenty three years, Jay Jeffers and Lisa Dolby Chadwick have had a fun and fruitful collaboration finding art for Jay’s exquisitely designed homes. “Jay has been incredibly supportive of our artists over the years — so when he decided to renovate the hotel it was an easy decision,” says Gallery founder Lisa Dolby Chadwick. The resulting collection at the Madrona showcases a wide range of the Gallery’s accomplished artists, including works created specifically for this beautiful site.

 

Located in the heart of San Francisco, Dolby Chadwick Gallery was founded with the vision of creating a community of artists and art lovers, to celebrate the free exchange of ideas, and to advance artistic excellence. Since its inception in 1997, the gallery has built an international roster of artists who create exceptional work that is articulate, visceral, and provocative.

See The Current Collection

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Vision of Jay Jeffers

INTERVIEWS • AUGUST

Designer Jay Jeffers discusses the inspiration and design process behind The Madrona.

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