BEYOND WINE iN WiNE COUNTRy Although it boasts some of the most celebrated vineyards in the world, the magic of California wine country goes far beyond the wine. Stretching from the rocky shores of Bodega Bay to the rolling hills of Sonoma County and the Napa Valley, this breathtaking region, just an hour north of San Francisco, is also home to a renowned culinary scene and plenty of shopping, culture and outdoor adventures. Here are a few recommendations to get you started. BEyOND Private Soaking Pool , Auberge du Soleil Spas For a memorable “wine and dine” experience unlike any other, hop aboard an exquisitely restored antique Pullman rail car and take a three-to six-hour voyage through breathtaking Napa Valley. winetrain.com SPONSORED CONTENT Wine Tasting 64 . sftravel.com Built on natural hot springs, Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn delivers the quintessential spa experience — dry sauna, private baths and two mineral soaking pools — while Forestville’s Farmhouse Inn has made local produce harvested on-site the cornerstone of their spa treatments. Spa luxury meets wine country extravagance at Auberge du Soleil, where temperate springs overlook vineyards and the resort’s own olive grove. Treatments include floral oils from the garden and a refreshing grapeseed scrub. Finally, Calistoga Spa Hot Springs is world-famous for its traditional volcanic ash mud baths. Kelsey Chance; Auberge du Soleil NAPA VALLEY WINE TRAIN
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