Romantic ideas for Valentine’s Day in Napa Valley
Napa Valley is always romantic
For those of you who have yet to decide upon plans for Valentine’s Day, we would like to offer some suggestions for romantic things to do as you celebrate the day. Of course, Napa Valley offers the traditional romantic meal or spa day, but you will also discover some rather unique ways to treat each other on your special date night. Napa is a romantic city every day of the year, but it really does Valentine’s Day right. Consider the following suggestions for your romantic outing:
Surprise your loved one with an unexpected dinner in a Napa winery cave. A number of vineyards will offer an unforgettable private catered meal.
Show him or her that your love can soar to new heights with a hot air balloon ride over Napa Valley together at sunrise.
If you and your significant other prefers simple fare, simply buy some cheese, salami, and bread in one of the charming stores in St. Helena, and picnic with a bottle of wine.
Make it a stress free day with a relaxing in-room couples massage at one of the Napa Valley luxury resorts or hotels.
Plan an evening of signature cocktails at one or more of the top-rated Napa Valley bars.
Celebrate your love with a quiet evening together on your hotel terrace with a dozen long-stemmed roses and a bottle of cult Cabernet Sauvignon to set the mood for a long and memorable evening.
Take a hike… up Mt. Helena for a romance inspiring view or the Napa Valley. Bring along a bottle of wine and some delectable chocolates.
Ghost Horse Vineyard in St. Helena, Ca
Touring through Napa Valley is not complete without a visit to the Ghost Horse Vineyard, located in the Southeastern part of the NapaValley, in St. Helena, CA up against the Vaca Mountain Range, home of some of the finest grapes in the world. The vineyard was planted in 1997 and has been owned by Todd Anderson, Celebrity winemaker of Ghost Horse wines at Ghost Horse World. Ghost Horse World is one of Napa Valley’s leading estates, and has become infamous the world over for the price and scarcity of its wines.
The vineyard produces 4 separate and distinct Cabernets. Each of the wines are 100% Cabernet. Part of what makes them distinct one from the other is that their fruit comes from a different part of the vineyard and each are produced by its own unique wine making techniques. Ghost Horse Wines, located in Ghost Horse World. Todd Anderson is one of Napa’s oldest Winemakers. He and his family have been making wine since 1983. The wines are highly acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon, bearing an incredible intensity of sweet fruit and exceptional length. The wines are absolutely an Occult Wine Experience! Contact Amy Ash, their general manager, to schedule a private tour of the winery or for a dinner in your area.
Feb 9, 2016 at 3:27 PM
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Napa Valley for the whole family
It is quite natural for people to assume that a Napa Valley vacation is only suited for adults and adult activities. However, Napa Valley, including some wineries, can be a great location to vacation with the whole family. We hope to offer some ideas as to places and activities that are kid-friendly. Just like a trip to Las Vegas, you can make your Napa Valley trip a singular experience that is geared for grownups, or you can pick a hotel or resort that is kid and family friendly. There are a number of hotels and resorts that seek to entice families and children with swimming pools, family style barbecues, bicycle rentals, and hiking trails.
Kid friendly wine tours
Just as there are kid friendly activities on cruise ships, that give mom and dad some quality time in the grownup world, there are actually kid friendly wineries in Napa. There are wineries that encourage tours that includes your kids and the whole family. Do not worry about exposing your children to the adult world of alcoholic beverages, while mom and dad are enjoying wine tastings, kid friendly wineries make the whole experience fun and educational for the kids with craft activities and grape Some wineries offer kid tours of fruit and vegetable gardens, and pumpkin-carving during the Halloween season.
Food for the entire family
Another common misperception is that the Napa cuisine is catered to adult tastes. However, there are numerous restaurants that provide fun and great tasting food for kids. There are places to find pizza and pasta a few places to enjoy a great burger. In Napa Valley, there is no shortage of ice cream shops and candy stores. There will be plenty of traditional and favorite flavors as well as frozen yogurts, and even organic frozen delights.
Fun places and activities
When it comes to high energy places for kids to have fun, there are exciting venues such as the Scientopia Discover Center, Playground Fantastico, and the Skyline Wilderness Park, to name a few. If you want to give your children a life-long memory, book a hot air balloon ride over the Napa Valley. It is a half day adventure in which the kids will enjoy pre-flight breakfasts and post-flight brunches. The hot air balloon is not the only mode of touring for kids. The wine train also has a special car for age appropriate kid activities while parents enjoy the 3-hour tour through the Valley.
Ghost Horse Vineyard in St. Helena, Ca
Touring through Napa Valley is not complete without a visit to the Ghost Horse Vineyard, located in the Southeastern part of the Napa Valley, in St. Helena, CA up against the Vaca Mountain Range, home of some of the finest grapes in the world. The vineyard was planted in 1997 and has been owned by Todd Anderson, Celebrity winemaker of Ghost Horse wines at Ghost Horse World. Ghost Horse World is one of Napa Valley’s leading estates, and has become infamous the world over for the price and scarcity of its wines.
The vineyard produces 4 separate and distinct Cabernets. Each of the wines are 100% Cabernet. Part of what makes them distinct one from the other is that their fruit comes from a different part of the vineyard and each are produced by its own unique wine making techniques. Ghost Horse Wines, located in Ghost Horse World. Todd Anderson is one of Napa’s oldest Winemakers. He and his family have been making wine since 1983. The wines are highly acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon, bearing an incredible intensity of sweet fruit and exceptional length. The wines are absolutely an Occult Wine Experience! Contact Amy Ash, their general manager, to schedule a private tour of the winery or for a dinner in your area.
It is best to plan ahead for your Napa Valley tour?
Plan your trip to Napa Valley
Planning a trip to the Napa Valley can seem daunting, but we hope to offer some simple tips to help you maximize your fun and your expenses. There is no need to stress over Napa Valley is not as complicated daunting as it might seem. We want to offer some simple suggestions for that can help you plan your trip this spring. Most people plan their trips to Napa Valley in the Summer. This is a wonderful time of the year, but you should expect crowds, which in many venues, can mean standing in lines, and crowded tasting bars. In addition, summer is the high season, so you should expect hotel rates to be higher than any other time of year.
In our opinion, the best time to visit Napa is in the fall during the harvest season. This will let you observe the wineries at the height of their activity. The evenings may be a little cool, but the tasting rooms will be much less crowded, and hotel rates will be much more reasonable. Lanning a visit in the spring means that you will be able to observe all of mustard plants in bloom.
Finding a hotel in the right location
Downtown Napa has scores of great restaurants. In addition, the hotels there are usually very reasonably priced. You can expect everything from quaint Bed and Breakfast establishments to luxurious family suites. If your tastes demand something a little more exclusive, consider booking a stay at one of the resorts or boutiques in St Helena or Rutherford.
Choosing wineries
Off the beaten path is wonderful, but make sure that you visit some of the most prominent wineries. First timers are encouraged to visit the iconic wineries, the ones that made Napa famous. Be aware that if you decide to visit during high season, if you do not have reservations, you could be turned away. You can rest assured that most wine tastings are sold out due to space limitations and permit requirements.
Having said that, also make a special point of visiting a few of the smaller boutique wineries. Save all your brochures and make notes on them, especially those wineries that were the most memorable experiences. When you are ready to get off the beaten path to something unique and special, be sure to book a special trip to one of the cult wineries in the Napa Valley.
Ghost Horse Vineyard in St. Helena, Ca
Touring through Napa Valley is not complete without a visit to the Ghost Horse Vineyard, located in the Southeastern part of the Napa Valley, in St. Helena, CA up against the Vaca Mountain Range, home of some of the finest grapes in the world. The vineyard was planted in 1997 and has been owned by Todd Anderson, Celebrity winemaker of Ghost Horse wines at Ghost Horse World. Ghost Horse World is one of Napa Valley’s leading estates, and has become infamous the world over for the price and scarcity of its wines.
The vineyard produces 4 separate and distinct Cabernets. Each of the wines are 100% Cabernet. Part of what makes them distinct one from the other is that their fruit comes from a different part of the vineyard and each are produced by its own unique wine making techniques. Ghost Horse Wines, located in Ghost Horse World. Todd Anderson is one of Napa’s oldest Winemakers. He and his family have been making wine since 1983. The wines are highly acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon, bearing an incredible intensity of sweet fruit and exceptional length. The wines are absolutely an Occult Wine Experience! Contact Amy Ash, their general manager, to schedule a private tour of the winery or for a dinner in your area.