Erin Hayden Seal has been working on the creative side of the magazine publishing industry for over twenty years and has been Creative Director with WEB Media Group for the majority of that time. She began contributing to Napa Valley Life several years ago and took over the design of the magazine as Creative Director in 2018. Erin received her Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art from the University of Texas at Austin where she fell in love with all things design, and Austin. When not at her computer working to make deadline, she loves to travel, spend time with friends and hang with her husband, son and dog at their home in Austin.
End your weekend on a high note with Sunday Suppers at Solbar. Join us every Sunday for a three-course family-style dinner featuring limited-time creations by Executive Chef Rios. A new, custom menu will be released at the start of every month centered around a particular theme. Enjoy new flavors inspired by the changing season as… Read More »
"OUTSIDE IN" THE SCULPTURE OF IVAN MCLEAN Steve Rogers Gallery May 11 - August 3 Artist Reception: May 11 5:30 - 7 PM This show will bring Art Walk artist Ivan McLean's work, which is typically OUTSIDE, IN-to the Gallery for a deeper look into his process and the ability to see scaled down… Read More »
"OUTSIDE IN" THE SCULPTURE OF IVAN MCLEAN Steve Rogers Gallery May 11 - August 3 Artist Reception: May 11 5:30 - 7 PM This show will bring Art Walk artist Ivan McLean's work, which is typically OUTSIDE, IN-to the Gallery for a deeper look into his process and the ability to see scaled down… Read More »
The Sonoma Valley Museum of Art (SVMA) is pleased to present Labyrinth of Forms: Women and Abstraction, 1930-1950, on display Saturday, May 13 through Sunday, September 3. Labyrinth of Forms: Women and Abstraction, 1930–1950, was organized by the Whitney Museum of Art, New York, and celebrates the groundbreaking abstract art made by women in the… Read More »
From bright, bubbly, smooth and elegant to quirky, flamboyant, bold and complex, don’t missSAVOR After Hoursstarring Maks & Val from Dancing with the Stars!Enjoy a wine-tasting cabaret in an entirely new and dynamic way. Each of the performances immerse audiences in the way wines make us feel through an electrifying blend of dance, music, close-up… Read More »
Get your kids active and outdoors with Silverado’s Golf and Tennis Camps. Kids develop friendships and interpersonal skills, learn about fair play while honing their skills and more. Designed for ages 6 through 12, each three or four-day camp is led by our award-winning instructors. SUMMER CAMP DATESJune 12 - 15June 19 - 22June 26… Read More »
Get your kids active and outdoors with Silverado’s Golf and Tennis Camps. Kids develop friendships and interpersonal skills, learn about fair play while honing their skills and more. Designed for ages 6 through 12, each three or four-day camp is led by our award-winning instructors. SUMMER CAMP DATESJune 12 - 15June 19 - 22June 26… Read More »
Celebrating 50 years crafting sparkling wines in Napa Valley this year, Chandon is excited to host a series of summer events and experiences in its newly renovated gardens – including an all-new Chandon Garden Spritz cabana experience. Step inside luxurious new sailcloth cabanas – curvaceous and airy indoor/outdoor spaces for relaxed gatherings with family or… Read More »
Six plays in one weekend, comedies and dramas, with topics ranging from drug-addicted family members to prehistoric board meetings! FRIDAY, 7pm Taken by Susan Jackson For the Love of a Good Man by JS Jacklin SATURDAY, 2pm C is for Cupid by John Mabey Miss Peddy & Grace by William Ivor Fowkes Discharge… Read More »
Join us at the Gehricke Tasting Room for Street Eats for some of the best local food truck venders around that are now even better with a glass of Gehricke wines. Located in the heart of Sonoma steps from the square, the Gehricke Tasting Room pours small-lot wines made with minimal intervention, so that you… Read More »
Mia Carta's Vintner Spotlight Series Friday August 4, 2023 5 to 7pm Mia Carta 1209 First Street Napa CA We'd like you to meet John and Dona Bonick, owners of Art House Wines, and Jan Ilsley, owner of Ilsley Vineyards. Production at both wineries is less than 500 cases per year, and they are examples… Read More »
Join Dominic Chappellet and his daughter, Reese on one of their favorite adventures: an extraordinary six-day, five-night, all-inclusive river rafting trip along the Middle Fork of the Salmon River in Idaho. The Middle Fork of the Salmon River is known for its spectacular scenery, clear water, trout fishing, and abundant wildlife viewing. David will, of… Read More »
"ART OF ELEGANCE: Women, Dance, Flowers and Wine Unite in Harmony” The Art of Sheri Chakamian Steve Rogers Gallery at the Community Center August 10 – September 29 Artist Reception: August 10, 5:30 – 7 PM Chakamian, is an Iranian born artist, who paints with an emotional intensity that touches the heart. She delves deep into human experience,… Read More »
Join us at the Gehricke Tasting Room for Street Eats for some of the best local food truck venders around that are now even better with a glass of Gehricke wines. Located in the heart of Sonoma steps from the square, the Gehricke Tasting Room pours small-lot wines made with minimal intervention, so that you… Read More »
Mia Carta's Vintner Spotlight Series Friday August 11, 2023 5 to 7pm Mia Carta 1209 First Street Napa CA Come and spend time with Tom Foster, long time winemaker with Essere Franco Wines and Lisa Redmon, Founder and Owner of Redmon Wines. Both Lisa and Tom have been making wine in the Napa Valley for decades and… Read More »
Treat yourself to world-class wines from 30+ Mount Veeder AVA wineries at the 24th Annual Taste of Mount Veeder! Saturday, August 12, 2023 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Walk-Around Wine Tasting, Gourmet Small Bites from Oak Avenue Catering, Silent Auction filled with Mount Veeder wines and winery experiences and Prizes! The Great Lawn and Carriage House at Charles… Read More »
Wine and Music Sundays are back! Enjoy live music with your wine tasting for $45 per person and bring in your own picnic lunch complimentary. Or order a customizable sandwich boxed lunch for $20 per person (sandwiches must be ordered a week in advance). Additional bottle service is available for purchase after your wine tasting.… Read More »
Mia Carta's Vintner Spotlight Series Friday August 18, 2023 5 to 7 pm Mia Carta 1209 First Street Napa CA Shawna Miller is the founder and winemaker of Earthshine Wines and Rebecca Sciandri manages Sciandri Family Vineyards on behalf of her family. Both women are passionate about the wine business and have a refreshing, hands-on… Read More »
Join us at the Gehricke Tasting Room for Street Eats for some of the best local food truck venders around that are now even better with a glass of Gehricke wines. Located in the heart of Sonoma steps from the square, the Gehricke Tasting Room pours small-lot wines made with minimal intervention, so that you… Read More »
From the limestone-rich soils of the Central Coast to volcanic ash and clay found at higher elevations, the terroir speaks to us through the vines. Alongside 100-point winemaker and co-proprietor of Melka Estates, Phillipe Melka, we invite you to join us for an intimate six-course dinner and wine pairing that reflects the bounty of the… Read More »
ORGAN ODYSSEY - MODERN ORIGINALS AND CLASSIC COVERS INTERPRETED ON THE MIGHTY HAMMOND ORGAN! Don't miss the Organ Odyssey LIVE! at the Napa Yard - Oxbow Gardens Beer Garden - Craft Distillery - Market - Live Music - Culinary Gardens - Gathering Space. Come enjoy 2 sets of engaging music, great food menu, creative cocktails,… Read More »
We are turning up the heat with a smash burger and dance party! Chef Avia Hawksworth will be manning the grill, while we pour the wine. The Desperate Men will keep us tapping our feet with a rollicking repertoire of blues and rock ‘n roll hits.
Announcing our inaugural Cellar Sessions concert w/ headliner KING DREAM! Join us Saturday night, August 26, as we open up the cellar once a year for a special concert to share a collection of our favorite bands with the city of Napa. THE CELLAR SESSIONS VOLUME I featuring THE IFIC 7:45PM - 8:30PM THE LOVE… Read More »
Enjoy free live music on our vineyard view patio from 12pm-4pm. Pair your experience with your favorite Pope Valley wine bottle or experience our flight for $45 per person. Wine Club Members can enjoy the flight complimentary. We allow our guests to bring their own picnic lunch to enjoy while listening. If you would… Read More »
Mia Carta's Vintner Spotlight Series Friday September 1, 2023 5 to 7 pm Mia Carta 1209 First Street Napa CA If you can make it down to Mia Carta this Friday, you're in for a treat, tasting wines with Jan Ilsley, who's family has been growing grapes and making wine in the Napa Valley since… Read More »
Head to The Meritage Resort and Spa for a relaxing and fun Labor Day Weekend. Enjoy fresh cuisine and spirited drinks, in addition to live music, family-friendly activities, and much more all weekend. Details When: September 2 | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm September 3 | 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm Where: The Village Lawn at The Meritage Resort and… Read More »
Join us for live music on di Rosa’s Courtyard lawn every Sunday in September starting at 1 p.m. Bring a blanket, your favorite beverage, friends, and a picnic for a fun afternoon! Wine will be provided by WineSociety for a cash donation. September 3: Set by Clementine Darling September 10: Sets by Joe Shoemaker… Read More »