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Great Places for Wine Tasting in Napa in 2021

Wine tasting in Napa Valley is undeniably one of the best ways to spend an afternoon. Luckily, our Napa Valley Bed and Breakfast is right in the heart of where the fun begins. We're only about 10 minutes away from more than 100 wineries! This year st… Read more
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5 Reasons to Stay at Our Napa Bed and Breakfast in 2021

In these uniquely challenging times, the need to get away from it all remains as strong as ever. Luckily, Napa Valley remains as inviting a getaway destination as ever. So, too, does our Napa Bed and Breakfast ! The Candlelight Inn's warm, soothing b… Read more
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10 Ways to Enjoy a Romantic Getaway in Napa

Fall is the time of year to think about Napa Valley romantic getaways and to wrap yourself in comfort: a warm coat on a crisp day outdoors, a blanket near a roaring fireplace, or next to that special someone as you sample someplace far from home for … Read more
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A Guide to Wine Tasting in Napa This Winter

Wine tasting in Napa is still happening, even amid current COVID-19 restrictions in California . They just have a different look., with appointment-only visits, small groups, and limited seatings. But, as any true wine lover knows, wine, like love, c… Read more
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10 Great Shopping Experiences in Downtown Napa

Give downtown Napa some of your time! Most great wine towns are great overall tourism towns, and that means by definition they're great shopping towns as well. And that definition is a perfect one for Napa, where world-class wineries and tasting room… Read more
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The Best Napa Valley Wine Tours to Take This Fall

It's a great time to plan your Napa Valley wine tours! The fall season is a pleasantly warm one in the Napa Valley , one of very gradual cooling from the summer heat. Average high temperates in September stay in the eighties, and even as late as Nove… Read more
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8 Awe-Inspiring Napa Valley Bike Tours

The beautiful Napa Valley - and the many Napa Valley bike tours - are largely and happily open for business as usual. Despite the unique challenges facing the world and the hospitality industry in particular in 2020, the latest updates show that ther… Read more
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10 Downtown Napa Tasting Rooms You Must Visit

Downtown Napa tasting rooms, wineries, restaurants, and more are finally back open. We're ready to welcome you back to Napa Valley, just in time for your summer getaways! It's been hard to be closed for so many months, and travel is bound to look a l… Read more
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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