Safari West is a 400-acre (162-hectare) sanctuary in the center of the wine country, where exotic mammals and birds reside. Started as a private facility, the preserve is now open to the public and conducts tours and field trips for those interested. Attracting over 60,000 people annually, Safari West is dedicated to the preservation of species and conducts interaction with students and educational programs. Tent cabins and other lodging is provided for those who wish to stay at the reserve. Amenities on-site include swimming pool, restaurant, and massages.
Nestled among acres of gardens and vineyards, MacArthur Place Inn & Spa is a 19th century estate offering luxurious accommodations, on-site spa services and all of the latest technologies, and is only minutes from Napa Valley. Guest rooms include free WiFi, a seating area, down comforters, a TV with premium movie channels and cable channels, ironing facilities, a refrigerator, a coffee machine, a safety deposit box, and an en suite bathroom with a walk-in shower, free toiletries, bathrobes, and a hairdryer. Guests can dine at the on-site restaurant, Saddles Steakhouse, which offers American cuisine, for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The MacArthur Place Inn and Spa features numerous thoughtful amenities. Guests can enjoy custom massage services, beautiful gardens, complimentary film rental and an on-site library, complete with books and games. Guests at MacArthur Inn can always discover something to do. The wineries of Napa and Sonoma Valley are minutes away and the historic Sonoma Plaza is within walking distance. Guests can also end the evening with a complimentary wine and cheese reception.
Nestled in Sonoma County, the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn is adjacent to Napa Valley. This luxury inn offers an on-site, 18-hole championship golf course, a full-service spa, and a health club. Every room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a refrigerator, a coffee machine, and a view. Select rooms or suites also provide a fireplace, a spa bath, or a patio or balcony. Many on-site dining options are available at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, including the Sante Restaurant, offering fine dining; 38º North, a lounge bar featuring wine from over 50 local and international wineries; the Water Tower Bar, the seasonal outdoor poolside cafe; and the Sonoma Golf Club Grill, which provides uninterrupted views of the golf course with an outdoor patio and fireplace. The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Spa includes four geo-thermal swimming pools, 24-hour fitness centre, a bathhouse, and massages. Fitness and wellness classes are available, including yoga and body sculpting. Maxwell Farms Regional Park is 1.5 km from the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn. The Sonoma Golf and Country Club is 2 km away.
Situated in Sonoma Valley, the Lodge at Sonoma Renaissance Resort & Spa offers a variety of beauty treatments at the full-service Raindance Spa. The Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar features fresh, local cuisine and and extensive selection of California wines. All guest rooms feature a flat screen TV with cable channels and premium pay-per-view movie channels, a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and free WiFi. Cottages offer a fireplace and a spacious seating area. The resort features an outdoor heated pool and a hot tub. Sonoma Renaissance Resort Lodge also includes a fitness centre, which offers classes such as yoga, and a concierge desk with local information. Guests can relax at Bean & Bottle, a coffee bar and wine shop. Sonoma Lodge Renaissance Resort is 2.4 km from Sonoma State Historic Park. The Cellar Door is within a 5 minute walk from the resort.
Nestled among a 33-acre olive grove, this luxury Napa Valley resort features an outdoor pool with cabanas, a relaxing health and wellness spa and a fine dining restaurant. Guest accommodation at Auberge du Soleil, An Auberge Resort features a fireplace, free WiFi and balconies or patios with expansive views. The property is 25 minutes’ drive from Central Napa. Italian linens, plush slippers and bathrobes are provided in all rooms or suites. An over-sized soaking tub with a separate walk-in shower, a double vanity and free spa toiletries are featured in the en suite bathroom of all rooms or suites. A separate living room and an additional LED TV are featured in select suites. The acclaimed Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil serves locally sourced California dishes with a dash of Mediterranean flavors. The restaurant has one of the most extensive wine cellars in the Napa Valley Region and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Featuring outdoor dining in a casual atmosphere, The Bistro & Bar offers an ever changing selection of wines by the glass and a terrace with panoramic views. Auberge Napa Valley Spa offers massages, facials and a signature purification ritual. Guests can also attend complimentary fitness classes such as power yoga, boot camp and boxing at the spa. Lake Hennessey is 5 minutes’ drive away from this Mediterranean-inspired resort. The town of Saint Helena is 10 minutes’ drive away from Auberge du Soleil, An Auberge Resort.
Of the many historical homes in Napa Valley, this is supposedly the oldest one. Comprising three storeys, the spectacular white mansion features all the expected trimmings: marble floors, redwood ceilings, huge fireplaces, antiques, chandeliers, expensive rugs and a game room. You can even play croquet out on the lawn! The Victorian rooms of Churchill Manor are over the top, with huge claw foot bathtubs and stylish antiques and linens. This home is a grandiose accommodation with impeccable service. Check the website for details about the rates and further information about the type of rooms.
This grand, historic home was built in 1884. Just hanging out in the parlor with the grand piano, stained glass windows and chandeliers will make you feel like royalty. The rooms at Ink House all have spectacular views and are filled with original artworks, as well as antiques, collectibles and heirlooms from all over Europe. An excellent place to stay with impeccable service, the house is entirely yours for the living while you're here. Famous wine makers from the surrounding area often stop by to treat the guests.
Located 1522 metres above the Stags Leap District of Napa Valley, Poetry Inn Napa Valley offers a seasonal outdoor pool, a sun terrace and a hot tub. Each room features a balcony with views of the Mayacamas mountain range and are equipped with radiant heated floors,a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and an electronics charging station. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a soaking tub, as well as bathrobes and slippers. Select units offer a seating area. There is a shared lounge at the property. A 3-course a la carte breakfast, nightly turn down service, morning wake up service, twice daily housekeeping service and all concierge services are offered to all guests. There is an outdoor pool and a hot tub with umbrellas, chairs and tables, A treatment room with an outdoor shower, and a variety of spa services are offered. An array of activities are offered in the area, such as fishing and hiking. The hotel also offers bike hire and car hire. Napa Factory Stores is 15 km from Poetry Inn Napa Valley, while Oxbow Public Market is 15 km away. The nearest airport is Sacramento Airport, 71 km from the property.
The Rustridge Ranch and Winery offers 450 acres (182 hectares) of vineyards, pastures and oak trees. Take a picnic lunch up to the ranch, where the young foals are a treat to watch. Or stay over at the bed-and-breakfast, where the family looks after your every requirement. Visit the winery and discover the intricacies of making wine—Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Zinfandel are all produced here, although a majority of the grapes are sold to other wineries. Whether it's the ranch, the wine or the stay that interests you, RustRidge is a lovely place to visit.