Calistoga Ranch Living F.A.Q.

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  • What is a Private Residence Club?

    A Private Residence Club is an increasingly popular way to own and enjoy resort real estate. Membership within a Private Residence Club is typically acquired on a fractional basis, where owners have the ability to customize their level of ownership to fit their needs. Private Residence Clubs are characterized by spacious, designer-appointed residences that provide the amenities and services of a world-class resort.

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  • What are some of the advantages of choosing a Private Residence Club over whole ownership?

    Endorsed by Robb Report, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times, this style of vacation home ownership significantly reduces the capital expense of purchasing a second home and eliminates the associated maintenance hassles, making ownership an excellent value proposition. Other Napa Valley real estate with comparable square footage and quality lists for millions of dollars—without the added benefits of renowned Auberge Resort services and amenities. This is the practical way to be immersed in a maintenance-free lifestyle unattainable anywhere else in the Napa Valley while creating a legacy experience for your family.

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  • Is ownership in The Lodges at Calistoga Ranch a real estate interest?

    Yes. You have real estate interest in the private equity Club. The Private Residence Club is wholly owned by the members and owns all of the land, buildings and Club assets.

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  • When purchasing at The Lodges, do I purchase ownership in a specific Lodge?

    To provide the most flexibility, Lodge Owners have access to all Lodges, which are similarly furnished and feature similar floor plans. With 23 Lodges, each enjoys a different setting with some perched on a hillside to afford breathtaking views while others are cloaked in the tree cover besides a stream. Each of the Lodges is uniquely staged to take full advantage of the bucolic natural landscape. Owners may request a specific residence and this request will be granted when possible, according to the Reservation Policies and Procedures.

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  • Can my ownership share be resold?

    Certainly. That having been said, many Lodge Owners see their share as a legacy to pass along to future generations. You may sell your fractional ownership interest by yourself; you may have the on-site real estate sales team sell it for you; or you may have another California real estate professional sell it for you, subject to the Calistoga Ranch Club Governance documents.

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  • Where are The Lodges at Calistoga Ranch located?

    Calistoga Ranch is located two minutes off the tranquil Silverado Trail in a private, 157-acre canyon. The property offers close proximity to all of the wonderful experiences of the Napa Valley including St. Helena, Calistoga, and Yountville.

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  • What best describes The Lodges at Calistoga Ranch?

    The Lodges at Calistoga Ranch are comprised of 23 private residences that are architecturally innovative, extremely private and superbly appointed. Tucked under a canopy of old growth oak and redwood trees, each residence features two bedrooms, a living room, and a gourmet kitchen and dining area. Each Lodge also features an outdoor living room with an oversized fireplace and several inviting seating areas. Owners enjoy sophisticated, relaxed, and maintenance-free Wine Country living. What truly distinguishes the Calistoga Ranch, however, is our Vintner Member Program.

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  • What is the Vintner Member Program?

    For Lodge Owners, the Vintner Member Program offers a special entrée into the legendary wine culture of the Napa Valley and an exclusive insider relationship with the families and wineries in this spectacular world renowned area. This group of handpicked vintner members includes some of the larger, more recognizable wineries in the country, as well as small, award-winning artisan winemakers. Vintner Members Nils and Kirk Venge are the highly respected winemakers behind Calistoga Ranch's private label. The celebrated and diverse Vintner Members enlighten Lodge Owners through a wide range of unique, entertaining and educational experiences. In addition to providing private tastings and dinners at Calistoga Ranch throughout the year, vintners host new release celebrations, harvest festivals, wine blending parties and pairing classes. As an owner you’ll be invited to special dinners at Vintner Member estates and could be among the first to purchase limited edition releases.

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  • How flexible is the usage at Calistoga Ranch?

    As real estate in California goes, ownership couldn’t be more flexible. You enjoy frequent access to the Lodges throughout the year. Lodge Owners can plan Napa Valley vacation time at Calistoga Ranch in three ways: Short Notice Use, Space Available Use and Planned Use.

    • Planned Use - There are always times throughout the year when being here with family and friends will be a priority. For these special occasions, you are provided three weeks of Planned Use each year. These stays are scheduled based on your desired requests each year and a rotating priority number among Lodge Owners from year to year.
    • Space Available Use - Space Available Use offers you another path to enjoying the Lodges as often as you wish, subject to availability. This is an ideal way to schedule visits. As soon as you use (or cancel) a Space Available Use, you can book another one. Owners may have one Space Available Use scheduled at any time.
    • Short Notice Use - When you decide to visit The Lodges at Calistoga Ranch without planning ahead, the Short Notice Use is a popular option. Subject to availability of a Lodge, you may make as many Short Notice Use reservations as you wish, within seven days of your desired arrival date.

    The Space Available and Short Notice Use are scheduled throughout the year on a first-come, first-reserved basis; with no limit to the total number of times you use them.

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  • Can I leave clothing and personal items at Calistoga Ranch?

    Yes. Your clothing and personal items will be stored in a secure area between visits. All requested articles will be placed in your Lodge residence just prior to your arrival. Pre-arrival grocery shopping services and private wine storage are also offered.

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  • Are pets allowed in The Lodges at Calistoga Ranch residences and facilities?

    Calistoga Ranch is dog friendly and the resort welcomes most well-mannered pets that stay with their owners in specifically designated residences.

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  • What time of year is the best to visit the Napa Valley?

    The Napa Valley offers diverse experiences four seasons a year. February and March feature the many events that surround the mustard festival, a special time when the vineyards are filled with the gorgeous glowing yellow mustard flowers. Springtime celebrates the first buds and the beginning of the grape growing cycle. Summer is filled with events surrounding the St. Helena and Calistoga farmers markets, and an abundance of outdoor activities including hot air balloon rides, hiking and biking through the extensive trails that the Napa Valley has to offer. August through October marks the exciting harvest season with the annual crush that fills the air with the smell of fermenting grapes. The holiday season from Thanksgiving to the New Year is a wonderful time to visit and celebrate with family and friends.

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  • Who is Olympus Real Estate Partners?

    Olympus Real Estate Partners is the developer at Calistoga Ranch. As a leading private real estate investment firm, they have invested more than $5 billion in U.S. real estate assets including commercial, resorts and hotels, golf courses, and residential subdivisions. The Preserve in Carmel, California and the Roaring Fork Club in Colorado are but a few of the many residential communities Olympus has developed. The firm has managed institutional real estate capital since its inception in 1994, and counts among its investors some of the largest U.S. public and private pension funds, as well as a number of endowments, foundations, corporations, insurance companies and financial institutions.

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  • Who is Auberge Resorts?

    Auberge Resorts provides the day-to-day management of Calistoga Ranch and also manages a collection of exceptional properties, each with its own distinctive character that assures a memorable experience. All of the Auberge properties are characterized by a set of common elements; intimate, understated elegance; magnificent natural settings; inspired cuisine utilizing the very best regional ingredients; spa experiences to enhance one’s wellbeing; and attentive yet unobtrusive service. In combination, these characteristics create resorts with prestige. Bringing industry expertise and a unique approach to resort development, management, and operations, Auberge Resorts has created some of the most recognizable and sought after hotels, resorts and private clubs in the world. Among them are Auberge du Soleil, Napa Valley; Esperanza, Cabo San Lucas; The Inn at Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina; Encantado, Santa Fe, New Mexico; Rancho Valencia, Rancho Santa Fe, California; and of course, Calistoga Ranch, Napa Valley.

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Broker Participation welcome. This is not, nor is it intended to constitute, and offer to sell or a solicitation of offers to buy a private residence club in violation of the law of any jurisdiction. An information sheet on the costs and other obligation of ownership is available upon request. Broker: Larry Joe Johnson, CA Broker License #: 01752762