Top 10 Things to Do After the Winery

On your visit to Napa Valley, you might expect to spend a lot of time outdoors, but you’re probably imagining that rolling hills and vineyards are the only landscape to be seen. Shake things up a bit and enjoy another side of Napa – at Lake Hennessey. Learn More

Napa Valley’s climate is, of course, perfect for growing grapes… but it also happens to resemble that of Africa and in the heart of the valley, on 400 acres sits your next great adventure. No, it’s not an expansive vineyard – it’s an authentic African animal preserve. Visit Safari West any time of year and you might forget you’re in Wine Country. Learn More

You’ve purchased a case of your favorite wine, you’ve taken all the pictures you can handle…it might be time for a new way to remember your trip to Wine Country. While you’re surrounded by fantastic rolling hills and breathtaking vineyards, why not try a landscape painting class? Learn More

Perhaps before you even visit a winery, a visit to Copia is in order. The American Center for Wine, Food and the Arts offers classes, events and much more to satisfy your curiosity and delight the palate. Seasoned Napa visitors and first-timers alike will find something enlighten! Learn More

When it comes to pleasures of the palate, wine is certainly at the top of the charts. But right alongside it – and most delicious with it – lies fine chocolate. “Fine” being the operative word here, because at Woodhouse Chocolate in Napa, you’ll find nothing less. Learn More

To find the real Wine Country, why not stray from the usual restaurants and turn to the locals for the freshest fare imaginable. A farmer’s market is a great way to spend a morning, and a great place to find your picnic lunch! Lucky for you, Napa Valley is home to a few… Learn More

While Napa Valley is certainly teeming with artistic experiences for the taste buds, you might be surprised to find that the area is also home to a bit of art for the ears. History and music meet at the Napa Valley Opera House for an experience not to be missed. Learn More

When visiting Wine Country, you’re probably expecting to see rolling hills, endless rows of grapes, maybe an olive grove or two and… Snoopy? That’s right! The Charles M. Schulz Museum is located right here in Santa Rosa – the perfect place to bring the kids or take a trip down memory lane! Learn More

For a twist on the average dining experience, consider attending a Greystone Cooking Demonstration at the Culinary Institute of America in St. Helena. Taste a little, learn a lot and bring a few new recipes home to relive Wine Country again and again, through wine’s favorite accompaniment – food! Learn More

We are all familiar with the landscape of Wine Country today, but what if you could get a glimpse of things as they were years ago – 3 million to be precise – plan a stop at the Petrified Forest in Calistoga! Learn More