
| Title: A Perfect Weekend in Napa Valley | |
| Category: Romantic | Author: Leigh |
My Perfect Weekend... |
|
| If you've watched the movie A Walk in the Clouds, you'd know just how romantic a wine country vacation could get. To modern couples, you can recreate the romance, minus the drama and with modern creature comforts. Check in at the romantic and exclusive Calistoga Ranch. This exclusive retreat is nestled on 157 acres of vineyard, forest and mountains and features 27 private cottages and 46 freestanding lodge-style accommodations. Cars are not allowed in the premises so all guests are shuttled to and from the lodge. All rooms have a spectacular view of the lake and mountains with indoor-to-outdoor living rooms with outdoor fireplaces and private decks. Start your romantic adventure by taking to the skies in a hot air balloon and enjoying Napa Valley's amazing views from above. The experience is exhilarating, romantic and unforgettable. After your hot-air balloon adventure over Napa Valley, you and your partner will be treated to a delightful garden champagne brunch. After brunch, visit the legendary Beringer Vineyards, which some say is the most beautiful vineyard in Napa Valley, for wine tasting and a tour of the vineyards and the stately Rhine House. For a romantic lunch, choose Domain Chandon Etoile Restaurant. The only fine dining restaurant within a winery, Etoile offers a seasonal menu that includes a la carte and prix-fixe options. Sample their Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Tenderloin while you sip its perfect wine pair. At night, head back to your hotel and enjoy the classic curative "taking of the waters" at The Spa at Calistoga Ranch. Tucked away in a wooded canyon, enjoy relaxing soaking pools overlooking a creek and moss-laden oaks; or try their restorative organic treatments in their peaceful private rooms. For dinner, the best place to be is The French Laundry. The restaurant creates two different nine-course tasting menus - each of a series of small dishes tease and satisfy your palate. Not a single ingredient is repeated throughout the meal. The idea is for you to enjoy something so delicious yet temporary throughout the meal - leaving you wanting more. Housed in a century-old brick and timber building, the restaurant blends innovative cuisine with a rustic ambiance. The next day, have a serene and romantic breakfast at Calistoga's own restaurant, The Lakehouse, a romantic place set amidst the lush greenery along Lake Lommel. Enjoy the restaurant's peaceful setting as you dine on delicious ricotta pancakes and brioche French toast. Spend the day being taken from winery to winery in a horse-drawn carriage. Rent your carriage from The Sonoma Horse and Carriage Wine Tasting Tour which also offers a gourmet picnic. Or you can just stay in your hotel and enjoy each other's company! |
Thank you for visiting http://napavalleymetro.travel/ which is your all inclusive destination guide for Napa and its surrounding area’s such as: American Canyon, Vallejo, American Cyn, Schellville, Agua Caliente, Sonoma, and Mare Island.