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Calistoga Ranch

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Why We Like This Place

Remember how it feels to stay at a luxurious retreat in Hawaii? Every space open to the outdoors… your skin caressed by soft breezes…the sense of bone-deep relaxation and ease…. That’s what Calistoga Ranch feels like, minus the humidity and the long plane ride. The Ranch is 157 acres of natural beauty, cradled in a little box canyon right next to Napa Valley’s famed Silverado Trail.

Calistoga Ranch is designed for lovers of the outdoors who also appreciate quality, privacy and the good life. All lodges and event sites are indoor/outdoor venues, constructed of local stone and wood; furnishings are simple and elegant. The overall effect is rustic and serene, yet sophisticated.

A wooden bridge spanning seasonal Biter Creek leads to the Lommel Lawn, one of Napa Valley’s most picturesque wedding locations. With a spectacular 180-degree view of the ranch’s private canyon and lake, the lawn is wonderful for al fresco wedding ceremonies and receptions, cocktails, BBQs, and casual gatherings (weather permitting).

The perfect Wine Country ambiance for small events is found at the Poolside Patio, which overlooks the Sotero estate vineyard that spills down the hill toward the entrance of the resort. Flowering oleander trees lend color and shade. For evening celebrations, not even the most expensive event producer could create a more stunning backdrop: a Napa Valley sunset.

If you follow the driveway winding up the canyon, past rugged forested hillsides and guest lodges, you come upon the Wine Cave. Dug straight into the existing rock, and designed specifically for special events, it’s a beautiful and unusual reception site. Passing under an arbor and through massive oak doors, you enter an arched hallway, illuminated by huge circular chandeliers. At the end of this room is a dramatically lit bas-relief frieze carved into the stone, providing a striking focal point. The Founder’s Room off to one side is a smaller version of the main hall: Vaulted and furnished with a massive table, it’s an impressive setting for a bar and lounge area.

As the bride and groom must be guests of Calistoga Ranch to hold a wedding at the resort, it’s worth describing a typical guest lodge. At a minimum, each one has a generously proportioned bedroom with his-and-her bathrooms, connected by a covered deck to a living room with an indoor/outdoor fireplace. An outdoor bath garden is attached to each, and some lodges also have spas.

Calistoga Ranch is an intimate setting for the couple who treasures the region’s native splendor. Though it’s close to the Bay Area—and even closer to the delights of the Napa Wine Country—the Ranch is a remarkable place where, as they say here, the passage of time is measured by the growing grapes, and every day is blessed with spirituality, peace and a touch of magic.

Capacity

Ceremony	Reception/Special Events	Meetings
Max. Seated Indoors: 84 Max. Seated Outdoors: 120	Max. Seated Indoors: 84 Max. Seated Outdoors: 120 Max. Standing Indoors: 120 Max. Standing Outdoors: 120	Max. Seated: 80
CEREMONY & EVENT/RECEPTION CAPACITY: The resort holds up to 84 seated or 120 standing guests indoors, and up to 120 seated or standing outdoors. MEETING CAPACITY: Up to 60 seated guests can be accommodated for a meeting at Calistoga Ranch.

Fees & Deposits

A deposit in the amount of 100% of the facility fee and 100% of the room rate is required to reserve your date. 100% of the food and beverage minimum ($150/person) is due 60 days prior to the event and the final estimated balance is due 7 days prior. Rental fees range $3,500–6,000 depending on space, day and time rented. Meals range $90–120/person. Tax and a 20% service charge are additional.

 

Availability

Year-round, daily.

Catering Provided Alcohol Provided Location Uses Ceremonies Wedding Receptions Special Events, Parties Business Functions/Meetings Rehearsal Dinners On-Site Accommodations Services/Amenities Catering: provided Kitchen Facilities: n/a Tables & Chairs: provided Linens, Silver, etc.: provided Restrooms: wheelchair accessible Dance Floor: CBA Bride’s Dressing Area: guest lodge Meeting Equipment: BYO or CBA Parking: valet Accommodations: 48 guest lodges Telephone: house phone Outdoor Night Lighting: yes Outdoor Cooking Facilities: CBA Cleanup: provided View: mountains, vineyards, lake, grounds Other: event coordination, full spa services

Amplified Music Indoors Wheelchair Access Wheelchair Accessible Site Views Canyon Creek/River Forest/Wooded Area Garden Patio/Courtyard Hills Lake Landscaped Grounds Mountains Pool Area Vineyards Venue Type Banquet Hall/Events Facility Private Estate Resort/Spa Restrictions Alcohol: provided Smoking: designated areas only Music: amplified OK indoors only Wheelchair Access: yes Insurance: not required Other: no confetti, rice or birdseed

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