Meadowood Napa Valley

A lifestyle of beauty, entertainment and tranquility await you at Highridge in Ranch Palos Verdes. Look down at the city lights or gaze at the Pacific Ocean from your spacious loft, one-, two- or three-bedroom apartment home. At our community, spend time lounging by the pool and spa area, walking your dog around the courtyard (we?re pet-friendly), or playing a doubles tennis match with your...

If you're looking for a something casual, head to The Grill. If you want something more fancy, try The Meadowood Napa Valley Restaurant.

December is low season for this hotel so if you want to save some cash, go then.

Founded in 1964 as a country club, Meadowood has evolved into a five-star resort, a gathering place for Napa's wine-making community, and a celebrated dining destination. The lodges and gray clapboard bungalow-style structures scattered across this sprawling property lend it an exclusive New England feel. Everything runs seamlessly, starting with the gatehouse staff, who alert the front desk...

If you want a true first-class country resort experience, this spectacular spot surrounded by 250 secluded acres of pristine mountainside should be your home away from home. Here, free-standing luxury accommodations, which vary in size depending on the price, are scattered amid the expansive hillside grounds. Rooms with beamed ceilings, private patios, stone fireplaces, and forest views are...

Built as a country club in the early '60s, Meadowood still retains a gracious sense of propriety. There's an afternoon wine-tasting hour by the grand piano in the reception lodge, seven tennis courts, a wooded nine-hole golf course, and a pair of croquet lawns where players are still required to wear white. The grounds are huge, with giant trees and four and a half miles of walking trails in...

The Bottom Line: Cottages and lodges with spacious terraces nestled in a serene, verdant valley. Guest Rooms and Rates: From $475.

Meadowood is a center of social, cultural and viticultural life in Napa Valley and a second home for those who enjoy the beauty and hospitality of the wine country. The property features championship croquet lawns, seven tennis courts, a nine-hole walking golf course, hiking trails, swimming, a full-service health spa, a wine educator, an annual cultural affairs calendar, guest rooms, suites...