Day 1 :
Upon arrival at the airport, meet your driver for a private and luxury transfer to your hotel : the exceptional Auberge du Soleil, a luxury property member of Relais & Chateaux, perfectly situated mid-valley for easy access throughout the valley. Depending of your arrival time, early check-in can be arranged to relax before to start with your itinerary. Come and meet the team in La Galerie while enjoying a complimentary glass of wine from one of our Vintner members.
It's already time to leave the hotel for your first afternoon in Napa Valley, please start by a nice lunch at the RH restaurant in Yountville, part of the five-building RH Yountville, it has a very interesting architecture with vibrant vibe. It offers amazing experience from food, decoration and ambiance such as top notch service. Take a little time after lunch for a walk along Yountville’s Art Walk featuring over 35 outdoor sculptures from artists around the world. First visit and tasting will be at the charismatic Odette Estate. Odette is a Woman : a princess, a mistress, sometime a judge but always a heroine as she likes to describe herself…Designed by the Mexican architect JuanCarlos Fernandez, the winery is a leader in term of environmental responsibility with a real commitment to preserving nature for generations to come.
Way back your hotel to relax on your private terrasse where a gourmet dinner will be serve while watching a spectacular sunset over the Mayacamas mountains.
Day 2 :
Enjoy your breakfast and leisure time before an Art walk in the Sculpture garden of Parc du Soleil situated on the grounds of Auberge du Soleil. This Sculpture garden showcases more than 100 artworks by locals artists. You will be accompagnied by a guide from Aerena Gallery.
Continue your discover of Napa valley wineries with a tour and tasting at Opus One. This winery is the dream of 2 men : Baron Philip de Rothschild of Chateau Mouton Rothschild in Bordeaux and Napa Valley vintner Robert Mondavi. Just like the wine produces here, the architecture of the winery is a perfect and delicate mix of classical Europe and contemporary California.
It’s now time for lunch! Enjoy a delicious al fresco time overlooking vineyards, sculptures and lyrical Commedia dell’arte fountain at Bistro Don Giovanni.
Next stop will be the Di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art in Carneros region. The site features multiple galleries and a sculpture park around it 35-acre lake on 217 scenic acres in the heart of the valley.
You’re now leaving Napa to Sonoma to visit a fabulous winery : The Donum Estate. Here shine Pinot Noir and Chardonnay based on the Burgundian grand cru model. Not only the wine is an experience here… The Donum museum is itself an open air museum with more than 40 sculptures. One of the world’s largest accessible private collection bringing together a global community of artists from 18 nations across 6 continents including Fernando Bottero, Louise Bourgeois, Doug Aitken, El Anatsui, Richard Hudson and much more…
Return your hotel for a lazy time at la Plage before another extraordinary event : a dinner at The Terrace, the Michelin-star restaurant of the Auberge du Soleil… Bon appétit !
Day 3 :
Start your day with a yoga class at la Pagode, a Japanese ryokan style pavilion nestled in the tranquility of the Sculpture garden. Let your driver guides you to St Helena for memories shopping and visit the art galleries along Main Street. Enjoy lunch at leisure in St Helena before to head South of Silverado trail for a private tour and tasting at Quixote Winery… Known as the adventurous and eccentric winery of Napa…A real world of it’s own…A must see!
Last visit of your program : Artesa Vineyards and Wineries… Everything is in the name, an iconic winery in the valley designed by Spanish architect Dominto Triay.
Return to your hotel for an informal diner at sunset at the Bar
Day 4 :
After check-out, return private transfer to the airport
