Calistoga Ranch Names A Top 100 Resort Worldwide by Robb Report

CALISTOGA RANCH, CALIFORNIA (May 9, 2014) – Calistoga Ranch, an Auberge Resort in Napa Valley, has received a prestigious “World’s Top 100 Resorts” distinction from Robb Report, reinforcing the ecoluxury resort as one of “Earth’s most exclusive retreats” as highlighted in the May 2014 issue of the national luxury lifestyle magazine. Calistoga Ranch was most recently named to this discerning annual list in 2012..

“We are honored to be named one of the world’s most exceptional 100 resorts by Robb Report, which sets the national agenda for what discerning travelers should see, experience and do now,” said Coni Thornburg, general manager of Calistoga Ranch, an Auberge Resort. “At Calistoga Ranch, we take great pride in celebrating our serene landscape, gracious people and authentic Napa Valley spirit, and we’re delighted to be applauded for offering a meaningful, luxury travel experience in America’s most celebrated wine country.”

Calistoga Ranch is showcased as one of just five leading California resorts on the 2014 “World’s Top 100 Resorts” list and is recognized by the magazine’s editorial team for its hushed, wooded setting that harkens a vintner’s estate along with its roster of outstanding amenities including a wine label, spa with mineral soaking pools, and 50 cedar-shingled guest lodges where “nature takes a starring role.”

Calistoga Ranch is nestled in a secluded valley on 157 wooded acres and features 50 cedar-shingled guest lodges, as well as a private lakefront restaurant called The Lakehouse that is helmed by newly-appointed Executive Chef Aaron Meneghelli, a wine cave and vineyard consisting of two acres of Cabernet grapes, the thermal spring-fed Auberge Spa at Calistoga Ranch, a heated outdoor pool and new family pool, miles of hiking trails, and a fitness center. The resort’s eco-conscious design comes to life in the luxurious guest lodges that preserve the integrity and beauty of the valley’s ancient oak trees, redwoods and Lake Lommel by offering free-standing rooms connected by decks, trellised walkways and expansive outdoor living areas built around existing trees. Authentic programming revolves around unique elements including honeybee colonies, a secret garden and greenhouse, a new chicken coop complete with a crystal chandelier and a cabernet vineyard. Introduced in summer 2013, Calistoga Ranch’s Food of Place program is a monthly series of seasonal food and wine experiences that offer an insider’s peek into the best of Napa Valley’s food and wine culture as guests prepare culinary creations with the resort’s experts including Executive Chef Aaron Meneghelli.