Originally built in 1886 as the family home for prominent Calistoga merchant James H Francis, THE Francis House, a meticulously restored 5-bedroom inn, is the newest place to stay in the wine country. Formerly the Old Calistoga Hospital for 45 years, the new sparkling property- appointed with custom tufted headboards, European white oak floors, custom…
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…
Wine Country Renaissance The rebirth of Napa and Sonoma after devastating wildfires is inspirational. And in celebration of its resurgence, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite places to revel in the renowned region’s wine, scenery and phenomenal food. BY KATHY CHIN LEONG, October 2019 A year ago, beginning on Sunday, October 8, 2017,…
Restoring Calistoga’s historic Francis House and turning it into a luxury inn has been a labor of love for a Bay Area couple. In May, Architectural Digest named The Francis House as one of the “15 Best-Designed Hotels Opening this Year.” For an interior designer, that’s the equivalent of winning an Oscar for one’s work.…
By Annette Hanami, 9/25/18, CA California Home+Design The Francis House, Calistoga Photos by Michael Hospelt Shuttered for over 50 years, the historic The Francis House was respectfully restored and re-envisioned by Dina and Richard Dwyer as a luxury, 5-room inn. Originally built in 1886 for merchant James H. Francis, the National Register landmark is the only stone…
SONOMA HOTELS, WHAT’S NEW IN SONOMA COUNTY A Piece of Calistoga History Becomes Luxury Five-Room Inn by DANA REBMANN SLIDE 1 OF 15 The Francis House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 but over the years it fell into disrepair. It is set to reopen September 7th as a luxury five-room inn.…