Romantic Napa

November 8, 2013 by Melodie Hilton

Events

The romantic spirit of Napa is undisputed – no combination of activities paint a more vivid picture of love: Cycling along the riverfront, strolling hand in hand amid Downtown’s eclectic shops and galleries, selecting sweet and savory provisions for a gourmet picnic,

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How To Avoid Being ‘That Guy’ While Wine Tasting

November 8, 2013 by Inn Concierge

Events, Food, Wine

Are you worried about being ‘That Guy’ (or gal) that everyone is pointing at while wine tasting? Are you out of your comfort zone when walking into a tasting room? Or, are you a wino and think you’re an expert on how

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Pet Friendly Napa Valley

November 8, 2013 by Inn Concierge

Events, Food, Wine

Need to get away, but don’t want to leave your four-legged friend out of the fun? No problem; there are plenty of things for you and Fido to do together. Here are some of the must visit places while you’re here:

-Where to

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Eating Vegetarian in the Napa Valley – Part 2

November 8, 2013 by Inn Concierge

Events, Food, Wine

A follow up to Part 1 (I’m not sure why I feel the need to say that). This is my list for many of the oh-so-decadent vegetarian dishes to be had around the Napa Valley.

Let’s get to it then…

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Eating Vegetarian in the Napa Valley – Part 1

November 8, 2013 by Inn Concierge

Events, Food, Wine

Full disclosure – I am not a vegetarian. I only eat vegetarian about 95% of the time. I don’t have any moral aversion to eating meat, nor do I dislike the taste. Every so often I get a craving for braised short

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Conserve Water; Drink More Wine!

November 8, 2013 by Inn Concierge

Wine

For the hippie in you – go green when you come to the Napa Valley! In a world where it seems everyone is striving to be green, it’s hard to separate the men from the boys. Putting a recycling bin in your

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A Perfect Day Wine Tasting – November

November 8, 2013 by Inn Concierge

Events, Food, Wine

Putting together a perfect day in the Napa Valley:

November

10:00 am

It was a gorgeous fall day so we busted our 1967 Firebird out of the garage and took it for a drive up valley. November through January has the best foliage colors and

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Kid Friendly Wine Country: Oxymoron or Fantastic Vacation?

November 8, 2013 by Inn Concierge

Events, Food

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

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A Perfect Day Wine Tasting, January

November 8, 2013 by Inn Concierge

Events, Food, Wine

Another installment in the series about putting together a perfect day in the Napa Valley.

January

I had a girlfriend visiting and we thought it would be nice to get away and spend some time – just the two of us. We knew we

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Views from the Top

November 8, 2013 by Inn Concierge

Events, Food, Wine

Want to get a literal bird’s-eye-view of the valley? Go on a hot-air balloon ride! Drift high above the valley floor while gazing at perfectly groomed vineyards and the endless horizon. There, in the stillness of the cool morning, you may discover

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