What happens when a great project starts with collaboration, not just a set of plans?
Join us for an engaging conversation with three professionals from different corners of the luxury residential world: an interior designer, builder, and luxury real estate expert. Together, they’ll explore what it really takes to create an exceptional home and why the best results happen when the entire team is involved from the very beginning.
The conversation starts before the design begins: finding the right property, understanding its potential, establishing a realistic vision and budget, and assembling the right team to bring it all to life. When designers, builders, and real estate professionals are communicating early and often, the result can be something truly special.
This candid discussion will look beyond the finished project to explore how the process works behind the scenes, what each professional brings to the table, where collaboration can make or break a project, and how different perspectives can ultimately elevate the design.
Join us at Bacchus Landing @ Aldina Tastingroom for this very special panel discussion.
MEET THE PANEL
Dominic Dotto, Dotto Construction
Dominic Dotto is the Owner and President of Dotto Company, where he leads a modern approach to luxury homebuilding centered on innovation, collaboration, and trust. With 15 years of experience in the construction industry, Dominic has built his reputation on proactive communication, transparency, and clear expectations.
He believes the strongest projects begin with collaboration during the earliest stages of design. By involving the design team and contractor from the outset, potential challenges can be addressed early, ideas can be thoughtfully developed, and every member of the team can work toward a shared vision. Dominic places particular emphasis on strong collaboration between the architect, design professionals, and construction team, recognizing that their collective expertise and open communication are essential to creating a successful project.
His methodology combines high-touch client service with forward-thinking technology, creating smoother workflows, stronger team coordination, and superior finished products. Dominic believes that careful planning, shared accountability, and consistent communication establish the foundation for client confidence throughout the entire building process.
A leading example of this approach is The Vineyard Estates, a high-end residential project that reflects Dominic’s commitment to integrating advanced technology with exceptional craftsmanship and luxury lifestyle design. Through Dotto Company, he continues to redefine the homebuilding experience by creating homes that are not only beautifully designed, but also thoughtfully planned, efficiently executed, and built to exceed expectations.
Brooke Sevenau, Studio Seven Design
Brooke is the principal and founder of Studio Seven Design, a boutique interior design studio. She is also Creative Director for Matt Sevenau Real Estate and co-founder of The Workshop, a community space for art and conversation in downtown Sonoma. Brooke’s process begins with deep listening: to the architecture, to the landscape, and to how her clients actually live. She believes good design has soul, favoring natural materials with inherent intelligence, shaped by skilled craftsmanship in ways that feel both innovative and evocative. Brooke brings warmth, curiosity, and a distinct point of view to her work. Collaboration lies at the center of her process. She works closely with her team, and with the architects, builders, artisans, makers, and trades to create spaces that feel unmistakably personal.
Matt Sevenau, Compass Real Estate Advisor
Matt Sevenau is a top-producing real estate advisor and agent based in Napa & Sonoma County, specializing in luxury homes, estate properties, and Wine Country real estate across Northern California.
In 2025 alone, Matt closed $128 million across 62 transactions and has surpassed $1 billion in total career sales volume since 2010. Matt built and led the #1 real estate team by dollar volume across Napa & Sonoma counties, with multiple record-setting sales throughout, including Sonoma, Glen Ellen, Kenwood, Occidental, and Santa Rosa. His team was also recognized as the Best Real Estate Team in Sonoma Valley in the People’s Choice Awards for two consecutive years.
Matt is known for strategic pricing, disciplined negotiation, and a highly curated marketing approach designed to maximize value and create leverage. With a background as a founder, business owner, licensed contractor, and investor, Matt brings a rare combination of market insight, construction expertise, and strategic vision to every transaction, allowing him to identify opportunity, solve complex problems, and deliver outcome driven results aligned with each client’s goals.
A true local with deep roots in Sonoma Valley, Matt lives in Wine Country with his wife, Brooke, where they raised their two children, now in college. He remains actively involved in the community, supporting youth, education, and environmental initiatives.
Moderator:
Lauren Mangrum | Principal, Architecture & Design | Ceramic Tile Center
With more than 20 years in the design industry, I have built my career around collaboration, working closely with designers, architects, builders, and homeowners to bring thoughtfully considered projects to life. As Principal of Architecture & Design at Ceramic Tile Center, I have a deep passion for design, materials, and the relationships that make exceptional projects possible.