Set in a beautiful tree-lined landscape in St. Helena, Meadowood Napa Valley offers 36 rooms and suites on 250 stunning acres. The resort combines rural rusticity with comfortable refinements, which makes it an ideal locale for the holidays.
Season’s Greetings
Meadowood is all about relaxation, rejuvenation, and getting centered. The resort offers many unique wellness options to suit a variety of tastes. In addition to a robust lineup of daily complimentary fitness classes, their In Good Health series focuses each month on a specific theme. A recent program featured December Dance, which brought expert instructors in barre, salsa, cardio dance, and other styles.
Meadowood has a great family vibe, and during the holidays the resort set up a Santa’s Helpers Camp on December 22 and 23. There were scavenger hunts, crafts, festive food, and many other activities for children. The resort also created its own North Pole setup, with more crafting and yummy treats. Of course, the kids (or those who were simply young at heart) stood in line to get that cherished picture with Santa. And though December festivities may feel like a distant dream about now, the resort continues to be a Napa Valley winter gem.
Food and Wine at Forum
Forum is Meadowood’s delicious farm-to-table restaurant that offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with weekend brunch. Enjoy dishes infused with vegetables and fruit from their gardens.
The beloved restaurant also opens its doors for Golden Hour every day from 3 to 6 p.m. “Not only is it a great time to be in Forum as the natural light changes dramatically with the sunset, but it’s a great value in terms of cocktails and wines by the glass as well as some small bites from the kitchen,” said Justin Eddy, Director of Food & Beverage at Meadowood.
Forum is an incredibly versatile public restaurant nestled in a peaceful wooded location. Even though Meadowood is a hotel and private club, anyone can visit to dine.
“All are welcome. Whatever the occasion, our team will curate an experience that exceeds expectations. We have a fantastic cocktail program, a great wine list, and a menu that is hard to match across the valley in terms of quality and value,” said Eddy.
As Forum continues evolving as a premier Napa Valley dining destination, they are excited to bring more specialized dining experiences to guests, such as themed weekly dinners or live entertainment.
The Wine Center at Meadowood
Tucked in the private, forested hillsides of the Napa Valley is The Wine Center—an amenity unique to Meadowood and led by venerable wine authority and author Kelli White. Guests can tailor a single class to the proclivities of their palate, or take part in an “Oenophile’s Escape,” a multi-day journey throughout the valley taking them behind the scenes with luminary winemakers, deep into vineyards with viticulturists, and back to the table over curated dinners that explore the nuances of wines from the Napa Valley and beyond.
“All of our classes are private, which means it’s the perfect time to ask any nagging wine questions you might be embarrassed to extend in a group. Our instructors are knowledgeable and charming, and we serve utterly fabulous wines. What’s not to love,” said Kelli White, Director of Education, The Wine Center at Meadowood.
Every season The Wine Center introduces new classes and events. Kelli is currently developing a class that focuses exclusively on stemware—how and why the different shapes affect the taste of a wine—as well as a tasting that examines the wines that some of Napa Valley’s top winemakers have made abroad. “There will be many rich experiences in 2025. We are also confirming our series of Vintner Chats, wine dinners, and immersion weekends,” said White.
Meadowood Spa
Meadowood’s award-winning Spa inspires serenity by design. Every element is conceived harmoniously with nature, from the thoughtful treatment menu and cuisine to the architecture and interiors.
An exciting new spa treatment starting in January is Pietro Simone’s Corrective Lift Facial, which combines five different signature massage techniques with five advanced technologies such as face cupping, microcurrents, LED therapy, and nano-pen delivery system. “It’s been a pleasure to collaborate with Pietro Simone Skincare, and we are excited to be the first property in North America to offer this truly bespoke experience and revolutionary skin science to our discerning guests,” said Jennifer Brunetti, spa manager.
Meadowood offers so many opportunities to care for yourself. The resort’s award-winning spa is just one example.
For a more heart-pounding activity, wander among the redwoods and enjoy the peaceful sounds of nature during a moderate Meadowood hike along the property’s private trails.
Winter Wonders of Wine Country
Experience the charm of Napa Valley in the winter, a blissfully uncrowded time compared to summer. Embrace the extra chill in the air that enhances the season’s beauty.
“There’s no better time to drink Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon than in winter. It warms the soul,” said Eddy. “Winter is my favorite time of year to explore Napa Valley. Weather is a factor, but there are still plenty of bluebird sky days, and the rainfall turns the hillsides green. It’s easier to get into restaurants and visit wineries. There’s less traffic on the roads, and people tend to be relaxed and approachable, particularly those in the hospitality industry who’ve had a chance to catch their breath from harvest.”