Napa Valley Museum is Reopening

Yountville’s acclaimed Napa Valley Museum is ready to welcome in-person visitors next month when it reopens all galleries to the public on Friday, June 18, 2021. Located on the Veterans’ Home grounds, the Napa Valley Museum closed its doors to the public over a year ago due to the pandemic. Due to its location, it has had

Things Are About to “Pop” in Yountville

Chef Thomas Keller is bringing a new lounge pop-up to Yountville. Mr. Keller previously purchased the former Redd spot, and it looks to finally be opening after being vacant for two and half years. Billed as a “spirited lounge,” this venture will spotlight his relationship with Regiis Ova caviar and a beverage program with champagne and

Calistoga Ranch Hotel Owners Not Rebuilding

This information was sourced from Paul Franson’s NapaLife weekly newsletter. Check it out and subscribe if you’re interested in more weekly news for Napa Valley. “The owner of Calistoga Ranch Hotel has decided not to rebuild the hotel, according to the public relations representative for Auberge Resorts, which formerly managed the resort. As of Nov.

2021 Summer Reading Challenge for Kids

Rep. Mike Thompson announced this past week the start of his 2021 Summer Reading Challenge, which is open to Fifth Congressional District students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. A statement from Thompson is below. “Reading helps to transport us to new places, broadens our horizons and teaches us something new. That’s why each year I hold

Grape and Wines Production Drops 50% in 2020

This information was sourced from Paul Franson’s NapaLife weekly newsletter. Check it out and subscribe if you’re interested in more weekly news for Napa Valley. “If you think that 2020 was a bad year for grapes and wine in Napa County, you’re right. The gross value of all agricultural production in Napa County dropped more

My Mistake/ZDRB

When I wrote about the Yountville Zoning Design & Review Board meeting for Tuesday, May 11, I wrote that A variance was allowed for 10 residences in Vineyard Circle. Thank you to Member Lin Pina that pointed out that the approval was for the 10 residences in The Vintage subdivision along Oak Circle. Now you