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We are proud to be featured, along with our sister companies Goodness Gracious Private Chef and Catering and Valley of the Moon Kombucha, in a wide array of local newspapers, magazines, and podcasts including Sonoma Magazine, The Press Democrat, Wedding Rule, and more!

Business of the Year: Goodness Gracious Catering and Lauren Kershner

Lauren Kershner received the Business of the Year award at the State of the Valley on Friday, Jan. 5, but it took a pandemic for her to realize her business potential.

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23 to Watch in 2023: Lauren Kershner, Glen Ellen

Private chef Lauren Kershner wants to invite tourists to spend the day in Glen Ellen through community outreach and pop-up tasting events at her Jack London Village spot

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Lauren Kershner wins North Bay Forty Under 40 award

“’Follow your passion and the rest will follow.’ My mother told me this when I was about 18 and unsure what to do after high school. I think about her advice almost every day and I pass it on to those around,” reports Lauren Kershner.

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Wine Women Radio Hour Podcast: 100th Episode

In part 1 of our interview with Lauren, we talked extensively about the origins of her new endeavor, Songbird Parlour, in Glen Ellen, California. In the second part, we turned to her holiday hospitality tips and business advice.

A Conversation with Lauren, Chef and Kombucha Maker

One thing is for sure in the food and wine business these days: in order to stay afloat, you’ve got to be nimble and willing to pivot.

Women Owned Sonoma County Businesses

In 2016 Chef Lauren decided to make a path of her own and created Goodness Gracious Catering – a private event and culinary experiences company that is rooted in the business of making memories.

Lauren Kershner- The Triple Threat

With Songbird Parlour, Valley of the Moon Kombucha and Goodness Gracious Catering, this 33-year-old entrepreneur has it all.

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Songbird Parlour's Seared Scallops, Spring Green Garlic

Chef Lauren Kershner brought her delicious recipes to acclaim through her catering company, Goodness Gracious. Today, she's taking the next step with the creation of her own event venue, Songbird Parlour.

Local Food + Wine Businesses Run by Young Professionals

Lauren Kershner, 32, is the owner of Songbird Parlour, an event space in Glen Ellen’s Jack London Village. Learn more about her professional journey here.

Chef Lauren Kershner Takes on Kombucha

Brewing and distributing under the name Valley of the Moon Kombucha Co. in batches of 10 gallons twice weekly, Kershner is currently supplying several stores in Sonoma, Napa, and most recently Marin counties with two delightful flavor combinations: carrot, orange, turmeric and red beet, apple, ginger.

Media Inquiries

Our Founder, Lauren Kershner, is available for thought leadership pieces, interviews, podcasts and more. Submit the following form if you’d like to connect and discuss a media collaboration.