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Napa Valley Comeback: Brasswood Estate

Brasswood learned the valuable lesson of not being afraid to try new things during the pandemic. Their comeback is fueled by a team that is reinvigorated with passion for hospitality and great service. Q: How has the pandemic changed your organization? The pandemic changed our organization in a…

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Napa Valley Comeback: Baldacci Family Vineyards

For Baldacci Family Vineyards, the pandemic will always be defined as the moment when they discovered their full potential. With a newly renovated production and hospitality space, they are ready to entertain visitors in person once again. Q: How has the pandemic changed your organization? The…

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Napa Valley Comeback: Harvest Inn

If the pandemic proved anything, it's that Napa Valley's tourism workforce is an incredibly resilient and passionate bunch. That's especially true at the Harvest Inn, where dedicated tourism pros have worked longer hours and picked up extra shifts to ensure visitors receive the same pre-pandemic…

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Napa Valley Comeback: Art & Clarity

Art & Clarity gives visitors a whole new way to experience Napa Valley. Through the lens of a camera, they are able to reframe wine country from an insider's view and take visitors off the beaten path to explore, and capture, the valley's most hidden gems. The pandemic halted most of their…

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Napa Valley Comeback: Fat Tire Bike Rentals

Family-owned and operated, Fat Tire Bikes was born out of demand for bike riding and spending time outdoors during the pandemic. This eco-friendly option for discovering Napa includes highly personalized service. The company delivers the bikes right to its customers’ front door at no additional…

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Napa Valley Comeback: Heritage Eats

After months of online and to-go orders, Heritage Eats is finally seeing a return of dine-in and in-store visits. The restaurant looks forward to safely welcoming visitors back in person and hopes to re-enter the catering and events business as Napa Valley fully reopens. Q: How has the pandemic…

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Napa Valley Comeback: River Terrace Inn

Through all of the challenges faced in the last year, River Terrace Inn's passion for great hospitality, and the people who create it, prevailed. The hotel adapted a more personalized experience for their guests and looks forward to the return of weekday and group travel. Q: How has the pandemic…

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Napa Valley Comeback: Chandon

The pandemic halted in-person tastings, but that didn't stop Chandon from connecting with sparkling wine fans from across the country. As the state heads toward a broader reopening, Chandon has adapted their offerings to create a more personalized, and elevated, experience for guests. Hear how…

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Napa Valley Comeback: Cakebread Cellars

Cakebread Cellars’ story began with a piece of land, a family passionate about wine, and a community of friends and partners who helped bring the winery to life. Nearly 50 years later — and through an unprecedented crisis — they are still family-owned and creating quality wines that pair best with…

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