California Bed and Breakfast, Napa Bed & Breakfast, Napa Valley Inn http://shadyoakscountryinn.com/blog Shady Oaks Country Inn | 707.963.1190 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:57:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.1 en SPRING SPECIALS! http://shadyoakscountryinn.com/blog/?p=56 http://shadyoakscountryinn.com/blog/?p=56#comments Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:33:25 +0000 admin Hospitality News http://shadyoakscountryinn.com/blog/?p=56 SPRING SPECIALS!  Come stay with us for our Spring special. 15% off our regular room rates Sunday through Thursday during the month of June 2010. (not valid during holiday periods)   Of course this includes our famous full champagne breakfast and wine and cheeses each evening. Go to our reservations page. Ask for the discount in the comments box.  Discounts are not offered retroactively after [...]]]> SPRING SPECIALS! 

Come stay with us for our Spring special. 15% off our regular room rates Sunday through Thursday during the month of June 2010.

(not valid during holiday periods)
 
Of course this includes our famous full champagne breakfast and wine and cheeses each evening.
Go to our reservations page. Ask for the discount in the comments box.  Discounts are not offered retroactively after the resevation has been processed.
We look forward to seeing you this winter. 
Warmly,
John & Lisa, Carlos and Jenna

]]> http://shadyoakscountryinn.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=56 BALLOON RIDE PACKAGE http://shadyoakscountryinn.com/blog/?p=55 http://shadyoakscountryinn.com/blog/?p=55#comments Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:23:42 +0000 admin Hospitality News http://shadyoakscountryinn.com/blog/?p=55 BALLOON RIDE PACKAGE 

 Enjoy a balloon ride over Napa Valley with Calistoga Balloons, the “ultimate Napa Wine Country lighter than air experience.” Soar above Calistoga and the northern part of the valley to delight in the silence and wonder of viewing the vineyards from the air. Flights are early morning…package includes balloon ride and pickup/drop off as well as full breakfast with your pilot and fellow passengers.

Price: Special rates from $199 per person all inclusive

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Enter your room to a bouquet of a dozen beautiful long stem roses, a box of 6 delectable mouthwatering “Woodhouse” chocolates…locally made also “Oprah endorsed”! AND a fabulous bottle of Roederer Champagne! To toast the beginning of your most romantic stay! 

For the romantic touch package just add $60
Your stay with us includes our complimentary premium wines and cheese hour each evening. Our famous full Champagne breakfasts complete with either Eggs Benedict, Belgian waffles or stuffed French toast. Home baked croissants, fresh fruits and sauce. Local coffee, fine teas, juice and Champagne mimosas of course!

Shady Oaks Country Inn 707-963-1190 http://www.shadyoakscountryinn.com

Visit our sister Inn.

Ambrose Bierce House 707-963-3003 http://www.ambrosebiercehouse.com

]]> http://shadyoakscountryinn.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=54 SPA PACKAGE http://shadyoakscountryinn.com/blog/?p=51 http://shadyoakscountryinn.com/blog/?p=51#comments Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:43:22 +0000 admin Hospitality News http://shadyoakscountryinn.com/blog/?p=51

       

Spa Package    Indulge your senses with Lavender Hill Spa, the ultimate couples spa in Calistoga. Bath treatments, massage, salt glows, couples and seasonal packages make this “Garden Spa for Couples” a favorite.Try their most popular combination - (2hrs) includes the couples bath treatment of choice followed by one hour (individual) therapeutic massages.  

Price: Packages from $170.    

 

Tour Company Package

Tour Company Package          

Let Platypus tours do the driving for you! Platypus specializes in “…smaller, charming back roads vineyards, historic wineries and family owned operations are our specialty. We love to bring our guests to hidden gem wineries - many of which they have never even heard of…” These will soon be your favorites!

Tour includes:

Pick up and drop off, with a picnic lunch included.
Tasting fees are NOT included.

Pick up and drop off, with a picnic lunch included.Tasting fees are NOT included.Price: Tours from $75/person.

 

 

]]> http://shadyoakscountryinn.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=51 YOUNTVILLE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS http://shadyoakscountryinn.com/blog/?p=46 http://shadyoakscountryinn.com/blog/?p=46#comments Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:07:56 +0000 admin Hospitality News http://shadyoakscountryinn.com/blog/?p=46 “YOUNTVILLE – NAPA VALLEY, CA. — Strap into that sleigh and steal away to the vineyards of Napa Valley for a country-style celebration boasting world-class food, wine and the arts. Kicking off Friday, November 27, 2009, Yountville’s 21st Annual Festival of Lights delivers home-spun fun throughout the month of December. Add to the mix the town’s six Michelin stars and 20+ wineries tucked within four square miles and the terrm “cup runneth over” merits redefinition. ”

http://www.yountville.com/festival_of_lights_2009.htm

]]> http://shadyoakscountryinn.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=46 “CIA Sophisticated Palate: The Ancient Cookfire” http://shadyoakscountryinn.com/blog/?p=39 http://shadyoakscountryinn.com/blog/?p=39#comments Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:56:24 +0000 admin Hospitality News http://shadyoakscountryinn.com/blog/?p=39 “Indulge your passion for food, wine, and cooking with the Napa Valley’s legendary vineyards, bountiful farms, and innovative chefs as your inspiration.Invigorating Mornings in the Kitchen

Invigorating Mornings in the KitchenWhile a typical day in CIA Sophisticated Palate is anything but typical, you can expect to begin each day at about 8 a.m. with breakfast. Then you’ll move right to the kitchen for orientation, lecture, hands-on cooking, food and wine pairing.

During “The Ancient Cookfire,” you will:

  • Master live-fire cooking, one of today’s “hottest” culinary techniques.
  • Learn to use a variety of fire-cooking equipment, including grills, wood-fired ovens, Big Green Eggs®, hobo packs, rotisseries, and spits.
  • Gain proficiency in cold and hot smoking methods.
  • Explore the techniques and flavor-infusing properties of smoke roasting and learn to maximize the flavor of your cuisine with enhancers such as marinades and dry rubs.
  • Examine appropriate uses for high-heat grilling versus low-heat grilling.
  • Attend a wine and food pairing seminar to enrich your knowledge of the wines that best match fire-cooked foods.
  • Enjoy a beverage demonstration by a guest mixologist.

Exclusive Afternoons in the ValleyThe essence of the CIA Sophisticated Palate program is inextricably tied to its location-Northern California’s magnificent Wine Country-and you’ll spend your afternoons experiencing it in a way virtually no one else has.

Blessed with seemingly endless sunshine, bountiful farms, and prolific vineyards, it’s no wonder the Valley is both a favorite travel destination and a hotbed of culinary innovation. For more than 30 years, chefs in this celebrated region have created innovative cuisines with local, freshly harvested ingredients at their core. The resulting foods-intensely satisfying and environmentally conscious-have spawned nothing less than a revolution in American cooking. When perfectly paired with one of the region’s lovingly crafted wines, the result can only be described as culinary nirvana.

Each afternoon, you’ll see, taste, and explore the very best of the Valley. You’ll benefit from the CIA’s relationships with premier growers, vintners, food producers, chefs, and restaurateurs as you take exclusive off-campus excursions designed just for CIA Sophisticated Palate participants. These visits will get you up close and personal with the people who make the Valley so special-you won’t be taking a standard public tour. Instead, your afternoon might include a visit to a private estate or farm, a behind-the-scenes tour with an olive oil producer, or a chat with a winemaker while you sample a yet-to-be-released Pinot. ”

“http://ce.culinary.edu/ciachef/CourseListing.asp?master_id=1077&master_version=1&course_area=AE&course_number=1288&course_subtitle=00 

 

]]> http://shadyoakscountryinn.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=39 BLESS THE BEASTS… http://shadyoakscountryinn.com/blog/?p=33 http://shadyoakscountryinn.com/blog/?p=33#comments Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:35:34 +0000 admin Hospitality News http://shadyoakscountryinn.com/blog/?p=33 “Dinner and Dance and a Champagne Midnight Toast.
Go wild this New Year’s at Safari West’s second annual…Romp with the Beasts! Make like Meryl Streep in Out of Africa and indulge in a gourmet dinner and dancing in the company of exotic animals. Wine and beer are available for purchase with your meal. Split after midnight strikes or enjoy all the creature comforts and spend the night in a luxury safari tent.”

http://www.safariwest.com/newyeareve/

]]> http://shadyoakscountryinn.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=33 CHEETAH BENEFIT - SAFARI WEST http://shadyoakscountryinn.com/blog/?p=22 http://shadyoakscountryinn.com/blog/?p=22#comments Fri, 22 Jun 2007 00:39:42 +0000 John Hospitality News http://shadyoakscountryinn.com/blog/?p=22 “Have you seen a Cheetah up close, heard it purr, or had the rare opportunity to touch one!

Come be a part of saving this beautiful cat and you might get the chance to do just this.

Join us on July 6th for a Cheetah Fundraiser at Safari West as we greet Vanessa Bouwer from De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Trust. Vanessa Bouwer will be traveling from South Africa to Safari West to promote and educate the plight of the Cheetahs, the “Fading Spots” of Africa. In her presentation she will highlight the cruelty that cheetahs are subjected to due to a lack of understanding, loss of habitat, poaching, illegal trade, and in many instances lack of education. Recent estimates show that there are less than 1,000 cheetahs left in South Africa, many of which exist in protected areas, private reserves, zoos and breeding centers. In light of this, intensive conservation efforts are required to ensure the continued survival of the species.”

Read more at…

http://www.safariwest.com/uevents/ 

 

]]> http://shadyoakscountryinn.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=22 I LOVE A PARADE…CALISTOGA, STYLE http://shadyoakscountryinn.com/blog/?p=21 http://shadyoakscountryinn.com/blog/?p=21#comments Fri, 22 Jun 2007 00:35:31 +0000 John Hospitality News http://shadyoakscountryinn.com/blog/?p=21 “Everyone Loves a Small Town Parade”

By Kent Domogalla

“Everyone loves a parade, and everyone especially loves a Calistoga parade. This has been true since the North Napa Valley town’s inception. Some of the earliest photos in the archives of Calistoga’s Sharpsteen Museum are of parades down Lincoln Ave., Calistoga’s main street, featuring uniformed town bands, horse drawn fire rigs and lots of spectators lining the street (not a sidewalk in sight). This was a fairly typical display of town pride found throughout the country during the 19th century, but Calistoga, unlike many small towns across the U.S., has continued that tradition.”

Read more at… 

http://www.napavalley.winecountry.com/about/travel/itinerary/2006/05/calistogaParades.html

]]> http://shadyoakscountryinn.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=21 SPRINGTIME IS FOR CYCLING!!! http://shadyoakscountryinn.com/blog/?p=20 http://shadyoakscountryinn.com/blog/?p=20#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2007 23:19:23 +0000 John Hospitality News http://shadyoakscountryinn.com/blog/?p=20 “Welcome to Napa Valley Bike Tours / Napa Adventures! Are you ready for the ultimate getaway adventure vacation of your life? Truly experience Napa and Sonoma with all your senses as you bicycle at your own pace on one of our personalized tours or vacation packages. Smell the fragrant eucalyptus, lavender, and rosemary that grow abundantly in this area; hear the birds sing; see the colorful palette of rich flora, mountain ranges, and blue sky; and of course, taste the array of fine wines and gourmet food that have made our valley famous.”

read more at…

http://www.napavalleybiketours.com/

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