While we now think of Sonoma County as wine country, hops initially put the region on the map. This iconic fieldstone structure now known as Landmark Vineyard’s Hop Kiln Estate was built by Italian stonemasons in 1905 and was originally used for drying and baling hops for the booming beer industry. It is said to be the most significant surviving example of a stone hop kiln in the North Coast region. Restoring the Hop Kiln Estate was a meticulous endeavor aimed at protecting the historic integrity of the landmark structure while making it safe and accessible for visitors.