Four Days in Napa Valley

Sep 27

Accommodation: Auberge du Soleil
- Check into Auberge du Soleil, a luxury hotel known for its elegant blend of Napa Valley’s natural beauty and Mediterranean-inspired design. The property offers stunning views of the surrounding vineyards, olive groves, and mountains. Enjoy private terraces and a serene ambiance throughout your stay.
Hot and Cold Contrast Therapy
- After checking in, head to the resort’s spa for a hot and cold contrast therapy session, featuring a steam room, infrared sauna, and cold plunge pool. This practice improves circulation, reduces muscle soreness, and enhances relaxation after a long trip.
Dinner at The French Laundry
- Kick off your trip with an exceptional dining experience at The French Laundry, Thomas Keller’s legendary three-Michelin-star restaurant in Yountville. Enjoy a multi-course tasting menu showcasing locally sourced ingredients and wine pairings curated from Napa’s best vineyards.

Morning Activity: Private Wine Tasting at Opus One Winery
- Start your day with an exclusive private tasting at Opus One, one of Napa’s most prestigious wineries. You’ll tour the estate, learn about the winemaking process, and enjoy a curated tasting of their Bordeaux-style blends, all while surrounded by stunning vineyard views.
Lunch: Brix Napa Valley
- Enjoy a seasonal farm-to-table lunch at Brix, located in the heart of wine country. This restaurant offers picturesque views of their estate gardens and the surrounding vineyards. The menu emphasizes fresh, local ingredients, and offers an extensive wine list.
Afternoon Activity: Vineyard Tour & Barrel Tasting at Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars
- In the afternoon, head to Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars for a guided vineyard tour and barrel tasting. Stag’s Leap is famous for its Cabernet Sauvignon, and you’ll have the opportunity to taste wines directly from the barrel, learning about the aging process from expert sommeliers.
Evening Activity: Dinner at Press Napa Valley
- End the day with dinner at Press, a refined Napa Valley steakhouse that offers an extensive selection of Napa’s rarest wines, including cult favorites. Their menu emphasizes local, sustainably sourced ingredients paired with top-tier wines.

Morning Meditation & Yoga at Calistoga Ranch
- Begin your morning with a meditation and yoga session at Calistoga Ranch. This private session in a peaceful, nature-rich setting will help align your body and mind, incorporating deep breathing exercises and gentle yoga to kickstart your day.
Mid-Morning Activity: Mud Bath & Massage at Calistoga Spa Hot Springs
- Head to Calistoga Spa Hot Springs for a luxurious mud bath followed by a deep-tissue massage. The mud bath, using mineral-rich volcanic ash, detoxifies the skin and rejuvenates the body, while the massage promotes relaxation and muscle recovery.
Lunch: Long Meadow Ranch
- Enjoy a casual yet gourmet lunch at Long Meadow Ranch, known for its farm-to-table dining experience. The restaurant features produce grown on the estate’s organic farm, paired with house-made olive oils and wines.
Afternoon Activity: Olive Oil Tasting at Round Pond Estate
- After lunch, visit Round Pond Estate for a unique olive oil tasting experience. You’ll tour their olive mill, learn about the production process, and sample a range of artisan oils made from hand-picked olives grown on the estate.
Dinner at La Toque
- Cap off your day with a decadent dinner at La Toque, a Michelin-starred restaurant in downtown Napa. The seasonal tasting menu offers creative dishes paired with a curated selection of Napa wines, making it a must-visit for foodies.

Morning Activity: Hot Air Balloon Ride over Napa
- Start your final day with an unforgettable hot air balloon ride over Napa Valley. Watch the sunrise as you float over the vineyards, with panoramic views of the rolling hills and wineries below.
Brunch: Bouchon Bistro
- After your hot air balloon adventure, enjoy brunch at Bouchon Bistro, a charming French café in Yountville owned by Thomas Keller. The bistro offers classic French dishes, including freshly baked pastries, quiche, and mimosas.
Mid-Day Activity: Tasting at Schramsberg Vineyards
- For your final tasting, head to Schramsberg Vineyards, famous for its sparkling wines. Book a cave tour and enjoy a tasting of their award-winning sparkling wines, which have been served at White House state dinners for decades.
Departure
- Enjoy a final sunset over the vineyards before heading to the airport for your flight home, reflecting on your luxurious Napa Valley retreat.

Biodynamic Wine Tasting at Robert Sinskey Vineyards: For an eco-conscious experience, visit Robert Sinskey Vineyards to explore their biodynamic farming practices and sample wines that reflect the purity of the land.
Private Cooking Class with a Napa Chef: Learn how to prepare a meal using fresh, local ingredients in a private cooking class, guided by one of Napa’s top chefs.

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