Our favorite place! We love the wines, people and view! What can we say it is a must! We love to…read morechat with all of the wine educators !

Came here with a friend who got us a tasting through her cousin. Firstly, the staff were so NICE…read moreand friendly, we could've chatted for hours with them! The view was also stunning and easily the highlight of the trip. The wine was wonderful to me, but I can't pretend to know tons about wine. That being said, the staff were very knowledgeable and also great at helping me find things I would like even with my rudimentary wine-flavor vocabulary. Would highly recommend Bouchaine to anyone headed to Napa soon!

The locations and the views are mouth dropping! The olive oil is heaven (its the olive oil they…read moreserve at Don Giovanni) and the only place to purchase it is through visiting the property through Priority Wine Pass. Brian the host is a pure joy. He wears a bow tie and is an amazing entertainer. You can also combine the experience with a sourdough bread making chef and also enjoy some insanely delicious bread with the olive oil

From the owner: Secluded on a knoll in the southern tip of Napa, our estate offers panoramic views and special…read morebottling options of our extra virgin olive oil. We create custom labels for weddings, corporate gift programs, wineries, restaurants, non-profits fundraisers, or any special occasion. Tastings are available by appointment. We also offer notable, on-site, "next level," experiences. Co-star in your own live cooking show with a Napa Valley chef! We can produce a show directly onto your social media or virtual platform, using our 5-camera system and mics. Wedding? Birthday? Company team-building? Set up your guests to cook along at home. (Emmy-Award-winning producer & cameraman available by appointment).

The wedding planning staff was very flexible, the staff during the wedding wonderful. iIt turned to…read morebe a carefree wonderful day thanks to Alex from Fairview. it took a lot of planning but everything was perfect.

We just had our wedding here a few weeks ago and we this venue made things easy for us in terms of…read moreplanning. It's a small venue but the ceremony and tent area are pretty decent and look great when decorated! I went through fairview for a good chunk of the items because we had the elite package, some things we did replace were were the bakery , we also decided to seek outside coordination services and we initially had their photo booth but replaced it with one we liked better. The whole planning process was not as stressful as I imagined it to be. It was nice having many vendors in house the only things we really needed to do was to make decisions on things like place settings, the food, chargers, chairs, placement of things etc. the one thing, I highly recommend you do seek outside from them is their DJ services, the DJ we got was a last minute replacement that was not very good. Our coordinator Justina, had to go over the set list with him because he had another couples names, bridal party and songs on his playlist. For the entrance of my bridal party, he played a short snippet of the song and ended right as they walked in and didn't even make it to the dance floor and started the next song. It was pretty short and people commented on how bad the dj was. They also said during the reception, he didn't do good transitions from one song to the next, he played the entire songs and was on his phone majority of the night. He also stressed out our boba vendor, Happy Lemon by prematurely announcing that they were ready to start boba drinks when they were still setting up and organizing things. That's our biggest complaint, other than that everything else was great at the venue. We enjoyed our wedding and everyone else had a good time. People also raves about the food saying it was pretty good except the braised short rib was a bit tough other than that everyone liked the food! If I had to do my wedding again, I'd definitely go with fairview again but still stick to the changes I made for some vendors! It's a nice place and the all inclusiveness makes wedding planning a breeze!za

The good: Food was excellent, server was polite & knowledgeable. Facility grounds were lovely…read more The bad: Timing of food service. 6 adults - took approximately 10 minutes from first person served to last - etiquette suggests that all wait until all served, so first served food was cold. Check included 23% "surcharge", with gratuity expected in addition. Why not just add 23% to menu prices?

Not sure why I didn't know this existed but so happy it does. The 'CIA' is walking distance from…read moreOxbow Market so me and my daughter just decided to walk in. The outside area was so nice we agreed that we'll have to return in Spring to enjoy it. Inside there's a CIA store with so many kitchen items. I spoke with the employee there and she shared her knowledge of the two CIA facilities, there in Napa and the other in St Helena. She was super friendly and it was nice to meet her. We ventured into the museum which for me, someone who enjoys and appreciates food and cooking, I loved. This culinary collection was amazing. We also got to view the long wall of viticulturist which was interesting. Take a look at my photos to view CIA's testing kitchens. Very cool. This facility also has a restaurant, The Grove and an open area to rent for special occasions. Since the restaurant was closed, when I'm in Napa again, I'm definitely going to try it.

Charsaw Lavender Farms is a great hidden gem to visit in Napa! The owner Julie and her…read moreworkers/family are so amazing - they were so kind while welcoming our group and went above and beyond to teach us while we did a craft together. Our group had an awesome experience and will be back this summer! Thanks to everyone at the farm for being so welcoming and for having us!

So worth the trip over! From the moment you come to farm your greet by friendly, kind, and inviting…read morestaff ready to teach you about the farm and their varieties of lavender. The Shop has a lot of lavender products, I ended up getting the cookies, honey, hydrosol, and Lemonade. All of which were great products I have really been enjoying. The shop is so cute with drying lavender hanging overhead. Definitely look forward to coming back again.

Stopped in for a drink and really enjoyed the place. The waiter was very informative and helpful…read morewith ordering. Making great suggestions. The place was comfortable and welcoming. Peter was also super helpful with recommending other wineries and places to eat. It was great talking with him.

LOVED THIS PLACE!!!!!! The building was esthetically pleasing and the staff were friendly. When I…read moretell you we had a good time and we laughed we did just that. We took several pictures and enjoyed our seats on the rooftop. The white wine was chilled to perfection and worth the visit. Would I go back? YES, I would.

Cutest hidden gem in Napa! So glad I found this b&b. Bann means home in Thai, which is exactly how…read morethey make you feel when you arrive on property. The rooms are huge and spacious and very elegantly decorated. They also offer complimentary breakfast the next morning with your choice of food and drink. Wow! On a nicer day, there is an outdoor pool and sauna that can be used.

Devine place for Thai food tucked away in Napa located on the Oak Knoll Hotel property. A dear…read morefriend secured holiday brunch reservations for us, and the special entrees, tea and cappuccino pairings were decadent and enjoyable. The service was top notch! We hope to return and stay at Oak Knoll next time around. Thank you for a memorable experience! Note: Shared ownership with Osha Thai in San Francisco.

"There is a light that shines special for you and me..." - The Light by Common…read more ~ THE AMBIANCE ~ Are we in the Bay or are we in Hawaii? Newport Beach? Is this even Vallejo? Karlo and I toured two other venues before visiting the Lighthouse well over a year ago and immediately fell in love with the lush greenery, the palm trees, and the view overlooking the water. The Lighthouse felt like a destination even though it's in the Bay Area. It truly is a hidden gem and we got a lot of questions from our guests as to how we found this place. As a kid, I would often go to Suisun for the weekends with my Lola (Grandma) to visit family. The Carquinez bridge was pretty much the halfway point to getting home or to my Aunt's place - Crossing the Bridge and seeing the C&H Sugar factory served as a marker and indicator for me that I was almost home or almost there. At the venue, there is a pathway that leads to a lookout point where you'll see both the bridge and the sugar factory, and it was then we knew that we were going to get married here. ~ THE VENUE ~ The venue has two lawn areas which naturally lend themselves to a ceremony or cocktail hour space. It's absolutely beautiful. We had our ceremony on the East Lawn (smaller lawn area to the left when facing the Lighthouse from the parking lot). It has a downward slope which made for an amphitheater like setting. We used the green palms as a backdrop for our ceremony and to be honest - it's beautiful as is even without decor. The bigger lawn area is where we had our Cocktail hour and it was the perfect setting and large enough to host 92 guests. We wanted an all in one space where we could have the ceremony and reception at one place, and the Lighthouse offered that. The indoor banquet hall fit our guest count and the windows all around gave a spectacular view to the marina and the sun set. The only downside is the four pillars that hold up the Lighthouse as it does block the view in certain angles especially when my husband and I had our first dance; however, guests got out of their seats to have a closer look. The kitchen also isn't a full kitchen so be aware of this. There's no stove to cook on or to keep food warm, and there is no ice machine. This one didn't really affect us as we had paella catered and everything was done outside on the paella pans and burners. The biggest selling point is the inn upstairs which accommodates up to 8 guests. Our brothers have younger children and we knew that this would be most convenient for them as the kids nap/are in need of a diaper change/need an area to pump. We had two guests who needed to pump and it was nice to be able to offer a comfortable place for them to do so in privacy without having to take up a bathroom stall in the hall. The inn is well equipped, the beds were comfortable, and the decor is tasteful and we loved how history was incorporated in the small touches. It really made for beautiful getting ready photos and was such a pleasure to wake up to a view like that. ~ THE PEOPLE ~ As if the venue is not enough, the people behind the Lighthouse are truly the heart of it all. Crystal, Maggie and Alma like a what lighthouse does, guided us throughout the planning process, checked-in and made sure we were okay throughout the evening. They were so kind through it all and even made sure that my elderly parents were comfortable as mobility is an issue. We booked our vendors based on two things: kindness & connection, and we will never take for granted the hospitality they have offered us both leading up to our Wedding day and on the day-of. Thank you for everything! All in all, if you're looking for a one-of-a-kind, intimate venue, the Lighthouse is it. My husband and I are already looking forward to planning another event here in the near future!

The Lighthouse is an amazing location for any event , but this was the perfect event space for our…read morewedding . I cannot stress enough how great of an experience the planning process and day of was for my husband and I. The beautiful location and event space created a magical backdrop for all of our guests. Many of whom commented on how they loved the location with unbeatable views. Throughout the planning process , we worked with Maggie and her attention to detail and bright personality made the process fun and exciting. Maggie was always reachable by email, text, and call. She and Alma were there the day of the wedding to make sure everything went as planned . Working with them was so easy and they truly made our day even more special. We had a Thursday wedding and the accommodations to the upstairs living space was a perfect photo op spot for the "getting ready" photos , but also allowed our small family to have an intimate dinner the night before to mentally prepare. We found such marvelous vendors on their preferred list. And could not have been happier with the services provided. All that being said, I highly recommend working with the lighthouse to create a highly personalized experience for you and your guests for your next upcoming occasion.

We could not have dreamed of a more perfect place to hold our wedding last May. It almost feels…read moreunreal that a place as beautiful as Garden Valley Ranch exists. The entire property is breathtaking and there is nothing better than the sight and smell of fresh roses everywhere! Our guests raved (and even a year out they're still dropping us compliments) about how gorgeous the Belvedere lawn area and Secret Garden were, which is where we held our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. The koi pond is a hidden gem that we loved doing our first look at. Working with Jessica made planning our vision for the day feel so easy. She is so kind, responsive, generous, and professional. She and the team had also worked with many of our other vendors who were local to the area, so we felt at ease knowing everything would go just as planned on such a busy day. Garden Valley Ranch is a stunning place and we cannot recommend it enough. Our wedding day flew by so fast and we wished we had gotten more time to enjoy this beautiful space!

Great facility. Love the emense rose garden. Luckily there was a southerly breeze the day we were…read morethere...due to neighboring property with all the cattle.

Tons of options for the whole family. This particular weekend my mother and I went on an overnight…read morehorseback riding trip event hosted by the ranch. Breakfast and Dinner included. Outside of all the great amenities such as cabins, trailer hook ups, pool, hiking, lodge, regular horseback riding, boat storage, etc. there are a bunch of special events for the whole family. Golf cart parades, pool competitions, bingo, movie nights on the lawn, pancake breakfasts, and cookout nights, just to name a few. Perfect getaway spot for anyone and everyone to enjoy!

This is a membership Ranch, you buy a share and can come whenever you want. Make reservations for a…read morecabin, or bring your RV and use a spot for a month (not for RV storage). You can stay overnight in homey red cabins, bunk beds, and double bed. Some have a separate room w toilet sink. There are also bathhouses nearby with several toilets (stalls), sinks, showers. It's not fancy but it's wonderful. My kids loved leaving the City and being in the warm outdoor environment. They played in streams, rode bikes, play mini-golf (which is home-made by owners) so it's a little wonky- my grandkids played & laughed for 3 hours., laughing and trying to keep score!. Big pool with plenty of lounge chairs and shade Horse back riding , also ponies, trails and arenas Volleyball courts - pick up games, everyone joins in Fishing hole (kids only) Ranch house (pool table, bingo, dances, kitchen) Nature- woodpeckers, sheep, blue jays, frogs, turtles, deer and more A fun place for kids & parents to run, play, relax, Explore.