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Originally posted by Aloha Mr. Learned Hand
Hi all. Going to be in your general area for a family wedding in a few months and we are planning to tack on a 3-4 day mini-vacation in Napa/Sonoma on the end of it.
Would appreciate any recommendations for spas/hotels (prefer B&B's when not in a really urban area)/winery tours and other activities. Thanks in advance.
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The coolest winery tour by far is Jarvis.
Jarvis
It is also pricey. All other winery tours pale in comparison.
Most of your "Hollywood" types stay at the Mission Sonoma for spa stuff. Apparently Cameron Diaz shows up every couple of months.
One of the coolest grounds (beautiful Zen garden) is at Ferrari Carrano. Clos Pegase has some very interesting "yard art" and has a rotating art exhibit inside the tasting room. Once there was a huge Chihuly hanging above the barrels.
Of course, there is always Calistoga for mud baths.
Can't help you out on the B&Bs since we never stay overnight. You'll probably want to go to Sonoma 1 day and Napa on the other. Restaurants are mostly in Napa.
French Laundry, Tre Vigne, Mustards (which I didn't like, but is hugely popular) and Brix.
Pick the wineries by the wines you like. Or, PM me for other details.
If you want a map of Napa wineries,
check here. 
