May 22nd, 2013
c/o: Hans Thoursie
Are you looking for a wonderful way to kick off the summer? Beringer Vineyards in St. Helena is hosting a Memorial Day Weekend Passport Tasting Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26 from 10:00am to 5:00pm. This walk-around wine tasting is a wonderful way to celebrate the summer and enjoy the picturesque scenes from the Beringer property. The cost is $35 per person, $20 for wine club members.
Beringer Vineyards was established in 1876 and is now in its third century of producing classic wines from some of the area’s finest vineyards. When visiting the winery, guests can take a tour of the lush vineyards and discover the historic wine cellars. Of course, tasting and buying wine are the most popular things to do, and some of the best wine selections include cabernet sauvignon, nightingale sauvignon blanc and pinot noir.
For the Memorial Day Weekend Passport Tasting, guests will walk around the property and savor a highlight from the wine portfolio. The vineyards date back to the 1800s, so there are many historic sites on the premises, including tunnels, the Rhine House Mansion and the Old Stone Winery.
Also, Beringer’s Chef Maurine Sargent will be at each of the four tasting stations. Guests can also enjoy live music and a game of bocce ball. Reservations are appreciated; walk-ins are also welcome. To schedule a reservation, call 1-866-708-9463.
The Memorial Day Weekend Passport Tasting isn’t all you can do over Memorial weekend in Napa Valley. If you’re staying for the weekend, consider these other events that will be sure to bring you plenty of fun in Wine Country.
- Cooking Class and St. Helena Farmers Market Tour; St. Helena, St. Helena Farmers Market , Crane Park; Friday, May 24
- Pinot Party at Back Room Wines; Downtown Napa, Back Room Wines; Friday, May 24
- Andretti Winery and II Posto Trattoria Italian-Style Wine Dinner; Napa, Andretti Winery; Saturday, May 25
Napa Valley is a spectacular place to spend Memorial weekend, or any summer weekend for that matter! With wine tastings, wine tours, five-star dining and boutique hotels, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in this lively, dynamic town.
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May 22nd, 2013
The Napa River is one of the largest rivers stretching a 50-mile journey from Mt. St. Helena to the San Pablo Bay. It rolls through the heart of some of the most breathtaking vineyards, forests, and fields forming the agricultural heart of Napa Valley. For a different kind of weekend in Napa Valley, try a kayak tour for one of the most relaxing and pleasurable days you’ve ever spent in wine country.
- Napa Valley Adventure Tours has three launch sites and all kayaks are designed for the tourist in mind, so you won’t be working hard on this kayak tour.
- Kayak Napa Valley has guided excursions through central Napa and other Napa Valley destinations you may have never seen before.
Tours can be customized to meet special needs, such as birthdays, bachelor parties, honeymoons and more.
Call the Napa Valley Hotel and Suites at 707-226-1871 for your wet and wild getaway and we’ll help with your room reservations.
Spend a morning or afternoon floating through the natural beauty and wildlife that’s part of your Napa River experience. Many paddlers report seeing herons stalking fish along the edges of the river, and fish float along beneath your paddles.
The views are spectacular, and gliding along the water adds perspective to your view of this amazing region. Watch the sun set over the First Street Bridge and you’ll be right in downtown Napa within minutes for your gourmet dinner.
Check availability at the Napa Valley Hotel and Suites, or call us at 707-226-1871 and ask about our current specials.
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May 14th, 2013
One of the most wonderful things about Napa Valley is it’s gorgeous scenery. After a bike ride or a tour of a winery, what could be better than a relaxing, refreshing picnic while gazing out over the beautiful valley? Even better, pick out the wine you’ll enjoy al fresco under the open sky.
Only a handful of wineries have a permit for picnicking and the following are the top choices for those with picnic facilities in the Napa Valley. (Note, some wineries give their club members priority and a few charge a fee.)
- Buehler Vineyards
- Casa Nuestra Winery
- Cuvasion Estate Wines
- Frank Family Vineyards
- Pine Ridge Vineyards
- St. Clement
- Tudal Family Winery
And others – call ahead to check with the wineries on your path through the Napa Valley and ask about their picnic policies.
Stay with us at Napa Valley Hotel and Suites – call 707-226-1871 to make reservations – and we’ll help you pick your new favorite deli to put together your picnic.
The art of the picnic is one that’s been lost in this country. Some say it’s because of urban sprawl or the fact that cars are now so much faster, but really it’s time for all of us to slow down, drink in the scenery, and breathe deeply.
The following are top delicatessens in Napa Valley who are skilled at putting together a picnic which you can enjoy at one of the wineries above on your visit:
- The well-known Dean & Deluca at 607 South St. Helena Highway – seasonal delights, excellent cheeses, and delightful desserts
- The local favorite, Bouchon Bakery at 6525 Washington Street – hearty hand-made sandwiches, pastries, and treats – even pet treats!
- The famous Oakville Grocery at 7856 St. Helena Highway – for a real step back into time, Chef Jason Rose will make a fresh feast using the best products from local farmers, artisans, and purveyors in the Napa and Sonoma Valleys.
Downtown Napa is a cool old town with a trendy vibe. There are lots of great restaurants with chefs born of the farm-to-table movement and skilled at pairing the local wines and brews with the delicious food.
Call the friendly staff at Napa Valley Hotel and Suites or make your reservation online today. We’ll help you design your best picnic ever.
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May 6th, 2013
Recently Named the ‘Happiest City in the U.S.’
Let’s face it, the city of Napa stands apart as one of the most unique culinary and wine tasting destinations in this nation. Surrounded by iconic vineyards with breathtaking views in all directions, Napa has recently been named the ‘Happiest City in the U.S.‘
For starters, Napa is home to:
- Over 70 remarkable restaurants – all within easy walking distance
- Over 20 wine tasting rooms
- Three major event venues and endless entertainment along its namesake river
As a jumping-off point for wine country excursions, Napa Valley has become the central hub drawing the best chefs and enjoying easy access to some of the freshest local foods imaginable.
Stay with us at the Napa Valley Hotel and Suites and you’ll be in close range (often within walking distance) of some of the best that Napa Valley has to offer.
Stay with us for a week, or stay for just a weekend or a day, and you can enjoy days with itineraries that look like this:
- Start at the Napa General Store for a tasty breakfast of fresh-baked goods, homemade granola, or chocolate-filled beignets with a view of the Napa River.
- Then wander and browse among the one-of-a-kind shops filled with hand-crafted products, apparel, jewelry, home furnishings and more.
- When it’s time for lunch, pop into one of downtown’s many dining places serving California cuisine of the finest kind. At the Napa Valley Hotel and Suites, we’ll help you choose your favorite flavor from the complete list of restaurants.
- After lunch, enjoy a self-guided walking tour among the charming neighborhoods of Napa Valley. Step in to the Napa Valley Welcome Center (located at 600 Main Street) for a walking tour map.
- If you still want more, stop by one of our many downtown wine tasting rooms to experience some of Napa’s finest wines as a way to start off the evening.
Enjoy the fruits of Napa farmers right in the heart of the city – no driving necessary!
Call us at Napa Valley Hotel and Suites to reserve your room and we’ll help you design an itinerary that’s unique to you. Call 707-226-1871 for more details and pricing.
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April 29th, 2013
Mother’s Day is May 12! Looking for a unique way to show the mother in your life just how much she means to you? What better way than to send her to Napa Valley to enjoy Mother’s Day?
In Napa Valley, she can:
- Tour a local winery
- Take a bike ride through gorgeous natural scenery
- Shop in artistic downtown Napa
- Take a healthy spa break
- Enjoy some of the best food and cultural options in California
…and much more
Our mothers do a lot for our families, our schools, and our communities all year long – why not give them the break they deserve? Have Mom stay at the Napa Valley Hotel and Suites and we’ll be sure she gets the special treatment she deserves! Plus, she’ll be so close to everything she wants to do that she won’t even need to drive.
Whether you are planning to send her on her own or bring the kids along, a Mother’s Day getaway in Napa Valley may well be the Mother’s Day to remember and even repeat next year!
Call us at Napa Valley Hotel and Suites to reserve a room for your Mother’s Day break. We’ll help you with reservations at local day spas so you can create the perfect Mother’s Day getaway in Napa. Call 707-226-1871 for more details and pricing.
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April 22nd, 2013
Have you ever had a chance to see over 60 of the day’s hottest bands on three stages all in one long, heart-thumping weekend? Well, now’s your chance. Welcome to Napa Valley’s premier event – BottleRock 2013.
What is BottleRock? It’s the coming together of at least 40 of the iconic Napa Valley wineries, mixed with the culinary magic of the area’s best chef superstars. Inject the ultimate fusion of music and place it all just blocks from Napa’s downtown epicenter—and there you have it, the ultimate feast for the senses.
Stay with us at Napa Valley Hotel and Suites – call 707-226-1871 to make reservations for BottleRock 2013 in Napa Valley.
Only Napa Valley could play host to such an event and make it easy for people to attend. The event starts on Thursday, May 9th and runs through the weekend. Arriving and settling in at least a day earlier will give you access to some of the pre-events.
BottleRock 2013 includes bands such as:
- The Black Crowes
- Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
- The Avett Brothers
- The Black Keys
- Blues Traveler
And so many more. See the full schedule of bands for BottleRock 2013.
The wineries include Napa Valley’s top names such as:
- Silver Oak
- Grgich Hills Estate
- Boyd
- Hahn
…and so many more. See the full list of wineries for BottleRock.
Stay with us at the Napa Valley Hotel and Suites and you’ll be within walking distance of this ultimate mix of music, wine, food, and fun this May.
Call the friendly staff at Napa Valley Hotel and Suites or make your reservation online today and get your BottleRock tickets here.
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April 14th, 2013
In the heart of Napa Valley, you’ll find some of the finest artists, vintners, and culinary geniuses in the world. In April, downtown Napa hosts the Culinary Crawl. It’s a walking food and wine tour featuring downtown Napa’s finest culinary hot-spots and wine tasting rooms. The Culinary Crawl celebrates the arts in April with featured stops at the finest Napa Valley art galleries.
You’ll walk, taste, and sip your way through the finest that Napa Valley has to offer!
Book your stay at Napa Valley Hotel and Suites to ensure you’ll have easy access to the starting point of the Culinary Crawl. Stay with us and you’ll be able to enjoy a stroll home after too!
The Culinary Crawl Meet Up starts at 5:00 p.m. on April 25th, 2013 and knowledgeable local culinary guides will lead the group through the other stops along the way.
Culinary Crawl ticket information:
- Advance tickets are $30 each
- Tickets on the day are $45 each
- Advance tickets can be purchased online.
Each ticket includes specially prepared bites at each stop. Each tempting bite is paired with an exclusive drink special – hand-crafted by the local bartenders.
This walking food and wine tour also includes contests and prizes to make it a truly memorable culinary experience for everyone involved. Anyone who enjoys food, wine and art will enjoy the April Culinary Crawl in Napa.
Give us a call at the Napa Valley Hotel and Suites at 707-226-1871 ad secure your spot for the April Culinary Crawl. Check availability at the Napa Valley Hotel and Suites, or call us at 707-226-1871 and ask about our current specials.
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April 7th, 2013
One of Napa Valley’s most important cultural icons, the Napa Valley Opera House is about to turn 10. Yes, 2013 is the Napa Valley Opera House’s 10th year anniversary and it’s a great year to visit.
In addition to operas, the Napa Valley Opera House has many other regularly scheduled events including:
- Movies—Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Funny Girl in late April
- Orchestras—the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra in early May
- Bands—the Preservation Hall Jazz Band at the 10th year anniversary benefit
- Dances—the Napa Regional Dance Company’s Alice in Wonderland in late May.
The Napa Valley Opera House box office is open Monday through Saturday from noon to six in the evening and tickets can be purchased by calling 707.226.7372.
There are so many activities and places to enjoy in Napa Valley. The staff at the Napa Valley Hotel and Suites can help you find local cultural events nearly any evening of the week.
The Napa Valley Opera House is best known for its historic role as the epicenter of culture in the local community. It has played host to numerous public meetings, high school graduations, and political events in addition to world-class entertainment. It remains a cornerstone of the Napa Valley community to this day.
See the Napa Valley Opera House schedule and seating chart and pick up your tickets for an event this Spring today.
Call us at 707-226-1871 for reservations and enjoy a visit to the Napa Valley Opera House during your next stay in Napa Valley.
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March 29th, 2013
Does the long break between winter and summer have you dreaming of a short day or weekend trip getaway? Experts agree that even short trips away from our daily routines and responsibilities can do wonders for our mood and reduce overall stress levels.
Here’s a sampling of top things to do in Napa to make the most of your day:
- Start the day off with a delicious breakfast or brunch if you’ve slept in (good for you!). Many of downtown Napa’s thirty or more restaurants are all set to serve early birds – and you’re going to need your energy! Try the Alexis Baking Company for fresh baked goods or the Napa General Store for their signature homemade granola and chocolate beignets while enjoying a view of the Napa River.
- Ready for a little shopping? Downtown is a special place to browse antiques, jewelry, home furnishings and unique crafts as well as art.
- It’s time for a California lunch at one of Napa Valley’s excellent dining options. From fine dining with white tablecloths to picnics packed and ready, you’ll find exactly what you want in our downtown district’s foodie world. See a complete list of your Napa lunch restaurant options.
- Walk off lunch with a self-guided tour through the historic sites of Napa – with more pre-1906 structures than in any other Bay area city. Start at the Napa Valley Welcome Center (600 Main Street) for a map.
- Take a break and have a seat at one of the Napa Valley wine tasting bars where you can sample rare and special wines from Napa Valley and around the world. Purchase a Taste of Napa Wine Card ($25) for tastings at participating establishments for as little as 10 cents.
Call us at Napa Valley Hotel and Suites or reserve your room online. We can help you with reservations, maps, and more to make your day or weekend getaway in Napa Valley full and exciting. Call 707-226-1871 for more details and pricing.
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March 22nd, 2013
You may think you know everything about Napa Valley, but there are so many secret spots that are actually just a stone’s throw from the more iconic and regularly visited areas that you may have never noticed them.
For off-the-beaten joys in Napa Valley, we’ve got just the information you need:
- Larkmead Vineyards is settled at one of the narrowest points of the valley and surrounded on all sides by vineyards and mountains – it feels like a million miles away, but it’s just a mile off the main highway. The winery was designed by a famous architect Howard Backen and the wines are so good you’ll want to take home a few bottles of your own.
- The Frank Family Vineyard is just nearby Larkmead and delivers a quirky down-to-earth wine tasting experience. They make great wines and are known for making their guests comfortable; this is not a stuffy tasting room!
- Gargiulo Vineyards is family-owned and operated and only slightly off the beaten path. It’s fun and casual but elegant at the same time and the wines vary from collectibles to bottles that are ready to drink on the spot. Their deck with views of the valley is a great spot to enjoy some excellent views.
To get your off-the-beaten path break just right, you’ll want to stay where you can access as much as possible. Book your stay at Napa Valley Hotel and Suites and ensure that you’ll have easy access to everything you want close by.
Give us a call at the Napa Valley Hotel and Suites at 707-226-1871 and reserve your rooms to enjoy an off-the-beaten path getaway.
If you’re traveling with a group, the Swanson Vineyards is just off Highway 29 and the perfect place to enjoy with friends for a specialized French-style tasting perfectly paired with cheeses, chocolates, and other treats. Enjoy a break in the shade in front of the cottage-like winery.
Check availability at the Napa Valley Hotel and Suites, or call us at 707-226-1871 and ask about our current specials.
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