By Alex Krasov, staffwriter Photography by JasonOrtego
The town of Napain California’s Napa Valley used to be a small, sleepy outpost. It was a placemost people drove by on the way to the wineries, rarely stopping in. But timeshave changed – and between the region’s world-famous wines, Michelin-adornedrestaurants, and luxurious accommodations, it’s become a posh touristattraction (with prices to match). And that’s why the newly renovated and reopened Napa WineryInn is such a gem. It offers an affordable rate, clean and comfortable rooms,and the perks of a much pricier hotel – all in the center of Napa Valley.Instead of coming up only for the day and missing half the point of a winecountry visit, why not make it a weekend? 
Come up on a Saturday after brunch (since you’ll have thewhole weekend, there’s no need to rush out the door first thing in themorning), check in to your cozy room at the Napa Winery Inn, and take a dip inthe sparkling (heated!) outdoor pool. You can pick up a late lunch and stop bya few wineries. The weather is perfect for an easy, pre-dinner stroll aroundtown or the winery grounds – and because the Napa Winery Inn is extremelypet-friendly, you can bring your beloved four-legged companion along for thewalk. 
For dinner, the options are endless. The famed FrenchLaundry is a mere 10-minute drive from the Inn, as is the Oxbow Public Market,where you can pick up a plate of tacos to-go and enjoy your favorite bottlefrom the day in your room (each one comes equipped with a wine key). And there’s no better way to end the nightthan to climb inside the Inn’s outdoor hot tub and relax under the bubbles andthe stars. The beauty of an overnight stay is that the next day is allyours, too. The Napa Winery Inn includes a complimentary breakfast so you canstart the day right from the hotel. Take a rejuvenating morning swim, and then,if you’re still hungry, pick up coffee and delectable pastries at the BouchonBakery in Yountville. Or head into Napa for Sunday brunch – everything is mereminutes by car from the Inn. On the way back, stop by a few more wineries and grab abottle for dinner at home. At yourfavorite winery, find a spot on the deck and sip from your glass there, soakingin the sun. This is how wine country should feel – slow, relaxed, every momenthanging in the air until you’ve had your fill of it. And each one better thanthe last. Isn’t it nice to sit here – with a full stomach and a fuller heart –and to know you’re not rushing anywhere? For more information, call 1-800-522-8999 or visit www.napawineryinn.com.
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