Great post! I appreciate the advice. It's looking like we're going to try and establish a "base" for our four day stay and tour Napa and Sonoma valleys from there, rather than pack up and move to another inn/lodge. I've been leaning toward Yountville but I'll take a look into Calistoga based on your input.
Thanks again.
John
Its all a matter or preferance. I prefer Yountville for several reasons. Even thought its south end of Napa area it is close to the City of Napa, The Copia, 10-15 Min from St. Helena. Also easy to get to Silverado trail and avoid traffic.
Close and walking distance to restaurants. Never need car at night.
Also, I drove from hotel to Chateau St Jean in about 35 Minutes.
If you want to do a baloon ride over NAPA 2-3 companies launch from Yountville accross street from hotels at Vintages. On a clear day you can see Golden Gate and Pacific.
Dick, If one stays in Calistoga, the Sliverado Trail is also there for the pickins. Lincoln Rd., the main drag connects 29 to the ST with only a couple of stop lights in your way (it's also a short distance at the N end of the Valley). To me, easy access to Doc Wilkinson's for "The Works" trumps all else ;-)
Certainly, access to Sonoma Valley, Sonoma and the Valley of the Moon is easier from that end of the Napa Valley, but for Geyserville, the Dry Creek, Russian River and Alexander Valleys, Calistoga is a far better staging ground.
Mark Lipton
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