Recent Guest Comments: June 2008
Note: These are actual Wine Country Inn guest comments. Used with permission.
“Jim, you have made a very special place. Coming to the Napa Valley from Virginia, we had to take a leap of faith that the choices we made months in advance would turn out to be what we were hoping for. To say we enjoyed our stay would be an understatement. Our visit to your inn was magical in many ways.”
- Tom Milton
“I’ve been staying here since 1983 and am never disappointed. During this stay I felt at home by all staff, especially Deniese (who is) wonderful and gave me all the smoked salmon I wanted.”
- Rocky Wright
“This has been the most delightful and comfortable place we have ever encountered—on either side of the Atlantic. The attention to detail, glorious grounds, delicious yet healthy food, and personal attention from all members of the staff made it a most memorable visit. A visit we want to repeat…and repeat…and….”
- Don and Penny Mathieu
“…the service is superb and the plantings are spectacular. Our room could not have been more pleasant. We love your style.”
- The Niederfers |
Recent Guest Comments: May 2008
Note: These are actual Wine Country Inn guest comments. Used with permission.
“The stay was truly memorable. The people were great (which means the service, food, and general attitude all around). I really liked the restaurant shuttle. It allowed us to travel about, including sampling the great wines, in safety. We will come here again, and will certainly recommend Wine Country Inn to our friends.”
- Reg Beane
“There is no ‘room for improvement’ at Wine Country Inn! The comfort level is the highest, and the views incredible. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Thanks to all the staff, beginning with Joyce, with whom I spoke almost weekly beginning in February 2008, plus Janelle, Deniese, Kate and Chef Guy, and of course Carol’s attention to “rescue” our need for chilling our bottle of wine.”
- Charles and Francine Brennig
“Your online pictures cannot convey the beauty of the surroundings and grounds. Also, the Inncursion was an excellent way of “doing” Napa Valley. Tracy is wonderful and combines friendliness with a great understanding of intriguing places to visit. This was truly the highlight of our trip. So, thank you Jim, for putting together a staff and providing experiences which will be long remembered with joy.”
- Dick and Wendy Hile |
The Press
“Surrounded by
vineyards and verdant hillsides, The Wine Country Inn is as
pleasing as a canvas laid down by Van Gogh”
Jerry Hulse - LA Times
“Combined, they create an
atmosphere of comfort in the tradition of Napa Valley
Hospitality”
Ann Kaiser - Premiere issue of Country
“...a dreamy redwood
hideaway decorated with antiques and handmade quilts”
William Connors - Glamour Magazine
“...and though it is new,
it has the look of a back-country New England inn”
Family Circle 4/78
“A likely headquarters for
your visit might be The Wine Country Inn, a romantic 25-room
retreat just off the main road north of St. Helena”
Craig Turner - LA Times
“One of my favorite choices
for lodging is The Wine Country Inn.”
Hank Rubin - Bon Appetit
“The Wine Country Inn has
been guided by three generations of the Smith family since
it was built in 1975...”
Los Angeles Magazine
“A quilt on a wooden wall,
powder blue pillows in a day bed nook with a window view to
rolling hills beyond...”
Warren Lerude - State Journal Lansing MI
“...an old-fashioned
re-creation embellished with new-fashioned comforts.”
The Hideaway Report
“Located in the heart on the
Napa Valley on a shady lane, this contemporary
board-and-batten chateau was built specifically as a place
for couples to escape daily hassles.”
Roberta Homan Gardner - Woman’s Day
“The Inn offers a generous,
self-serve breakfast in the morning. The homemade granola
cereal is not to be missed. The staff is one of the Inn’s
greatest assets - all of the employees are helpful, friendly
and knowledgeable...”
Rob Reid and Elizabeth Hendricks - The Stanford Daily |
Guide Books
Best Places to Kiss: Situated on a beautifully landscaped knoll overlooking tranquil acres of tree-hemmed vineyards, this dark wood-paneled inn has all the makings for a romantic country experience.”
Recommended Country Inns, West Coast: Unlike many inns in the area, this one was built new from the ground up. The Smiths borrowed ideas from historic buildings in the valley, making their three story stone-and-wood inn look right at home in the
vineyards.
Country Inns and Back Roads: I think other innkeepers in California are fortunate to have such a model inn after which to fashion themselves. The care and consideration that have gone into the designing, and the result, prove that a country inn doesn’t have to be old to be legendary.
Karen Brown’s California Charming Inns & Itineraries: The setting is peaceful, the mood relaxing, and the staff knowledgeable and friendly. Public areas include a lovely lobby which opens onto a large expanse of deck and a pool (now heated all year) on the terraced hillside bounded by a patio and colorful gardens.
Weekend’s for Two in Northern California 50 Romantic Getaways: Like the exterior, guests’ rooms here draw some inspiration from the inns of old, with country-style furnishings, homespun quilts and iron beds. Welcome contemporary touches
include patios, balconies, wet bars and modern bathrooms.
The Discerning Traveler’s Guide To Special Places: What all the rooms have in common is comfort. ... There are pastoral views and intimate rooms ideal for romance. The Inn has an outdoor swimming pool with plenty of lounge chairs, and a large
bubbling spa nearby.
Our Guests
“Our recent stay at The Wine Country Inn was extended from two nights to three and then from three to four. This should be a vivid
testimonial of our impression of your inn” - D.L. Bergman
“My husband and I recently returned from a vacation on the West Coast, including one night in the Napa Valley. The Wine Country Inn is easily the most delightful place we’ve ever stayed while traveling! It was everything Holiday magazine and your brochure boasted. Its charm and the gracious reception we received from your young people on the desk will be a pleasant remembrance.” - E. Hardy
“We were enormously impressed with everything. Your staff is marvelous, the rooms lovely and the food delicious. I couldn’t even fault the coffee!!!” - N. Bennett
“The quaint (but not cute) rooms with comforters - fireplaces - view of the full moon - the handmade comfortable bed - the fine furniture - well I could go on and on...” - M. Gonzalez
Accolades and Associations
• Mobil 4 Star for many years
• AAA 3 Diamond for many years
• Independent Innkeepers Association Member
• Special Places Member
• Unique Northwest Inns Member
• California Association of Bed and Breakfast Innkeepers Member
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