10 Family Friendly Things to do in Napa Valley

In general, one does not think “Napa Valley + Kids”, but on our recent visit, our kids had the best time (and so did we!)  Here is a guide from our friends Mark & Kris Hoffmeister of the Wydown Hotel in St. Helena and their  favorite picks for 10 Family Friendly Things to do in Napa Valley…

Here’s what Kris wrote:

My husband and I love living, working and most importantly raising our three little girls (ages 5,4 & 1) in a truly beautiful and unique place, the Napa Valley. Our kids are exposed to nature, agriculture, fresh, wholesome food and have limited knowledge of fast food and strip malls (no chain restaurants are allowed up valley). While most visitors come to Napa for girls’ weekend, birthday celebrations and romantic getaways, there are many family friendly options as well. Here is a list of our favorite family activities (the list does not end here). . . . . Happy reading and cheers to planning your wine country weekend!

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Wittlebee = Amazing Children’s Clothes, No Malls.

I am a shopper.  I can shop ’til I drop, and then get a venti iced coffee and find another store.  I really enjoy the thrill of the hunt, but with two kids, a husband, a part time job,  trying to keep the house together, fixing meals and fitting in some exercise somewhere- who has the time?!?!  Enter Wittlebee = amazing children’s clothes, no malls.

Wittlebee is a subscription clothing club for kids that saves parents time & money.  Curious how it works?

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£10 and Scarpetta at Montage Beverly Hills

In June my husband and I had the rare pleasure of visiting the Montage Beverly Hills property for an absolutely stellar overnight stay. After a deliriously great day at the rooftop pool, treatment at Spa Montage and blowout at Kim Vo Salon, we had reservations for a pre-dinner drink at £10 followed by dinner at their world renowned Italian restaurant, Scarpetta.

Feeling relaxed and happier than I had been in forever, we headed off hand in hand to £10. I had no idea what was in store and just the name intrigued me.

Hidden above Scarpetta in a private lounge area, this unique bar requires a host to let you in using a private key card ~ 007 style. Oozing with style, £10 invites true spirit connoisseurs to enjoy specialty cocktails and their selection of the world’s most precious whisky, The Macallan Single Malt.

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Free Oopsy Daisy Art Party at Newport Cottages

Calling all OC moms with little artists – Newport Cottages in Fashion Island is hosting a free Oopsy Daisy Art Party this Saturday at their store.

At the event, kids ages 4 to 7 can bring out their inner Picasso and paint their very own masterpiece on canvas.  There are two sessions:

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St. John’s Episcopal School

It is hard to believe it is already August and the new school year will be here before you know it.  For those of you in South Orange County who might be exploring great private school options, I wanted to let you know more about St. John’s Episcopal School in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Nurturing children ages 8 weeks (YES, 2 months!) through 8th grade, their program is teaching community dedicated…

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