Unique Experiences

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How We Roll in Calistoga – One Perfect Day for 10 Adults
--'Boot Camp' at Calistoga Fit, or take a walk through vineyards
--barrel tasting at Sundance Ranch
--tomato tasting at Forni Brown Welsh Gardens
--dinner at Thomas and Genna's with great BBQ and fantastic wines

There’s a lot to be said for the relaxed charm of community life in Calistoga.

The setting is spectacular -- at the upper reaches of the Napa Valley, the mountain ranges seem to hug you, and present you with an ever-changing panorama of shadow, light and colors. The people are the friendliest -- calling Calistoga ‘home’ is a source of pride for the 5000+ citizens living here. In fact, our historic roots are so intact that the National Trust for Historic Preservation named Calistoga a "Distinctive Destination", recognizing Calistoga as one of an elite group of American communities dedicated to preserving its town's character and sense of place.

But Calistogans also love to have fun, and here is the lot that will show you how...

Here is your chance to live the Calistoga life with local residents Genevieve Welsh and winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown for one perfect day…

Your day begins with heart pounding boot camp at Calistoga Fit—where a certified personal trainer and fitness instructor (and Genevieve!) will guide through early morning exercise to get you ready for a day of fun. Boot Camp not your thing? How about a beautiful winery walk in northern Calistoga? Or, a barrel tasting and tour at Tamber Bey / Sundance Ranch with acclaimed winemaker, Thomas? Your choice!

Afterwards, join Genevieve at Forni Brown Welsh Gardens for a tasting of rare and heirloom tomatoes. Genna’s father Barney was a co-founder of this company, purveyors of organic produce to The French Laundry and most of the Napa Valley’s best restaurants for over 50 years. Their produce is a source of pride for Calistogans, who wouldn’t dream of having a garden with anything BUT plants from Forni Brown Welsh.

You’re not done yet, because eating and drinking well is something that Calistogans take very, very seriously…so get ready for a BBQ of epic proportions and all the fixin’s at Thomas and Genna’s home, prepared by favorite local chef, Josh Mitchell. The food will be mouthwatering, and you know that Thomas will bring out some of the best of his Rivers-Marie wines to complement.

Life doesn’t get any better! You may never want to leave!

Thomas and Genevieve have cleared their calendars and this lot is available on August 1, 22, or 29, 2015.

Other dates are subject to availability and prior arrangement with the donors and the chef and other parties in the lot.

Item Special Note

Collection of California Sales Tax: Unless a valid resale permit is presented to seller prior to the sale, purchaser will be required to pay all state and local retail sales taxes applicable on the date of sale. Resale permits will be accepted only for businesses that are reasonably expected to buy and sell wine. Sales tax will be collected on the winning auction price of each lot that contains tangible goods.