The Sonoma Stories Pyramid

How Sonoma Stories Are Organized

Stories are grouped into four simple categories—

based on how people experienced Sonoma.

🌿 I Visited Sonoma

Stories of people who came to Sonoma

and what made their visit memorable.

They may be tourists, visiting family or friends, or simply passing through.

They may have visited once, or come back many times.

🌱 I Found Sonoma

Stories of people who discovered Sonoma and chose to make it home.

For some, Sonoma is their primary residence.

For others, it is their second home.

These stories often describe what drew them here and why they decided to stay.

🛠️ I Helped Build Sonoma

Stories of people who became active contributors to Sonoma.

They strengthened the community through businesses, nonprofit organizations, schools, the arts, civic leadership, volunteer service, faith communities, agriculture, or by creating places where people connect.

Some were born here.

Others moved here.

What they share is that they invested themselves in Sonoma.

🌳 I Was Born Here

Stories of people who grew up in Sonoma—

and have seen it change across generations.

Their stories provide the perspective of those who have always called Sonoma home.

Why This Structure?

Together, these four perspectives tell the story of Sonoma—

how people discover it,

how they make it home,

how they become part of its community,

and how Sonoma evolves over time.