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Are you captivated by 19th century rustic elegance? Looking for great food and amazing wine? Join Whetstone Winery, and host your next event at a venue that none of your guests will forget. Whetstone Winery blends rich heritage, Southern charm, and warm hospitality. It transcends not only the Whetstone's home and the chateau, but into the vineyards as well. Whetstone Winery's approach to farming aims to strike that same balance between richness and simplicity. And this is an attribute to where Whetstone Wine Cellars is today.

• Spaces for 24 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Milliken Creek Inn and Spa is an ultra-romantic enclave, located in one of the world's most renowned destinations. Milliken Creek Inn & Spa offers a series of nuptial packages for the newly engaged who seek the utmost in intimate wedding experiences. The Napa Valley and the surrounding California Wine Country is a beautifully dynamic region filled with some of the world's finest winemakers, restaurateurs, and tastemakers. Venture forth and explore everything from the scenic Silverado Trail to the area's incomparable wineries, world-renowned restaurants, intriguing shops, plus endless events and activities. Milliken Creek Inn & Spa is the ideal hideaway for elopements in the Napa Valley. Located in one of the most romantic wedding destinations in the world, Milliken Creek Inn & Spa offers an idyllic outdoor garden setting nestled along the Napa River. While the Napa Valley is known as a great destination for vacationers, its renowned wineries and restaurants are also what makes the region ideal for corporate retreats and team-building getaways. Milliken Creek Inn and Spa boasts premier event spaces for corporate meetings and gatherings.

When Luna's founders first laid eyes on the Luna property in 1995, they instantly recognized the magic and the amazing potential of its estate vineyard, perfectly located along the Silverado Trail. They bought the property and followed their dream, building a winery that paid tribute to the varietals that set Napa Valley apart. The original founders brought tradition engrained by Italian ancestors, to embrace local processes that would sustain a deep and abiding respect for the Napa region. Luna was the first family-owned winery to plant the visionary Italian varietal of Pinot Grigio on the estate vineyard, on the eastern hillside of the Silverado Trail. From the farming methods that sustain the rich and bio-diverse ecosystem of the Estate Vineyard to the dense rocky subsoil of the Game Farm Vineyard, Luna believes that the most important part of winemaking happens in the vineyard. Our winemaking team maintains a deep and abiding respect for the land, tilling the soil as little as possible, and restricting the use of chemicals and fertilizers. Hand picking and multiple sorting techniques are complemented by our proven practices of native yeast fermentation and extended maceration, which combine to yield exceptional results. Beyond the core varietals for which Luna is known, they continue to expand their portfolio of award-winning wines, made truly great by their exceptional vineyard sites, natural fermentation methods, and a minimum of intervention in the cellar. Luna is proud to continue their founding values, giving science and creativity equal respect. 2020 celebrates Luna’s 25th anniversary when in 1995, the winery was born at the foot of the Silverado Trail in the Napa Valley. The Luna team set out to produce cherished Italian varietals like Pinot Grigio and Sangiovese. It comes as a surprise to many that Sangiovese is the grape used for the well-known Chianti, made in the Tuscany region of Italy. With the wave of Italian immigrants in the late nineteenth to the early twentieth century, producing Sangiovese in Sonoma and Napa Valley was common. As Cabernet became king, it soon replaced the Sangiovese varietal in the valley. Twenty-five years later, esteemed winemaker Shawna Miller leads the winery with unique Sangiovese sourced from some of the best vineyard sites in Napa Valley, including Game Farm Vineyard in Oakville. In these shallow, rocky soils, the stressed vines produce superior quality Sangiovese.

• Spaces for 50-300 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom
• 3 Outdoor Spaces

Allow Napa’s unspoiled beauty to surround you as you escape from the hectic pace of city life and enjoy wine country at River Terrace Inn. Within easy walking distance to various tasting rooms, restaurants, The Culinary Institute of America, Oxbow Public Market, the Napa Valley Wine Train, as well as various nightlife options, River Terrace Inn is the perfect location to enjoy the best of downtown Napa. A sensual and stimulating river front environment for your Napa group gathering, events, celebrations and get-togethers. Surrounded by the energy of downtown Napa and the beauty of the Wine County, River Terrace Inn is an enchanting river front environment for your next Napa incentive group, outdoor welcome reception or luncheon, morning banquet, unique weddings or wine event. River Terrace Inn features over 10,000 square feet of inspiring outdoor event spaces directly on the Napa River and nature preserve. River Terrace Inn's professional event planners and catering team attend to every detail - from menus to photographers to specialty décor and entertainment - ensuring your Napa event is flawless. River Terrace Inn is the perfect location for romantic weddings and special celebration in Napa. An exquisite wedding or celebration overlooking the Napa River, Terrace Inn's California Wine Country location features 5,400 square feet of elegant indoor and outdoor function space, accommodating up to 300 guests. Celebrate with style in a dramatic setting with captivating décor of warm woods, rich leathers and fabrics, and glowing stone hearths. Enjoy unforgettable wedding or celebration festivities at Terrace Inn's incredible outdoor venues, featuring romantic fire pits, lighted trees and stunning views of the Napa River.

• Spaces for 40-600 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 1 Outdoor

The Westin Verasa Napa is a rejuvenating retreat in the heart of California's breathtaking wine country, combining downtown convenience with upscale comfort and luxury. Indulge yourself in rejuvenating hotel accommodations that feature plush furnishings, coffee makers, and cable television. Keep in mind that you'll be just a few blocks away from Oxbow Public Market and directly across the street from the famous Napa Wine Train. Visit world-class wineries in Napa Valley and spend some time exploring the downtown retail and dining district, which is a popular destination for tourists. Organize inspiring meetings, weddings, and social events in a variety of event spaces that are complemented by skilled event coordinators and talented caterers. After a successful day of business, shopping, or wine tasting, invigorate your senses with delectable French and California cuisine at our on-site La Toque Restaurant and Bank Cafe and Bar, which are both located on the ground floor. Our resort-style hotel in Northern California is the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate. In one of our banquet halls, you can honor your team's achievements with a special dinner or awards presentation. Engage your team in cutting-edge meeting spaces equipped with audiovisual equipment and high-speed Wi-Fi. Allow our dedicated team of skilled event planners to assist you in streamlining your successful event. Catering services from our talented culinary experts can increase productivity by providing customized menus. Enjoy special group rates as well as a spectacular location in Napa Valley for your attendees!

Twelve years after arriving in America, in 1924, Gaspare Indelicato planted a vineyard in Manteca, California. With it, he planted the foundation of his eventual success in the California wine trade. Since that first vineyard flourished, Gaspare’s children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren have honored his legacy through dedication to his steadfast values of family, hard work and integrity. More than a century ago, Gaspare and Caterina Indelicato immigrated from Sicily to the United States. With little to draw on but a long family history of grapegrowing and an entreprenuer’s gift for seizing opportunity, Gaspare entered the wine trade by planting a single vineyard in Manteca, California, where the climate reminded the couple of their homeland. Occupying a privileged position at the southern foot of the trail, the winery grounds eventually became the site of the Silverado Western Center, a major equestrian center that opened in September 1963. The original riding area now houses prized wines, instead of prize-winning horses. However Black Stallion Estate Winery carries its heritage forward. The estate’s legacy honors the world-class terroir of Napa Valley, the pioneering spirit of the Silverado Trail, and the Indelicato family’s warm hospitality and generations of wine expertise. To make great wine, a winemaker must have a deep familiarity with each lot of freshly pressed juice. At Black Stallion, the search for greatness means boots in the vineyard, checking on vine growth and grape development all year long. It means tasting grapes rather than looking at lab reports to determine the perfect moment to pick. It means harvesting and sorting fruit by hand. Black Stallion Winery’s small scale means that each lot of grapes that arrives at harvest is treated individually, and receives a unique upbringing to bring out its full potential for excellence. Once crushed at the winery, micro-lots are either fermented in small tanks made of wood, concrete or steel. These choices of aging vessel give winemaker Ralf Holdenried exceptional flexibility to match a batch of grapes with the material best suited to bring out its greatness—key in a region as diverse as Napa Valley. After fermentation, the wine is drained using gravity, not pumps, and aged in the finest oak barrels. The gentle handling of the wine prevents the extraction of harsh components that could impart bitterness. There’s no set recipe for a Black Stallion blend, just the finely honed palates of winemaker Ralf Holdenried and his team. It’s not uncommon for Holdenried to try dozens of trial blends before deciding on a final cuvée. The goal is always the same: To create a seamless, harmonious wine that captures the varietal’s best expression of that vintage in Napa Valley.

• Spaces for 20-200 Guests
• 4 Restaurants

Welcome to our table, where you can enjoy seasonal fare as well as killer cocktails and an atmosphere that is elegantly relaxed in the style of Napa wine country. There are no pretenses, just delicious food and drink. ARE YOU PLANNING A CELEBRATION OR A SPECIAL EVENT? WITH OUR DELICIOUS MENUS AND BEAUTIFUL SPACE, BASALT CAN BE YOUR HOST. If you're planning a gathering, we have a range of locations available, from our fully-closeable private dining room, which has floor to ceiling windows overlooking our patio and the Napa River, to a wrap-around patio complete with a fire pit to our main dining room, bar, and lounge. Basalt is Napa's location of choice for any occasion, whether you are dining in the center of the restaurant, enjoying a four-course dinner with wine pairings, celebrating with family over brunch and mimosas, or hosting a cocktail reception with friends and close ones.

• Spaces for 1,000 Guests
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 2 Event Spaces

The Culinary Institute of America is located in Greystone in St. Helena and offers a variety of excellent locations to host events of all kinds. Whether you're looking to host a classic wine country wedding with incredible views, or a special birthday, anniversary, or company party, The Culinary Institute of America is beautiful, historic, and memorable. The Culinary Institute of America offers two Napa Valley facilities, the historic Greystone located as well as a modern property in downtown Napa. The beautiful, modern venue with a garden and Napa River views is perfect for a smaller gathering, while Greystone is well suited for large parties up to 1,000 people. In addition to private events, The Culinary Institute of America also offers a variety of private cooking and wine tasting classes taught by incredible instructors that are a memorable addition to any Napa Valley vacation. Great food and incredible wine are the icing on the cake for a special event or gathering, and The Culinary Institute of America will not disappoint.

The story of Darioush began centuries ago, in the seat of winemaking culture. It culminates here and now - a new intersection of winecraft, extraordinary arts, time-honored customs grounded in an authentic tradition of graciousness. Darioush is a story of the harmonious blending of traditions - a culture of graciousness and thoughtfulness and one rooted in the ideals of individualism and opportunity. Nowhere is the connection between wine and culture more evident than in the history of Persia. Discoveries dating to 5,000 B.C. in the Zagros Mountains of Northern Iran show that winemaking emerged as permanent communities replaced nomadic life and a new age of wine culture began. The history of wine accompanies the very concept of hospitality, inspiring art, poetry, culture, and winecraft for millennia to come. Darioush Khaledi was instilled at an early age with the winemaking craft of his father, inspired by wine culture in the literary city of Shiraz - in modern day Iran - and the ancient city of Persepolis. He became a lifelong collector, seeking out old-world wines infused with tradition and energized by modern technique. Aspiring to the ideals of the American dream, Darioush immigrated to America to seek out opportunities others overlooked. He was an entrepreneur determined to realize his dream, yet always eager to share his journey through his love of wine borne of rich heritage. In 1997, he and his wife Shahpar founded Darioush and began to realize a lifelong aspiration to share the art, architecture, wine, craftsmanship, and culture that inspired their journey. In the late 1990's Darioush and winemaker Steve Devitt made an unorthodox choice, to commit to Southern Napa Valley - choosing its cooler microclimates to develop their unique style. While the focus was in the north, he was headed south. Seeking opportunities others overlooked, Darioush and Steve focused intently on site selection and cooler microclimates in Southern Napa Valley; high atop Mount Veeder and the maritime-influenced Valley floor. Replanting where necessary to unlock the full potential of both the vineyard and wine grape cultivated from it. They committed to a Bordeaux-style of winemaking - a blended style they long admired for the potential to truly express a wine's character. Now these years later, the Darioush estate comprises 120 acres in Southern Napa Valley spanning the Mount Veeder and Oak Knoll AVA's. They believe truly unique wines reflect great vineyards, but also the character of the people behind them. This spirit finds its home in a vineyard estate, an environment of warmth and hospitality.

Edward Churchill and his wife, Mary, moved to Napa from Rochester, N.Y., in 1878, when he became the cashier of the James H. Goodman Bank (later sold to the Bank of Italy), which in 1930 became the Bank of America. He and Mary built the Churchill Manor in 1889 on Brown Street (then named Grant Street), considered to be the original street of the Napa founders. Neighboring mansions included one owned by George Goodman of the Goodman Library on First Street, and the Manasse Mansion, built by an executive of the Sawyer Tannery. At nearly 10,000 square feet, Churchill Manor was reputedly the largest home in the Napa Valley at the time. After finishing it, Churchill built what is now known as Cedar Gables, which he presented to his son as a wedding gift in 1891. Times were good for these early aristocrats. The Napa River was an active steamship route, and San Franciscans would sail up the Napa River to attend large parties at the Churchill Manor. Churchill also owned the Golden Ribbon Beer Company and the Tokalon Vineyard near Rutherford. He died suddenly in 1903, when, in a flu-induced delirious state, he mistakenly drank from a bottle of carbolic acid. His wife and daughter continued to live at the Manor and later his granddaughter, Dorothy, lived there. It is rumored that the family suffered financially during the Depression and Prohibition. In any case, Dorothy began to take on boarders. Most of these were teachers, who by all accounts lived a rather “Bohemian” lifestyle. She began to rent the beautiful mansion out for large weddings. The residence left the Churchill family in 1956. The next several tenants included the Napa State hospital, a commune and a group of male college students who earned rent by hosting weddings there. The Mansion, however, was falling apart, and plans were made to tear it down for apartments. Horrified preservationists went to work to save it, and the Churchill Manor became the first Napa residence to be placed on the National Registry. A Hawaiian couple bought the Mansion in the 1980s, intending to refurbish it for use as a bed and breakfast inn. By that point, the neighborhood had fallen from its former glory and was considered to be a bad part of town. The project was more than the couple could handle and they threw in the towel in 1987. About this time, Brian Jensen, an engineer and contractor from Montana, had been living and working on the Peninsula. He had done some remodeling work for Joanna Guidotti, then a vice president and tax attorney with Bank of America, and the two had started dating. Although he liked many things about the Bay Area, Jensen was homesick for the kind of community spirit he’d known in Montana. He loaded his pickup truck and drove from city to city looking for it. He found it in Napa and invited Guidotti to join him here. The two were having breakfast one morning when Guidotti saw the ad for the Mansion in the Register. They drove by to check it out, made an offer on it, and moved in on New Year’s Eve in 1987. Although the museum quality redwood interiors fortunately had not been damaged, the place was in bad shape. Part of the floor on the second story bowed over six inches. It rained inside the sunroom as much as it did outside. The two set to work and within a month had their first room ready for rent, which they offered for $75 a night. By spring the following year, weddings were again being held on the grounds. A few years later, Jensen tried his hand in the kitchen, hoping to reduce some of the catering costs. Today, couples book there in part because of his skills as a chef, and guests report that they use his recipes, such as Flambeed Amaretto Shrimp, in kitchens all over the country. Thanks to their hard work, the home has been restored and is one of the most beautiful architectural treasures in Napa. Every room is a work of art. By their count, Jensen and Guidotti have hosted 1,000 weddings that 100,000 people from all over the world have attended, and Guidotti has coordinated all of them. They credit their staff, most of whom have been there for over 10 years, with much of their success. Over the years, Churchill Manor has been recognized in virtually every “best of” lodging guidebook in the country. Everything they do in and to the house has to hold up to a litmus test of being functional, pristine and preserving antiquity. Although both are intense about their work, they are warm, caring and easy conversationalists: the perfect hosts for a bed and breakfast.

Chef Ken Frank’s landmark restaurant, La Toque has earned a Michelin Star every year they have been awarded in Wine Country. They are also the recipient of Wine Spectator’s highest honor, The Grand Award, for their wine list and service excellence. Pairing wine and food is their passion. The pairings on the menus are considered by many to be the ultimate food and wine experience. Their culinary team and Sommeliers taste together daily, constantly exploring, looking for combinations that elevate both the food and wine, creating harmony. Their commitment to the finest ingredients drives everything they do. They are fortunate to be part of a vibrant local food community, an amazing network of dedicated farmers and purveyors supplying the delicious products they prepare for you. The menu evolves continually to highlight seasonal ingredients at their peak. La Toque offers two different dining experiences nightly. Their new A La Carte menu experience allows you to make your own selections from a list of delicious seasonal savory dishes and desserts. For the ultimate La Toque experience, put yourself in Chef’s hands and go with The Chef’s Tasting Menu, a pre-selected menu of six-courses including 4 savory dishes and two desserts. We also offer a Vegetarian version of this tasting menu. They will happily accommodate any valid, health-threatening dietary restrictions with sufficient advance notice. As for private events, to ensure a seamless dining experience for your guests, as well the other tables in the restaurant, parties of 9 or more are offered our Chef’s Tasting Menu or Vegetable Tasting Menu. You can also opt to enjoy our Wine Pairings as well. La Toque has long been known for savvy Wine Pairings; our Sommeliers have selected just the right wine to pair with each dish, bringing years of wine and service experience directly to your table. Their expertly chosen wines and interaction with your guests can make for a truly memorable evening. You can make your wine selections from their Grand Award-winning Wine Cellar as well. The full list is available here, updated in real-time; or you can download it from the App Store. They can accommodate groups of up to 10 guests in our Main Dining Room, and up to 45 on the beautiful glass-enclosed, fully heated Terrace. For larger groups of up to 240 guests, they offer 12,000 square feet of event space, inside and out, within The Westin Verasa Napa property.

Cheers to you from Archer Hotel in Downtown Napa! This hotel is wine country chic and urban boutique. Archer Hotel Napa serves up an elevated wine country experience in the heart of its urban, walkable downtown Napa neighborhood. On First Street Napa — downtown’s buzzy district with a bevy of innovative merchants, chefs, and tasting rooms. Melding the casually elegant, always-welcoming sensibility of downtown Napa with viticulturally inspired design, five-star comfort and the valley’s only open-air, destination rooftop, Archer Hotel Napa offers luxe guest rooms and balcony-clad suites, curated touches and treats, local-favorites Charlie Palmer Steak and Sky & Vine Rooftop Bar, plus a sincere staff always at your service. Don't wait... your room is ready. Dining is back, and of course as scrumptious as ever, in the restaurant or to go at Charlie Palmer Steak at Archer Hotel Napa. Amplify your morning with a favorite java from Napa’s own cult Ohm Coffee Roasters' full-service coffee bar, then indulge in mornings the way they are meant to be — with lemon ricotta pancakes, avocado toast with smoked salmon or crab benedict with breakfast tater tots. The seasonal bounty of Napa Valley's agricultural and viticultural regions inspires the bold, American-style dinner menus under the direction of executive chef Francisco Lopez Jr. Applying a straightforward approach in the kitchen, the casually elegant eatery with an active downtown vibe showcases artisanal American beef alongside superbly prepared seafood, chicken, chops and vegetarian fare. Experience downtown Napa's haute rooftop bar atop Archer Hotel — a breathtaking experience unlike any other in the valley. Enjoy the picture-perfect panoramic valley views just beyond the city while savoring bites inspired by the viticultural region. Relax in comfy lounge seating or modern rockers, vino in hand, amid potted olive trees and living topiary sculptures. Reserved for private dining and cocktail events, the chef’s show kitchen brings artistic energy that wows and culinary experiences sure to delight. Cozy, crackling stone fire pits, ambient festoon lighting and starlit California skies complete the scene beautifully as downtown Napa's premier rooftop experience comes to full, sparkling life. Archer's destination rooftop invites you to sip, savor and truly experience the valley on an entirely new level.

A contemporary urban boutique hotel in a converted historic building located in downtown Napa, walking distance to everything downtown has to offer. Inspired by small European art hotels, unique original artwork and modern decor are featured throughout the property. The independent concept caters to self-sufficient travelers that value design, features, and location without plentiful amenities and services. While the staff is onsite during the day, guests can easily self-check-in and access rooms and common areas with keypad door codes. Accommodations include 5 stunning Loft Suites, 10 stylish rooms off an open-air courtyard, and a freestanding Bungalow. Property features include the swanky Lobby Lounge, DiningRoom/BoardRoom/ZoomRoom, Courtyard, Garden, and a common Kitchen and Pantry which are accessible to guests at any time. They look forward to welcoming you, cheers! Smart, sleek, and sophisticated. Each thoughtfully designed room features unique original artwork, automatic adjustable beds, large QLED smart tv’s, bluetooth clock speakers, free WiFi, remote ac/heat, rainfall showerheads, heated washlet bidet toilets, and a complimentary bottle of wine. Accommodation options include 10 Courtyard rooms, 5 Loft Suites, and a freestanding Bungalow. Select your specific accommodations based on your preferences. Property common spaces include their Lounge, DiningRoom/BoardRoom/ZoomRoom, Kitchen, Pantry, and Garden. Relax in their swanky Lounge with a book and a glass of wine in front of the sleek fireplace. Host your next private event, company retreat, or Zoom meeting in our DiningRoom/BoardRoom/ZoomRoom. Help yourself to complimentary breakfast items in our Kitchen and Pantry. Soak up the sun in their lush Garden seating area. These are common spaces for our guests to enjoy during their stay, cheers! The Lounge is located in the lobby of their Loft Building. A swanky common space for all of their guests to enjoy. Features include a sleek gas fireplace, imported Italian chandeliers and furnishings, and stunning large scale artwork. A great space to relax while reading a book, playing a game, and sipping on a glass of wine. This space is available for private events. The DiningRoom/BoardRoom/ZoomRoom is a versatile space features a large farm table that seats up to 10 people, and large scale artwork that slides open to reveal a 60 inch QLED smartTV with full ZoomRoom camera features and functionality. This space is available for all of our guests to enjoy, and is a great space to host a private event, meeting, company retreat, or Zoom session. The Garden, located in the back of the property, is an outdoor seating area enclosed by greenery. Guests are welcome to enjoy this space during daylight hours.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space

Located in the heart of wine country, Fairview Napa is a destination unmatched in the region. Their private reception venue is set to accommodate an intimate gathering of 40 people all the way up to a 200 person bash! When it comes to weddings and special events, let’s face it, experience matters. Fairview Napa will handle every detail of your special celebration, so you can enjoy your day with zero stress. Fairview Napa has nearly 30 years in the wedding and special event business. Fairview Weddings & Events has hosted over 5,000 weddings at thier various locations, specializing in groups both intimate and grand. Fairview Napa's packages are customizable and all inclusive, with no hidden fees, and no surprise costs. The Fairview Weddings & Events team will take care of putting together an unforgettable experience for you and your guests. Fairview Napa is the perfect venue for a stunning wedding reception, unforgettable ceremony, fabulous birthday party, awe-inspiring Mitzvah, beautiful anniversary or shower, and more.

Discover Napa Valley from Andaz Napa, a boutique hotel downtown. Be inspired by the charm of Napa Wine Country, experience essential Napa, including Oxbow Public Market and the Napa Valley Wine Train, both located within walking distance. Explore the arts, wine, and culinary culture through exclusive hotel events, a tasting room, and world-class dining. With a prime location in downtown Napa, Andaz boutique spaces are the ideal complement to wedding celebrations at nearby venues. Host an unforgettable pre-or post-wedding gathering, with convenient hotel room blocks for your party. Or celebrate your love in downtown Napa in a romantic setting, right here at Andaz, ideal for rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, farewell brunches, or any otherwedding event. Take the stress out of wedding planning when you partner with a dedicated specialist who will handle the details, from coordinating a sunset rehearsal dinner to arranging accommodations for your party. Choose from four flexible spaces, including a dining room perfect for rustic rehearsal dinners. From catering to event coordination, Andaz experts handle the details, so you can focus on celebrating. Cater your event with innovative menus of creative California cuisine, crafted with vibrant local produce and natural ingredients native to the Napa Valley. Let Andaz culinary experts transform your event into an extraordinary dining experience. Arrange discounted group stays in boutique rooms and lofts, perfectly located in downtown Napa. Whether you are creating a bridesmaids luncheon, a business meeting or an intimate cocktail gathering, our Napa Valley catering team is passionate about pure foods and flavors. Enhance your meetings and events with fresh, seasonal farm-to-table cuisine that reflects what’s growing in the wine country. Plan an unforgettable incentive trip, corporate retreat, or small conference in more than 9,000 square feet of space across several dynamic venues that are designed to inspire and ignite creativity. Experience downtown Napa the Andaz way, with a host of activities like wine tastings and music nights happening at the hotel. Walk to destinations and attractions in Napa including the Napa Valley Wine Train and hot air balloon rides. The boutique hotel is moments from restaurants and shops on Main Street. Featuring distinct architectural charm, the four flexible event spaces totaling 9,000 square feet are sure to enhance any occasion. From a communal dining room and handsome meeting spaces to the unique terrace with firepits, the venues are the perfect setting for intimate events in downtown Napa.

Perfecting the old California classics, Robert Biale Vineyards has become a revered standard of heritage vineyard Zinfandel and Petite Sirah in Napa Valley. From the wineries’ inception, the Biale Founders have cherished the tradition of historic old vines (some dating to the 1880s!) and prize the small quantity of concentrated and intense fruit that they produce. Diligent farming, expressive terroir, and superb elegance are the winery’s hallmarks. Among the winery’s portfolio of 20 wines that are crafted by Winemaker Tres Goetting, Black Chicken Zinfandel is the flagship–and has become a benchmark for the varietal. It all started in the 1940s when 14-year-old Aldo Biale helped his mother to make ends meet by selling to insider Napans–along with eggs and produce–some of the family’s homemade Zinfandel. Over the old “party line” phone system, the code words “a Black Chicken” signified a jug of bootleg wine…and kept nosy neighbors and the authorities from finding out about Aldo’s underground Zinfandel operation! Napa’s booming wineries had basically collapsed during Prohibition, decimating the demand for wine grapes. And yet, in 1937, only 4 years after the repeal of Prohibition at the tail end of the Great Depression, Pietro Biale had the grit and the foresight to plant Zinfandel vines among all his other produce on his new ranch on the valley floor. Pietro and his family could not eke out a living from their ranch alone, so Pietro worked a second job at the local rock quarry. Tragedy struck in 1942 when an explosion at the quarry took Pietro’s life, leaving behind a tenacious widow, Cristina, and their 13-year-old son, Aldo. Deeply saddened, but ferociously determined, Aldo and his mother shouldered the burden of the farm where they continued to grow walnuts, prunes, Zinfandel, and other fruits and vegetables, as well as a hundred chickens at a time. Cristina never remarried, so teenaged Aldo needed to supplement the ranch income, just like his father had done. That’s when Aldo learned to make wine from his Uncle Angelo. He sold his jugs of Zin to friends and neighbors on the “down low”, and the phone started ringing regularly for re-orders…The Biale’s phone was a party line, so nosy neighbors could listen in on conversations, including orders for produce, eggs, and a jug of Aldo’s homemade wine from barrels he hid in the barn. Then, as now, any commercial activity involving alcohol was highly regulated by government agencies of various acronyms, and any violation of federal, state, or local regulations was severely penalized. So Aldo needed a way to keep the orders coming over the party line without divulging his clandestine wine operation. He needed a code name… Aldo’s ranch was known for its legions of white leghorn chickens for laying eggs and serving for supper. Perhaps it was not much of a stretch for the 14-year-old Aldo to look to them for the code name for his secret wine. So that there would be no confusion, he changed the color and dubbed a jug of his inky dark Zinfandel Gallina Nera–Black Chicken. Soon phone calls started coming over the party line with customers requesting, for example, “2 dozen eggs, some zucchini, prunes, walnuts and a Gallo Nero.” In the decades to come, Aldo delivered these produce and “black chicken” orders personally on Fridays. Not all of Aldo’s grapes were made into his Black Chicken Zin. Most of the grapes were sold to St. Helena’s Cooperative Winery, where they were processed into wine along with similar California old vine vineyards, filling countless bottles of good quality Gallo Hearty Burgundy.

• Spaces for 140 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The Napa Women’s Club (NWC) Clubhouse is a spacious, vintage, historic building ideal for meetings, conferences, private parties, receptions or special events. The Clubhouse is among the most affordable events venues to rent in Napa and is conveniently located in the heart of downtown.

A steakhouse is more than just meat. It’s another American big idea reflected in the generous portions and robust flavors of straightforward classic cooking. Despite decades of revolving food fads, the steakhouse remains an American institution, made even more significant when staged by Charlie Palmer, known for his signature Progressive American style in both food and design. Lighter and leaner than the dark wood and dim lit model, Charlie Palmer’s neo-traditional steakhouses have a wide appeal: more modern retreat than dated men’s club. Leaning toward organic design, natural palette décor with the use of striking textural accents, Charlie Palmer’s steakhouses pose a sleek, contemporary rustic-luxe setting that translates and replicates well, making each seem like a heritage location no matter where it lands. As a steakhouse, they do place an extra focus on buying meat directly from small producers who are focused on giving them cleaner, more fully flavored beef. And they also continuously upgrade the core customary cuts with meat that adheres to new sourcing practices. But they don’t drop the ball on quality sourcing any of our entree offerings, whether by land or by sea. Their chefs also work to expand on produce-driven dishes that are thematically relevant to the steakhouse concept while pleasing an ever-growing vegetarian population. And because the main courses often come with the freedom to mix and match side dishes, it’s easy to please any group in a steakhouse setting, no matter how varied. That’s what makes Charlie Palmer Steak perfect for entertaining: like a private club without the dues. Welcome to Charlie Palmer Steak at Archer Hotel Napa, where celebrated chef Charlie Palmer shapes menus in bold American style, inspired by the surrounding Napa Valley agricultural and viticultural regions. Rooted in the pursuit of the best ingredients and a straightforward approach in the kitchen, Charlie Palmer Steak Napa showcases artisanal American beef under the influence of local wine country flavors. Private dining is offered when the occasion calls for more than just a reservation. From a birthday party for 12 to an anniversary fete for 50, let their hospitality wizards provide the planning you need to create a memorable event.

• Spaces for 120 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Many various types of events and celebrations can be held at The Chardonnay Golf Club & Vineyards, and it is the ideal setting for them all. When planning a holiday party, quinceanera, bar mitzvah or wine tasting event, the Chardonnay Golf Club can assist you with every aspect of the planning and execution of your event, down to the smallest detail. Allow our friendly and skilled staff to demonstrate how simple and enjoyable event planning can be. On the grounds of the Chardonnay Golf Club & Vineyards, we have witnessed hundreds of weddings, many of which were held on our property. Each and every wedding that takes place at the Chardonnay Golf Club & Vineyards is a memorable occasion for both us and the couples that tie the knot here. In the heart of the "Napa Valley," the Chardonnay Golf Club is the ideal "Napa Valley" setting for a memorable, beautiful wedding. The club has two wedding sites, each with its own distinct and compelling appeal, making it the ideal "Napa Valley" place for a memorable, elegant wedding. Despite the fact that our wedding facilities are surrounded by more than 150 acres of vineyards and a gorgeous golf course, they do not have what most facilities do - houses. At Chardonnay, all you can see is the splendor of nature, including lengthy panoramas and breathtaking sunsets, and nothing else. In order to accommodate events with 100 to 400 guests, we have a selection of venues that can accommodate your needs flawlessly. In addition to our venues, our Catering Team, which is overseen by an incredible Executive Chef, will provide you with the food you desire while maintaining a high level of service. We received a positive comment from a recent bride, who stated, "If the food at Chardonnay was the standard for weddings, we wouldn't be able to complain about wedding meals."