The Harvest Inn, Napa Valley's Hidden Gem, Beckons travelers to country estate retreat

Country Inn Lures Visitors with Lush Grounds, Fabulous Location and Comfortable Escape

ST. HELENA, CALIF. - Nestled in the heart of the Napa Valley and surrounded by the gardens of a country manor, lies the Harvest Inn, an AAA Four Diamond wine country getaway. Sumptuous and comfortable guest rooms with vineyard views set the tone for romance, escape, and relaxation. Approaching the picturesque town of St. Helena, visitors are attracted by the fabulous gardens of the Harvest Inn. Guests are enchanted by old-world architecture and meandering paths through secluded rose and herb gardens. This prime St. Helena location places guests within minutes of the region's renowned fine dining, shopping and wineries. Nearby premium quality winery visits and tastings can be enjoyed at Merryvale, Neibaum Coppola, Franciscan, and Duckhorn among dozens of others. For dining, famed restaurants, including Travigne, Pinot Blanc, La Toque, Terra, Press and Pat Kuleto's Martini House, are all close by. For rejuvenation after a day of wine tasting and dining, Harvest Inn guests can relax and recharge at the Health Spa Napa Valley. The eight richly landscaped acres of the Harvest Inn surround fourteen separate lodges, which house 74 rooms and suites. The Napa Valley's largest guestrooms soothe the body and the senses. Working brick fireplaces, luxurious featherbeds with abundantly soft duvets, in-room refreshments, soft robes, and aroma therapy bath amenities complement a quiet atmosphere with a selection of accommodations featuring vineyard, garden and spa vistas and even individual hot tubs on private terraces. Other guest room features include televisions with VCR, CD clock radios, and telephones with dataport and voice mail access. Rooms are refreshed twice daily. Entering the Main Lodge, visitors are welcomed into a charming lobby with 20-foot ceilings, stained glass windows, and a gift shopping area. A helpful staff is ready to customize an itinerary of winery visits, gastronomic experiences, exciting balloon rides, among other adventures for Harvest Inn guests. The Lobby extends into a cozy Living Room in which the Inn hosts fireside wine tastings on Fridays and Saturdays in front of an impressive English cobblestone hearth. Guests can also sample several vintages in the Living Room's wine bar, open everyday until 11:00 p.m. Tranquil views, comfortable sofas, a grand piano and backgammon tables complete the relaxing environment.

Two separate swimming and spa pool areas provide the escape opportunity for lounging, musing, or even some light exercise. Napa Valley sunshine energizes the body and the soul. Every morning breakfast is delivered to the privacy of a guest's room or offered in the Vineyard Room. The Harvest Inn's charming breakfast room warms the spirit with a wood-burning fireplace and floor-to-ceiling French windows, through which vineyards and the foothills of the Napa Valley Mayacamas Mountains can be surveyed. The hotel's signature Wine Country breakfast includes fresh juices, brioche, croissants, bagels, crunchy natural granola, and a copious fruit buffet. Freshly brewed espresso and cappuccino are available. Guestrooms and suites are affordably priced from $239. The Harvest Inn hosts groups for weddings, retreats, social events, and business meetings. For reservations and further information, call the Harvest Inn at 800/950-8466 or fax at 707/963-4402. Discover further hotel details on the internet through www.harvestinn.com.