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10 Downtown Napa Restaurants to Support This Summer

While we recognize that travel probably isn't your top priority right now, it is at the top of our list. We're itching to get back out and explore, but more than that we're more than ready to welcome our guests back to our Inn. We also know that smal… Read more
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7 Things to do in Downtown Napa This Summer

Things to do in Downtown Napa are plentiful, and springtime is one of our favorite times to experience it. Spring is a wonderful season filled with the earthy scents of the vineyards and farms around the valley, and the hope and promise of another ex… Read more
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10 Things to do at the Oxbow Public Market in Napa

If you're planning to visit our Napa Valley Bed and Breakfast this spring, then you simply have to find the time to head over the Oxbow Public Market. There are a lot of great reasons to visit Napa Valley, but chief among them is the chance to sip an… Read more
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Hot Air Balloon Over Napa This Spring!

Have you ever been in a hot air balloon? This spring is the perfect opportunity to take to the skies and soar over the stunning vineyards of Napa. Hot air ballooning over the beautiful countryside is one of the most unique and inspiring ways to appre… Read more
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2019 Wine Harvest Events in Napa Valley

It's been an enjoyable summer in Napa Valley, filled with plenty of wine tasting, great food, and great friends. As we wind down another summer and head into fall, it's time to get excited about the upcoming wine harvest season. Grape-growing is a lo… Read more
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Take These Napa Valley Wine Tours This Winter

Are you thinking about taking Napa Valley Wine Tours sometime in 2020? Great idea! And, the sooner the better. Though it may not be obvious at first glance, winter is one of the best times to visit Napa Valley. The vineyards are barren, as bud break … Read more
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8 Reasons Why Candlelight Inn is the Best Napa Bed and Breakfast

It's bold to assert that we are the Best Napa Bed and Breakfast, but it's a statement we can firmly stand behind. We're also one of the most romantic choices for lodging in Napa, and pride ourselves on curating the perfect trip to Napa, whether you'v… Read more
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It's Time for Romance on the Napa Valley Wine Train!

As we settle into the slower winter months in Napa Valley, we're finding that romance is on our mind. It's on the hearts and minds of those at the Napa Valley Wine Train, too. If you're looking for something romantic to do this winter, now is the per… Read more
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See Why Live Music at Blue Note Napa is a Must-Do!

There's so much more to Napa's wine country than good food and wine. Take, for example, the many spectacular live music performances at Blue Note Napa, the premier live music venue and jazz club in downtown Napa. In fact, this venue is so good that i… Read more
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3 Reasons to Attend the Napa Valley Film Festival in 2019

If you've always wanted to attend the Napa Valley Film Festival but never quite found the time to do so, this is the year to make it happen. The 2019 Napa Valley Film Festival is going to be spectacular, but it's not the only reason to visit us this … Read more