Champagne Tasting Stars
Over 400 years ago, Pierre Pérignon joined the Benedictine Abbey of Hautvillers in the Champagne region of France. As a monk, he was given the honorary title of Dom and the prestigious position of cellar master. As the story goes, when Dom Pérignon created bubbly...
Jenner-By-The-Sea
Jenner, California, officially Jenner-by-the-Sea, is just that: by the sea. It hugs the hills of the dramatic Pacific coastline on its west side, has the iconic Pacific Coast Highway, Highway 1, running through its center, and climbs higher on its eastern side into...
Fabulously Fit in Napa Valley
Ever wondered why there are so many fit-looking folks running around Napa Valley? Mystery solved: Every imaginable type of workout option is available in the valley for every fitness level. The region abounds in quality facilities, well-kept trails, credentialed...
A Weekend in Downtown Napa
Downtown Napa has come into its own. It is alive. Whether during the week or on the weekend, the streets are bustling with tourists and locals, the fabric of the neighborhood a mix of luxurious hotels with rooftop bars, 55+ wine-tasting rooms, swanky boutiques, and...
Adventure Awaits
It’s true; most people imagine Napa Valley as the place one visits for spectacular wine, world-renowned cuisine, and posh resorts and spas. But the region is also well known for its invigorating outdoor activities and pristine natural scenery, all set against the...
Navajo Rug Company
For decades, Napans have driven past the Old Besalt Stone Building on Hwy. 29 in American Canyon, with its sign for “Navajo Rug Company.” The current owners, Jim and Susan Rowe, bought the business in 1976 from Jim’s father, who purchased it in 1957. Navajo has been a...
A Beautiful Smile is a Healthy Smile
Dr. Mary Cooke of Cooke Orthodontics is one of Napa Valley’s favorite orthodontists. Dr. Cooke purchased her practice from Dr. Frank Beglin in 2005, nearly 19 years ago, and turned a relatively small business into one of the region’s largest orthodontics practices....
Ketamine: A New Pathway to Mental Health
Dr. Kathryn Kent, MD, and Dr. Tyler Street, MD, of Lamplighter Wellness Clinic, are passionate about their work and about bringing ketamine therapy to Napa Valley. The medication ketamine was first created in the mid-1960s and has been FDA-approved for use as an...
