Who We Are
Our Sonoma Story.
A design-build firm rooted in wine country, dedicated to creating estates that honor the land.
Our Beginning
Founded on a belief that architecture and construction should never be separated.
Stonewood Design & Build emerged from a simple observation: the best estates are born when vision and execution are unified from the start. Too often, homeowners find themselves caught between an architect's ideas and a contractor's limitations, resulting in compromise and frustration.
We set out to create a different model. One where the designer who sketches your home also understands how to build it. Where the builder who sources your materials has helped shape the architectural intent. Where you have a single, accountable partner from first concept to final walkthrough.
Since our founding in 2010, we've remained focused on Sonoma County—its landscape, its climate, its aesthetic. This isn't just business. This is our home, and these estates are part of the legacy we're building here.
Our Difference
Why Choose Stonewood
Choose Stonewood if you're seeking a Sonoma-based partner with deep local knowledge, proven luxury expertise, and commitment to generational craftsmanship.
Single-Source Accountability
No finger-pointing between architect and builder. One team, one vision, one point of contact. From initial sketches to final inspection, we own the entire process and outcome.
Sonoma Expertise
We understand the unique demands of wine country architecture: indoor-outdoor living, seismic considerations, vineyard integration, and the materials that age beautifully in this climate.
Generational Quality
We build for the long term. Every material choice, every construction detail is evaluated not just for today, but for how it will perform and age over decades. These are estates meant to become family legacies.
Collaborative Process
This is your estate, your vision. We listen first, design second, and build third. Our process is transparent, collaborative, and designed to give you confidence at every milestone.
Our Philosophy
Elevated Earth: Cinematic Materiality
Our design philosophy centers on "Cinematic Materiality"—the marriage of expansive, breathtaking spaces with raw, tactile natural materials.
We create estates that feel cinematic in scale and composition, with sweeping views and dramatic spatial sequences. But we ground this grandeur in earthy authenticity: aged oak, natural stone, hand-troweled plaster, weathered metal.
The result is architecture that's both elevated and rooted. Contemporary yet timeless. Luxurious yet honest.
These are not houses. They are carefully composed environments that amplify the beauty of Sonoma's landscape while providing refined spaces for living.
Experience
Proven Expertise
Credentials
Licensed, Insured, and Committed to Excellence
Stonewood Design & Build holds all necessary California state licenses for both architectural design and general contracting. Our team includes licensed architects, structural engineers, and master craftspeople who bring decades of combined experience to every project.
We maintain comprehensive general liability and workers' compensation insurance, and all our subcontractors are similarly credentialed and insured. We're bonded for projects of all scales.
As members of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) and the American Institute of Building Design (AIBD), we stay current on best practices, building science, and emerging construction technologies.
License Numbers: CA Contractor License #987654 | CA Architect License #C-123456
Let's Connect
Discuss your vision.
If you're considering a luxury estate project in Sonoma County, we'd welcome the opportunity to explore whether we're the right partner for your vision.