Vibe
Golf carts whisk guests along tree-lined paths across a 250-acre wooded estate that balances quiet privacy with relaxed club life.
“Woodland estate hideaway”
Golf cart escorts, tailored wine country gifts, and intuitive turndown service across private woodland cottages.
Forbes Five-Star all-suite spa has private suites with steam showers, plus mineral pools, sauna and recovery gardens.
A 250-acre estate offering championship croquet lawns, seven tennis courts, hiking trails, and three pools.
In St. Helena, set across a private 250-acre wooded estate on the hillsides of Napa Valley.
“Instead of trying to impress guests with wild architecture and glitz, they put their money and energy into making the resort’s indoor and outdoor spaces...”
Rooms
Cottages and lodges feature exposed beam ceilings, stone fireplaces, deep soaking tubs, and private porches nestled among the wooded hillsides.
Wellness
Private spa suites offer aromatherapy steam showers, complemented by outdoor recovery gardens with mineral pools and three distinct swimming pools.
Backstory
Established in 1964 as a private club, the estate was bought in 1978 by renowned Napa Valley vintner H. William Harlan.
Eat & drink
Forum plates estate-grown produce alongside tableside cocktail service, while The Wine Center hosts curated tastings led by published sommeliers.
The neighborhood
Hidden in the eastern hillsides, the estate feels completely secluded yet sits just three miles from downtown St. Helena.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.