The lovingly restored Francis House in Calistoga. (Photography by Michael Hospelt) Wine Country Escape: Calistoga’s restored Francis House has all the historic charm (plus a heated pool!) By Fredric Hamber Nov 09, 2018 Calistoga’s Francis House was built the same year the first electric fan was invented, but on my recent visit to the property—recently…
Highway to heaven: an American road trip along Route 1 Laid-back hotels, fine wines – and Airstreams selling bacon butties. Lisa Grainger celebrates the reopening of America’s top road The Bixby Creek Bridge in Big Sur, California LISA CORSON The Times, November 3 2018, 12:01am Share Of all the iconic highways in America, Highway 1 is the most aptly…
From Matouk.com: In our new series, we step inside some of the country’s most beautiful hotels and inns that pamper guests with Matouk linens. Owner Dina Dwyer shows us around this historic property in the heart of Napa, with wine country charm and luxe details, and shares ideas on how to soak up all the area has…
This Revived Napa Landmark Should Be Your Next Vineyard Stay The historic Napa Valley landmark has just reopened as a luxe five-room inn. BY KIMBERLEY LOVATO ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2018 Photo: Courtesy The Francis House/Michael Hospelt VIEW GALLERY — 5 PHOTOS In the sometimes-sleepy resort town of Calistoga, a National Historic Landmark has slowly, carefully…