Culinary Celebration in the Wine Country...Cooking Vacations...Culinary Getaways...Cooking Classes!

Nestled in the heart of Napa Valley five miles from Napa and convenient to many wineries, La Residence is a tranquil luxury inn set on two acres of lush gardens, beautiful vineyards, towering heritage oaks and redwoods and peaceful fountains. Onsite is an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub and a complimentary wine and cheese reception is offered daily. The spacious guest rooms and suites are housed in four secluded buildings and are uniquely furnished with antiques and feature modern amenities and conveniences including wood-burning fireplaces, private verandas or patios, specialty linens and plush robes and private bathrooms. Rooms also boast flat-screen televisions, CD players and complimentary wireless internet access. Includes gourmet breakfast.

This is not just a cooking class, but a full day of culinary adventures where you will learn how to select and cook the season's vegetables. Your day of foodie bliss begins in the morning at the market. With the chef instructor, you will browse through the stalls of gorgeous local produce and select products for the day's meal. Next, you will have a private tasting to select the perfect wines to accompany the meal you'll create. Then you'll head to the kitchen, where you will turn your bounty into a wonderful wine country feast. Savor your creations in the gourmet late afternoon lunch served on a beautiful outdoor patio.

On this winery tour, you’ll enjoy outstanding hospitality while learning about the history of the winery and see how sparkling wine is made. Educational and fun, this is a lighthearted exploration of the winery, grape growing regions, winemaking process and the distinctive wines and finishes with a leisurely tasting of their portfolio offerings.

Take a walk through the culinary gardens and perhaps harvest a few vegetables before disappearing into the caves with a wine informant. Back in the light of day, belly up to the farm table in the vineyard kitchen to sample local artisan cheeses and charcuterie with a fabulous flight of cuisine-oriented wines.

In its first year, Bottega has garnered local and national critical acclaim. The restaurant has quickly become a coveted reservation for diners who want to experience the bounty of Napa Valley through Chef Michael Chiarello's bold yet refined Italian flavors. The menu highlights the bounty of artisanal and house-made ingredients as well as local produce. Chef Chiarello is acclaimed chef, Emmy-winning host of Food Network's Easy Entertaining, tastemaker behind NapaStyle and proprietor of Chiarello Family Vineyards.

Come and experience when fine wine, spectacular architecture, moving music and delicious food all come together. This is a wine experience, not just a tasting! Walking along the elegant chandelier-lined cave, you will learn the history of wine while tasting out of the finest French and American oak barrels. Following the tour, finish off the experience with additional bottled wine tastings paired with rare meats and cheeses and a delicious chocolate and port pairing.