# Pink Vineyard Hotels The Applewood Inn Creates an Ambiance Like No Other By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-06-28 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/applewood-inn References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2010/06/25/a-new-vintage-at-sonomas-applewood-inn/) & [applewoodinn](http://www.applewoodinn.com/) The Applewood Inn is located just west of the heart of California's wine country. This chic inn features [one of the country's top restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pignear-bath) and has 19 cozy rooms that will make any guest feel like the center of attention. The rooms themselves are a collection of [shabby-chic country touches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dairy), mixed with flatscreen TVs and luxury amenities. Definitely check out the Applewood Inn on your next visit to the wine country. **Implications** - The inn strikes the perfect balance between modern-chic and vintage tradition. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, but the luxury offerings spice up its rustic nature for the 21st century vacationer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Vineyard Retreats:** Businesses can focus on creating luxurious and vintage-inspired getaways that offer modern amenities to attract tourists. - **Boutique Country Hotels:** Entrepreneurs can invest in boutique hotels that capture the charm of the countryside and offer unique experiences to travelers. - **Foodie-friendly Accommodations:** Innovators can create hotel and dining experiences that cater to food enthusiasts and offer high-quality cuisine in a cozy setting. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality Industry:** Hotels and resorts can add unique touches to their accommodations and amenities to attract guests who appreciate both luxury and vintage charm. - **Travel Industry:** Travel companies can offer curated experiences that highlight the unique charm and flavor of local vineyards and countryside destinations. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Restaurants and bars can implement farm-to-table concepts and offer high-quality cuisine that reflects the local flavors and ingredients of the surrounding vineyards and countryside. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Immersive Spa Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenwood-inn-spas-beyond-the-vines.md) - [Photographic Winery Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winery-experience.md) - [Restored 1900s Cabin Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dawn-ranch.md) - [Prestigious Tuscan Boutique Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/borgo-san-vincenzo.md) - [Canadian Winery Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kew-vineyards-estate-winery.md) - [Glass-Stretched Wine Region Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonoma-wine.md) - [Immersive Wine Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-series.md) - [Tranquil Old-Charm Boutique Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/somewhere-inn.md) - [Natural Surrounding Luxe Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildflower-farms.md)