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Kirsten Mickelwait - Visit Napa Valley blog writer

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Kirsten Mickelwait

Kirsten Mickelwait is a St. Helena-based writer who has lived and raised her family in Napa Valley for more than 20 years.

Art Walks and Outdoor Sculptures & Murals

It only stands to reason that the same region that devotes itself to the ultimate in food and wine experiences would also seek to please the visual senses. Napa Valley is home to a wide assortment of art studios and galleries representing local painters and sculptors. Even better, it has several…

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Napa Valley's Unique Body Treatments

Yes, there are luxury spas at almost any destination you can imagine. But few are blessed with the abundance of natural resources found here in the Napa Valley. From its world-renowned soils to its grape by-products and farm-to-massage-table ingredients, our wine country has got you covered from…

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Secret Places for Art and Inspiration in the Napa Valley

The Napa Valley is renowned for its food and wine culture, but its pleasures don’t stop there. Tucked within its streets, hotels, and wineries are pockets of inspiration where you can stumble upon moments of beauty and works of astonishing art. Find your way to the following spots and prepare to be…

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Summer Activities for the Whole Family

Perhaps the last time you visited the Napa Valley was on your honeymoon, or the weekend you got engaged. Your perspective on this region was all white tablecloths and gorgeous views. Now you’re coming…

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Best Mountain-Biking Parks in the Napa Valley

If terms like “chunk,” “grunt,” and “lung-buster” are part of your vocabulary, you’re probably a mountain-biker. And although the Napa Valley is best known for its vineyard-covered valley floor, it’s…

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Top Five Nightlife Spots in Napa

When it comes to relatively rural Napa Valley, the town of Napa is considered the “big city” – so it’s no surprise that the area’s best nightlife can be found here. Whether you’re looking for some late-night jazz or just want to find high-energy vibe, you needn’t travel far. Here are five venues…

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The Most Unique Ways to Tour Napa Valley

So this isn’t your first time at the rodeo, you say? You’ve done the standard wine-tasting, gourmand-ing, and view-admiring? Not to worry, friends, there are plenty of new ways to experience the Napa Valley, from touring in a tuk-tuk to exploring a torture chamber. Here are a few ideas to tickle…

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Napa Valley Wineries with Art

There are a number of Napa Valley wineries that also feature distinguished art collections, allowing you to sate two of your senses at the same time. Hess Persson Estates in Napa One of the most distinguished holdings of contemporary art in the county, the Hess Collection shows about three-quarters…

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7 Great Spots to Host Your Small Meeting or Event

Whether you’re planning a family event or are just the lucky individual who volunteered to organize the company retreat, finding the perfect venue for your small group can be daunting, especially if food is involved. Fortunately, the Napa Valley is filled with hotels and restaurants that are…

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