The Rear View

We got invited by a neighbor whose balcony happens to be a good vantage point for the rear of the building. We always show the front facade but the rear is equally as impressive.     With an abundance of Behrens Wines and lively conversation, it was surely is one of the best summer dinners…

Landscape Progress

The underground sprinklers are installed in the areas where grass will be planted.   And the utility building is now adorned with the custom steel windows and doors.   This section will comprise of the infrared sauna and salt room, a space for 2 massage beds (for outdoor massages) and an outdoor heated shower.  …

Ever heard of milkweed ?

Ever heard of milkweed? Milkweeds are a critical resource for our whole environment. The nectar in all milkweed flowers provides valuable food for butterflies (Monarchs especially), bees and other pollinators. After months of testing, we have chosen to provide Ogallala hypodown pillows for our guest rooms; a naturally hypoallergenic blend of white goosedown and Syriaca…

The Napa Valley Wine Train

We’ve been up and down Hwy 29 for the past 3 years, almost everyday since we began restoration on the Francis House. But seeing the vineyards and the wine country going through Napa, Rutherford, Oakville, and St Helena while sipping some champagne was a treat and a half ! Thank you for the complimentary ride…