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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...
48 Hours in Calistoga
If this is your first planned trip to Calistoga, please know that you are in for a treat. This exceptional spot in Napa Valley is imbued with a history dating back to...
Ask a Local: Balance of Fame & Modesty
Our Ask a Local blog series is designed for guests who desire insider knowledge on the town’s authentic, laid-back style. For the inside scoop, read on to learn a...
10 Romantic Proposal Spots in Calistoga
Napa Valley is renowned for romance, and at the crown of the Valley, Calistoga is perhaps the pinnacle of quixotic bliss. Robert Louis Stevenson and his bride, Fanny,...
Wine Corkage Fees: Know Before You Go
During your journey among the vines, you may have picked up a special bottle of bubbles or a unique Calistoga charbono you simply can’t wait to open. In fact, you may...
8 Calistoga Wines Perfect for Summertime Porch Sippin’
It's summertime and in Calistoga the livin' is easy... but what may not be so easy is selecting a few from a great amount of fabulous summertime wine options! Summer...
Top Instagram Spots in Calistoga
From natural landmarks to man-made marvels to so many storytelling spots, Calistoga is a photographer’s dream destination. Have your cell phone at the ready to capture these picturesque treasures to post on Instagram
Where to Soak: Top Hot Springs in Calistoga
Calistoga, a well-known wellness haven, is celebrated for its hot springs and mineral pools. The Wappo tribe, the area's original inhabitants, discovered the remarkable...
4 Unique Mud Baths to Get Filthy in Calistoga
Mmmmm, warm squishy mud between your toes, and all over your body and face. It’s a bit of dirty bliss when enjoyed as a mud bath at a spa. Besides being relaxing, mud...
