Napa Valley Epicurean Adventure

This Experience Includes: Cooking class and Oxbow Market tour with "Cooking with Julie" cooking school, including a 3-course lunch with wine pairings for 2

Gourmet lunch for 2 on the Napa Valley Wine Train
Culinary Institute of America gift card
3-night stay in a standard guest room at the Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa Valley
Winspire booking & concierge service

Cooking with Julie Cooking School
You and your guest will join Julie Logue-Riordan, CCP, for an insider's look as she takes you to local farmers markets, followed by a small group hands-on cooking class and 3-course lunch paired with California wine.

The Oxbow Public Market, in the vibrant Oxbow District of Napa.. The 40,000-square-foot market boasts purveyors showcasing local produce, fish, cheese and other artisan products as well as local eateries. You will have time to buy some goodies to bring home or for a picnic during your stay in Napa.

Then to the kitchen with Julie, where you'll turn your bounty into a wonderful wine country feast. Learn cooking theory, technique, tips and tricks. You will enjoy a fun and relaxed experience filled with great foods and paired with fine wine. (Maximum of 9 students.)

NOTE: This experience is offered on Mondays and select Tuesdays. The Napa Famers Market may be offered instead of the Oxbow Market on select dates. Classes, dates, and locations subject to change.

Napa Valley Wine Train
Enjoy a leisurely journey for two along the 36-mile round-trip between the historic town of Napa, through one of the world's most famous wine valleys, to the quaint village of St. Helena. Travel through the lush Napa Valley countryside and be transported back in time. Enjoy a gourmet lunch aboard an antique Pullman rail car. In the spirit of traditional you may share the experience-and a table-with another party.

Culinary Institute of America
Napa Valley is a true celebration of the winemaker, the farmer, and the chef. It's also where you'll find two amazing culinary experiences just 20 miles apart-the CIA at Greystone in St. Helena and the CIA at Copia in Napa. Whether you want to explore the ABCs of wine and cheese pairings (or wine and chocolate!) at a "Pairing Principles" demonstration, learn how to use the best of your farmers' market finds in a Farm to Table Chef's class, sip seasonal cocktails from the garden in the Somm's session or simply relax and dine at one of CIA's award-winning onsite restaurants, there is something for everybody's culinary appetite. Enjoy a $150 gift card to use toward classes, dining and retail.

The Meritage Resort and Spa (Napa)
Enjoy a 3-night stay in a standard guest room at The Meritage Resort and Spa which sits at the southern tip of Napa Valley. Lavish guestrooms include features such as plush beds, marble baths, and plasma TVs.

The Meritage Resort at Napa offers the best of Wine Country, featuring the only underground luxury spa and tasting room located in The Estate Wine Cave. Conveniently located to explore both Napa and Sonoma Valley's extraordinary vineyards and wineries, The Meritage Resort is perfect for those who enjoy gourmet dining, great wines and Napa's casually elegant activities.

Daily resort fee is included in this package. Resort fee currently includes one bottle of wine (per stay), bottled water, local calls, business center and fitness center, wireless internet, parking and evening shuttle to downtown Napa.