Sonoma Mountain Zen Center is a Soto Zen practice center in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki-roshi, founded by abbot Jakusho Kwong-roshi. The temple is dedicated to the act of Zazen, "just sitting." The residency trains in a monastic schedule and hosts events and retreats for a wider community of spiritual practice.
The Saint Teresa of Avila Church is a historic Catholic church located in the small coastal town of Bodega, which is in Sonoma County, about 5 miles from Bodega Bay. The Saint Teresa of Avila Church is not only a place of religious significance but also a cultural landmark that attracts visitors from near and far, drawn by its historical charm and cinematic history.
Mission San Francisco Solano was the 21st, last and northernmost mission in Alta California. It was the only mission built in Alta California after Mexico gained independence from Spain. The mission was established by an overly eager padre acting without church approval. The Sonoma Mission is the only mission established during Mexican rule of Alta California.
