Following last month’s devastating wildfires in California, Napa Valley’s wineries and businesses are open and welcoming visitors. Many well-known producers — including Robert Mondavi, Beringer, Sterling and Domaine Chandon — continue to receive guests, and the vast majority of tasting rooms are operating as usual.
Out of more than 400 wineries in the region, only four closed temporarily due to fire damage. No hotels in Napa County were impacted by the fires; in fact, several new hotels, major renovations and fresh events are drawing visitors to the area.
In October, Downtown Napa welcomed the Valley’s newest hotel, the Archer. Located on First Street amid more than 40 shops and restaurants, the hotel features a Charlie Parker steakhouse and a rooftop bar with panoramic valley views.
Vintage House and Hotel Villagio completed a combined $45 million renovation that introduced modern farmhouse–inspired interiors, refreshed guestrooms and a reimagined 16,000-square-foot outdoor space designed for relaxation and events.
Rancho Caymus Inn reopened in July after a two-year, multimillion-dollar restoration. The hacienda-style property retains its historic charm while offering updated accommodations, new furnishings and a pool and spa for guests to enjoy.
The family behind Hall Wines recently unveiled a redesign of Senza, the 1870s Parker Mansion. This Victorian-era property now provides eight guestrooms, each with vineyard views, and showcases an impressive contemporary art collection that includes works by Dennis Oppenheim.
Downtown Napa’s arts scene is also thriving. The area is now home to more than 40 arts and culture institutions and roughly 70 wineries, together housing more than 10,000 works of art. This fall, the CIA at Copia will open the first culinary museum featuring the 2,000-piece personal cookware collection of Williams-Sonoma founder Chuck Williams. Nearby, the Rail Arts District plans to unveil a series of public murals in 2018, including mosaics crafted from rubble recovered after the 2015 earthquake.