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Start the New Year in Downtown Napa

Here we are, at the start of another new year; a time when many of us take stock of our lives, and see a year of promise and hope stretching out before us. If you listen carefully, you'll hear Napa Valley calling your name, urging you to plan a roman… Read more
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Experience the Arts in April

Spring is finally here, and we can hardly wait for the exciting things Napa has in store for the next few months. The Arts, in every form imaginable, have long been a central aspect of life in California's Napa Valley. April is, by far, the most crea… Read more
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Fresh From the Farmers Market

Sometimes, there's nothing better than waking up on a Saturday morning and heading to your local farmers market. Napa Valley, where the farm-to-table movement was born, is no exception when it comes to having exceptional farmers markets. Where else c… Read more
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Summer Concerts Liven up Napa

Napa is an extremely popular vacation destination during the hot summer months, as is often evidenced by the busy traffic and crowded wineries and tasting rooms up and down the valley. There are a few secrets to enjoying Napa during the summer months… Read more
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Discover Downtown Napa's Hidden Treasures

It's no secret that Napa Valley gets crowded during the summer months. Sometimes the roads are congested, and the regions most popular tasting rooms are over-flowing with people in town sampling wine from the region's top producers. There's an easier… Read more
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Explore Napa's Culinary Institute of America

It's easy to eat and drink well when you come to Napa. The restaurant scene here has undergone a dramatic transformation from what it once was. Napa is now unquestionably a foodie destination. However, great culinary experiences don't stop at local r… Read more
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Napa is Open and Ready for Business After Wildfires

If you've been listening to the news coming out of Northern California's wine country, you'd be rightfully concerned about visiting us in Napa Valley right now. There are currently several wildfires burning in the area, and they have had a devastatin… Read more
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Unique Experiences in Napa Valley

Though it's easy to find reasons to visit Napa Valley at various times throughout the year, spring certainly offers something extraordinary. The warmth of the sun feels good after a winter indoors, the weather is mild and enjoyable, and nature is wak… Read more
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Discover the Los Carneros Wine Region

The beautiful Candlelight Inn Bed and Breakfast in Napa is the perfect place to stay when you're ready for some wine tasting in northern California. Our Inn is located at the gateway to the Los Carneros Wine Region, which is unique in that it is part… Read more
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Finding the Nightlife in Downtown Napa

With a wide variety of activities to enjoy, such as wine tasting, culinary classes and events, shopping, hiking, biking, and more, life certainly stays interesting in Napa Valley. Though most people certainly come here for the abundant wineries, vine… Read more