Wine Country Stays for Every Type of Traveller

CLASSIC LUXURY IN CALISTOGA

Four Seasons Resort & Residences Napa Valley An oenophile’s oasis on a working vineyard, the Four Seasons offers panoramic views of grapes and mountains alongside a fine-dining restaurant, a holistic spa, two outdoor pools, and tastings at the on-site Elusa Winery. fourseasons.com; doubles from `1,48,750.

FOREST FEELS IN SANTA CRUZ

Hotel Paradox Inspired by the towering redwoods and rugged mountains nearby, this contemporary property incorporates natural elements—like a reception desk fashioned from a massive tree trunk. It’s part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, so the amenities are dependable and the staff is delightfully warm. marriott.com; doubles from `30,907.

FAMILY FUN IN SONOMA COUNTY

Flamingo Resort In the heart of Santa Rosa, this renovated landmark is a great venue for a wine-country trip with kids. The buzzing 10-acre complex was recently restored to its midcentury glory—the original resort opened in 1957—with a mix of retro and contemporary décor, a large heated pool, child-friendly activities like scavenger hunts, and an all-day restaurant. flamingoresort.com; doubles from `12,313.

INDUSTRIAL CHIC IN PASO ROBLES

Geneseo Inn At this one-of-a-kind B&B, guests sleep in metal shipping containers (with wide windows and serene interiors) surrounded by Cass Winery’s 145 acres of vines. They can relax with massages and yoga or stay active with wine seminars, cooking classes, and beekeeping lessons. casswines.com; doubles from `31,816.

WINE AND DINE IN MENDOCINO

Boonville Hotel & Restaurant This culinary-minded roadhouse on the Anderson Valley’s State Route 128 is a dream stop on a northern California road trip. Each of the 17 guest rooms belongs in your chic grandma’s country abode, and the prix fixe farm-to-table dinners by chef Perry Hoffman are paired with unusual local wines. boonvillehotel. com; doubles from `19,420.—MG