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There’s no shortage of world-class gastronomy in Napa Valley, but an exciting culinary offering from The CIA at Copia takes the seriousness and pretension out of fine dining. Le Petit Chef™ is a one-of-a-kind, 3D dining experience inspired by Marco Polo’s legendary travels along the Silk Road — and it’s unlike any dinner you’ll have in Wine Country, let alone the entire West Coast of America. From an inspiring, multicultural menu to the use of highly innovative technology, here are 10 reasons why your inner foodie won’t want to miss it.

It’s like history class, but way, way more fun

If you associate Marco Polo more with the popular swimming pool game than his actual place in history, you’re likely not alone. The good news: this educational experience isn’t like any history class you’ve ever taken. Le Petit Chef is an immersive, entertaining dining event that utilizes cutting-edge technology — plus delicious, flavor-packed food — to teach you all about Marco Polo and his incredible travels along the Great Silk Road, known as a system of trade routes that ran between the Mediterranean and China. But more than that, Le Petit Chef is a lesson in the diversity of cultures. At the time (the 1200s), Polo went further than anyone had gone before. He was an inspiration to future great explorers like Henry the Navigator and Columbus, and his story, as told through Le Petit Chef, will no doubt inspire others to get out and see the world, too.

The dinner adventure is led by the best tour guide ever

This isn’t your boring double decker bus tour. A tiny and very funny Frenchman named Le Petit Chef — who sounds like a Minion or Alvin of Alvin and the Chipmunks — is a five-star tour guide, bravely following in Marco Polo’s footsteps by sailing stormy seas, flying away from hungry camels, and barely escaping death by fire-breathing dragon, all while his passengers laugh along every step of the way.

You get to eat around the world

Go to any fine dining or Michelin-starred restaurant and, while you may get to indulge in multiple courses of food, they will likely all be focused on a single cuisine. But during Le Petit Chef, each course is inspired by a different country that Marco Polo visited along his travels. While Polo’s real journey took 24 years, this two-hour exploration takes each food lover overseas to discover the cuisine of southern France, the eastern Mediterranean and North Africa, the Indian subcontinent, the Himalayas, and China.

And you’ll sip on the best of California

It wouldn’t be a proper Napa Valley dinner without wine and Le Petit Chef has the option of adding a wine pairing to each course. The menu showcases a range of varietals — like riesling and pinot noir — from California, thoughtfully selected to showcase the quality and breadth of California’s top growing regions. Not a wine fan or want to switch it up? You can also find a great selection of beer to go with the food.

Speaking of the menu, it’s fantastic

An amuse-bouche trio of a melt-in-your-mouth Nicosia Tartelette, a Saffron Vichyssoise, and Beau Soleil Oysters with a charred cucumber mignonette set the stage for six memorable courses. Experience traditional dishes from each country, like the delightful lamb meatball and hummus Sabich Bowl from North Africa, and the umami-packed Shorb Rib Bao with black pepper jus and picked mushrooms from China. For the finale, inspiration from all of the travels comes together to create a fabulous dessert. It’s The Culinary Institute of America, so of course they cook to impress.

The technology is so impressive, Steve Jobs would have approved

Le Petit Chef offers a cutting-edge restaurant experience, which comes to life via state-of-the-art 3D technology and visual storytelling by the world-renowned artists of Skullmapping™ and TableMation™. What this means is that Marco Polo’s travels are literally brought to life using incredibly vivid animation that washes across the walls and tables of the dining room, transporting guests across the world and firing up all of their senses at once. It’s as close as one can get to feeling the hot sands of the Arabian desert between their toes or smelling the multi-colored spices of India without actually being there.

There’s audience participation

Don’t worry, this isn’t like a Disney attraction where random people are brought up on stage as stunt doubles in front of a crowd of people. Le Petit Chef simply introduces several immersive opportunities for diners to do more than just chow down on the food. Without giving anything away, they implement tools to encourage discussions and reflection on the experience as it’s happening — plus there’s one big surprise that’s guaranteed to have everyone “Oohing” and “Ahhing”. Tip: Have the video setting on your phone ready when you reach Himalaya.

It’s a great family activity (with older kids)

This experience is not recommended for children under 12, but young adults and budding foodies will definitely get a kick out of the dinner, so long as they’re not terribly picky eaters. [Note: Le Petit Chef cannot accommodate all dietary restrictions or special requests]. It’s sure to introduce them to parts of the world they’ve likely never traveled to and leave them with a thirst for adventure.

Le Petit Chef is one of a kind

There are a lot of amazing dining options to choose from throughout Napa Valley but none of them are anything like this, combining fantastic food with wonderful entertainment and innovative technology. But even if you’ve experienced this dining phenomenon already, you may want to make a reservation again, as Le Petit Chef will be debuting a new movie this summer that will surely entertain like never before.

You can plan a whole day of activities around it

The CIA at Copia is centrally located in downtown Napa’s buzzing Oxbow district, so you may as well head down earlier in the day to explore everything the area has to offer, from the Oxbow Public Market to wine tasting rooms, breweries, and gourmet restaurants. You could even spend the better part of the day right at The CIA at Copia. Book a hands-on cooking class in their stadium-sized teaching kitchen and explore the Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum (free to the public). Or plan to shop the expertly curated collection of goods for the home and kitchen at the Marketplace at COPIA, then grab a glass of one of the 24 wines on offer at the self-serve wine bar before your 3D dining adventure begins. If you choose to stay the night, the Westin Verasa Napa and the chic Andaz Napa are both a short walk away, making for a restful way to end a night of indulging your foodie dreams.

Le Petit Chef is available by reservation Friday and Saturday nights at 6 PM. Cost is $155 per person (pre-paid) with $50 addition for the optional beverage pairing.

Want to enjoy all the delicious food that Napa Valley has to offer? We don’t blame you. The good news is that as of June 15, Napa Valley is fully open. Restaurants, wineries, shopping malls, movie theaters, and most everyday places are operating as normal – with no capacity limits or physical distancing required. However, everyone is still required to follow masking guidelines in select settings. Please visit our pandemic news page for further information.

Disclaimer: The below list of Napa Valley restaurants is outdated, as all restaurants are allowed to resume service. However, please be sure to contact each restaurant in advance to confirm hours and reservation guidelines before visiting.

Napa

Restaurante Allegria
Angèle
Bistro Don Giovanni
Boon Fly Café
Bounty Hunter Wine Bar & Smokin’ BBQ
C Casa (Oxbow Public Market)
Celadon
CIA at Copia: The Grove
Cole’s Chop House
Compline
Cordeiro’s Steakhouse
Downtown Joe’s
First and Franklin
Fumé Bistro
El Guadalajara Bar & Grill
FARM Restaurant + Bar
Fatted Calf (Oxbow Public Market)
Filippi’s Pizza Grotto
Frida’s Mexican Grill
Galpão Gaucho
Gott’s (Oxbow Public Market)
Grace’s Table
Gran Eléctrica
Hal Yamashita
Heritage Eats
Hog Island Oyster Company (Oxbow Public Market)
Il Posto
Kitchen Door (Oxbow Public Market)
La Taberna
La Toque
Live Fire Pizza (Oxbow Public Market)
Mary’s Pizza Shack
Miminashi
Model Bakery
Morimoto Napa
Napa General Store
NapaSport SteakHouse
Napa Valley Bistro
Napkins
Oenotri
Oxbow Cheese & Wine Merchant
Ritual Roasters (Oxbow Public Market)
Stone Brewing
Sweetie Pies Bakery
Squeeze Inn Hamburgers
Sushi Mambo
Taqueria 3 Hermanos
Tarla
Torc
Trancas Steak House
Yak & Yeti

Yountville, Oakville & Rutherford

Addendum
Bottega
Bistro Jeanty
Brix
Coqueta Napa Valley
French Laundry
Mustards Grill
Lakeside Grill
Oakville Grocery
Protéa
R+D Kitchen
RH Yountville
Rutherford Grill
Southside Café

St. Helena

Auberge du Soleil
Brasswood Bar + Kitchen
Caffe della Valle
The Charter Oak
Cook St. Helena
Farmstead Outdoor Café
Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch
Gillwoods Cafe
Goose & Gander
Gott’s
Harvest Table
Himalayan Sherpa Kitchen
Market
Meadowood
Model Bakery
Pizzeria Tra Vigne
Press
St. Helena Bistro
Tre Posti

Calistoga

All Seasons Bistro
Bella Bakery
Buster’s BBQ
Café Sarafornia
Calistoga Inn, Restaurant & Brewery
Calistoga Thai Kitchen
Evangeline
Hydro Bar & Grill
LocalQ 707
Lovina
Solbar at Solage
Soul Rebel Coffee & Juice Bar

As we get ready for Easter this weekend, we realize it may look a lot different than you had originally planned. While Easter brunch will be more intimate this year, that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice eating tasty fare.

Luckily, Vista Collina Resort in Napa is sharing three mouthwatering Easter brunch recipes you’ll want to make at home — not only just for Easter, but all spring long! And, in case you need more inspiration to get in the kitchen, Vista Collina is hosting a virtual cooking class with resident Chef Mackenzie Rupp on Saturday, April 11th from 1 – 3pm PDT. There’s no better way to learn these recipes than from the chef who created them. Read on for more details and recipes!

Vista Collina Resort has made a name for itself in the Napa Valley culinary scene, thanks to its state-of-the-art Food & Wine Center offering a wide variety of educational and interactive wine and cooking classes. However, since you can’t visit the Food & Wine Center right now, Vista Collina is bringing the spirit of Wine Country to your own kitchen with a fun, informative, and hands-on virtual cooking class just in time for Easter. This Saturday, April 11th, simply tune in to
Vista Collina Resort’s Facebook Live
at 1pm PDT to enjoy a cooking class with Chef Mackenzie as she leads you through this delicious and elevated meal from the comfort of your own home.

Vista Collina’s Three-Course Easter Brunch Menu

• Spring Waldorf Egg Salad
• Brown Sugar and Dijon Pork Loin with Chardonnay Creamed Spinach & White Cheddar Potato Gratin
• Carrot Cupcakes with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing

This thoughtful Easter meal will not only impress everyone in your household, but makes for a delicious way to celebrate the Easter holiday. We’re sharing a sneak peek below of some of the recipes Chef Mackenzie will be cooking up this weekend, but you can click here to view the full menu.

Spring Waldorf Egg Salad

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
• 2 Tbsp plain yogurt (Greek or regular)
• 1 Tbsp whole grain mustard
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 6 peeled hard boiled eggs, diced
• 1 cup chopped apples
• 1 cup sliced celery
• ¼ cup chopped parsley
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 cup Bibb lettuce

Directions

• In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, and lemon juice.
• Add egg, apple, celery, and parsley and fold until just combined. Season with salt and pepper. Top with pickled mustard seeds and serve over lettuce.

Chardonnay Creamed Spinach

Ingredients

• 3 pounds spinach
• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 cloves garlic, lightly smashed
• 1 cup chardonnay
• ¾ cup heavy cream
• 1 tspn freshly ground nutmeg
• ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

• Wash the spinach in several changes of water to get rid of any grit. Drain the spinach but keep some of the water clinging to the leaves.
• Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the spinach and garlic. Cook, turning frequently, until the spinach has wilted down evenly. Remove the garlic and put the spinach into a colander and let drain well. Press out as much liquid as you can from the leaves and chop them coarsely.
• Reduce chardonnay from 1 cup down to ¼ cup.
• Heat the skillet again over medium-high heat and add the cream and nutmeg. Cook until it reduces a bit, about five minutes. Add the spinach and parmesan and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the spinach is hot, about five more minutes. Serve immediately.

UPDATE: Unfortunately, Senses by JCB is permanently closed

Close your eyes and envision your perfect Napa Valley day. Does it involve fine wine, gourmet food, pampering at the spa, followed by a little boutique shopping? Thanks to SENSES by JCB, all of that is now totally possible within one small block of Yountville.

Equal parts spa, fashion boutique, beauty shop, and fragrance emporium, SENSES is the latest luxury offering from Jean-Charles Boisset (JCB), proprietor of St. Helena’s Raymond Vineyards and also the JCB Tasting Salon, Salon Privé, and Atelier Fine Foods – all located in the JCB Village off Washington Street in Yountville.

“[JCB] wanted to make this a whole day experience for people to go through the entire village and tap into every market they’re looking for,” said Austin Dahn, Assistant Manager for SENSES by JCB. “You’d typically have to go to different places throughout the day to get that full experience.”

Moreover, with the holiday season upon us, SENSES is also a one-stop-shop for luxury brands and gifts for everyone on your list (while you treat yourself, of course). We’ve sprinkled our top suggestions throughout so that you can do Santa’s work in one fell swoop.

Hit the Spa

On the second floor of SENSES is the medi-spa, a bright, white, and luxurious space that’s perfect for some rest and relaxation, but is not your typical Napa Valley day spa. You won’t find any massage options on the menu, but you will find qualified and intensely-trained aestheticians who offer waxing, eyelash extensions, and lash and brow tinting. At SENSES, facials are the specialty with 12 different types on offer, aimed at reducing signs of aging, sun damage, controlling acne, and more.

The SENSES spa is hyper-focused on quality, utilizing the best, medical-grade products and equipment – from microdermabrasion to microcurrent technology – to perform the most advanced and cutting edge treatments. It’s one of the few places in Wine Country to offer the hydrafacial, which extracts, exfoliates, and rejuvenates with a high-tech wand. All of the spa treatments are designed to produce long-lasting effects and in many cases, instant results.

Downstairs, there’s a beauty room carrying both medical-grade and organic skincare lines. The iS Clinical products, for instance, are especially exclusive; only five percent of their distribution can be to non-medical offices, one of those being SENSES.

What to gift: Book mom an age-defying facial or non-surgical facelift. Treat your husband or dad to the curated Gentleman’s Facial.

Create Your Own Perfume Blend

SENSES carries a wide array of high-end perfumes, including two made by Jean-Charles himself, but it also offers the opportunity to create your own signature scent. Sit down at the interactive perfume organ, a display of base scents that mimics the workstation of a nose (another word for perfumer). Take a whiff of individual scents to get a feel for how they come together to make a single fragrance. The next step is the blending experience, where you’ll blend base fragrances with essences of your choice and go home with your own custom bottle of perfume.

What to gift: Book the perfume blending experience for you and mom, your sister, or a friend – it’ll make for a perfect girls day activity. Or, create your own unique blend for yourself or gift the bottle to someone special.

Get Ready for a Night Out in Yountville

Always impeccably dressed, JCB hands down has the best fashion sense in Napa, not to mention the California wine industry, and the retail portion of SENSES reflects his exquisite taste. With the exception of shoes, SENSES has everything you need to style yourself for a fun night out in Napa Valley. Start by shopping for designer threads (for both men and women), which have been hand-selected from luxury fashion brands, mainly based in New York and Paris. If you’ve always wanted a fancy fur coat, this is the place to splurge on your dream one.

Next, accessorize. SENSES has a vintage handbag wall – look for the giant unicorn head – featuring unique, limited-edition pieces from the most in vogue 90s brands (Gucci, Louis Vuitton), all priced below market value. The boutique also carries new luxury handbags and jewelry pieces to complete any outfit.

What to gift: Purchase a gift card and allow the recipient to pick something chic out for themselves, or choose a vintage handbag for them to unwrap. They’ll likely be the only one around town carrying that purse.

The Full Napa Valley Experience

Located within the JCB Village, you can spend a full day here indulging in the ultimate Napa Valley experience. Before or after your spa treatment, sit down for a tasting of sparkling and still wines while you shop for luxury goods at the JCB Tasting Salon, a one-of-a-kind tasting room and retail store featuring custom-designed jewelry, candles, and more. Or, for a more private experience, book an appointment at Salon Privé. Nosh throughout the day on epicurean delicacies sourced from all over the world – from caviar to truffles to an impressive international cheese selection – at Atelier Fine Foods. When it’s time to go out for the evening, Yountville’s incredible fine dining establishments and resorts are all within easy walking distance.

What to gift: A bottle of sparkling wine from the JCB Tasting Salon and a tin of caviar from Atelier make for a killer combo. Gift this to the host of your holiday party.

While it’s only natural that a visit to Napa Valley would include wine, there’s no need to overindulge or throw in the towel on a wellness routine just because you’re “on vacation.” After all, Wine Country is about finding ways to enjoy a leisurely pace, and the number of luxurious spas throughout the area prove that relaxation and wine can coexist. This August, Vista Collina Resort is making it easier than ever to find the perfect balance of wine and self-care, thanks to their upcoming Wellness and Wine Weekend.

On August 16 – 18, 2019, Vista Collina Resort is providing all the tools needed to relax your mind, body, and soul, while still enjoying the benefits of being in Wine Country. Imagine starting your day with a morning yoga session in the vineyards, experiencing a one-of-a-kind sound bath in an underground wine cave, noshing on healthy Wine Country fare, and enjoying wine and meditation during happy hour — it’s all part of the thoughtfully curated Wellness and Wine Weekend. Whether you come for one day of self-care or opt to stay for the whole weekend, we can almost guarantee that after experiencing the blissful wellness weekend at Vista Collina Resort, you’ll leave feeling happier and healthier than before.

Schedule of Events

Friday, August 16

• 5 – 6 PM – Full Moon Sound Bath in an underground Wine Cave
• 6 – 9 PM – Three-course tasting menu and welcome dinner by Executive Chef Vincent Lesage, with each course paired with acclaimed Napa Valley wines
• 9 PM – Full Moon Ceremony to close the evening

Saturday, August 17

• 8 – 9 AM – Yoga in the Vineyards
• 9 – 10 AM – Healthy breakfast featuring Chef Vincent Lesage’s signature housemade Açaí Bowls and Purely Elizabeth granola
• 10:30 – 11:30 AM – Holistic CBD Education with Mother Indica + Self Massage Tutorial
• 12:30 PM – Lunch on the Fountain Courtyard featuring healthy food truck fare by Vista Collina’s own Food Truck
• (Optional) 10% discount on spa treatments of your choice at Spa Terra, voted Napa Valley’s Best Day Spa
• 4 – 5 PM – Meditation in Motion Tai Chi Class
• 5 PM – Happy Hour Meditation featuring Mysterium wine

Sunday August 18, 2019

• 8:30 AM – Barre + Bubbly fitness class with Pure Barre Napa Valley to start the day
• 9:30 AM – Kerstin Florian Gua Shu Lesson paired with healthy smoothies featuring Vital Proteins collagen in the new Food & Wine Center
• 11 AM – 2 PM – Artisan Market on the Village Lawn featuring music, shopping, wine and more!

Pricing for these special events vary by the day (below) and more information can be found online.

• Friday events: $125 per person
• Saturday events: $100 per person
• Sunday events: $45 per person

Vista Collina Resort’s Wellness and Wine Weekend is a chance to enjoy the benefits of movement and meditation while nurturing a healthier lifestyle — and doing so while surrounded by the beauty of Napa Valley, of course. So why not make a weekend out of it?

Special Wellness and Wine Room Package:

Yes, you can enhance your wellness experience even more with an overnight stay in one of Vista Collina’s spectacular guest rooms or suites. As a Wellness and Wine guest, you’ll save 25% on your room rate, plus a complimentary goody bag filled with product samples and gifts to take home. We can’t think of a better way to end a day of self-care than by retreating to your luxurious room, where Frette bedding, Fresh bath products, Illy coffee makers, and even a bottle of complimentary Napa wine await. Sounds perfect.

Whether you come to Wine Country for the world-class wine, to dine at amazing restaurants, or to simply admire the beauty of the area, it’s always a good idea to make time for yourself, too. Thanks to Vista Collina Resort, it’s now easier than ever to experience another side — the zen side — of Wine Country.

Have you ever entertained daydreams about cooking in a state-of-the-art kitchen? Wowing dinner party guests with your restaurant-worthy culinary skills? Impressing your friends with beautiful, seasonal dishes that pair with your favorite vintages?

If you’re ready to don that apron and actualize some of those foodie dreams, the shiny new Food & Wine Center at Vista Collina Resort in Napa offers cooking classes for at-home chefs and culinary enthusiasts of all levels. Learn how to cook and bake from one convenient Napa location, thanks to a variety of instructional and hands-on classes, and do it all while enjoying some of the world’s best wine. Chef Mackenzie Rupp, Vista Collina Resort’s Chef de Cuisine, has described the program as being friendly, fun, and of course, delicious. “Recipes that are approachable,” she says, “but that people are maybe afraid to make at home, is our favorite kind of thing to teach at our cooking classes at the Food & Wine Center.”

It’s this everyone-can-cook approach that drives the program, and is evidenced by the type of friendly, no-pressure cooking classes offered by the Food & Wine Center — an extension of the welcoming vibe found throughout the resort and tasting Village. We’ve rounded up a few of the center’s upcoming classes, from those that are special, rotating partnerships to others that happen more regularly. Either way, classes book up fast, so be sure to plan well in advance to enjoy this flavorful side of Napa Valley.

Family Friendly

Easter Egg & Cookie Decorating

Indulge in your child’s creative spirit with this Easter weekend celebration. The Village’s talented pastry team will supply everything needed for you and your little one to walk away with whimsical, edible masterpieces.

Cost: $20 per child (includes tax and gratuity)

Wine Centric Classes

Brunch & Bubbles

These classes are offered in partnership with local Wine Country vineyards and wineries. You’ll be learning from Chef Mackenzie Rupp, as all classes feature hands-on cooking before you taste the fruits of your labor, with a three-course brunch to follow, alongside champagne pairings.

Cost: $90 per person (includes tax and gratuity)

Cakebread Cellars Cooking Class

This winning combination of a four-course tasting menu paired with wine from a renowned winery is a no brainer. Cakebread Cellars’ Culinary Director, Brian Streeter, will be doing a live cooking demonstration and sending the audience home with full bellies and recipe cards from that night’s meal. While this class isn’t as hands-on as some of the other ones, you can’t beat this deal for a private tasting menu with acclaimed wine.

Cost: $125 per person (includes tax and gratuity)

Terroir to Glass

This popular instructional cooking class and dinner series celebrates everything you love about Napa Valley: great food and world-class wine. Offered in partnership with local wineries, the hands-on cooking class involves preparing (and eating) a three-course meal, alongside expert wine pairings by Cornerstone Cellars.

Cost: $90 per person (includes tax and gratuity)

The Perfect Date Night

Everyday Frenc

If you can’t fit in that trip to Paris this year, having some delicious French cuisine (and learning how to make it!) might be the next best thing. In this class, you’ll learn hands-on techniques from Executive Chef Vincent Lesage, a Parisian native and graduate of the Institut Paul Bocuse in Ecully, France. And since it’s not a complete French meal without several glasses of extraordinary wine, you’ll enjoy your decadent meal with expert wine pairings from partner vineyards.

Cost: $105 per person (includes tax and gratuity)

For a full list of the Food & Wine Center’s classes, visit their website here.

And the luxury Napa Valley offerings don’t end with the culinary experiences at the Food & Wine Center, as there’s plenty at the resort to occupy your day — play cornhole or horseshoes on The Village Lawn while you enjoy a sun-soaked, gourmet picnic from Fivetown Grocery, the resort’s farm-fresh, artisanal market. Take a dip in the resort pool or relax with an on-site spa service at Spa Terra. Get your fill of wine and beer, thanks to eight tasting rooms and one brewery at The Village. There’s something for everyone at Vista Collina, and it’s all within an easy, beautiful stroll on the property, no matter if you’re heading back to your suite for an afternoon nap, onto the lawn for some evening live music, or to your second (or third, or fourth) wine tasting of the day.

Looking to make a vacation out of it? For a limited time, book a stay at Vista Collina and get your third night free.

If you want a crash course in what the Wine Country lifestyle is all about, look no further than Napa Valley‘s new, luxury resort Vista Collina, which will be celebrating its grand opening on July 15, 2018. The resort is located a convenient, five minute drive from downtown Napa, but truth be told, you won’t have much reason to leave – and you might not want to either.

Set on 11 luscious acres, the Tuscan-style resort has its own mini version of Downtown Napa called The Village. There you can sip wine at eight boutique wine tasting rooms, like Cornerstone Cellars (no reservations required), grab a pint at Napa Smith Brewery‘s new taproom, shop at Fivetown Grocery, an artisanal market where you can curate your own picnic, and take hands-on cooking classes at the Food & Wine Center. There’s even a giant, picnic-perfect lawn that doubles as a concert and events venue. If you’re lucky, you can catch a show during your stay.

Relax in a cabana by the resort’s luxe swimming pool and jacuzzi, and if you feel the need to counter all the Wine Country fun, there’s a fitness center offering group classes. Moreover, take a short stroll across the street to Vista Collina’s neighbor, the Meritage Resort, where many of their amenities are open to the public, including Spa Terra, uniquely located in a 22,000-square-foot Estate Cave, a bowling alley, sports lounge, and restaurant.

Vista Collina boasts 145 tranquil rooms, 39 of which are one bedroom suites with spacious living rooms, dining areas, deep soaking tubs, and high-tech kitchens. Guests receive a welcome bottle of wine upon arrival, which in the Vineyard View rooms, is best enjoyed from the balcony overlooking the resort’s nine acres of estate vines.

Want to stay in, make your own Wine Country meal, and pretend that your Napa vacation is your daily reality? Have fresh, seasonal ingredients delivered right to your suite, and then cook them up with the assistance of the Hestan Cue Smart Cooking System. Vista Collina’s Executive Chef Vincent Lesage will take you step-by-step through the recipe — perhaps a pan seared salmon with grenobloise sauce — via an instructional video. As you follow along, the smart cooking system will react and adjust to ensure you don’t miss a beat and cook the dish to perfection. Good luck going back to your home kitchen after that.

But surely, you’ll eventually want to leave your Wine Country paradise to explore Napa Valley; it’s the whole reason you made the trip, right? If you do manage to tear yourself away from your glorious Vista Collina bubble, the resort offers complimentary shuttles to Downtown Napa. Peruse boutique and luxury shops, stop in at the many wine tasting rooms, and dine at world class restaurants. From there, you can walk over the First Street bridge to the Oxbow District, where you can experience the bustling Oxbow Public Market, take wine and cooking classes at the CIA Copia, and pop into more wine tasting rooms.

In celebration of their Grand Opening, Vista Collina is offering a limited-time offer of 25% off your stay, plus a $50 resort credit.