A Journey Through  
Our History

Contemporary French Design Together With The History Of A 19th Century French Second Empire Stone Building Is Now The Crown Jewel of Downtown Calistoga

1886

What Began As A Single Family Home For A Prominent Local Merchant, James Francis, The Property Was A Landmark Building In The City Of Calistoga.

Built In 1886, It Is The Only Stone Building With Authentic Second French Empire Architecture in Napa County.

Built in 1886, it is the only stone building with authentic French Second Empire architecture in Napa County.

1919

The Home Was Converted And Became The Calistoga Hospital.

As Renowned As It Is For Its Architecture, It Is Significant To Many Because It Was A Birthing Hospital Where Many Of Napa Valley's Esteemed Winemakers And Residents Were Born.

Built in 1886, it is the only stone building with authentic French Second Empire architecture in Napa County.

1964

The Calistoga Hospital was eventually closed down by the State of California in 1964 and for 52 years it stood uninhabited.

Unfortunately, changes in ownership, natural disasters and the passing of time all contributed to the fading of this remarkable property listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Francis House was eventually closed down by the State of California in 1965, and for 52 years it stood uninhabited.

2014

Dina and Richard Dwyer stumbled upon this unique house online. Living in San Francisco, they filled their weekends meandering wine country roads, meeting local winemakers and visiting wineries in Napa. Their love for the area turned into a quest for a special property.

The stars were aligned: this property with its Second Empire architecture waited long for this couple. Dina’s experience as an interior designer and Richard’s background as a real estate developer – general contractor made them the perfect team to embark on this complex rehabilitation.

For the next four years, Dina and Richard carefully restored and redesigned the house preserving its former glory.

The stars were aligned: The Francis House with its Second Empire architecture waited long for this couple. Dina’s experience as an interior designer and Richard’s background as a real estate developer – general contractor made them the perfect team to embark on this complex rehabilitation.

2018

The Francis House opened in October 2018 as a luxury bed & breakfast property.

This special Napa Valley bed & breakfast property with seven rooms exemplifies contemporary luxury in an elegant old world setting.

This special Napa Valley bed & breakfast property exemplifies contemporary luxury – in an elegant old world setting .

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