Heart and Soul Valentine’s Day Package

Love with all of your heart and soul.

Cherish your time together at Auberge du Soleil this February.  Auberge du Soleil has created the ultimate Valentine’s package.  

This package is inclusive of a one or two night stay in a Garden View King Room,

Plus a special 6-course Chef’s Tasting Menu at our Michelin starred Restaurant.   

Return to your room to find the fireplace lit, romantic music turned on and candlelight filling the room.   We are also including “Romantic Napa Valley: An Insider’s Guide for Couples”.  This charming book is a must for couples hoping for romance in the Napa Valley. 

Valentine’s is a perfect time to indulge in a romantic getaway and Auberge du Soleil is

the ultimate in luxury and seclusion for couples looking to escape.

One or Two night stay in a Garden View King Room

Bottle of Sparkling Wine and Chocolate Covered Strawberries on Arrival

Special Valentine’s Dinner for Two, Champagne Greeting

(Additional alcoholic beverages not included)

Romantic Turndown:

Fireplace lit for your evening return

Romantic Music Playing

Votive Candles

Breakfast for Two each day

Romantic Napa Valley Book, An Insider’s Guide for Couples

All Taxes and Gratuities included

Subject to Availability at time of booking

One Night Stay:  $1465 per couple (available only February 14)

– OR –

Two Night Stay:  $2290 per couple (available for arrival February13 & 14)

 * Restrictions – Subject to package availability at time of booking. Package subject to change. Not available to groups. Upgrades available at an additional charge. Extra night is at rack rate plus 14% occupancy tax.  Package is available for selected dates only.

Full payment of hotel room and tax is required at time of booking to secure your reservation. Revisions or cancellations must be made 14 days prior to scheduled arrival date in order to receive a refund. Within the cancellation period you will be responsible for the entire amount of your stay.

Visit our Specials and Packages Page for more details and addtional package options:  http://www.aubergedusoleil.com/specials-and-packages 

January is Restaurant Month

Did You Know That January Is Restaurant Month In California?

In order to take advantage of California Restaurant Month in January 2012, a high publicity opportunity created by the California Travel and Tourism Commission (CTTC), the Napa Valley Destination Council is creating Napa Valley Restaurant Month during the same time period. 

January is California Restaurant Month, and the Napa Valley is hosting its own take on Napa Valley Restaurant Month with special offers at celebrated restaurants all month long. Dining options here have something for everyone, and for serious foodies, the Napa Valley is a culinary mecca with Michelin Stars, Zagat ratings and rave reviews among its fine restaurants.

Executive Chef Robert Curry welcomes our blog readers to enjoy his beautifully prepared Wine Country cuisine. 

Mention “Napa Valley Restaurant Month” at the Auberge Restaurant January 16-31 for a two-course prix fixe lunch menu for only $20.12, in honor of the New Year. Available Monday through Friday only.  Alcohol, taxes, and gratuities are not included.  Not available for groups.

For more information on Auberge du Soleil, please visit:  www.aubergedusoleil.com

Lunch reservations are not required but, encouraged.  Please call, (707) 963-1211

Happy New Year

Happy New Year from the entire team at Auberge du Soleil.  Wishing you and your loved ones only the best in 2012!  We hope that you will make it one of your New Year’s Resolutions to visit Auberge du Soleil this year. 

Looking forward to seeing you in the new year ~ Auberge du Soleil

Going Green for the Holidays

No time of the year is more emotional than the holiday season, whether you’re bursting with the joy of baking and caroling or overwhelmed with the stress of shopping and wrapping. But even with all those other factors weighing on your mind, it’s possible to put a green spin on your holidays; simple tips and easy substitutions mean you can come through this season of indulgence without leaving a massive carbon footprint.

Start with your gift list, where going green can mean anything from simply buying fewer gifts (the too-cluttered shelves at your giftee’s house will thank you, we promise) to finding Fair Trade alternatives to holiday classics. Look for recycled paper goods, like cards and wrapping, or get creative and make your own versions of both. Green your Christmas dinner with seasonal, local ingredients and organic turkeys, and stock your bar with organic bubbly and other green cocktails. Then look for green greens for your home by choosing fresh wreaths and pesticide-free trees trimmed with energy-slashing LED lights. Put the money you saved on your electric bill toward a donation to environmental charities and let your greenbacks support green projects.

But most importantly, keep in mind that the holidays are not about the gifts, the errands, the trimmings; they’re about celebrating with your family and friends and appreciating the blessings in your life. We happen to think Mother Earth is one of those blessings, so put these tips to work to help keep it that way.

Article from: http://planetgreen.discovery.com/go-green/holidays/

December in the Napa Valley

By visiting Napa in December, when the weather is wet and mild, you avoid the heat, crowds and prices of the summer season.  If you can come to the Napa Valley in the winter, it may become your favorite time to visit the Wine Country, as the traffic is usually the lightest.  This is probably the only time of the year where you will have a better chance of getting into your favorite restaurant without much advance notice.   So don’t skip the wine country in December, you might miss the harvesting, and the valley might not be quite as pretty as during other times of the year, but you pretty much have the whole place to yourself.

December 1 — Clint Black @ Lincoln Theater
Live Music: Clint Black is a country music singer/songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist and occasional actor. With hits including “A Better Man” and “When I Said I Do,” Black has long been heralded as one of country music’s brightest stars. 100 California Dr., Yountville
Fee: $65, $75, $95, $150 bistro seating Time: 8:00PM Phone Number: 707-944-9900

December 3 – 4 — Rutherford Passport Weekend
Celebration, Wine Education: Experience the wineries of the Rutherford Appellation as never before, with exclusive barrel tastings, wine and food pairings, sales of future wines and special Passport Weekend discounts. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to a Napa Valley charity.
Fee: $75 Weekend pass/$60 Sunday only Time: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 332.5585

December 3 — Quincy Jones Presents @ Lincoln Theater
Live Music: Quincy Jones has selected an all star line up for Lincoln Theater as part of an ongoing series of world and jazz music programs. Alfredo Rodriguez has been heralded as the best jazz piano player alive. Alfredo and his band will back the extraordinary talent of Nikki Yanofsky, a 17 year old musical prodigy. 100 California Dr., Yountville
Fee: $35, $45, $55 Time: 8:00PM Phone Number: 707-944-9900

December 4 — Compañía Flamenca de José Porcel @ Lincoln Theater
Performing Arts: Spain’s premiere flamenco dancer and choreographer, José Porcel, has performed around the world, from the Hollywood Bowl to Ópera de Paris. He now brings his company of extraordinary dancers and musicians for a thrilling new program, “Gypsy Fire,” presenting the purest, oldest, and most fiery forms of flamenco. 100 California Dr., Yountville
Fee: $45, $55, $65 Time: 5:00PM Phone Number: 707-944-9900

December 11 — NV Symphony: Baroque for the Holidays
Live Music: Dmitry Sitkovetsky is an artist whose creativity defies categorization. He has built up an active and successful career as a violinist, conductor, arranger, chamber musician and festival director. Lincoln Theater, 100 California Dr., Yountville
Fee: $30, $50, $70, $80 Time: 3:00PM Phone Number: 707-944-9900

December 11 — Viader Holiday Barrel Tasting
Wine Education: Join the Viader family for a Special Wine Pairing of our Barrel selections and “Futures” wines with homemade desserts prepared by Executive Chef Mariela Viader. In the spirit of the season, we will be extending Special Offers at the winery on this one day only. 1120 Deer Park Road Deer Park CA. 94576
Fee: $35, free for wine club members Time: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707)963-3816

December 13 — Quincy Jones Presents @ Lincoln Theater
Live Music: A native of Cuba, Alfredo and his quartet will back Richard Bona, world renowned for the blending of his African musical roots, jazz sensibilities and poignant lyrical reflections. From East Cameroon, Bona is the poster child for world music, and we are honored to have him. 100 California Dr., Yountville
Fee: $35, $45, $55 Time: 8:00PM Phone Number: 707-944-9900

December 17 – 18 — The Nutcracker @ Lincoln Theater
Holiday, Performing Arts: Celebrate the season with Napa Regional Dance Company’s Annual Nutcracker production. This vibrant, full-length classical ballet showcases our local talent and has become a favorite holiday tradition for the Napa Valley Community! 100 California Dr., Yountville
Fee: $20, $25, $30 Time: Dec. 17 – 2PM & 7PM, Dec. 18 – 2PM Phone Number: 707-944-9900

Calendar of Events provided by:  www.napavalley.com