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Enjoy Therapeutic Hot Springs & Mud Baths at Indian Springs Resort & Spa
While Calistoga is renowned for its therapeutic hot springs and mud baths, Indian Springs Resort & Spa remains one-of-a-kind for its priceless asset: dirt. The...
Peaceful Spots in Calistoga to Meditate
Calistoga is a laid-back town at the crown of the Napa Valley. People have flocked to this wellness destination for generations, seeking rest, relaxation and...
Pet-Friendly Calistoga Hotels Where You AND Your Pooch Can Relax
As a dog lover, you know how rewarding it can be to travel with your fur babies. Having your pets along on your vacation is a great way to make lasting family memories....
Calistoga Motor Lodge & Spa Is Hip Retro Chic
When the design team set out to transform Calistoga’s former Sunburst Motel into the new Calistoga Motor Lodge & Spa, the vision was ambitious: a hip, modern vibe...
5 Hidden Romantic Spots in Calistoga
Calistoga is a haven for romantics – from charming boutique hotels to private wine tastings to adventurous hot air balloon rides, there is no shortage of romantic...
3 Grape Seed Spa Treatments to Nourish Your Skin in Calistoga
You probably know that Calistoga is famous for wine – award-winning wine. In fact, it was Calistoga’s own Chateau Montelena Winery that put Napa Valley on the map as...
Top Location and Expansive Amenities Make The Bergson a Wine Country Favorite
Tucked away off scenic Foothill Boulevard/Hwy. 128 just south of Lincoln Avenue, The Bergson is a hidden oasis, looking like a private home with its gracious white...
6 Experiences in the Napa Valley to Get a Taste of Being a Winemaker
Are you a wine connoisseur with an appreciation for the entire winemaking process, from grape to glass? Does your dream Napa Valley vacation include not only sipping...
6 Calistoga Wineries Where You Can Meet Real-Life Winery Dogs – or Bring Your Own!
Wineries throughout the Napa Valley are celebrated for their Cabernet Sauvignon, their luxurious tasting rooms and, of course, for their winery dogs. Winery dogs are...
6 Most Instagrammable Culinary Experiences in Calistoga
Looking for unique and stunning culinary masterpieces to share on Instagram? Look no further than the restaurants and eateries of Calistoga – not only do our chefs...
Rosé All Day: 5 Styles of Rosé So You Can Think Pink This Summer
Rosé is the queen of summer wine for a reason: this delicate, delicious pink wine is refreshing and sophisticated. There are a variety of different ways to make rosé...
10 Calistoga Hot Springs Resorts Where You Can Sip and Soak
Indulge in the ultimate relaxation at a Calistoga spa. Immerse yourself in hot springs mineral pools and experience wine and wellness.
Immerse Yourself in Wellness with Mud, Water and Massage
Calistoga is celebrated as a wellness mecca, world renowned for its hot, healing mineral pools and therapeutic mud baths. At the Baths at Roman Spa, you can pamper your...
Summer Stay & Spa Experiences at Roman Spa Hot Springs Resort
Modern hotel guests want more than just a pretty room and cozy bed these days – you expect to enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience that offers a sense of place. Indeed,...
How to Celebrate Mother’s Day in Calistoga
Whether it’s starting the day off early with a hot air balloon ride or an afternoon of wine tasting on a terrace, Calistoga is a perfect destination to celebrate...
The High Demand of CBD Massage in Calistoga
“When people book the [CBD] massage, it’s reiterated that it won’t get you high, but will intensify the relaxation.” -- Calistoga Motor Lodge and Spa marketing manager,...
Express Yourself at SARAFORNIA: ENGAGE Calistoga
Imagine exploring art as an “immersive, sensory and interactive experience,” in a “bohemian vibe of eclectic arts and cultural programming.” That's what the producers...
Wild About Safari West
Images of newborn giraffes and flamingos at Safari West are cute, but they pale in comparison to getting up close and personal. It's a quick 15-minute drive from...
The Outside Scoop to Exploring Calistoga
Perched at the top of the Napa Valley, Calistoga offers travelers myriad opportunities for outside exploration. Whether you’re traveling solo, as a couple or with kids...
Camp Schramsberg Part 6: Seminar on Sparkling Rosé
The last tasting seminar during Camp Schramsberg focused on rosé sparkling wines served with tasting trays mapped with creamy goat cheese polenta, fresh goat cheese,...
The Inside Scoop on Indian Springs Resort
What do you do when you own a spectacular, historic Calistoga resort, but know it could use a little updating? If you’re John and Pat Merchant and your estate is Indian...
Camp Schramsberg Part 5: The Act of Remuage
Our final day at Camp Schramsberg began with a tour of Schramsberg’s historic caves, followed by a riddling demonstration. What is riddling, you ask? It is the...
Calistoga, A Treasure Trove of Napa Valley Luxury
Calistoga is a gem of a destination located at the top of the Napa Valley, where visitors flock to for its laid-back ambiance. In a paradoxical twist on its bucolic...
Camp Schramsberg Part 4: Pairing Food & Sparkling Wines
“Everyone has blind spots in taste and smell,” Holly Peterson announced before a discussion on cause and effect in pairing food and wines. Most tasters agree that red...
Peace Out at Aurora Park Cottages
There's a particular emotion sure to embrace your senses as you pull into the Calistoga hillside driveway of Aurora Park Cottages, and that feeling is one of peace....
Camp Schramsberg, Part 3: Channeling our Inner Napoleon
Sabrage became popular in France when the army of Napoleon visited many of the aristocratic domains. It was just after the French Revolution and the saber was the...
Camp Schramsberg, Part 2: History
When Hugh Davies announced it was time for dinner, we took our seats at the nearby farmers table where Jacob Schram once sat in 1800. Schram founded the first hillside...
An Unparalleled Harvest Experience at Camp Schramsberg
It was early evening on the close of Labor Day when I parked my car at Schramsberg Vineyards. A five-minute trek up Diamond Mountain led to a clearing where a farmer's...
Stevenson Manor: Napa Valley’s Best Kept Secret
All secrets are eventually exposed, and in Calistoga, Stevenson Manor is no exception. Set back in a prime location off Lincoln Avenue just a few blocks from downtown...
A Symphony of Flavors: Unconventional Food and Wine Pairings in California’s Napa Valley
As a master sommelier and food writer, I have the pleasure of exploring the vast world of flavors that Napa Valley has to offer. Beyond the classic wine and cheese...