A conference in California’s vineyard-covered, rolling Napa Valley just feels different than any other place in the world.
After spending quality time at LEED Platinum-certified Bardessono Hotel & Spa (one of only three in California that meet that sustainability standard), we were curious about what elements could be adopted from the organic feel of the historic boutique property. We asked the purveyors of luxury hospitality there for some tips to Napa-ize an event.
Alain Negueloua, Vice President and General Manager
Being located right in Yountville—the very heart of Napa Valley—“Napa-izing” meetings and events for groups at Bardessono is second nature. Our venue spaces, with indoor and outdoor space, offer the beautiful backdrop of Yountville’s lush vineyards. Catering services come right from Lucy Restaurant and Bar, our signature farm-to-fork dining experience where the culinary team utilizes ingredients from our own garden and our favorite local purveyors.
We also keep sustainability top of mind when it comes to meeting and venue spaces. We are aligned with Napa Valley’s goal as a community to preserve our ecosystem and are proud to exemplify these values with our LEED Platinum certification.
When it comes to group and corporate gatherings, we have some very special offers that help to “Napa-ize” meetings such as our “Wellness After Dark” group offerings through b Spa. After a long day of meetings, groups can wind down under the Napa night sky with stargazing activities and guided meditations—prioritizing rest and relaxation is a part of the Napa experience.
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Maritsa Victoria, Area Director of Spa
While in Napa, our guests want to nourish their bodies with delicious food and wine, but also wind down and detox with luxurious spa treatments. Bardessono is home to Napa’s first “Spa Suite” concept, where the suite itself transforms into a personal spa, allowing guests to enjoy treatments right in their rooms or on their private courtyards—some of which feature soaking tubs for an even more luxurious experience.
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B Spa treatments pay homage to our home here in Napa Valley by utilizing natural and organic ingredients, some even from our very own garden. For example, our Garden Harvest Wrap includes a lymphatic drainage massage utilizing a rich body oil, infused with Napa grown herbs from our garden.
With Napa known as a wine capital of the world, b Spa of course incorporates wine into some treatments. The “Vino Polish” treatments uses ingredients like grapeseed oil and crushed grape seeds, while the “Que Syrah Syrah Winter Wrap” finishes with a glass of Syrah.
Adam Kerr, Director of Food & Beverage
At Lucy Restaurant and Bar, Chef Rick Edge serves a seasonally rotating menu, each dish prepared with ingredients from local purveyors throughout Napa and produce from Lucy’s Garden. Our goal is to always show our guests the best of what Napa offers as the seasons change.
As our sommelier and wine director, I am always seeking the best local wines to pair our menus with. We also have special cocktails on the menu at Lucy that add a Napa twist to the classics by incorporating seasonal elements and ingredients from Lucy’s Garden.
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For those who come to Napa and do not drink, this year we introduced our first ever N/A-Pa Concierge to help sober guests navigate all that Napa Valley has to offer, without alcohol. At Bardessono we see the beauty of Napa Valley with and without the wine component and want to help all of our guests have the best experience possible.
