Special Events at Napa Valley Wineries this Spring

March 15th, 2013

While most people come to Napa Valley for a little wine-tasting and some excellent dining, spring is a very time for special events at Napa Valley wineries, including these as a sampler:

  • St. Supéry’s Library Tasting – taste four vintages of renowned Élu Estate Blend red wine blends and experience how this Bordeaux-style wine develops over time in the bottle.
  • A very special old-fashioned Lobster Boil – Napa style.  Celebrate the arrival of spring at this year’s party of the season with wine tastings featuring some spectacular new releases and recent award-winners.
  • The fourth annual Hall Cabernet Cookoff to support local community and non-profits, Kathryn and Craig Hall host competing chefs from the Napa Valley and the Bay Area to pair their ultimate small bites with the Hall 2010 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. All ticket proceeds and a portion of the wine purchases are donated.

See more Napa Valley Winery Events for April.

Of course there are many other things to see and do in Napa Valley in the spring-time when the weather has yet to heat up too much and the flowers have begun to take hold and start their displays. Join us at the Napa Valley Hotel and Suites for a good long look at spring in Napa Valley.

There are so many things to enjoy in Napa Valley and the staff at the Napa Valley Hotel and Suites can also help you find evening entertainment any evening of the week.

Once you’ve enjoyed everything there is to see and do during the daytime, don’t forget to check out the Napa Valley Nightlife:

  • The Justin Siena Theatre presents Footloose – one of the most explosive recent movie musicals bursts onto the live stage with excellent results. Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with an open heart.
  • Live music at Downtown Joe’s – everything from Jazz to Rock to open microphone, check the calendar for information and join us for a great evening of delicious food and entertainment.

Call us at 707-226-1871 for reservations and enjoy a full day as well as the nightlife in Napa Valley.

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Guys’ Weekend Getaway Idea – Golf in Napa Valley

March 8th, 2013

Ideally when men take trips with their friends, they want to enjoy attractions they don’t always have the time for back home. Luckily, it’s not hard to plan a guys’ golf getaway to Napa Valley, but it is important to do a little planning before you come. After all, there’s a lot to see and do and it helps to be strategically located if you’re to do it all and see it all.

The Napa Valley Hotel and Suites is a popular and recently renovated boutique hotel conveniently located in downtown Napa. It is within easy walking distance of many major attractions and dining. Even better, it’s a quick drive to many world-renowned and gorgeous golf courses that are perfect for playing any time of the year!

Stay with us at Napa Valley Hotel and Suites – call 707-226-1871 to make reservations for your guys’ golf getaway in Napa Valley.

The Napa Valley is well-known for its natural beauty and the golf courses are a great way to enjoy all that and still be near great food served up by some of the most famous chefs in the nation. Choose from among the best Napa Valley golf courses to play at:

  • Chardonnay Golf Club – a unique championship golf facility featuring 18 holes in a blend of six par fixes, six par fours, and six par threes
  • Eagle Vines Golf Club – a first-rate facility highlighted by a challenging 18-hole course perfectly blended with the beautiful Napa Valley landscape.
  • Silverado Resort and Spa - natural beauty surrounds two 18-hole golf courses, each covering 360 acres of ponds, lakes, arching trees and more.

But these are just a few. All are within a short drive of the Napa Valley Hotel and Suites, where you can enjoy a first-rate breakfast before heading out for the first round of golf. Rally your crew of buddies and visit some of the best golf courses in Napa Valley.

Call the friendly staff at Napa Valley Hotel and Suites or make your reservation online today. We’ll help you design your golf getaway to Napa, and we just know you’ll be back for more very soon.

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Take your Easter / Spring Break in Napa Valley

March 1st, 2013

Spring break is the only break we get during that long stretch between our winter holiday and summer time fun, and we must take advantage of it. Enjoy all that Napa Valley has to offer, including:

  • Superb dining options with some of the highest rated chefs in the nation, right here in Napa Valley.
  • Excellent outdoor experiences including bike riding, walking, exploring, hot air balloon rides, and more.
  • Of course, there’s always wine tasting and vineyard strolling too!

To get your spring 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 for your Easter or Spring Break getaway.

One of the all-time favorite things to do for Easter is to spend a little time with the people you care about the most—take a ride on Easter on the Wine Train. Don’t let the name fool you – this is a true family experience that holds special magic for every age group. The luxurious environment, the decadent cuisine, and the fascinating scenery makes it easy for adults and children to unwind, to connect, and to focus on this moment. With special Easter pricing and children’s rates, you’re sure to collect some fabulous memories this Easter.

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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First Time Visitor to Napa Valley?

February 22nd, 2013

Luckily, it’s not hard to plan a trip to Napa Valley, but it is important to do a little planning before you come. After all, there’s a lot to see and do and it helps to be strategically located if you’re to do it all and see it all.

The Napa Valley Hotel and Suites is a popular and recently renovated boutique hotel conveniently located in downtown Napa. It is within easy walking distance of many major attractions. Even better, it’s just steps away from the Napa Downtown Trolley, which will take you to the town center, local museums and restaurants – even to catch the Wine Train!

Stay with us at Napa Valley Hotel and Suites – call 707-226-1871 to make reservations for your first visit to Napa Valley – we’ll just say your first visit of many.

When’s the best time to visit Napa? Because the weather is great nearly all year long, any time of the year is good for a visit to Napa Valley, but the crowds arrive in the summer.

  • In the fall, you get to enjoy ‘crush’ time – when they harvest the grapes. It’s the best time to see a winery in action and the fall colors are amazing.
  • In the winter, you get to enjoy the holiday season, which is magical in Napa Valley, and because the work for the year is completed, everyone is relaxed.
  • In the spring, you can enjoy eye-popping color as everything – and we mean everything (this IS California after all) – gets to blooming.

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 first visit to Napa, and we just know you’ll be back for more very soon.

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Check out the Latest in Napa Valley Nightlife

February 15th, 2013

While most people don’t think of Napa Valley as a capital for nightlife, you’d be surprised at what’s popping up in what was once a sleepy little farming village.

Many of the best restaurants and cafes in downtown Napa attract musicians that are worth stepping out to enjoy, including:

  • Downtown Joe’s – Live music Thursday through Saturday evenings
  • River City – Live music Wednesdays and Sundays with dancing on the deck
  • Silverado Country Club – Just on Friday and Saturday evenings, and you’ll want to dress up a little
  • Uva Trattoria Italiana – Jazz in the dining room Wednesdays and Thursdays

Or spend the evening with family and friends playing billiards or darts at Billco’s in downtown Napa – live music and 60 microwbrews/imports on tap!

There are so many things to enjoy in Napa Valley and the staff at the Napa Valley Hotel and Suites can help you find local music and dancing nearly any evening of the week.

In addition to the burgeoning nightlife scene, Napa has two venues that regularly feature surprisingly big acts.

  • The stunning Art Deco Uptown Theatre, which features performances by musical artists as well as comedians. The line-up for March includes such names as Pablo Cruise plus The Edge, Boz Scaggs, and Los Lonely Boys to name a few.
  • The well-known Napa Valley Opera House, which features dance performances as well as concerts. The line-up for March includes such names as Khatia Buniatishvili, Ed Asner, Ana Moura, and Rhythm of the Dance, just to name a few.

It makes sense. After all, musicians and singers like to enjoy all that Napa has to offer as well, so why not make an event out of it?

Call us at 707-226-1871 for reservations and enjoy night life in Napa Valley.

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Schedule a Special Wellness Break in Napa Valley

February 7th, 2013

Let’s face it, there’s a long time between our winter holiday break and the first clear signs of summer’s arrival. Taking care of ourselves has become easier than ever though and Napa Valley is one of the premier places you can do a little something to pamper yourself and ensure your wellness through the year.

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 spas and wellness centers in the state.  Here are just a few that are very close by:

These are just a few – just a few! – of the simply terrific spa options in Napa Valley.

Call us at Napa Valley Hotel and Suites to reserve your room and we’ll help you with reservations at local day spas so you can create the perfect wellness break in Napa. Call 707-226-1871 for more details and pricing.

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Dining Could Not Be Better in Downtown Napa

January 28th, 2013

Ah, if you’re staying in downtown Napa, you’ll have no trouble finding some of the best dining in the country. Proving that there’s much more to Napa Valley than just wine tasting, the foodie scene in Napa has become a destination in and of itself and the chefs are serving up food to die for!

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 dining you can imagine. Most of the restaurants in Napa Valley proudly serve private label wines that are anything but the standard ‘house wine’ you’d get anywhere else.

  • Angele Restaurant – a true French country restaurant that’s beloved by the locals. The dining room is in the historic 1890s ship chandlery and the riverfront patio celebrates the region’s famously fantastic climate.
  • Cuvee - a wonderful setting with a terrific happy hour, Cuvee is a local favorite for its good value. A beautiful patio setting and cozy lounge chairs make this a great place for a long leisurely break.
  • The Bounty Hunter Wine Bar & Smokin’ BBQ – with a hunting lodge theme, it’s hard to imagine fine dining here. But with the grills and smokers in the back, this restaurant manages to deliver excellent food.
  • Celadon - this is a top pick for many and the locals love it. It’s up-scale casual in its vibe and serves a glorious menu featuring global comfort food.
  • Cole’s Chop House – owned by the same person who delivered Celadon, this is an upscale fine dining steak house. Housed in an 1800s exhibit hall once used for the Napa fairs, the spacious restaurant has original wood floors and an open truss ceiling with exposed stone walls as an elegant background to an incredible meal.

These are just a few – just a few! – of the simply wonderful dining options in Napa Valley.

Call us at Napa Valley Hotel and Suites to reserve your room and we’ll help you with reservations at local restaurants. Call 707-226-1871 for more details and pricing.

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Enjoy a Winter Museum Day in Napa Valley

January 20th, 2013

While most people think only of the wines when they think of Napa Valley, the place is also a rich cultural treasure. You’ll find museums featuring prominently among the must-do activities for those ‘in the know’.

In fact, the Napa Valley Museums have been rated highly by tourists from all across the U.S. and what could be a better winter day activity than strolling through the museums?

Consider a visit to the Napa Valley Museum in February for a rare exhibition of photographs from the late 19th and early 20th centuries promoting travel by the Southern Pacific Railroad. Many of the photographs demonstrate some of the most elegant forms of advertising and show now iconic images from the “Route of a Thousand Wonders” from the romantic West.

There are many memorable ways to enjoy Napa Valley and the staff at the Napa Valley Hotel and Suites can help with directions to the Napa Valley Museums.

Whether you’re interested in art, in history, or in other cultural specialties, there are many museums to choose from. Some include:

Stroll the museums during the day, dine at some of the finest restaurants with well-known chefs at night, and sleep in comfort at our renovated, luxurious boutique hotel, the Napa Valley Hotel and Suites.

Call us at 707-226-1871 for reservations and enjoy an affordable winter visit of the Museums of Napa Valley.

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Find Romance this Valentine’s Day in Napa Valley

January 13th, 2013

Every year, on the fourteenth of February, millions of people present those they love with sweets, treats, and special experiences to celebrate their love. According to the Greeting Card Association, a quarter of all cards sent each year are valentines.

This year, find a special way to celebrate the holiday by visiting beautiful Napa Valley – where gorgeous scenery blends perfectly with fine dining, wineries, and unique sights… setting the perfect stage for this heart-filled holiday.

During the day, take a winery tour on the historic property of the Ahnfeldt Wines, where sweeping views, daily tours, opulent gardens, and lovely picnic areas bring out the romantic in everyone.

Call us at Napa Valley Hotel and Suites – 707-226-1871 for your Valentines’ Day reservations.  Ask about out our Valentine’s Special Sweet Heart Retreat! We fill up quickly around this holiday, so call soon.

In the early evening, catch the 1942 romantic classic – Casablanca on Valentines’ Day. With Bogart, Bergman, and Henreid at your table, the night is sure to be entertaining. This event is held at the Napa Valley Opera House in downtown Napa.

Visit one of the famous dessert and sweet shops to give your love a treat:

We can also help you score the perfect dinner reservation, a hot air balloon ride, and any other unique touch you’d like to share with your valentine.

Call the friendly staff at Napa Valley Hotel and Suites for your reservation today – before the rush! We’ll help you design a Valentines’ Day Celebration that’s sure to light a fire.

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Truffles for Everyone—Napa Truffle Festival Jan. 18-21, 2013

January 5th, 2013

The Napa Truffle Festival is North America’s premier truffle event. The 3rd Annual Napa Truffle Festival will showcase the venerated black winter Perigord truffle, also called the “black diamond”.

The festival will bring together a unique gathering of truffle cultivation experts, scientists, and special guests from the world of fine food and wine as well as internationally renowned Michelin Star chefs. The gathering will discuss, examine, toss, prepare and finally pair the truffles with wines to feast upon – breakfast, lunch and dinner! It’s a complete truffle holiday!

Give us a call at the Napa Valley Hotel and Suites at 707-226-1871 and we’ll help you reserve your room for this unique truffle get-away.

Don’t miss the fun and science of cultivating, preparing, and nibbling truffles at the oh-so-popular winery lunches which are hosted this year by Beringer and Silver Oak wineries.

The Napa Truffle Festival includes:

  • Cooking demonstrations with local wines and, of course, the truffles!
  • A lively festival marketplace – featuring local wines and artisanal foods
  • A grand Truffles & Wine Dinner – at La Toque (see 2012’s 7-course menu)

This year, we’ll also have a wild mushroom forage excursion led by Rico the wonder truffle dog who will help us sniff out the truffles for this year’s festival.

Check the availability at the Napa Valley Hotel and Suites, or call us at 707-226-1871 and ask about the Napa Truffle Festival 2013.

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