Innsider Tips and Topics: A Napa Valley Blog

The Napa River Inn and Historic Napa Mill—where everything you need is just a step away.

The location of the Napa Mill and the hotel make it an ideal spot for both visitors and locals alike. Situated along the banks of the Napa River, the Napa River

Laurie’s “Top 6” Things to Do in Napa Valley

1) Leave the driving and planning to others: ask your concierge to arrange winery tours and tastings so you can enjoy your journey through scenic Napa Valley safely and comfortably.

2) Bike the

Picture yourself lounging in the vineyards feeling the sun warm your skin, the breeze play through your hair and the calming sounds of nature surrounding you while you enjoy a gourmet lunch and a glass of chilled white wine...sounds delightful,

(Beer Blog Part 2)

Notwithstanding the new found popularity of tap rooms, nanobreweries, micropubs, and the surge of craft beers from all corners, there is one old-school proprietor in Napa that debunks the beer craze as just the newest cool fad.

In

(Beer Blog Part 1)

In Napa, wine is king. We know this because there are more tasting rooms and wineries per capita here than any other location in the US. Even the grocery store aisles boast more rows of the local product, than beer and spirits

And that ain’t too damn bad (apologies to South Pacific)!

If you are crazy about the Bloody Mary there are a couple of stops on the local’s list for this alcoholic eye-opener. While some people focus on the mix, others are about the garnish, and to

There is magic in the arts.

Art enriches life in so many ways -- by creating beauty, by making difficult subjects more palatable, by bringing people together, and by inspiring us to think beyond the everyday. Just like Napa Valley’s wine, food and

The amazing Napa Valley Wine Train

You can’t come to downtown Napa without seeing or hearing the Napa Valley Wine Train. This marvelous train is an amazing collection of vintage rolling stock, an outstanding restaurant, a great wine shop and wine

When you live in a predominantly agricultural area, every season produces beautiful scenery. For Napa, the lingering sun and Mediterranean climate produce spectacular foliage almost year round.

The grape vines, of course, are handsome in all their

In Napa, Valentine's Day is something we wine about . . . a lot.

What better thing to toast than sweet affection?

If you have decided to participate in the annual rite of love affirmation typically held on February 14 and celebrated with varying