Connections to the World of Wine




		Arrangements may include: Lodging Whatever your preferred style of lodging, we can find it for you. Accommodations range from world class resorts to small inns, guest cottages or private homes. Dining Reservations Not only are there restaurants of legendary fame in our neighborhood, but private settings abound. Imagine dinner in one of the winery caves or luncheon in the vineyards overlooking the verdant Napa Valley. The excellence of the coterie of caterers matches most highly sought-after restaurant locales. Transportation Be carefree to enjoy the sights and taste the wines with a private driver. Or take to the undulating roads in a convertible and smell the countryside. Either way, Connections gets you there, with charming, knowledgeable drivers or a very good set of driving instructions. Private Winery Visits The long and short of it is that the wine is about people. Meet the women and men that have made their marks on the valley and its wines - vintners, winemakers, growers, winery workers. Each has a great story. Private Guides Connections' experienced guides offer insight that makes the difference between just looking around and getting to know the valley intimately. Private Wine Classes Wine education is a specialty and a passion here. Learn the complexities of tasting wine, blending your own wine, or combining wine with food, for starters. Wine Cellar Consultation Construction, assistance with finding hard-to-find wines, arranging local wine storage -we are connected Spa Appointments Discover the luxury of nurturing your body and soul. Rejuvenate and pamper yourselves with spa services from around the world. Let us place you in expert hands. Sports Activities The hills, the rivers, the valley floor set a beautiful stage for outdoor activities. Bike, canoe, hike, balloon, play croquet, tennis, golf - absorb the abundant natural beauty of the place. Art Art is interwoven in the lifestyle of Napa Valley with the collections of the Di Rosa Preserve, Hess, and Clos Pegase as headliners. There are studios of brilliance to complement the larger collections and museums to add depth to the equation. A splash of captured beauty or a dash of committed commentary can add a sparkle of brilliance to any day we plan. Cooking Classes Specialties of the region make this a mecca for people who are fascinated with food. Cooking demonstrations and cooking classes await your discovery at culinary institutes, winery kitchens, and the occasional private home. Garden Tours Opportunities abound here - peruse the fields of lettuce where chefs shop, see and be seen at our hometown farmer's market, stroll the olive groves or vineyards to learn their secrets from the growers, visit private hidden gardens. The bounty surrounds you.