May 15, 2012
Bothe -Napa Valley & Bale Grist Mill had asked us to help them plant Indian corn by the White Barn in Saint Helena. This corn will be harvested in the Fall. We are hoping to invite the students from our Northwood Elementary School partnership, 4th grade class help with the harvest and tour the Mill.
Today, a group of Auberge Associates and Managers planted twelve, 100-foot long rows of Indian corn and popcorn. We also unrolled irrigation hoses along the planted rows. This was a terrific opportunity for Auberge to get out in the community (and out into the beautiful weather)!
2727 Sulphur Springs Ave.
St. Helena, CA 94574
Known as a unique gem of St. Helena, The White Barn is an 1872 Carriage House that was once part of U.S. Civil War General Erasmus Keyes’ home and winery estate. Located at the end of Sulphur Springs Avenue in a bucolic vineyard setting, The White Barn was transformed into an intimate 75-seat performing arts venue without loss of its historic charm.
Bale Grist Mill
http://napaoutdoors.org/
Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park is a California state park located in Napa County between St. Helena and Calistoga. The park is the site of a water-powered grist mill that was built in 1846. It was once the center of social activity as Napa Valley settlers gathered to have their corn and wheat ground into meal or flour. The mill and its 36-foot water wheel are protected as a state historic landmark and have been partially restored. A trail connects the historic park to Bothe-Napa Valley State Park.
CATEGORIES: Events, General, Responsible Luxury
May 14, 2012
Auberge du Soleil was happy to participate at Napa’s Northwood Elementary School’s carnival. Our adopted school had a “fiesta” themed fundraising event for their students on May 11, 2012. The school was transformed with booths, piñatas and food stations.
The Auberge crew manned the drink station and served up soda, bottled water, lemonade and punch. Thank you to our managers and associates who volunteered their time at the carnival.
This was such a fun event, but simply cannot happen without community support. Auberge du Soleil urges you to get involved and active in your communities. Donating an hour of your time here or there can really make an impact and make a difference.
CATEGORIES: Events, General, Responsible Luxury
May 10, 2012
We had a small group of Associates make the 16 mile trek from Napa for Bike to Work Day! Exercise, saving the environment and beautiful weather were all in their favor this morning.
The team was able to start at the energizer station in the Redwood Plaza in Napa which provided coffee, bagels and even a free Bike to Work Day tote bag. They headed up Solano Avenue, through the town of Yountville and up Silverado Trail to Rutherford. If any of you have ever had the chance to visit Auberge du Soleil, you know the most difficult part of their journey was getting up the hill on Rutherford Hill! But, alas they made it. Congrats and a huge thank you for all of them for their green efforts.
CATEGORIES: Events, General, Napa Valley Vine Trail, Responsible Luxury
May 9, 2012
Tomorrow, May 10, 2012, is the Bay Area’s 18th Annual Bike to Work Day. Riding a bike has many advantages like healthier living, reducing one’s carbon footprint, and an affordable transportation alternative. Biking to work is a great way to fulfill the requirement of 30+ minutes of physical activity per day needed to stay healthy.
Biking is for everyone. You don’t need special clothing, you don’t need special equipment, and you don’t need to already be in shape to take up biking. All you need to do is find your motivation and jump on. It could be anything from reducing stress, losing weight, helping diminish global warming, or having bragging rights at the water cooler on the most distance traveled on a bike. Bike riders come in all different shapes and sizes, and no one should feel limited by their size, attire, equipment or speed. Bike riding is an equalizer and all are accepted.
Bike to Work events will take place throughout the month of May including a Team Bike Challenge and Bike Commuter of the Year Awards. Energizer stations will be set up throughout Napa counties on Bike to Work Day. For more information, click below:
Sign up for Bike to Work and be eligible to win Great Prizes!
There is a group meeting at 8am in Napa at Redwood Plaza to bike to Auberge. Please see Annette or Jonathan if you would like to participate in the event. We will post pictures of the Auberge Team members who participated in the blog tomorrow to commend them for their efforts.
Information from: http://www.commuterinfo.net/
CATEGORIES: Events, General, Napa Valley Vine Trail, Responsible Luxury
May 7, 2012
Earlier this year, we adopted an elementary school in Napa. We were happy to host the teachers and staff of Northwood Elementary school last week. The first week of May is ‘Teacher Appreciation Week’ so, it was only appropriate to invite the teachers of our new school to join us on our Terrace for some wine and canapés. Teachers have one of the most important jobs out there and we were more than happy to honor them.
We are looking forward to a long relationship with Northwood Elementary.
Here are a few photos of our Managers and the Northwood teachers and staff:
CATEGORIES: Events, General
