Calistoga Ranch Living Press
Condé Nast Traveler, November 2009
Top 20 U.S. Small Resorts:
Calistoga Ranch #8
USA TODAY, June 2009
Another recent change in second home desirability is Calistoga, the county's northernmost major town, which was once considered somewhat isolated. Mike Silvas, owner of Morgan Lane Realtors, says it has thrived thanks to Calistoga Ranch, a large resort development offering luxury hotel services and fractional ownership in two-bedroom cottages from $475,000. "It has been very popular with people who don't want to spend millions," he added.
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CALIFORNIA HOME & DESIGN, May/June 2009
Anyone looking to take advantage of the dip in the real estate market could consider a fractional buy at Calistoga Ranch, where two-bedroom bungalows offer 2,500 square feet of indoor/outdoor living amid the resort's pristine woodsy campus.
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CELEBRATED LIVING, Spring 2009
Buyers at all levels now have terrific options to own a piece of ultimate luxury. At The Lodges at Calistoga Ranch, the final phase of fractionally owned lodges, managed by Auberge Resorts, has been released in this resort tucked in California's Napa Valley. Amenities include a Vintner Member Program for wine lovers.
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 2009
"We were drawn to the lack of pretension, the beauty of the landscape and its emphasis on physical well-being. It's very restorative. And that's important to us since our lives in Los Angeles are a lot busier than we'd ever expected them to be." - as told by owner Gerrie Smith to writer Bethany Lyttl.
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C MAGAZINE, November 2008
Napa Valley’s Lakehouse Restaurant at Calistoga Ranch — open to resort guests and members only – caters to the world’s elite. High-profile epicures from Bono to Mick Jagger frequent this luxurious enclave for unmatched privacy and personal service.
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SHERPA REPORT, October 2008
Owning part of a home or row of grapes on the property, strolling through the vineyards, learning the wine-making process, having access to the ‘first fruits’ of the winery, being invited to private wine-tasting parties and enjoying a relaxed culture can be quite appealing to many wine enthusiasts.
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TRAVEL AND LEISURE - WORLD´S BEST, August 2008
Just a short drive from the San Francisco Bay Area, The Lodges at Calistoga Ranch are hidden in a naturally secluded, 157-acre canyon featuring our pristine lake, and established Cabernet vineyard.
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MARIN, July 2008
The atmosphere is laid-back; management and staff are very attentive and courteous. The Napa scenery is incomparable and there are all those wineries and top-flight restaurants just miles away. Need we say more?
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ARIZONA FOOTHILLS - CALIFORNIA DREAMING, July 2008
If you´re an FNV (Frequent Napa Visitor), maybe it is time to consider a second home in Cali´s Lush wine country.
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ROBB REPORT VACATION HOMES, June/July 2008
In addition to working the vineyards with winemakers Nils and Kirk Venge, vintner members of Calistoga Ranch’s fractional-ownership lodges can participate in year-round private events at some of Napa’s most celebrated estates.
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ROBB REPORT LUXURY RESORTS, Summer 2008
Bedrooms and living rooms connect to one another via expansive wooden decks, where guests can read by and outdoor fireplace in the shade of a century-old oak tree growing through a hole in the floor.
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HALOGEN GUIDES, June 2008
Calistoga Ranch is a positively charming place, which we would return to again and again. For those looking to buy a piece of the languorous romance that is the Napa Valley, we would give Calistoga Ranch our hearty recommendation.
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TRAVEL + LEISURE, June 2008
The Golden State is home to some of the most blissfully laid-back hotels in the country. Calistoga Ranch is visionary, and unlike any other hotel I’ve ever seen.
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SCOTTSDALE MAGAZINE - DESTINATION WINERIES, June 2008
Once you´ve taken the tours, found yourself captivated by the valley´s romance and decided that Napa is for you, visit the Calistoga Ranch - the area´s first private residence club.
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FAIRWAY LIVING - COMMUNITY WATCH, Spring 2008
Located 90 minutes from San Francisco in the Napa Valley, the charming vintage town of Calistoga has always served as a popular getaway destination, but for some guests just visiting is insufficient.
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SAN FRANCISCO BUSINESS TIMES - URBANITES CULTIVATE TASTE FOR WINE COUNTRY, April 10, 2008
Fractional Ownership makes second homes more accessible.
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CONDE NAST TRAVELER - READERS’ CHOICE SURVAY, 2008
Ranked in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2008 Readers’ Choice Survey as Top 75 mainland Resorts.
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DEPARTURES, January/February 2008
The Bathhouse Spa takes the Frank Lloyd Wright-like philosophy even farther—from the outdoor lobby with its cozy sofa set before a roaring fireplace to the expansive view of the pine trees from the treatment rooms.
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GREAT ESCAPES - COLORADO EXPRESSIONS, October/November 2007
To say that I love food, wine and the company of friends is to say that Luciano Pavarotti loves to sing. My passion for all things culinary led me to Calistoga Ranch, an amazing retreat in the foothills of the Mayacama Mountains in Napa Valley.
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MARIN, October 2007
Each two-bedroom Lodge offers more than 2,500 square feet of indoor-outdoor living space, including a master suite with bath that opens to an outdoor shower garden and an expansive kitchen with wine storage. At the heart of each unit is an outdoor living room, complete with a fireplace….Owners have complete access to everything at Calistoga Ranch, including a world-class spa, fitness center and comprehensive wellness program. They also get to participate in year-round private events hosted by member winemakers.
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D MAGAZINE, August 2007
Calistoga boasts some of Napa Valley’s most refined lodging, delicious restaurants, and storied vineyards.…Tucked within a private canyon off the picturesque Silverado Trail…the resort features contemporary cedarshingled bungalows with outdoor living spaces and a world-class spa.
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FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP - MOUNTAIN LIVING, July/August 2007
There's no doubt that fractional ownership is on its way to becoming the next big thing in real estate.
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HOME BUYERS SEEK SCENIC LOCATIONS FOR ACTIVE LIFESTYLES - ALASKA AIRLINES, July 2007
In California's Napa and Sonoma valleys, living in the country... is an escape of the luxurious variety, where the amenities of the best city hotels are combined with the idyllic charm of rural life.
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ROBB REPORT, Summer 2007
Luxury Resorts – Exclusive Getaways
A swimming pool with vineyard views…a yoga deck, a gym, and 140 acres of hiking terrain. Mineral water tapped from the resort’s geothermal spring flows into the Bathhouse Spa’s 102-degree Healing Waters Soaking Pool, where you can relax before and after your 120-minute Calistoga Ranch Mud Wrap.
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GENTRY, June 2007
There are a handful of resorts that stand out from the crowd for their unique, tasteful, and truly restful qualities. Calistoga Ranch in the Napa Valley defines ‘getting away from it all.’ The service, accommodations, and setting are nothing short of perfection.
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VINTAGE CALIFORNIA - TOWN & COUNTRY TRAVEL, Spring 2007
Forty-six cedar-shingled cottages epitomize the good life. Never want to leave? Buy into the private residence club and you can linger for weeks.
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TWICE AS NICE - NASHVILLE LIFESTYLES, Spring 2007
When investing in a second home, why not pick the perfect place? This is Napa’s only private residence club and resort, opening to critical acclaim just two years ago. It’s truly one of the most tranquil settings I’ve visited, with a landscape unlike any other.
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NEW YORK TIMES, April 13, 2007
For the type of house comparable to [Lodge ownership] at Calistoga Ranch, you would really have to be a $2 million-plus buyer.
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TOP DESTINATIONS - LUXURY LIVING, February/March 2007
For our premiere Luxury List, we have chosen the hottest industry in the high-end real estate market: fractional-interest clubs… The clubs featured are the industry’s leaders – known for exquisite estates in sought-after destinations, superb service and unique amenities.
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35 OF THE TOP LUXURY ALTERNATIVES - UNIQUE HOMES, November 2006
For oenophiles, there is Calistoga Ranch, a 157-acre sanctuary managed by Auberge Resorts in Napa’s wine country. Two-bedroom residences meander among stately oaks and moss-covered boulders, offering indoor-outdoor living and indulgences, including private shower gardens.
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A TASTE OF THE GOOD LIFE – STRATOS, October 2006
Fractionals and destination clubs that cater to wine enthusiasts. When a 2005 Gallup poll named wine as America’s most preferred alcohol beverage, it was one more sign of a growing trend: We love our wine. A core group of wine enthusiasts are driving this trend, many of whom are outfitting their homes with wine cellars and wine coolers in the kitchen, along with the gourmet kitchens that are part of the wine lifestyle.
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OWN YOUR OWN ADVENTURE – COAST, October 2006
When it comes to five-star accommodations, today’s must-have amenity is a share in the real estate. Auberge’s Lodges at Calistoga Ranch is Napa’s only private residence resort and its romance includes 157 wooded acres complete with a private lakefront restaurant, a wine cave and thermal spring-fed bathhouse offering spa treatments.
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MONEY'S WORTH - WALL STREET JOURNAL, August 31, 2006
The health and wellness industry grew 15% last year to $79 billion, says the Natural Marketing Institute's 2006 Health and Wellness Trends Report.
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1/7TH OF HEAVEN - FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP TRENDS, August 2006
The vision of spending precious vacation time lounging on a yacht in the Bermuda Islands, savoring apres-ski cocktails at Sun Valley, chilling out in a pied-a-terre in the Big Apple, or getting a massage on the shores of your own Lake Tahoe getaway are the stuff of daydreams.
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THE BEST REVENGE IS LIVING WELL(NESS) - CNNMONEY.COM, August 10, 2006
Where you live can have a big impact on your health. It’s not just the air you breathe, the water you drink or the germs around you. Locations can foster all sorts of lifestyle choices - good and bad.
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THE GREAT ESCAPE - 7X7, July 2006
With fractional ownership, affording your own vacation home is easier than ever. Originally a luxurious 46-room hotel on a 157-acre vineyard, Calistoga Ranch now also includes 27 ‘owner lodges,’ which include access to the resort’s spa, wine cave and outdoor pool.
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THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOTEL - ALASKA AIRLINES, July 2006
In California’s Wine Country you can buy a piece of prime real estate for a fraction of the cost of full ownership. Calistoga Ranch has beautiful home components that reflect the hotel aesthetic and offer owners exclusivity and wine-country refinement.
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CALISTOGA MAGIC - AMERICAN SPA, July 2006
The Bathhouse at Calistoga Ranch offers an enchanting blend of inspired treatments in a serene open-air Napa Valley setting. Each of the treatment rooms has a private outdoor garden and a tub where guests can enjoy one of several hydrotherapy soaks.
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