Whether your taste for baked confections trends toward the sweet or the savory, Napa Valley is home to a wide array of artisan bakeries that will tantalize your tastebuds. These are the places to discover your new favorite morning pastry or grab a still-warm baguette
Directly across the street from the Michelin 3-star French Laundry restaurant, their three-acre culinary garden beckons visitors to walk in and explore the more than 50 organically farmed garden plots. The garden supplies produce for all three of Chef Thomas Keller’s three local restaurants.
Don’t make the mistake of writing off Castello di Amorosa as a mere “tourist trap.” The lengths that Dario Sattui went to in order have this authentically built 13th century inspired Tuscan castle to the valley are truly remarkable. It’s recommended to read about the
There’s a reason St. Helena has earned a reputation as Napa Valley’s Main Street. From the charming electrolier street lamps to the beautiful historic downtown buildings dating back to the 19th and early 20th century, it’s easy to fall hard for this small town in
Cornerstone Gardens are an ever-changing series of gardens showcasing innovative designs from international and local landscape architects and designers. The gardens celebrate the connection between art, architecture and nature. Additionally, the adjacent Sunset Magazine test gardens highlight food production, the Sunset plant line, bee habitat,
Tucked amid the vineyards, the Di Rosa Preserve is home to a jaw-dropping collection of more than 2000 pieces of modern and contemporary art works in spaces both indoors and out. A 1/3-mile trail winds through a Sculpture Meadow with large-scale installations. At every turn,
Visitors appreciate Calistoga for its distinctly laid-back, bohemian vibe. While the natural mineral springs and volcanic mud bath treatments are a primary draw to this historic town, you should definitely plan some time after your spa treatment to take a stroll along Lincoln Ave. to
Graze your way through a delicious array of vendors specializing in unique tacos, oysters, upscale burgers & shakes, wood-fired pizzas and more. Indoor and outdoor communal seating areas allow members of your party with diverse tastes to order from different vendors and still dine together.
Set your sights on the summit of Mt. St. Helena, Napa Valley’s tallest peak at 4,342 feet. Thankfully, nearly half of the climbing is be done by car as the trail head at Robert Louis Stevenson State Park is midway up the mountain. The 5-mile,
Farm-to-table dining enthusiasts can take a step closer to the farm by visiting our local farmers markets. Meet the farmers, bakers and artisan vendors who produce the highest quality produce and food products here in the Napa Valley. It’s a great way to stray off
