Girls Napa Valley Getaway at Meritage Resort and Spa

After a multi-year $25 million dollar reimagine, The Meritage Resort & Spa recently debuted its new wine country experiences at the resort. Not only is this the first resort visitors see when entering Napa Valley, it is also Napa Valley’s largest resort and the ultimate girls getaway or bachelorette party destination. One never has to leave the property to discover elevated farm-to-table cuisine, exceptional local wines, soothing spa treatments in a cave, and an al fresco picnic in a vineyard. There are two heated swimming pools with private cabanas for all the girls to relax and catch up with each other.

Stepping into the new lobby entrance, there is a lively new bar and lounge to kick-off this Napa getaway. Guests receive a flute of bubbly sparkling wine at check-in before entering their spacious room. There are 467 guest rooms in three different experiential areas. Recently 322 of these rooms have been completely refreshed with new décor.

Renovations to Meritage’s two new room categories, include the Napa-inspired Meritage signature rooms and Golden Bordeaux rooms that reflect the colors and feel of traditional California wine regions with a pop of travel décor to make the room feel luxurious.

SPA TIME

Nestled 40 feet underneath the resort’s vineyard is the 22,000 square foot Spa Terra. Book a Spa Day with your girlfriends at one of the best resort spas in Napa Valley.

Arrive early to the unique cave setting before a treatment to relax in a serene space. There is a hot sauna and warm whirlpool big enough for your group. This spa provides restorative treatments and total relaxation for guests 18 years and older.

WELLNESS CLASSES

Start your morning with a walk or yoga amid the rolling hills of the resort’s own 9-acre vineyard. You can arrange for your party to participate in an invigorating yoga flow class to energize your body and awaken your mind. Classes can also be held at sunset, or by candlelight in the grand Estate Cave.

Another wellness experience is a 60-minute guided meditation through the Vineyard hiking trail. Rooted in nature and proven by science, Spa Terra’s Vineyard and Nature activities offer one-of-a-kind experiences with established psychological and physiological benefits. Journey into nature to connect with the earth, listen to the birds and revitalize your internal source of health, energy, and well-being. Be sure to walk to the top to visit the iconic Grape Crusher statue.

FUN FACT: The Grape Crusher is the largest sculpture west of the Mississippi, measuring 21 feet high from the base and weighing 6,000 pounds.

THE VILLAGE 

New to the resort is The Village offering new restaurant concepts, bars, an elevated grocery store and café, plus multiple wine and bubbly tasting rooms.

Sora Napa is a brand new fun champagne-tasting room dedicated to artisanal Sparkling Wines and Champagnes. Select a flight or pair a flute of bubbly with an elegant tea-style finger sandwich tray and sweet petite dessert tower. This venue is the ultimate culinary stop for girls trips and bachelorette parties.

FUN FACT: Sora is named in honor of the small water bird native to Napa Valley.

Nearby in The Village is a new fine dining experience, Ember Steak. This is one of the few premium steakhouse destinations in Napa Valley. Chef Cary Roy ensures every detail exceeds expectations with his carefully-curated menus. Select one of the dry-aged New York steaks, or a bountiful salad, fresh grilled seafood, and sushi paired with an extensive Napa Valley wine list.

FUN FACT: Ember Steak is named after the hot embers that cook the proteins to perfection.

Crush Lounge sleek makeover and six-lane bowling alley is an ideal evening or late night spot for endless laughter and bonding moments. Appealing culinary options include mushroom tacos with a kick of heat, enormous pretzels with cheese and mustard dipping sauces, wings and calamari. Cheers to every strike or spare with a glass of Napa Valley wine, creative cocktail, craft beer or boozy milkshake.

FUN FACT: Crush Lounge has one of only two bowling alleys in Napa Valley. 

ALL DAY DINING

Olive + Hay is ideal for a sit-down breakfast of lemon ricotta pancakes, as well as an Italian-inspired lunch and dinner menu. Choose from a variety of salads, pizzas, pastas and grilled proteins. The chefs work with some of the top purveyors in the community, and add herbs, vegetable and flowers from the onsite chefs garden. Eggs are collected daily from the onsite chicken coop set in the vineyard for the freshest, more sustainable ingredients for all the dishes on the menus.

Fivetown Grocery opens early at 7 a.m. for coffee, lattes and pastries. Another morning through evening casual spot is Blend. They make vegan, high protein strawberry or green smoothie to start your day or for an afternoon pick-me-up.

RIDE A BIKE

The Meritage Resort and Spa staff are happy to arrange a shuttle for your group to Yountville to ride bicycles through vineyards with Napa Valley Bike Tours. Choose a Comfort Cruiser or Pedal-Assist E-Bike to explore the Napa Valley Vine Trail.

PICNIC IN THE VINEYARD

The culinary team back at the resort will pack picnic baskets for you and your friends to take up to the onsite vineyard for a picnic. There is a picnic table under an ancient California oak tree overlooking The Meritage Resort and beyond. Inside the basket are tablecloths, custom made sandwiches, a variety of salads, waters, iced tea and a bottle or two of the property’s own vineyard Trinitas Cellars wines. 

These wines can also be tasted by the glass, flight, and bottle at the onsite Trinity’s Tasting Room at The Village. They are also available for purchase at Fivetown Grocer.

FUN FACT: Founded in 2002, Trinitas Cellars produces Napa Valley Chardonnay and Napa Valley Cabernet.

The Meritage Resort and Spa offers a calendar of specials throughout the year, that includes Blue Note Summer Session live music concerts on the lawn of The Village, wine festivals, and ice skating during the winter months.