Sonoma Honored for Being Slow
How does a popular wine country town just outside of San Francisco become America’s first “cittaslow” city?
Apparently, as Sonoma discovered, by just being itself.
Being slow is considered a bad thing in many parts of the world, but in Sonoma they embrace their slowness. As a result, they meet all the requirements set out by the Cittaslow International, a network of slow cities around the world.
Obtaining the cittaslow ((Italian for “slow city”) designation isn’t easy. To start with, it’s invite only. And just because a city is invited to apply doesn’t mean it is a shoe-in. Invited cities go through a rigorous application process to prove they embody Cittaslow values. Chief among these is the concept of the slow food movement, sustainable agricultural practices, conservation of and support for traditional artisan products, hospitality programs, historic preservation, and educational programs for all ages.
The next time you are in Sonoma, “sit a down” and relax. Enjoy the sun. Enjoy the wine. Enjoy the town. There’s no reason to hurry. After all, you are now in a cittaslow town.
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3 Comments
December 7th, 2009 at 10:37 am
As a proud resident of “Slow-noma”, I can attest, we do live at a slower pace and happily roll up our sidewalks at 10pm (9:30 on weeknights)!
December 8th, 2009 at 10:25 am
At first the slowness bothered me during my years of having a home there. But I really missed it when we sold it to live in the bustling City full time. Wish we could all slow down and take in our lives, rather than rushing to get through each day. Go Sonoma!
December 8th, 2009 at 7:35 pm
Growing up in the SF Bay area 30 years ago we used to feel sorry for people from Sonoma – such a cow town, hicksville, with chickens running around downtown. Today, fabulous Sonoma has the last laugh.
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