APPELLATION HEALDSBURG

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BRADFORD BRENNER

Bradford Brenner served as Appellation Healdsburg’s August Artist-in-Residence, creating a month long immersion in art, conversation, and wine country hospitality at Travel + Leisure’s #1 Hotel in the Nation. The residency blended Bradford’s expressive, textural paintings with the elevated, terroir driven experience Appellation is known for. From its Charlie Palmer led culinary program to its thoughtful, design forward spaces.

Professional chef in a modern open kitchen preparing food, surrounded by fresh ingredients, bread, and stainless-steel appliances.

Two people wearing aprons working on watercolor paintings at a wooden table with brushes, paints, and art supplies.

Two chefs and a child harvesting fresh vegetables in a garden, examining leafy greens among bamboo trellises and hillside plants.

Residency Highlights

A Month of Art, Community, and Wine Country Hospitality

Group of guests gathered indoors during the opening reception, holding wine glasses and smiling in front of large windows overlooking trees and hills.

Opening Reception: August 14, 2026

The residency launched with an unforgettable evening. Over 120 guests filled the lobby gallery for a warm, lively reception celebrating Bradford’s newest collection. Fat Dragon poured their exceptional Dry Creek Valley wines, setting a relaxed, luxurious tone as guests explored the work, lingered over conversations, and experienced the paintings the way they were meant to be seen! Up close, slowly, and with a glass in hand.

Three people standing on a covered patio with yellow chairs, greenery, and trees with fall foliage in the background. The woman on the left is wearing a floral dress, the man in the middle is in a dark shirt, and the woman on the right is in a pink f

Two men standing and hugging each other in an art gallery, with three large colorful paintings of flower vases hanging on the wall behind them, and a wooden dining table with a glass, napkin, and chairs in the foreground.

Three people standing close together in front of paintings of floral vases on a gallery wall, smiling at the camera.

Two men standing in a restaurant, smiling and posing for the photo. The man on the left is holding a drink and has dark hair, while the man on the right is wearing a blue denim shirt and has gray hair. The background features a bar with bottles and g

Three people smiling and posing together at a social event, one woman holding a drink, two men with one have an arm around the other's shoulder, in a modern indoor setting with wooden walls and ceiling.

Two women standing next to an abstract painting on an easel inside a building. One woman is holding a pamphlet, both are wearing glasses and casual summer clothing.

Three middle-aged men standing close together in a restaurant, smiling and embracing each other, with wooden walls and hanging artwork in the background.

Four people holding wine glasses standing in a restaurant, smiling for the photo. Two women and one man are on the right, one woman on the left. The background features wooden shelving and a brick pillar.

Two men smiling and standing close together at a social gathering in a restaurant or bar, with wine bottles, glasses, and a table in the foreground and other people chatting in the background.

A group of people at a celebration or gathering, standing together, holding glasses of wine, smiling, and posing for a photo on a patio or balcony with a modern wall and glass door behind them.

Four people standing inside a restaurant, smiling and posing together. They are dressed in semi-formal attire, and the restaurant has wooden paneling and shelves with decorative items.

Group of seven people standing outdoors, smiling, holding wine glasses, and posing for a photo. They are in front of a modern building with glass and stone walls, with trees and blue sky visible through the glass.

A man with gray hair and a woman with blonde hair standing together inside a restaurant, smiling at the camera; the woman is holding a glass of wine. Other people are visible in the background near large windows with curtains, and there are chairs an

Three adults, two men and one woman, standing together inside a restaurant or dining area near a window with white curtains, holding drinks and smiling at the camera.

Two men stand inside a modern building near a wall with large glass windows. One man is standing, smiling with hands calm, and the other is sitting, drinking from a glass. The background includes artwork on display and decorative objects.

People enjoying a social gathering on a covered patio with modern furniture, overlooking a landscaped backyard with trees, grass, and a contemporary house in the background during daytime.

A man and woman smiling, standing close together in a restaurant, with blurred background of people and large windows showing trees outside.

Three men standing together inside a restaurant, smiling at the camera. The man on the left is holding a glass of wine, the man in the middle has his arm around the others, and the man on the right is holding a striped shirt.

A group of ten people standing together inside a house, holding glasses of wine, with a large window in the background showing trees and the outdoors.

Two women standing together in a modern restaurant or cafe, with one smiling and the other wearing sunglasses. There are empty plates and glasses on the table in front of them, and a large curtain and artwork in the background.

Guests seated at a long table during the paint‑with‑the‑artist workshop, following a demonstration as the instructor paints on an easel in a bright, modern room.

Paint With the Artist: August 20, 2026

Bradford hosted an intimate hands on workshop inspired by his signature floral studies. Guests began with a charcoal sketch, learned how he builds color and movement, and created their own 12” x 6” floral canvas to take home. Complimentary wine and Appellation’s warm hospitality made the afternoon feel creative, approachable, and deeply personal.

Small group of guests painting floral canvases at a table while an instructor assists, with food, drinks, and large floral artwork in the background.

Three guests in aprons holding their completed colorful floral paintings, standing in front of large glass doors with art supplies on the table in the foreground.

Guests seated at a long table working on small floral canvases during the paint‑with‑the‑artist workshop, with large flower paintings displayed on the wall behind them.

A man with gray hair wearing a white shirt and gray shorts stands in front of a countertop with a painting of a flower in a vase, bottles of wine, and paper towels. Behind him is a large black television and a yellow tiled wall with a decorative vase on the right. The scene appears to be in a restaurant or cafe.

Two participants in aprons smiling as one holds up a finished floral painting, surrounded by art supplies and large flower artworks on the wall.

"Brad Brenner is the type of artist you fall for, totally unique and always a trend setter, never a follower. His style and creativity have evolved in wonderful, subtle ways over the years, yet keeping in touch with his identity and what his work has always been about, modern interpretations of people and life. The portrait we own by Brad is a treasured family piece and always with us to enjoy everyday. In this we feel we are not alone among his many admirers."