Spring is arriving this month, which means that it is time to once again get out and about our Napa Valley! We have had plenty of rain this year—and if you are anything like me, you may also have a major case of cabin fever. On those intermittent days when we do get some sunshine, I simply cannot wait to get out the door. Thankfully, increasing sunnier days are in our future for the balance of the year. The abundant precipitation of the first part of this year has also result

The first two months of this year have been gentle with multiple days that felt less like winter and more like spring. While the blossoms are already plenty, and the hills mostly green, the year is “marching” on. Flowers are blooming, new growth is flourishing where fires ravaged our hillsides, buds are breaking in the vineyards, and intermittent rain mixed with frosty nights signal a “fresh start.” For me, March also jumpstarts the activity calendar AND brings three of my v

The Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon, named one of the “Top 10 Marathons Worth Traveling For” by Forbes Travel, returns Sunday, March 4, 2018, marking the 40th annual race. The 26.2 mile course, which is limited to 3000 runners, begins in the historic town of Calistoga and continues on the legendary Silverado Trail passing vineyards in St. Helena, Rutherford, Oakville, Yountville, and ending in the City of Napa. For pre-or-post-race relaxation, the Napa Valley offers a