(PD) - Three walls and a rocky foundation is the skeleton that remains of Paradise Ridge Winery’s Tasting Room and Events Center. The devastating firestorm of 2017 that raged through Sonoma County did not spare this mecca of food, wine and art. But the Sonoma County winery, this beloved hub of culture, is resilient in its revelry.

The winery is hosting the Sept. 20 kickoff of the Sonoma County Wine Auction with the “Best Party Ever,” showcasing Paradise Ridge as the poster child for the county’s rebirth.

“We’re a survivor and Sonoma County is a survivor, but we’re coming back bigger and better,” said winery co-owner Sonia Byck-Barwick. “We’re not just healing, but we’re coming back a stronger community.”

The theme of renewal will pervade all the weekend’s events, with the highpoint of the rollout Saturday’s live auction at La Crema at Saralee’s Vineyard in Windsor. The ticket price, $2,500 per person, covers the entire package of events, including Friday night’s vintner dinners.