Weekend wine tasting in Napa is fun year ‘round, but things really swing into high gear when the grapes are crushed at the end of summer. Winery workers are up at the crack of dawn (and frequently before) – picking, sorting, transporting bins, crushing, cleaning, checking, testing, moving barrels, running equipment, and in general...
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A meandering ‘local’s favorite’ itinerary
Walking Adventure of Downtown Napa (Spring or Summer) Day One: You awake refreshed in your lovely balcony room at the Napa River Inn, make a cup of joe in the Keurig and relax for a moment in your robe, sipping the coffee and overlooking the river. While breakfast in your room is included from Sweetie Pies bakery,...
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Still looking for a place to stay during BottleRock? Looking for a package that includes a room and tickets to BottleRock? Either way, we have you covered! We still have a few rooms and Rock ‘N’ Romance VIP packages available. All rooms include complimentary parking, free WiFi, and in-room breakfast each morning! All withing a...
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While life in the wine country used to wind down in wintertime, those days are long gone, right along with the need to drive lengthy stretches along the Highway 29 to find a winery. The reality is, the Napa Valley is hopping all year round, which means anytime is a good time to plan...
| Continue reading >>Kid Friendly Wine Country: Oxymoron or Fantastic Vacation?
Just because you planned a vacation to wine country doesn’t mean you have to leave the kids at home! I know it’s shocking, but there really is more than grapes in the valley (just don’t tell the winemakers). Sit down. Relax. I’ve got you covered. Napa Carolyn Parr’s Nature Center. Take a trip to...
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