Golf and Wine with My Buddies in Sunny Napa

Passionated by Wine & Golf ? Why note to share a luxury escape with your friends in Napa valley? Less than one hour from San Francisco, Sacramento and even Oakland airports, Napa and its 262 sunny days a year, is the perfect getaway for good time!

Groups : Yes

Day one : private transportation from the airport to the Silverado resort.

Located in Napa valley (only 15mn drive from Napa downtown) it will be a wonderland for your Napa luxury vacation. Just imagine: modern amenities, sophisticated and modern rooms, 10 outdoor pools, 2 PGA award-winning golf courses, 13 tennis courts, modern fitness center, a luxurious spa, over 400 wineries to visit around… Isn’t it the spot to put at the top of your bucked list?

After check-in, time has come for your first drink ! The Mansion Bar and it superb terrasses overlooking the verdant scenic views of the golf courses will be perfect to sip a masterfully crafted cocktail or a fine local glass of wine.

Diner at the Grill a high-quality restaurant under the direction of the Executive Chef Patrick Prager. Dinners are pairing with tasty wines from the vineyards of LGPA Tour pro Christy Kerr.

Days two : After breakfast, it’s time for Golf.

Golf at Silverado means two 18-hole par 72. This 2 high-level courses are the most renowned in Napa valley. They offer dozens of water crossings, drop-offs and passages through historic oak trees. The challenge, the visual sensation and the special atmosphere of Silverado will leave you an unforgettable souvenir.

Lunch at your convenience

It’s now time to discover what the Amazing Napa valley has to offer to the Wine enthusiast team you are : World class wine, beautiful countryside… Even if your hotel is crazy, you can’t miss it! The best way to enjoy it without frustration is to do your wine tour in a private transportation with a local driver guide. No stress, relax, take a sip and breath… That’s holiday!

To make your experience special, we suggest you to visit the Raymond Vineyards winery in St Helena. 16 miles from your hotel, they are offering here great tastings and very unique experiences. We suggest you their famous exhibit on Biodynamic farming. The experience is divided into five acts like a theatrical performance. Every act is a single component of nature, showing that they are all playing a critical role in the crafting of great wines. It’s an outdoor activity perfect to do before the other one experience that is awaiting you now : being a winemaker for a day. We will create your own blend that will for sure be a very good memory to share with your friends…

Instead of heading back the hotel for diner, why not enjoy the services of your driver for a diner in town?

Why not to start with a unique craft spirit? Napa valley internationally renowned for it world class wine is en route for a new one kudos : Brandies. Want to know more about it? Come and visit the California Brandy house located in the heart Downtown Napa, it’s a fantastic and elegant space to elevate your senses. The Brandy and bites experience is a kind tasting activity, absolutely delicious and fun perfect to be share during a good time with friends!

After this great moment, ask your driver for his recomandation for a nice restaurant in Napa downtown. He will be more than pleased to share his little secret with you!

Day Three : How to make this day even more better than yesterday? Easy do it again ! With a few changes…

If yesterday you started with the North golf course, today will be the South one! Everything is easy in Napa and never boring!

This afternoon, we invit you for an ultimate Cabs experience with visiting 2 iconic wineries (name of the Wineries may change depending of availability at the booking time).

Meet your driver after lunch at the hotel and enjoy great time!

But before to start, there are few things you have to know about Cabernet Sauvignon :

The name, Cabernet Sauvignon is both a type of grape and a wine. It’s originally from France, the worldwide famous region when talking about wine : Bordeaux. It is incredibly adaptable to its environment. That’s why we can find it in France, California, Argentina, Sout Africa, Australia and even now in China! It evolves with the age… There are so many to say with this amazing wine…No worries, you will know everything about this pure gem by visiting wineries….

Enjoy good and friendly time at leisure at the hotel tonight.

Day Four :

Breakfast at the hotel before to start the day by touring the valley by bike. Visit Napa valley on a bicycle is always a great time for fun and fresh air! You can go closer to the vines, easy to visit and perfect to meet the locals that make this region so special!

From your hotel, catch the vine trail, parallels Highway 29 at Union. From here, you will ride to the charming town of Yountville, 6.5 miles north. Here, you can have a stop to visit the Napavalley Museum. An half mile North, visit the George C Yount Pioneer Cemetery and Ancient Indian Burial Grounds. Continue to the North to Oakville. Back in 1860s Oakville was a water stop for the steam train line from the docks in Vallejo and Calistoga. Now, it’s defined as a charming and euphoric place in Napa Valley. Here you will be able to fuel up for the rest of the day at the Oakville Grocery with delicious local cheese and breads, ideal for a memorable picnic with a view. On this energetic and burning calories’ day, why not to visit some locals sustainable wineries before to come back the Resort where a big splash fun moment is awaiting you and the guys in one of the ten pools?

After this refreshing time, let’s having a good time for the last night. Depending on your date of stay, we will let you know about live music and festivals events.

Day Five : Breakfast at your hotel and private transfer back to the airport.

 

 

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