From Napa Valley to Santa Barbara, visit six very different yet equally spectacular houses. From a comfy farmhouse with a modern twist to a country retreat, each of the featured homes reflects its owner's distinctive passions and lifestyles, while embodying the casual sophistication that makes wine country living so inviting.

Surrounded by cacti and palms, the hilltop home of Cheryl and Sebastian Giefer offers sweeping Pacific views and is the perfect oasis for entertaining.

Contact:
Brett and Pam Ettinger
Ferguson-Ettinger Architecture
805-899-9171

In beautiful Santa Ynez, Joan Speirs and family have been raising alpacas for the past 20 years at their El Ranchito home in Santa Barbara.

Contact:
El Ranchito
805-688-2821
www.alpacasrfun.com

Located in Santa Barbara wine country, the home and studio of award-winning architect Barry Berkus is an oasis in the heart of the city.

Contact:
Berkus Design Studio
805-963-8901
www.berkusdesignstudio.com

Winery owner Kathryn Hall, one of California's premiere vintners, holds wine tastings in her bright, contemporary home in St. Helena.

Contact:
Kathryn Hall Winery
866-667-HALL (4255)
www.hallwines.com

The home of landscape architect Jack Chandler is a "funky farmhouse" with a modern twist of infused steel, both inside and out.

Contact:
Jack Chandler & Associates
707-944-8352
www.jackchandler.com

A square structure with 73 light bulbs providing ambient light, Louise Newquist's Napa home is a strikingly-designed country retreat built to showcase her minimalist art.