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Owned and operated by H. William Harlan and E. Stanley Kroenke, Meadowood has played a central role in the social, cultural, economic, and philanthropic life within Napa Valley for more than forty years. Guests of Meadowood are surrounded by nature and privacy on a 250-acre wine country estate. Accommodations and gathering areas are designed to be enjoyed both indoors and outdoors. Wellness opportunities are found property-wide through recreation–tennis, hiking, swimming, fitness–and the many restorative aspects of the all-suite spa. Wine and culinary experiences, central to life in Napa Valley, are also a highlight of the Meadowood experience. Meadowood is a proud member of Relais & Châteaux. For more information about Meadowood Napa Valley, please visit www.meadowood.com.

Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) is the world’s largest family camping company, helping family and friends enjoy the great outdoors for 55 years. Founded in 1962, our franchising company has more than 500 campground locations across North America, and each year is nationally recognized for our work in public relations, marketing and franchise satisfaction. From our humble beginnings on the banks of the Yellowstone River in Billings, Montana, KOA has become an iconic brand throughout the U.S. and Canada. Our “Yellow Sign” acts as a beacon of fun and relaxation for campers, and a badge of honor for our employees. We value hospitality, the great outdoors and the people and places that make our company great. Camping has come a along way since the early days of canvass tents and rustic roadside camps. The team at Kampgrounds of America prides itself on constant innovation - bringing new technologies, advanced guest service training and luxury accommodations to camping in order to dial up the outdoor experience for our guests. Whether introducing Deluxe Cabins to building proprietary reservation technology, KOA is leading innovation in the outdoor hospitality industry. Our strategic thinking and business decisions are driven by data and research. Furthermore, we are committed to reducing our environmental footprint, promoting our Kamp Green program to help our franchisees keep the great outdoors great, for generations to come. KOA offers employment opportunities in both our corporate operation - still headquartered in Blllings, Montana - and our various franchise locations. For more information on Kampgrounds of America Inc., in general, visit koa.com or our pressroom at koapressroom.com, follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/koacampgrounds, visit our blog at blog.koa.com. For specific information on employment opportunities at a KOA campground, visit workatkoa.com.

Welcome to Calistoga Spa Hot Springs! Calistoga Spa Hot Springs is the perfect place for an enjoyable stay in the Napa Valley. Located just a block off the main street, it’s right around the corner from Calistoga’s many excellent restaurants and shops, wine tasting, ballooning, cycling, jogging, tennis, golf and much more. To check availability or make reservations.

As you turn in to Indian Springs’ palm tree lined drive, you’re entering a historic spa resort. Situated in Calistoga at the northern end of the Napa Valley, Indian Springs Resort and Spa is California’s oldest continuously operated pool and spa facility. It unfolds over 17 acres of hills and ponds, olive and palm trees, and roses and lavender. The property is blessed with rare, substantial natural resources, which have inspired a long tradition of healing and renewal. Four thermal geysers produce rich mineral water and a deposit of pure volcanic ash also runs through the property. The waters supply our mineral pool and steam rooms, and combined with the ash, create the special mud for our famous mud baths. People have long recognized the restorative powers of this land. The Wappo Indians settled here 8,000 years ago, bathing in the warm waters. The Spanish followed, naming the grounds “Agua Caliente.” Notable Californian Sam Brannan was an early promoter of the area and, in 1861, created the original spa, mud baths, and water plunge (now our Olympic-sized mineral pool). That rich past continues to inspire the present. Guests still enjoy many of the same spa traditions and resort amenities of more than a century ago, from our cottages to mud soaks and the mineral pool, to shuffleboard and croquet. In fact, the core experience at Indian Springs has changed very little over the years. That’s not a coincidence. Out of great respect for its traditions, we offer guests an authentic spa and resort experience that’s one of a kind. We invite you to visit and see how the past inspires the present.

PIAZZA HOSPITALITY specializes in the development and management of independent hotels, restaurants and spas, focusing on boutique properties in the heart of distinctive communities in premier locations. Beyond just being places to stay, dine and relax, a Piazza Hospitality property is a cultural concierge, offering every guest a unique sense of place. Our destinations celebrate the distinctive flavor of our locations through local art, food, wine and special insiders activities that our on-site, staff personally recommends. Piazza Hospitality built the award winning boutique luxury Hotel Healdsburg, The Spa at Hotel Healdsburg and Pizzando restaurant in Healdsburg California, in the heart of Sonoma County wine country. It now oversees the operations and management of the property. In 2010, Piazza Hospitality developed and debuted the acclaimed LEED Gold h2hotel and Spoonbar restaurant, a sister property to Hotel Healdsburg in Healdsburg, and now manages all h2hotel and Spoonbar operations. Several other projects are currently under development, including the Harmon Guest House in Healdsburg, Hotel San Luis Obispo and Hotel Sebastopol.

Opened in 1989, Robinson Rancheria Resort & Casino is owned and operated by the Robinson Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians. Sitting on the beautiful north shore of Clear Lake in Lake County, Robinson Rancheria offers a true resort experience by providing superior comfort guests not only expect, but deserve. With over 300+ slot machines & 800 seat Bingo Hall, and strong amenities.

Just one block from the historic Sonoma Plaza, Best Western Sonoma Valley Inn provides comfort and convenience to wine country visitors seeking hotel accommodations close to Sonoma wineries, shopping and fine dining. Guest rooms at our Sonoma hotel feature private patio or balcony and fireplaces. Our room amenities include: Refrigerators, Coffee Makers, Hair Dryers and In-Room Safes. We also provide free Wireless High Speed Internet, Cable Television, and Pay-Per View Movies. A Complimentary Continental Breakfast is provided each morning. Hotel amenities include Heated Pool, Jacuzzi, Steam Room, Fitness Center and Lobby Guest Computer. At O'Mai Day Spa at Sonoma Valley Inn, guests are pampered with rejuvenating facials or relaxing massage. Our state-of-the-art Krug Event Center provides outstanding group, meeting, and wedding facilities. Only 20 minutes from Napa Valley, and less than an hour from San Francisco or the Pacific coast, Sonoma Valley Inn's location makes it the perfect place for a memorable wine country adventure.