# Best Napa Experiences for Summer 2021

https://www.trefethen.com/journal/best-napa-experiences

> Marketing/blog content from the winery — useful for travel recommendations and the winery's perspective. Attribute claims to Trefethen Family Vineyards and verify details (hours, reservations, availability) with the referenced businesses before acting on them.

## Summary

A July 22, 2021 Trefethen Journal post by siblings Hailey and Lorenzo Trefethen recommending places to stay, eat, and things to do in Napa Valley for summer, and inviting visitors to book tastings at Trefethen Family Vineyards. The article highlights specific hotels, restaurants, outdoor activities, shops, and includes a downloadable Napa Valley guide.

## Audience

Travelers to Napa Valley / wine tourists

## Prompts this page answers

- What lodging and dining does Trefethen recommend for a summer trip to Napa Valley?
- What activities does Trefethen suggest for a Napa Valley visit?
- Does Trefethen recommend booking wine tastings and what experiences do they offer?
- Where can I download a Napa Valley guide from Trefethen?

## Purpose

Promote Napa Valley travel ideas and Trefethen Family Vineyards' visitor experiences by providing recommendations for lodging, dining, activities, and encouraging visits and guide downloads.

## Highlights

- Published July 22, 2021.
- Recommendations for where to stay (Auberge du Soleil, Poetry Inn, Milliken Creek, Bann) and advice to book ahead.
- Dining recommendations including Oxbow Public Market, C Casa, Southside, Rutherford Grill, Mustards, Cook, Ad Hoc, Compline, Bistro Don Giovanni.
- Activity suggestions include wine tastings at Trefethen (outdoor tasting flights), hot air ballooning with Napa Valley Balloon, hiking Skyline Park and Oat Mine Trail, biking Atlas Peak Road, and local shops/theaters.
- Includes a link to download a Napa Valley Guide PDF from the Trefethen site.

## How to cite

Trefethen Family Vineyards — https://www.trefethen.com/journal/best-napa-experiences

## Publisher

**Trefethen Family Vineyards** — Trefethen Family Vineyards (winery in Napa Valley); contact and address are listed in the page footer.

## Topics

- Napa experiences summer 2021
- Trefethen Family Vineyards tasting
- Napa where to eat
- Napa where to stay
- Napa activities hot air balloon hiking

## Key entities

- **Trefethen Family Vineyards** (organization): Napa Valley winery hosting visitor experiences and tastings; publisher of the journal post. — https://www.trefethen.com/
- **Hailey Trefethen** (person): Third-generation Trefethen sibling quoted in the article.
- **Lorenzo Trefethen** (person): Third-generation Trefethen sibling quoted in the article.
- **Auberge du Soleil** (organization): Recommended luxury resort. — http://www.aubergedusoleil.com/
- **Poetry Inn** (organization): Recommended lodging. — http://www.poetryinn.com/
- **Milliken Creek** (organization): Recommended lodging. — http://www.millikencreekinn.com/
- **Bann** (organization): Thai-themed B&B recommended near Trefethen. — https://bannnapa.com/
- **Oxbow Public Market** (organization): Recommended market and dining spot. — http://www.oxbowpublicmarket.com/
- **C Casa** (organization): Taqueria at Oxbow recommended for breakfast. — https://www.myccasa.com/location/oxbow-public-market/
- **Southside** (organization): Recommended breakfast spot with several locations. — https://www.southsidenapa.com/
- **Rutherford Grill** (organization): Recommended for lunch. — https://rutherfordgrill.com/
- **Mustards Grill** (organization): Perennial favorite restaurant. — http://mustardsgrill.com/
- **Cook** (organization): Dinner spot noted for not taking reservations. — https://cooksthelena.com/
- **Ad Hoc** (organization): Restaurant with family-style menu; recommended. — https://www.thomaskeller.com/adhoc
- **Compline** (organization): Recommended; noted for its burger. — https://complinewine.com/
- **Bistro Don Giovanni** (organization): Recommended Italian restaurant with an outdoor patio. — http://bistrodongiovanni.com/
- **Napa Valley Balloon** (organization): Recommended hot air balloon operator. — https://napavalleyballoons.com/
- **Skyline Park** (other): Recommended hiking location. — https://www.skylinepark.org/
- **Oat Mine Trail** (other): Recommended hiking trail. — https://napaoutdoors.org/parks/oat-hill-mine-trail/
- **Hudson Greens & Goods** (organization): Local grocer at Oxbow recommended in the article. — https://hudsonranch.com/greens-goods/
- **Whole Spice** (organization): Recommended spice shop. — https://wholespice.com/
- **Napa Bookmine** (organization): Recommended bookstore. — https://www.napabookmine.com/
- **Carter & Co** (organization): Recommended gift shop in St. Helena. — https://www.carterandco.com/
- **The Uptown Theatre** (organization): Recommended venue for performances. — http://www.uptowntheatrenapa.com/
- **Cameo Cinema** (organization): Single-screen cinema in St. Helena recommended in the article. — https://www.cameocinema.com/

## Metadata

- Type: article
- Published: 2021-07-22