Calistoga, located in California's Napa Valley, is home to award-winning wines and several spas that take advantage of natural mineral hot springs bubbling underground. Golfing is available at Mount Saint Helena, a nine-hole municipal course, and the semi-private Chardonnay Golf Club, which offers 27 holes among 150 acres of Chardonnay and Merlot vineyards. Hotels in this area offer luxury accommodations and in-house spa facilities.
Indian Springs Resort and Spa
This luxury resort houses an Olympic-sized naturally heated mineral pool, California's oldest, among 16 acres that include tennis courts, bocce ball, shuffleboard and a giant checker board. Private cottages, one- and two-bedroom duplexes and a 24-room lodge are set among rose and lavender bushes, a Buddha pond and palm and olive trees. This historic resort takes in views of the Howell mountain range and steam rising off the local geysers. The spa offers full skin and body care treatments, mud baths and massage. Indian Springs is located less than two miles from the Mount Saint Helena Golf Course.
Indian Springs Resort and Spa
1712 Lincoln Ave.
Calistoga, CA 94515
(707) 942-4913
indianspringscalistoga.com
Silver Rose Inn and Spa
When you book at the Silver Rose Inn, a golf package is available that includes access to the Chardonnay Golf Club's three nine-hole courses. This boutique hotel and winery offers 20 rooms and suites that include whirlpool tubs and fireplaces. A tasting room is on-site that provides samples of the award-winning house wines. Other hotel features include a putting green, full-service spa, outdoor pool and jacuzzi and an event center. A continental breakfast of fresh fruit and muffins and afternoon wine are cheese are complimentary.
Silver Rose Inn and Spa
351 Rosedale Road
Calistoga, CA 94515
(800) 995-9381
silverrose.com
Mount View Hotel and Spa
Mount View is a hotel and full-service spa located in downtown Calistoga within walking distance of dining and shopping. Suites include a bottle of local wine upon arrival and breakfast in bed. This hotel also features an artist's cottage with a private patio, outdoor hot tub and art supplies with which to explore your inner muse. A continental breakfast is served daily and a lending library offers fitness DVDs and yoga equipment for in-room workouts. Balcony suites include a wet bar, mini-fridge and a claw foot tub. Hotel amenities include an outdoor heated pool with private cabanas, free wireless Internet access, two restaurants on-site, complimentary Calistoga mineral water, brand name bath products and a 24-hour concierge service. The Mount View is less than a mile from the municipal Mount Saint Helen's course.
Mount View Hotel and Spa
1457 Lincoln Ave.
Calistoga, CA 94515
(800) 816-6877
mountviewhotel.com
About The Author
Nikki Jardin began freelance writing in 2009 and focuses on food and travel articles. She has been professional cook and caterer for more than 20 years. She holds a degree in environmental science from Humboldt State University.
