Olives and a bottle of Olive Oil

5 Delicious Items You Should Try at the Napa Valley Olive Oil Company

As our guest at Churchill Manor, we encourage you to experience all that Napa Valley has to offer. One place that really makes a trip unique is the Napa Valley Olive Oil Company in downtown Napa. Open each day from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., this family-run Italian grocery store is filled with tasting rooms and knowledgeable […]

Enjoy a round at Napa Golf Club

Enjoy a Rousing Round of Golf at the Scenic Napa Golf Course

When you think of lovely Napa, CA, the first few things that may come to mind are the valley’s vineyards, rolling hills, scenic vistas, and outstanding weather. If you love to play golf, you can enjoy this challenging sport and soak up the region’s natural beauty by hitting the links at the Napa Golf Course. […]

Napa Valley Symphony

Spend an Enchanting Evening with Napa Valley Symphony

So many things about Napa are magical including the scenery, the history, the climate and the wine, of course. If you’re looking for something a little different to do the next time you visit Napa, plan to spend an enchanting evening at the Napa Valley Symphony. Music director Michael Guttman leads the symphony from the podium […]

Heirloom Tomato Festival

Everything You Need to Know About the Napa Valley Heirloom Tomato Festival

There is nothing quite like biting into a fresh juicy tomato. Whether you love them straight from the vine with a little salt and pepper, or are a whiz in the kitchen and can whip up a heavenly tomato sauce served with perfectly-cooked pasta, you probably have a deep appreciation for this fruit. You may, […]

Napa Mountains

5 of the Best Ways to Enjoy the Napa Mountains

Surrounding California’s world-renowned Napa Valley are the Napa Mountains, beautiful natural structures that offer much more than gorgeous views of Napa Valley. There are actually many adventures to be had in these mountains if you know where to look, and this list of 5 things to do in the Napa Mountains will make it even […]

Napa Valley History

Top 6 Things You Need to Know about Napa Valley History

Napa Valley has long been a cosmopolitan area with a diverse population of people from Europeans and Asians as well as Native Indians. Gold miners spent their winters in this temperate climate where the city prices reflected the supply of this fine metal’s abundance in California. Before roads and cars, most people traveling to Napa Valley were […]

unique gifts for the wine lover

2 Unique Gifts for the Wine Lover

If you like to plan ahead for the gift giving season, chances are you are already looking for those perfect holiday gifts for your loved ones. There are few things as challenging as finding that perfect gift, especially for someone that you’ve known most of your life. If you’ve got a wine connoisseur to shower […]

napa valley climate

The Napa Valley Climate is Perfect for Grape Production

The Napa Valley climate is so perfect for growing its world-renowned wines that vines were growing wild when the area was first settled by European immigrants. As they brought their cottage industry production knowledge with them to the new world, they planted vineyards, some of which are still alive today! While the Napa Valley climate […]

how to taste wine

First Time in Napa Valley? Here’s How to Taste Wine

Wine tasting is as ancient a practice as wine production and has long been an expert trade that is now enjoyed recreationally throughout Napa Valley. At one of the area’s many tasting rooms, visitors enjoy the privilege of partaking in this ritual, examining and evaluating wines based on their sensory effects. While sommeliers and buyers will […]

best of napa valley

How to Experience the Best of Napa Valley

Known for its state of the art wineries, farm to table food culture, and perfect mix of luxurious yet laid back communities, the Napa Valley is a long time prized destination for foodies, wine connoisseurs, and generally anyone that likes to have a good time in a beautiful place. With a landscape reminiscent of the […]