AROUND THE VALLEY
If you would like to visit a local hot spring
with volcanic mud, a thermal pool and spa treatments we suggest Indian Springs in Calistoga (707) 942-4913.
The best hiking is just off the Silverado Trail in Calistoga at the Oat Hill Mine Trail.
Fun tasting room: Acme on Fulton in St. Helena. (707) 963-0440 usually has a Friday 5 pm open house
WINE COUNTRY SUGGESTIONS
Restaurants:
Press, St Helena (707) 967-0550
Bouchon, Yountville (707) 944-8037
Sol bar at Solage in Calistoga (707) 226-0800
Sams Social Club at Indian Springs, Calistoga
(707)942-4969
Evangeline, Calistoga (707) 341-3131
The Harvest Table, St. Helena (Charlie Palmer)
(707) 967-4695
Brasswood, St. Helena (707) 968-5434
Two Birds One Stone, St Helena (shared small plates) (707) 302-3777
Press, steak house, St. Helena (707) 967-0550
Breakfast:
Model Bakery, St. Helena (707) 963-8192
(English muffins are rationed to go: order dozen ahead for next day)
Lunch:
Gotts/Taylor’s Refresher, St. Helena (call your order in and eat there/no waiting (866) 328-3663
Oxbow Market in Napa features many good restaurants (Model Bakery, Gotts/Taylor’s/Hog Island Oysters).
Best market to pick up food: Sunshine St. Helena. Cal Mart in Calistoga, Whole Foods in Napa.
WINERIES WE LIKE TO VISIT
St. Helena
Crocker & Starr: (707) 967-9111
Alpha Omega (707) 963-9999
Viader (707) 967-3816
Napa
O’brien estates: (707) 252-846
Palmaz (707) 226-5587
Roy estate (707) 255-4409
Oakville
B Cellars: (707) 944-2120
Far Niente (707) 944-2861
Calistoga
Schramsberg Champagne (707) 942-4558
Mending Wall (707) 709-4200
Diamond Creek (707) 942-6926
Rutherford
Honig: (707) 963-5618
Peju(707) 963-3700
SPA EXPERIENCES
If you’d like to experience one of the world-renowned spas, we recommend several within a short drive from the Vignoble Estate including
Meadowood Napa Valley, St. Helena; Solage, Calistoga; Indian Springs, Calistoga; Bardessono, Yountville. Due to the Glass Fire incident and other events of 2021l, spa services are is limited.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
The focus on healthy, farm to table foods and fresh air make the Napa Valley the perfect spot for a spa weekend or to challenge yourself to hikes in the Pacific Palisades or to bike along scenic trails.
EXPLORE ST. HELENA
Visit Napa Valley a visitor’s guide http://www.visitnapavalley.com describes St. Helena as the heart of the Napa Valley.
Winemaking began here in the 1800s, its history echoing through the gables and turrets of the Rhine House, now home to Beringer, and gracious carriage house of the region’s first winery, Charles Krug. Today, the wineries in St. Helena range from powerhouses such as Sutter Home and Louis Martini to critically acclaimed small producers including Revana Estate and Crocker and Starr.
WINE EDUCATION
Just across the valley floor from Vignoble house a massive stone building that was once the Christian Brothers winery is now the Culinary Institute of America offering culinary education classes.
FINE DINING
There are several Michelin star restaurants in the Napa Valley including Chef Thomas Keller’s French Laundry and Chef Ken Frank’s La Toque. Chefs including Nash Cognietti at Tre Posti, Christopher Costow at Charter Oak and others create quintessential California cuisine and some other favorites include Brasswood and Press.
