Hi friends, I know I’ve been absent. I will try to be better with the season change. Somehow I feel more creative in the cooler months, does that ever happen to you? Thanks for your patience and I’m so happy you’re here. I miss you guys when I’m not around.
September is California Wine Month. {Who knew?!} One of the jewels in the crown of this state is the various vineyards dotted along the coastal regions of California. The Napa Valley is certainly the most well known, but on its heels are Paso Robles, Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez Valley. I’m sure there are many more that I’ve simply not visited or heard about.
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Since I have been known to enjoy a glass of good Chardonnay {Rombauer is an expensive favorite} now and again {almost every evening} ;-) I thought I’d share with you one of my favorite vineyards and some of the homes in the Napa Valley region.
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I’ll start with my favorite vineyard, Newton. This winery was made known to me about 7 years ago when the business partners I work for planned their annual retreat to the Napa Valley. Their trip included the 3 partners and their wives. One of the wives organized the itinerary and I noted with interest that I had never heard of Newton. We journeyed to the wine country shortly after this discovery and included a reservation for a tour.
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The tour, limited to 12, is a relaxing and informative walk around the grounds—ending with a tasting that includes samples of, not only their wines, but small bites of various foods that would enhance each wine. All were served, and wines were considered, at this table in this room with a view that goes forever.
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The British phone booth is one of the first things you see upon entering the grounds at Newton…
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In addition to the Zen garden on the grounds…
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…there’s this…
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This (below) was our first visit one rainy day in February {before the California drought}
Mr. B. and I are the couple on the left…our dear, brave friends joined us. Newton provided the umbrellas.
If you’d like to know more of the fascinating story about Newton visit HERE
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The Napa Valley region is one that enjoys vistas of rolling hills, many dotted with vineyards.
Some time ago we attended the wedding of the son of some good friends. The reception was held at Beaulieu Gardens in St. Helena, a beautiful little town north of Napa. It was a memorable event not only due to the celebration and marriage of these two lovely young people, but the setting…
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There are some lovely homes in the area and, as expected, many of them are estates with price tags to match. I want to share a few of homes I found on Zillow, in case you’re ready to pack up and move to this slice of paradise. :-) All 3 of the homes below are near, or well over the $1,000,000 mark. Crazy, right? But it is a pretty amazing zip code.
This cute little home is located in one of my favorite smallish towns in the region, St. Helena.
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I like the shutters on this beauty. The olive tree and architecture gives this property a French vibe, don’t you think?
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The gray house appealed to me because it looks to be set in a wooded area, something I find so peaceful.
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To end my nod to “Wine Month – California” I also want to share some of the rooms designed by a favorite interior/exterior designer in Napa—Barbara Colvin.
Enjoy the beauty this talented designer creates…
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Have you ever visited Napa Valley?
Happy Birthday to my lovely California daughter-in-law, Sarah. We’ll toast your birthday with your favorite wine in the coming week!
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