Chien Blanc Bungalows
- 1441 2nd St, Calistoga, CA 94515-1419
- http://www.chienblanc.com/
- +1 800-676-4205
- info@chienblanc.com
Nestled in the heart of Napa Valley, Harvest Inn offers an enchanting retreat for those seeking tranquility and culinary delights. With its graceful suites, vineyard vistas, and a 4.3 out of 5 rating, this inn promises a blend of charm and sophisticated comfort. Guests can savor local cuisine at Harvest Table or unwind by the pool. Here, understated luxury meets rustic grace, inviting visitors to uncover more about its unique provisions and experiences.
Item | Details |
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Opened / Last Reno | 1975 / 2018 |
Rooms & Suites | 78 (12 Vineyard View, 34 Fireplace Suites, 32 Harvest Lofts) |
Price Band | $399 – $1 019 nightly |
Wellness Core | Two heated pools · Cedar-scented saunas · In-room aromatherapy |
On-Site Dining | Harvest Table – farm-to-table, chef Charlie Palmer |
EV Charging | 4 × Level-2 stations (complimentary) |
Address | 1 Main St, St. Helena, CA 94574 |
Airport Distance | 1 h 45 m SFO · 1 h 35 m OAK |
Rated 9.7 / 10 for location, Harvest Inn sits on eight acres of poplar-lined gardens at Napa Valley’s northern curve.
Five-minute drive drops you onto Highway 29’s tasting-room corridor; yet inside the grounds towering redwoods hush road noise and frame uninterrupted vineyard vistas. Signature wood-burning fireplaces perfume the air with cedar, while brick pathways wind past sculpture gardens and lavender beds. Night lighting is purposefully soft—ideal for stargazing or late-night hot-tub soaks.
400–500 sq ft · wall-to-wall windows over Cabernet vines
Private terrace with rocking chairs
Oak floors, neutral linens, gas fireplace
Split-level design (loft bedroom)
Kitchenette + wine fridge
French doors to semi-private garden
600 sq ft corner footprint
Fieldstone wood-burning hearth (wood stocked daily)
Outdoor hot-tub patio facing Sugarloaf Ridge
All categories include free Wi-Fi, Nespresso, Frette robes, and aromatherapy bath amenities.
Twin year-round heated pools (82 °F) flanked by redwoods
Cedar-scented dry saunas with Himalayan salt panels
In-room massage menu: grapeseed oil deep-tissue, vinotherapy wraps
Morning vineyard yoga (Fri-Mon, 7:30 a.m.) – mat & blanket provided
Concierge-curated off-site add-ons: Calistoga mud-bath shuttle, e-bike wine tour, forest-bathing on the nearby Plateau
Harvest Table—helmed by Charlie Palmer—champions 90 % Napa-sourced produce.
Signature dish: biodynamic beet tartare, goat-cheese snow, Meyer-lemon caviar
“From the Barrel” 5-course dinner pairs each plate with estate Cabernet in a candle-lit barrel room
Monthly Cigar Dinner Series balances petit robustos with single-vineyard Zinfandel
Guests receive priority seating at CIA at Greystone demos (5 min north) and discounts on Napa Valley Wine Train packages.
Harvest Inn orchestrates an array of signature events that encapsulate the essence of Napa Valley's spirited culture and refined elegance.
An event calendar keeps guests informed of local happenings such as the Festival Napa Valley and BottleRock Music Festival, enhancing their stay with lively cultural experiences.
Day | Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
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1 | Vineyard vinyasa + green-juice shot | Calistoga mud-bath shuttle | Barrel-room tasting · fire-pit s’mores |
2 | Chef-led garden harvest & breakfast | Bike to three St. Helena wineries (6 mi loop) | Cedar-sauna + rooftop stargazing soak |
3 | Guided forest-bathing (Santa Rosa Plateau) | Picnic by heated pool | 5-course Farm-to-Fork dinner, wine-pair flight |
✔︎ Perfect for
Honeymooners & anniversary couples
Wine enthusiasts wanting walkable tasting rooms
Remote-workers (100 Mbps fiber; co-working patio)
EV drivers (free Level-2)
✖︎ Not ideal for
Ultra-budget travellers (<$300 night)
Guests reliant on public transit (car needed)
Large nightlife groups—quiet hours start 10 p.m.
Season | Typical Rate | Insider Tip |
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Jan–Mar (Off-Harvest) | $399–$599 | “Stay Longer & Save” 3rd night –40 % |
Apr–Jun | $620–$850 | Book 90 days out; request Poplar Grove wing |
Sep–Oct (Harvest) | $799–$1 019 | Pre-pay non-ref; includes sunrise balloon ride |
Nov–Dec | $520–$680 | Mid-week rates 15 % lower; fireplace suites plentiful |
✔︎ Pros | ✖︎ Cons |
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Vineyard-view porches | Mandatory $45 resort fee |
Two year-round pools & cedar saunas | Limited gym (treadmill + bike only) |
Michelin-inspired Harvest Table | No pets except service animals |
EV charging included | Requires car for most excursions |
Harvest Inn blends old-world Napa charm—brick fireplaces, poplar rows—with updated wellness: cedar saunas, vineyard yoga, EV perks. Couples wanting vineyard romance within walking distance of elite wineries will love it; spa-centric travellers wanting mud baths might prefer Calistoga Ranch, while high-tech exec teams may choose Vintners Resort closer to Santa Rosa.
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