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Most Romantic Places to Stay in Napa Valley

Cozy or spacious, boutique or resort-like, Napa Valley accommodations are well-appointed, beautiful, comfortable, and oh-so-romantic. Perhaps you celebrate love with a quiet weekend for two or maybe your idea is more rooted in an indulgent time with the group of friends you love most. A stay in Napa…

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Napa Valley Wineries for White Wine Lovers

Calling all white wine enthusiasts! It's no secret that Napa Valley is well known for bold Cabernets, but we also showcase some incredible white wines – if you're looking for the perfect cool crisp summer wines, warming winter dessert wines, or the best buttery varietals. The most common white wine…

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Best Spots for Cocktails in Napa Valley

Just because you came to Napa for wine doesn’t mean Napa Valley isn’t also serving up seriously good cocktails. Whether your vibe is posh, elegant, or Instagrammable, there’s a cocktail bar or lounge in Napa Valley that can deliver. From rummy tropical cups singing of banana and coconut to dark…

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2023 Outdoor Concerts in Napa Valley

With Napa Valley’s well known ideal climate for growing grapes and enjoying outdoor activities, there’s no better way to spend an evening than listening to your favorite musicians. Open-air concerts come in a variety of options, from large-scale music festivals to small-town band nights, intimate…

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Relax & Restore: the Prettiest Spas in Napa Valley

Looking for a beautifully healthy getaway? Come snooze away on a plush spa table and detox in a mud and mineral bath. No matter what your flavor, here are the best Napa Valley spas to escape to help you re-energize and relax. The Spa at Indian Springs Calistoga You must experience the mud bath…

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Best Scenic Drives of Napa Valley

Do you really know Napa Valley if you haven’t explored the back roads of Napa County? Spring is such a beautiful time of year in the valley to slow down and cruise the path less traveled, so pack some snacks, grab a cooler, and hop in your car for a mini road trip adventure. We’ve included some…

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People of Calistoga: Meet Tara Pelter

Name: Tara Pelter Title: Manager and Wine Buyer at the Calistoga Wine Stop Hometown: Calistoga, California Education: B.A. in Social Work, Sacramento State University Tara's father moved to Calistoga in the mid-80s to be surrounded by the wine and tourism industries. He did not have a job lined…

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People of Calistoga: Meet Jacey Ohlinger

Name: Jacey Ohlinger (she/her) Job: Tasting Room Lead, Tank Garage Winery Jacey Ohlinger, tasting room lead at Tank Garage Winery, pours an ever-changing lineup of wines in a retro Calistoga gas station. Learn more about Jacey, her journey and Tank Garage Winery in the spotlight piece below. Jacey…

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People of Calistoga: Meet Charles Buster Davis

Name: Charles "Buster" Davis Job: Owner of Buster's Southern BBQ Hometown: Ventura, California Education: Long Beach State Charles Buster Davis, owner of Buster's Southern BBQ, welcomes visitors to Napa Valley's Calistoga side – the perfect place to beef up on barbecue before setting out on a day of…

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Crush That Meeting in Calistoga

Located at the northernmost tip of Napa Valley, you’ll find the town of Calistoga, a wellness, fine-dining and wine destination surrounded by rolling hills and rows of vineyards – a perfect canvas for strategizing business goals and crushing that next team meeting. Whether it's a conference, staff…

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