5 Days in Wine Country Sample Itinerary The Ultimate Napa Adventure
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Discover a Bold New Napa Valley
Life on the ranch has been designed to excite and educate – thrilling the senses, feeding curiosity and deepening the connection between land and community. Relationships with regional experts and local guides enable Stanly Ranch to curate bespoke itineraries filled with bold, exhilarating experiences.
Please note this is a sample itinerary, and advance booking is required for most experiences.
This itinerary is designed to be fully customized based on the guest's individual preferences and availability at the time of booking.
Speak with one of our itinerary designers at 707.699.6215 to arrange activities ahead of your stay.
Day 1
Option for exotic car rental or helicopter transfer from the airport to kick off your adventure from the minute you land.
Mid-day Arrival | Lover's Lane Walk
Stretch your legs and roam our beautiful property as you walk along our Eucalyptus trail, home to the same trees originally planted by Judge Stanly in the 1850s. Don't feel like walking? Take one of our property bikes instead. We offer standard road bikes and e-bikes complimentary to our guests.
6PM | Dinner at Bear
Family-style is our forté, with each dish seasonally driven and inspired by elemental cooking. The kitchen at Bear sources the freshest ingredients from our onsite garden and community farms. An after-dinner digestif, bartender’s choice, is presented for you to linger a bit longer by the fire on the outdoor terrace of the restaurant as the sun sets.
Day 2
5:30AM | Hot Air Balloon Ride
Enjoy a moment of weightlessness in the sky above the vineyard rows. Launch at sunrise and drift under the influence of the valley winds in what is sure to be one of your most memorable Napa Valley experiences. After landing, enjoy a champagne toast.
12PM | Lunch in Downtown Napa
Experience the charming town of Napa and discover a variety of boutique stores and wine bars. Stop in for lunch at Hog Island Oyster Co. in the buzzing Oxbow Public Market, then do some shopping and wander through downtown.
4:30PM | Botanical Cocktail Class
Meet our farmer and mixologist at The Grange and learn how to make herb-forward libations with ingredients from our garden. Walk with our Farm Director Nick Runkle and learn about our property's regenerative agriculture practices, then snip fresh ingredients from the land to begin the cocktail making experience.
7PM | Dinner at Auberge du Soleil
Indulge in a six-course tasting menu at our sister property, Auberge du Soleil's Michelin-starred restaurant. Savor the flavors of Napa Valley and take in some of the best views from the outdoor terrace as you toast at sunset.
Day 3
9AM | Swedish Massage
Decompress after a full day of wine tasting and treat yourself to 60 minutes of deep relaxation and a morning of wellness at Halehouse.
10AM | Springhouse Circuit Program
Explore Springhouse our recovery circuit program designed to aid in full body restoration and enhance natural healing processes. The innovative circuit uses heat, cold, steam and micro salts to optimize physical performance and improve health.
12PM | Lunch at Halehouse Pool
Enjoy lunch al fresco at our Halehouse Pool. Take in 360-degree vineyard views and spend the early part of your afternoon lounging in the sun.
7PM | Private Dining
After a long day, relax in the comfort of your own suite or guestroom, enjoying dinner out on your private patio, fireside beneath the stars.
Day 4
9AM | Breakfast at Gavel
Discover Chef Harry's freshly baked seasonal pastries and specialty roasts from Sightglass Coffee at Gavel, Stanly Ranch's buzzing coffee shop.
11AM | Private Wine Tasting at Donum Estate
Sip incredible pinots as you explore the grounds, uncovering the property's extensive collection of contemporary art featuring more than 50 pieces of monumental, museum-rival works.
4PM | Private Hampui Hat Ceremony
Enjoy an intimate hat design session with Willee Roberts, one of the Bay Area's most coveted milliners, as he guides you through the hat making process, using sustainably sourced wool and straw hats and materials.
5:30PM | Dinner at Basin Bar
Enjoy an early evening dip in our heated Lavender Pool, then experience a casual dinner at Basin Bar, offering plant-forward dishes and colorful craft cocktails and wines.
Day 5
9AM | Fieldhouse Yoga Flow
Find the space to flow through fluid yoga movements linked with breath to create a gentle rhythm. Find strength in the body and clarity of the mind.
Checkout | Infinity Hill
End your journey at Stanly Ranch at Infinity Hill. Take in the property's best views and enjoy the various ways in which our 40-foot by 60-foot infinity sculpture takes shape as you encircle the structure.
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