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HAUTE AMBASSADOR Events About Town Street). In the room, we were surprised by a lovely note from management and a complimentary bottle of JCB sparkling wine with a generous basket of snacks. I later found out that his generous surprise is given to all guests upon checking in, Hot air balloon views at The Estate making everyone feel like a VIP. We found that to be a classy and delightful touch. A cornucopia of a feast is served in the chic lobby between 7 and 10 a.m. Everything you could possibly want to fuel your day is there, from traditional American and European-style hot and cold breakfast fare to delectable pastries from the famed Bouchon Bakery delivered fresh from their location directly across the street. Yes, Bouchon Bakery is directly across the street from Vintage House! And did I mention that breakfast is on the house? For a relaxing respite during my stay, I indulged myself with the The pool at Vintage House at The Estate Yountville oh-so-relaxing and much-needed 50-minute wellness massage at The Spa at The Estate. My massage therapist, Ignacio, put me at didn’t have time to take the trip, but we heard it was magical and ease with the perfect amount of pressure, followed by hot then cold life-altering. stones soothing away those knots. He was so attentive and in-tune. The weather in Yountville is gorgeous year-round, with I only wished I had more time for the 90-minute session. The Spa temperatures ranging from the upper 70s to 80s with warm nights is located at the end of the property adjacent to the Hotel Villagio. during our stay. Yountville is a walking town; however, The Estate The Spa has all the amenities of a world class spa, with separate offers complimentary rides in one of their white, open-air golf carts areas for men and women. The glass enclosed wooden sauna is everywhere on the property as well as to most of the restaurants on gorgeous, with plenty of room to sprawl before and after your spa Washington Street. The hotel’s portmen are knowledgeable of the service. To set the mood, margaritas and snacks are served in the area and quite entertaining. So, if you need a quick lift to Bottega, serene men’s lounge. The private deck outside is the perfect spot to Coqueta, RH, French Laundry, or any nearby restaurant, tasting relax and take in the Yountville sun after your massage. room, or retailer, they are more than happy to give you a ride. When Behind Vintage House’s main building is the pool, surrounded you are ready to return to The Estate, just call the concierge to by plush lounge chairs and perfect for working on that tan. For dispatch for a pickup. They seem to love to drive the carts and are touring the wine country, there’s a hot air balloon. The launch pad always enthusiastic to do so! is located on the property adjacent to the parking lot. Sadly, we The service at The Estate Yountville is perfection with staff par excellence, and we cannot wait to stay there again very soon! Yountville is home to some of the most celebrated restaurants in the wine country, and three of them are located on The Estate Yountville’s 22-acre property. With no traffic, we made good time on the road and arrived for check-in at The Estate an hour and a half early, so we decided to grab a bite to eat. We had dinner reservations at 7 p.m., so we just wanted something light to tide us over the next four hours. The valet who parked
Aubrey Brewster in a open-air golf cart at The Estate Yountville
The Men’s glass-enclosed sauna at The Spa at The Estate Yountville
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