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Proposed Accommodations:

Bardessono Hotel & Spa/Yountville, Napa: We love this property. It’s located in the foodie-
friendly, small town of Yountville (walk to restaurants from here) on a secluded, relatively small
footprint. Yountville is located mid-way up the
Napa Valley, which is quite convenient for
wine country touring. A decade or two ago,
Napa Valley was the place to go for a little slice
of Renaissance Tuscany. It made sense at the
time, with the California wine industry really
hitting its stride, for the architecture to aspire
toward a classic European sort of gravity. These
days, however, Napa is ground zero for a new
green building movement, and its hotels are
leading the way—no doubt something greener
will come along, but at the time of its opening, Bardessono was pretty much as sustainable as it
gets. The construction, which looks like sandstone or blond concrete, is actually rammed earth—
for several slightly boring reasons it’s greener than all the alternatives, and it lends a distinctive
look. You’ll see a lot of wood as well—when sourced properly it’s the other green building
material, and most of it is reclaimed or recycled. At the same time, Bardessono is close to the
state of the art in luxury, and all the concern about sustainability doesn’t change that. The suites
are essentially high-end luxury apartments, complete with gas fireplaces and lavish living spaces,
and the bathrooms are designed to function as private spas—literally, as in, that’s where the
therapist takes you when it’s time for your in-room treatment. Add a massive wine collection
(some from the on-site organic vineyard) and an upscale contemporary Californian restaurant
named Lucy’s (serving produce from the hotel’s own farm) and you’ve got a pretty complete
package, quintessentially Napa. The property features 62 rooms (most with private or semi-
private outdoor space) and lovely common areas and outdoors space. It’s quite sleek, hip and
very California. The clientele tends to be younger than in places like Auberge du Soleil and
Meadowood, but you’ll find all ages here. http://www.bardessono.com/

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