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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 Walk winds through lush gardens and takes...
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The Art of the Kiss
April 28, 2014 by Melodie Hilton
Much like a smile, a kiss is one of the very special things a face offers us. It is a welcome, an apology, a kindness, and an explosion of passion. Kissing, along with hand-holding and hugs, offers us a way to express ourselves without the need for words. In my opinion, it is the...
| Continue reading >>Bloody Mary is the drink I love!
April 17, 2017 by Melodie Hilton
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 some it is all about flavored vodka. No...
| Continue reading >>Quenching your Beer Quest
July 31, 2017 by Melodie Hilton
(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 this instance, one has to start with a downtown stalwart, who has...
| Continue reading >>The beautiful bloom of mustard in the Napa Valley
February 20, 2017 by Melodie Hilton
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 permutations: the bare wood of winter set against grey skies and low solstice lighting giving way to...
| Continue reading >>Breaking the Beer Barrier
June 9, 2017 by Melodie Hilton
(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 combined. In this valley of fermentation, beer lovers...
| Continue reading >>Napa’s Best Places to Hold Hands
April 3, 2014 by Melodie Hilton
When you are first together, the simple act of holding hands can be both titillating and quietly loving. After the blush of new love turns to the embers of long-term affection, handholding becomes a comfortable habit of endearment. No matter what stage you are in a relationship, there are many alluring places to entwine...
| Continue reading >>Theme Night
March 6, 2014 by Melodie Hilton
When it comes to couples activities, one of the more interesting is “Theme Night.” Theme Night is a lot like date night, but with a twist. (For the sake of this blog, the twist will be rather generic. Some couples I am sure could get really twisted if they wanted to — but, we...
| Continue reading >>How to Wash Your Lover’s Hair
February 4, 2014 by Melodie Hilton
When it comes to romance, nothing is more tender and loving than the simple effort of gentle attention to your mate. One of the most sensual, and appreciated actions, is taking the time to wash someone’s hair for them. “One bath, one shampoo, and one simple way to show deep affection.” Since — according...
| Continue reading >>Picnics — A Taste of Napa Valley
January 29, 2018 by Inn Concierge
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, doesn’t it? A picnic lunch is without doubt one of the most enjoyable things...
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