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180 Rutherford Hill Road
Rutherford, CA
T 707 963 1211

Room Rates $575 to $4,750

If Napa Valley wine country is a world apart, then La Pagode at Auberge du Soleil is a sanctuary.

The ryokan-style pavilion stands at the far end of the property, the elegant venue tucked away in a serene setting of landscaped olive trees and blooming lavender.

La Pagode is suited for intimate events, such as lunches or small weddings (elopements, too). But the ultimate experience might be reserving the pavilion for a private spa treatment. La Pagode can accommodate limited groups or couples, and the spa offers a selection of energizing movement classes like yoga or pilates, or a range of relaxing bodywork, from shiatsu to reflexology.

When weather permits, the shoji screens are opened to let in the California air: strike a yoga pose to the smell of rosemary, or settle in for two hours of deep-tissue Thai massage conducted to the sound of water running along the creek nearby. If you’re lucky enough to be coming here, don’t miss this.

events + updates

Mustard Mania

T 707.938.1133 | Mustardfestival.org

At the Mustard Festival’s anticipated finale event The Photo Finish, held at the Rubicon Estate, you’ll sip Napa Valley wines and nibble on sweets and savories prepared by local star chefs, while viewing recent images of wine-country’s golden-hued winter landscapes as captured by international photographers. March 27.

Kitchen Confidential

T 707.258.5559 | Napavalleymusic.org/kitchens

Join Kitchens in the Vineyards, the Napa Valley Spring Home Tour for a look inside five of wine country’s exclusive estate houses. The kitchens, dining rooms, entertainment areas in each home feature professionally designed floral arrangements and table settings. Top chefs, with samples of their best dishes, as well as cookbook authors will be on hand, too. April 25.

Music by the Stars

T 707.226.7372 | Napavalleyoperhouse.org

Need a twist on an intimate evening? As part of his spring 2010 tour, Elvis Costello gives a one-night performance–solo–at the Napa Valley Opera House. The artist will play songs from his 30-year repertoire. April 8.

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