Indoor Adventures

Indoor Adventures

Although Napa is well known for its coveted Mediterranean climate, February and March are at the peak of the rainy season, averaging 4.5 inches of rain each month. And, although welcomed for its importance to the valley’s vineyards and natural environs, rain is not...
Christopher Hill Gallery

Christopher Hill Gallery

When gallerist Christopher Hill opened his eponymous St. Helena art gallery in 2002, his mission was to curate a collection of artists representing 20th-century schools of art: urban impressionism, surrealism, fusion, abstract expressionism, etc. The art had to...
For the Curious Traveler

For the Curious Traveler

Napa Valley has a rich history that dates back thousands of years. From its first inhabitants by Native American tribes who utilized the fertile land for hunting and agriculture to the Spanish explorers in the 18th century establishing missions and vineyards, the...
Let the Fun Begin

Let the Fun Begin

As with many entrepreneurs, Bharti Mistry Jindal founded the Fun Cart after recognizing a gap that needed to be filled. In this case, the gap was an event planning business for small gatherings in and around Napa Valley. “It’s hard to pack everything in your suitcase...
Solvang Deserves More Than a Sideways Glance

Solvang Deserves More Than a Sideways Glance

Twenty years ago, a small-budget film greatly impacted the world of wine. The wine-tasting road trip adventures of Miles and Jack in “Sideways” were filmed almost entirely on-location in the small town of Solvang and neighboring spots around the Santa Ynez Valley. As...
The New Puglia

The New Puglia

A striking image has defined Italy’s Puglia region for decades—the white conical stone houses called Trulli. Built by layering stones without mortar, legend has it that the Trulli were designed to avoid taxation since they could be quickly dismantled when the tax man...