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What to do for Christmas in Napa Valley 2023

Squeeze in one more vacation before the year ends and spend Christmas in Napa Valley . What better way to celebrate the holidays than frolicking around wine country with your loved one? Winter in Napa Valley is breathtaking, plus there are plenty of … Read more
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What to do on Thanksgiving in Napa Valley 2023

Thanksgiving season is too often accompanied by a heavy dose of event-planning stress. But it doesn't have to be! Forget the traffic and tensions of family obligations. Instead, spend Thanksgiving in Napa Valley a peaceful getaway surrounded by natur… Read more
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Our 10 Favorite Things to Do in Napa Valley This Fall

Did you know that throughout the fall, it's almost always warm enough in the Napa Valley to walk around with a jacket? Even in mid-November, temperatures in this Mediterranean-like climate typically stay in the sixties . So that leaves plenty of thin… Read more
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A 3-day Itinerary for your Romantic Getaway in Napa Valley this Love Month

February is all about celebrating love, and what better way to do just that than with a romantic getaway to Napa Valley? There are only a few places in the country and the world where you can find such an abundance of romance, and Napa is high on tha… Read more
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Enjoy a Fall Getaway at our Napa Bed and Breakfast

For those looking for a special place for your next romantic getaway, our elegant Napa Bed and Breakfast is one of the best places to stay in wine country. Unlike an impersonal hotel stay, our beautiful Inn treats you to a hosted stay with a 24/7 con… Read more

Hot Air Ballooning in Napa Valley

With over 500 wineries dotting the picturesque valley, Napa Valley is the the premiere wine country destination. Though tasting the legendary Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon wines produced here certainly should be on any itinerary, there is much mo… Read more
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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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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
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One Stop Shopping at Oxbow Public Market in Napa

Oxbow Public Market has been a mainstay for shopping and dining in downtown Napa since 2007. Since its opening, the market has evolved into a community gathering space that celebrates the bounty of the Napa Valley's harvest, products, and purveyors. … Read more
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Soar Over the Vines on a Napa Hot Air Balloon Ride

One of the best things to do in the Valley is soar over the vineyards on a Napa hot air balloon ride. It's a unique experience to be so high up over the vines, toasting sparkling wine, and taking in the panoramic views from 3,000 feet. A Napa hot air… Read more