Nestled on a gently sloping segment of land on the quiet, western end of St. Helena, California, Spottswoode Estate contains a remarkable piece of environmental history. The property became one of the first vineyards in the Napa Valley to farm 100% organically in 1985, eventually evolving into a leader in sustainable farming for the famous wine-growing region.[...]

Defying shelter-in-place orders over coronavirus, some Napa Valley businesses have reopened.

The Amateur Traveler talks to Carole Terwilliger Meyers the author of Weekend Adventures in San Francisco and Northern California. Carole comes on the show to talk about California’s traditional wine country of Napa and Sonoma Valleys. This episode focuses primarily on the Napa Valley and the many wineries that can be found there. We explore recreated castles, wine tasting , tours as well as other none wine related sites like mud baths, petrified forests, and the CIA (The Culinary Institute). We talk about restaurants and hotels, picnics and the wine train. Whether you are a connoisseur, a foodie or just a tourist, the Napa Valley has much to offer.

The SureStay Hotel by Best Western Fairfield Napa Valley has opened its doors in Fairfield, California, and invites travelers to experience one of the newest hotel brands in the industry - the SureStay Hotel Group®. The SureStay Hotel by Best Western Fairfield Napa Valley will provide guests with an experience they can count on and the amenities today's travelers have come to expect. The SureStay service promise reflects the brand and the hotel's commitment to providing quality service and value to its guests. Located at 3331 N. Texas St. in Fairfield, California, the hotel features 100 well-appointed guest rooms, each with a flat-screen television, microwave and mini fridge. The SureStay Hotel by Best Western Fairfield Napa Valley also offers an outdoor pool and hot tub, free parking, complimentary continental breakfast and free wireless internet - providing guests with the superior comfort and utmost value they want out of their stay. The property's location near world-class winerie...