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Napa Valley is home to over 200 wineries-many offering tours, tastings, and a chance to bask in the leisurely ambiance of the Wine Country. With a heritage of grape growing and wine making that spans over 150 years, the history of winemaking in Napa Valley is the history of Napa Valley. Located just over an hour north of San Francisco, Napa Valley consists of six towns: Napa, Yountville, Oakville/Rutherford, St. Helena, Calistoga, and Lake Berryessa. Together, they create a getaway destination beyond compare with lush, rolling hills, rows of manicured vineyards lining the valley floor and hillsides, rock palisades, beautiful lakes, and meandering streams-all the natural beauty one could ask for. For more information, contact the Napa Valley Conference & Visitors Bureau, 1310 Napa Town Center, Napa, CA 94559, Tel (707) 226-7459.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Hotel d’Amici
Run by the Pestoni Family and near the family owned winery, Ruthergrove Grove Winery, Hotel d’Amici offers a unique package of wine tasting and lodging. Its newly renovated, modern Cal/Italia luxury suites are located in historic downtown Calistoga, within walking distance of many fine restaurants and world famous spas.

Hotel d’Amici
1463 Lincoln Avenue
P.O. Box 561
Calistoga, California 94515
Tel (707) 942-1007
Fax (707) 942-1391
Email amici@rutherfordgrove.com

Auberge du Soleil
Nestled amidst olive trees, on a hillside, above a mosaic of vineyards, this superb setting inspired Claude Rouas to open his magnificent restaurant here in 1981. The superb cuisine, which features the full splendor of the region’s flavours and colours, is enhanced by 500 of California’s finest wines. The romantic guestrooms, each with fireplace and private terrace, are housed in country cottages.

Auberge du Soleil
180 Rutherford Hill Road
P.O. Drawer B.
Rutherford, California 94573
Tel (707) 963-1211
Fax (707) 963-8764
Email soleil@relaischateaux.fr

Blue Violet Mansion
Winner of the prestigious Landmarks Preservations Award of Excellence in 1993, and the Gold Award: Best Bed and Breakfast in North America in 1996 by the Reed Travel Group, this graceful Queen Anne Victorian mansion is situated on a quiet street with an acre of private gardens in historic Old Town Napa and within walking distance of downtown shops and restaurants.

Blue Violet Mansion
443 Brown Street
Napa, California 94559
Tel (707) 253-2583
Toll Free (800) 959-2583
Fax (707) 257-8205
Email bviolet@napanet.net

Bordeaux House
Located in the historic town of Yountville, at the beginning of Napa Valley, this private getaway services charm, convenience, and great food in the heart of Wine Country.

Bordeaux House
6600 Washington Street
Yountville, California 94599
Tel (707) 944-2855
Fax (707) 944-2855

Calistoga Village Inn & Spa
Conveniently located near major wineries, fine dining, hot air ballooning, golfing, hiking, and an assortment of natural wonders, the Calistoga Village Inn & Spa offers lodging, relaxing mineral pools, therapeutic mudbaths, luxurious spa treatments, a full service conference center for your group needs, and an on-site restaurant for dinner.

Calistoga Village Inn & Spa
1880 Lincoln Avenue
Calistoga, California 94515
Tel (707) 942-0991

The 1801 Inn
Designed in 1903 by Architect William Corlett, The 1801 Inn is a lovingly restored Queen Anne Victorian home, located at the gateway to the world of famous Napa Wine Country.

The 1801 Inn
1810 First Street
Old Town Napa, California
Toll Free (800) 5-1801 Inn
Fax (707) 224-3932
Email The1801Inn@aol.com

El Bonita Motel
Located in the heart of Napa Valley, the El Bonita is a St. Helena tradition. A reputation well-earned, the El Bonita Motel provides guests with a clean and comfortable place to stay surrounded by a warm and friendly atmosphere. While on your getaway, enjoy a relaxing whirlpool, cozy sauna, refreshing swim, or a peaceful stroll through their 2-1/2 acres of gorgeous gardens.

El Bonita Motel
195 Main Street
St. Helena, California 94574
Tel (707) 963-3216
Tel (800) 541-3284
Email brochures@elbonita.com

Napa Valley Marriott
World class accommodations located at the gateway to California’s renowned Napa Wine Country, where some of the world’s premier wineries are only a few minutes away.

Napa Valley Marriott
3425 Solano Avenue
Napa, California 94558
Tel (707) 253-7433
Fax (707) 258-1320

Meadowood Napa Valley
Surrounded by pristine vineyards and hills roamed by Robert Louis Stevenson, this superb Meadowood Napa Valley estate nestles in a private 250-acre valley. Expect understated elegance with a tradition of intimacy, discreet service, and refined comfort. Idyllic setting for golf, tennis, hiking, swimming, or pampering at the full-service spa. Savour California wine country cuisine and discover Napa Valley wine with Meadowood’s wine tutor.

Meadowood Napa Valley
900 Meadowood Lane
St. Helena, California 94574
Tel (707) 963-3646
Fax (707) 963-3532
Email meadowood@relaischateaux.fr

The Napa Inn
A beautiful Queen Anne Victorian, built in 1899 and furnished with antiques, this bed and breakfast is reminiscent of a bygone era where life was simpler and the pace more relaxed.

The Napa Inn
1137 Warren Street
Napa, California 94559
Tel (707) 257-1444
Toll Free (800) 435-1144
Fax (707) 257-0251
Email info@napainn.com

Sutter Home B&B Inn
Sutter Home has eight beautiful bed and breakfast rooms, decorated in 19th-century Victorian style. Given the winery’s central location on Highway 29, the Sutter Home Inn is a perfect spot from which to explore the Napa Valley.

Sutter Home Inn
Tel (707) 963-3104, ext. 4100

Wine Way Inn
The first bed and breakfast in Calistoga, this cozy inn has a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Wine Way Inn is only a short walk to wonderful restaurants, shops, and Calistoga’s famous spas. Hosts, Moye and Cecile Stephens, will be happy to recommend and make reservations at any of the local restaurants and wineries.

Wine Way Inn
1910 Foothill Blvd.
Calistoga, California 94515
Tel (707) 942-0680
Toll Free (800) 572-0679
Fax (707) 942-2636

DINING

BRIX
When you blend a world-class chef, casually elegant décor by a top designer, and the beauty of one of the nation’s most scenic wine-growing regions, the whole of the dining experience becomes even greater than the sum of its parts. In this case, it all adds up to BRIX Restaurant, the newest addition to the Napa Valley culinary scene. Located in the scenic town of Yountville, BRIX offers a Napa Valley dining experience that is unparalleled, and blends the best of many areas, including the comfortable elegance of big city dining, the beautiful scenery of the Napa Valley, and a cuisine that spans the globe.

BRIX Restaurant & Wine Shop
7377 St. Helena Hwy
Yountville, California 94558
Tel (707) 944-2749

The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone
This culinary institute’s Wine Spectator Greystone Restaurant, with its Adam Tihany-designed ‘show kitchens’ and Mediterranean-inspired menu, offers an unparalleled wine country dining experience. The restaurant is named in honor of Marvin R. Shanken’s respected Wine Spectator magazine and celebrates his generous gift to the Napa Valley campus of The Culinary Institute of America. The restaurant features an exciting interpretation of the bold, sunny flavors of the Mediterranean using fresh California ingredients. From Spain and the south of France to Italy, Greece, the Eastern Mediterranean, and Morocco, Mediterranean cooking emphasizes the lively use of fruits and vegetables, fish, breads and grains, olive oil, herbs and spices, and, of course, wine.

The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone
The Wine Spectator Greystone Restaurant
2555 Main Street
St. Helena, California 94574
Tel (707) 967-1010

The French Laundry
This elegant turn-of-the-century stone residence in the heart of California’s famous Napa Valley, is set admist a charming country garden. This idyllic haven is the setting for Chef Thomas Keller’s innovative, award-winning cuisine. His contemporary dishes feature a subtle blend of classic French traditions and regional fare. The prix-fixe menus are accompanied by over 350 selections of California and French varietals.

The French Laundry
6640 Washington Street
Yountville, California 94599
Tel (707) 944-2380
Fax (707) 944-1974
Email laundry@relaischateaux.fr

Napa Valley Grille
Surrounded by picturesque vineyards, the Napa Valley Grille captures the heritage and lifestyle of this world-famous wine growing region. The windows frame views that change with the seasons, while the interior-with its jewel-tone, grape-motif tapestry fabrics, winerack room divides, and bottles signed by many of the leading vinters who dine regularly at the restaurant-appropriately reflect the wine country theme. Chef Bob Hurley’s all-fresh wine country menu is complemented by a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence wine list, which includes many rare and older vintages. Napa Valley Grille was also selected as one of the “Hot Concepts!” for 1998 by Nation’s Restaurant News.

Napa Valley Grille
Highway 29 at Madison
Yountville, California
Tel (707) 944-8686

Napa Valley Wine Train
From the moment you enter the Wine Train’s Station, you will begin a threefold adventure…A return to the gracious era of elegant rail travel and distinguished service…A deliciously crafted culinary and wine experience…champagne brunch, gourmet lunch, or exquisite full-course dinner…An enjoyable and relaxing journey through California’s historic and scenic wine country. The train’s luxury lounge cars and elegant dining cars have been painstakingly restored to their former unmatched opulence. Every Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner excursion is a 36-mile, 3-hour adventure through the heart of Napa Valley Wine Country.

Napa Valley Wine Train
1275 McKinstry Street
Napa, California
Tel (707) 253-2111; (800) 427-4124
Email sales@winetrain.com

Silverado Country Club & Resort
As one would savor a taste of Napa Valley’s fine wines, dining at Silverado Country Club & Resort is a delectable adventure. Three distinctive restaurants provide a variety of choices: Vintner’s Court features innovative Mediterranean Cuisine with regional California and Pacific Rim influences complemented by one of the most extensive wine lists; Royal Oak features regional specialties and combines traditional fare with a relaxing ambiance for a casually elegant dining experience; and Silverado Bar and Grill, located in the Club House, offers a casual meal or quick snack between meetings, tennis, or golf.

Silverado Country Club & Resort
1600 Atlas Peak Road
Napa, California
Tel (707) 257-0200
Email resv@silveradoresort.com