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Murder Mystery on the Napa Valley Wine Train

Vineyards and wineries are in full production here in the Napa Valley. The blissful summer months we've been longing for are at our doorstep, which also means peak travel season in Napa Valley is underway. While it's certainly a crowded and busy dest… Read more
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Try These Wine Tasting Bike Tours in 2019

One of the best things about visiting Napa Valley, other than the exquisite wines of course, is that your itinerary practically fills itself up the second you book your lodging. Nature lovers can spend their time hiking, biking, or enjoying the sceni… Read more
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Our Napa Bed and Breakfast is the Perfect Fall Getaway

Summers in Napa are filled with plenty of wine and adventure, but it's time to start turning our attention to the upcoming fall months. With schools in or nearly in session across the country, many parents and caregivers are finding themselves thrust… Read more
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A 3 Day Guide to Napa

Our Napa Valley Bed and Breakfast, located just outside of downtown Napa and near the Napa, Sonoma, and Los Carneros Wine regions, is the perfect place to spend a few days. At the Candlelight Inn, our priority is making your stay a memorable one. Whe… Read more

The Bedrock of Napa

Sunday, August 24th, 2014 will go down in infamy in the history of the Napa Valley. The magnitude 6.0 earthquake that rocked the area early that morning left an indelible mark on the fabric of downtown in the form of crumbling brick facades, broken w… Read more

Mountain to River in Napa

Summertime in Napa is all about keeping cool. After the morning fog burns off, the heat can oftentimes reach the 100's, causing visitors and locals alike to scramble for shade and a cool beverage. Generally, Napa's got the 'cool beverage' part covere… Read more
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Head to These Downtown Napa Wineries this Summer

Of course, there's something special about heading out to the vineyards for wine tasting in the Valley, but there's also a host of downtown Napa wineries to visit during your time here. In most cases, you'll find that the downtown tasting rooms are w… Read more
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The Best Napa Restaurants for Patio Dining

A trip to the Napa Valley is all about indulgence, and there's no better way to treat yourself than with decadent meals and world-class wine out on the town. Thankfully, these Napa restaurants are on the pulse of the culinary trends, using the freshe… Read more
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Head to the Napa Farmers Market this Summer

The Napa Farmers Market is consistently voted the number one farmer's market in all of California, and you really have to visit to understand why. Open every Tuesday and Saturday in the City of Napa parking lot in the heart of downtown, you'll find a… Read more
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Head to Caldwell Vineyard for a Wine Tasting

One of our favorite wine tasting experiences in Napa is found at Caldwell Vineyard. This premier California winery is located in the Coombsville AVA, which is the southernmost appellation of the Napa Valley. The Caldwell Vineyard's 123-acre estate si… Read more