Calistoga Ranch Living Press

TRAVEL + LEISURE, August 2010

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DEPARTURES, July/August 2010

Northern Napa Valley’s premier hotel has teamed up with neighboring Hourglass winery to create a ‘Winemaker for a Weekend’ program, described as “part backstage pass, part roll-your-sleeves-up-and-participate, part Napa lifestyle. Read More

WINESPECTATOR.COM, July 2, 2010

Surrounded by forested, boulder-strewn hills, this rugged, 157-acre property evokes the isolation of western ranch country, but the Cabernet vineyard at the entrance underscores its true location. Read More

ABCNEWS.COM, June 10, 2010

The Calistoga Ranch offers lodges designed to embrace its pristine natural surroundings with expansive cedar decks, rich polished woods, and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the tall pines beyond. But don’t think for a moment you are roughing it. Each lodge features a fireplace, original artwork, down duvets, Italian linens, and signature botanical bath products… not to mention the chance to shower under the stars in your secluded outdoor shower garden. Read More

LUXIST, April 2010

Readers Choice Award for Best Green Spa Read More

CONDE NAST TRAVELER, April 2010

Calistoga Ranch just named the # 2 Resort Spa Read More

CONDE NAST TRAVELER, January 2010

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CONDE NAST TRAVELER, January 2010

Gold List World's Best Places to Stay

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TRAVEL + LEISURE, October 2009

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SAN FRANCISCO MAGAZINE, October 2009

...a hushed enclave of luxurios indoor-outdoor bungalows clustered in an oaky canyon at the other end of the Napa Valley. Read More

LA CONFIDENTIAL, October 2009

Nature meets luxury at the Craftsman style Lodges at Calistoga Ranch. Read More

TRAVEL + LEISURE WORLDS BEST, August 2009

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USA TODAY, June 2009

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,".
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COWBOYS & INDIANS, April 2009

There's a spacious indoor and outdoor living room, kitchen, and two bedrooms. Most important, the outdoor living room opens to a forest filled with towering 125-foot douglas fir trees, California Bays, and leafy maples Read More

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 2009

My husband, Neil Baer, and I bought partial ownership in Calistoga Ranch, a community out here, in 2004. We were one of the first owners. we were drawn to the lack of pretention, the beauty of the landscape, and its emphasis on physical well-being.
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C MAGAZINE, November 2008>br />

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 an 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

Nature takes center stage in this exclusive saanctuary of 157 pristine wooded acres, with a supporting cast of amenities such as private hiking trails, an open air fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, a wine cave, a lakefront restaurant, and a thermal spring-fed bathhouse featuring a natural mineral pool and rejuvenating spa treatments.
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SAN FRANCISCO BUSINESS TIMES - URBANITES CULTIVATE TASTE FOR WINE COUNTRY, April 10, 2008

Before arriving, They can ask staff to stock the kitchen with their favorite foods, light the fireplace, and deliver their individual wine selection stored in the Ranch's wine cave.
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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

Beyond stunning residences, owners will enjoy the thermal waters of The Bathhouse Spa, Incredible food at The Lakehouse Restaurant, The Wine Cave for private parties and gatherings, and of course, a private vineyard in which to learn the fine art of winemaking.
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HOME BUYERS SEEK SCENIC LOCATIONS FOR ACTIVE LIFESTYLES - ALASKA AIRLINES, July 2007

The Lodges at Calistoga Ranch have attracted buyers from around the United States eager to live the wine country 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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Luxury Living, February/March 2007

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

Tucked into a private canyon in the Upper Napa Valley, Calistoga Ranch sits on 157 hilly acres. There is a Bathouse spa and daily physical and spiritual programs. Some of the classes include: woodland haiku, Bike & Hike, and yoga.
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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

One of the activities there involves taking residents on a hike to a lovely, private spot in a grove
looking out on the valley. The leader then hands out parchment paper and calligraphy pens so
everyone can write haikus.
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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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