Napa White House Inn

The winter season is a good time to plan for the rest of the year in terms of events and activities. This is no exception at White House Inn & Spa, we have been buzzing with activity for group requests, wedding planning and more! Going into our second year of operation we have seen some challenges as everyone has, and yet we are seeing that this is going to be a very busy year, starting in the spring, and everyone is excited!  If you are a newly engaged bride looking for the perfect wedding venue, check out White House Inn & Spa. We have several wedding packages available to meet your needs and budget! Better hurray though, spring and summer weekends are booking up fast! 

Planning a milestone birthday, anniversary, corporate retreat or just want to get away to wine county with some friends? White House Inn is offering a new packages just for groups called the “Exclusive Celebrations” Package. This package offers you room discounts, exclusive use of the Inn and many amenities…call 707-254-9301 for more information!

SPECIAL OF THE WEEK… 

We just participated in the ‘Dream Day Bridal Show’ in Rohnert Park on January 10, hosted by A Dream Wedding & Associates professional wedding planners. It was very well attended with several excited brides, grooms, bridal party, moms and dads. The White House Inn also generated a lot of interest in our venue as a destination wedding location.

Corporate incentive retreat requests are beginning to trickle in which is a good sign for the economy. We’re looking forward to a busy 2010!

Hurry and take advantage of our “Free Fridays Special”, only 2 more weeks left. Valid until January 31. Celebrate the winter season and take advantage of our gift to you—Friday Night Free! You pay room tax only for Friday night!

Call 707-254-9301

Tags: A Dream Wedding & Associates wedding planners, Free Friday Specials, White House Inn

Many changes going on in 2010…January is a hot month for bridal shows and crab feeds!

 Are you newly engaged? Come check out A Dream Day Bridal Show on Sunday, January 10, 2010 from 11:00am - 4:00pm at the Doubletree Hotel in Rohnert Park.

January 23 — Boys & Girls Club Crab Feed - Annual Crab Feed fundraiser to support youth programming - features a silent auction, raffle, all-you-can-eat salad, spaghetti, and crab. No-host bar & dancing with your friends and coworkers. Held at Napa Valley Expo - Chardonnay Hall, 575 Third St, Napa. Cost is $50 pp, no host cocktails at 6 p.m.. Dinner at 7 p.m.

(707)255.8866 x 104 

Truffle dinners at La Toque - Chef Ken Frank will debut his 27th annual All Black Truffle Menu at La Toque starting Jan. 8. If you’re a fan of these delightfully pungent, flavorful and rare little funghi, or even a curious novice, plan on spending an evening to experience what brings so many regular guests back to La Toque every January, year after year (often several times!) www.latoque.com.

Tags: bridal show, crab feed, engagement, napa valley wedding, wedding, Wine Events

January 2 - Chocolate Decadence at Wineries of Napa Valley - Join us for an evening of Wine and Chocolate indulgence at Wineries of Napa Valley. We are pairing our favorite wines with a variety of chocolate treats… No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor seating, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access & wine bar.

Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Location: Wineries of Napa Valley - 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa

For more information contact  707-253-9450

January 7 - Bring a “Blind” Bottle Night at Back Room Wines - Bring a bottle of wine in a bag so we can’t see it. The wine should be from one varietal OR a classic blend from a known wine region (example, Chateauneuf-du-Pape). Taste the wines that others bring and see how well you can identify the wine. We’ll all try to guess the grape(s), where it’s from and how much it costs. This is a great tasting if you’re a wine student or just curious. Entry fee for two is one bottle of wine. There’s no monetary fee for the blind tasting at Back Room Wines. Cost to Attend : 1 Bottle of “Blind” Wine.

Time: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Fee: 1 Bottle of “blind” Wine per 2 people

Location:  First & Main Streets in Downtown Napa

For more information contact  (707) 226-1378

January 8 - Fine Wine & Artisan Cheese at Wineries of Napa Valley - We are here to prove that pairing wine and food is easier than you think! Taste an array of Napa Valley wines paired with some unique cheeses from California and beyond. $10.00 to taste five wines with cheese. No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor seating, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access & wine bar.

Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Fee: $10.00

Location:  Wineries of Napa Valley - 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa

For more information contact  707-253-9450

Tags: Downtown Napa, Events, Wine tasting

Wow! What a year it has been…the ever changing economy has affected everyone, but folks are still traveling. Now more than ever, is a great time to plan a romantic getaway, even if just for 2 nights!

We at White House Inn are gearing up for a busy and successful 2010 with new specials, new packages and booking, booking, booking for groups and events! Call 707-254-9301 for information and a proposal on group packages, meetings & events and weddings. Where else can you get the B&B experience in a modern hotel-type atmosphere? In addition to that…our staff is amazing!

We have partnered up with some amazing vendors and other venues and wineries to offer our guests an amazing Napa Valley experience. One so memorable they want to tell all their friends and come back…with friends!

Check out our New Year’s Eve Special!
Ring in the New Year with style and enjoy a luxurious getaway at White House Inn! Package includes 2 Nights in any King Premium Suite complete with romantic fireplace Plus…

New Year’s Eve…
- Champagne and Artisan Cheese plate in room for your private New Year’s Eve Celebration

New Year’s Day…
- Gourmet Champagne Breakfast
- Complimentary Tasting Passes to V. Sattui Winery

Package Price: $615.00 plus tax
Minimum 2 night stay, subject to availability

December 5 — Holiday Bed and Breakfast Tour - Join us in historic downtown Napa and visit our Bed and Breakfast Inns, festively decorated for this special holiday season. Each inn will host a wine reception featuring a premier Napa Valley winery, paired with a taste of the Napa Valley. Transportation and entertainment will be provided. Many downtown merchants will be offering special discounts to event participants.
Fee: $55.00, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
For more information contact (707) 257.1444 or (707) 257.0112

*White House Inn is not a participant of this tour but will be open and available for those wishing to stop by to see the Inn.

December 6 — Mont La Salle Holiday Concert – featuring one of White House Inn’s favorite musicians…Wine Country Piano Music & Strings!
A Holiday Concert and Carols Sing-Along featuring Napa Valley’s Wine Country Trio and Guests at Christian Brothers Retreat & Conference Center Mont La Salle Chapel. Please RSVP by December 1 or call for further information.
Fee: $25/$30 At the Door
Time: 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 252.3703

In this blog we would like to feature our most popular winter special…

“Winter Wonderland”
3 nights in a luxurious King Room complete with romantic fireplace for only $595! Enjoy a complimentary gourmet breakfast each morning prepared by our in house Chef as well as complimentary evening wine and cheese in our dining salon. Upgrade to a King Premium Suite for an additional $100.
**Can only getaway for 2 nights? Call directly to book the Winter Wonderland Special 2 nights for only $495! Applies to King Rooms only; subject to room availability.
Valid November 1, 2009 – March 31, 2010; not valid on previously placed reservations; subject to availability; cannot be combined with any other package, promotion or discount.
Call 707.254.9301

Tags: Mont La Salle Holiday Concert, Napa Valley, White House Inn, Winter Wonderland

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” ~ John Fitzgerald Kennedy

Happy Thanksgiving to all…remember to secure your dinnner reservations early if you plan to dine out for Thanksgiving in the Napa Valley, restaurants are offering prix fixe menus and tables will fill up fast!

Enjoy this recipe from our Chef!

Dried Wild Blueberry Scones – 3 cups all purpose flour– 1/3 cup sugar– 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder– ½ teaspoon baking soda– ¾ teaspoon salt– 6 ounces cold butter, cut into ½ inch cubes– 1 cup buttermilk– ½ cup dried wild blueberries– grated zest from one orange– egg wash made from one egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water– ¼ cup turbinado or other coarse sugar Preheat oven to 425 Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt in the bowl of a food processor and pulse a few times to combine.  Scatter butter pieces over the top.   Briefly pulse the mixture a number of times until the mixture resembles a coarse meal with small pea size pieces of butter remaining.    Add the buttermilk and the zest and the dried blueberries.  Pulse the mixture again until the dough just starts to come together.  Transfer to a lightly floured counter.  Gather together into two equal sized portions.  Form each into a disc, about 1 to 1 ½ inches thick.  Cut each half into six wedges and place on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Brush each wedge with egg wash and sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly golden and the scones just spring back.

Shopping season is in full swing! Napa is a great place to come for a relaxing weekend getaway before the holiday rush…and an opportunity to do a little shopping for yourself at the same time! 

From November 20 - 22, Napa is hosting the 37th Annual “Gifts’n Tyme Holiday Faire”, Featuring 82 booths of fine crafts, art and gourmet foods. The Greater Napa Valley Lion’s Club will again be having their annual home-baked goodies sale. This is a great time to get your Christmas shopping done early, with the personal touch! Held at the Napa Valley Expo, Chardonnay Hall, 575 Third Street, Napa…the Expo is a short walking distance from White House Inn & Spa. This is a fantastic gift fair, with lots of little arts and crafts perfect for unique holiday gifts and stocking stuffers.

Also on this same weekend from November 21 - 22, come experience Holiday in Carneros. Join more than 20 Carneros wineries for this fun winery open house weekend. Sample and purchase great wines, enjoy tasty treats, browse interesting arts and crafts, listen to lively music, meet the winemakers and winery owners and much, much more! Admission includes a Holiday in Carneros logo glass and access to all the fun! Proceeds fund scholarships at Santa Rosa Junior College and Napa Valley College. The fee is $40 per person for both days from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call (800) 909.4352 for more information

Tags: Events, family, gifts, holiday, Napa Valley, romantic getaways, Shopping, wine

Check out White House Inn’s Special Events Blog: http://napawhitehouse.blogspot.com/, for updates on special events, weddings and lodging package/specials, as well as links to other sites, recommended vendors and photos.

Here in Napa Valley we have been enjoying an Indian Summer this Harvest Season, and White House Inn has played host to many wonderful celebrations outdoors in our Gazebo rose garden and private poolside area such as intimate wedding ceremonies, receptions, and birthday celebrations! The Fall is a gorgeous time of year to visit Napa.

Our own in house Chef Charles is busy in the White House kitchen creating some delicious entrees for our guests! A popular and sweet favorite with guests is his Baked Apples with Oatmeal Streusel Topping, a delectable treat to enjoy as guests cozy up to our dining room fireplace. Enjoy recreating this recipe at home for your family during the holidays!

Baked Apples W/ Oatmeal Streusel Topping
- ½ apple per person slice in half horizontally, cored
- 2 cu cranberry juice
- ¼ cu brown sugar
- 2 Tbl Spn caramel syrup

Prepare: Place all ingredients in a large Pyrex dish.  Bake in oven approx 30-40 minutes. Flip apples in their juices every 10 minutes

Streusel Topping:
- 2 pkgs instant oatmeal, any flavor
- ¼ cu Flour
- ¼ cu Brown sugar
- ¼ cu cold butter, cubed

Mix all ingredients in cuisinart to coarse crumble.
Bake on unlined sheet tray until golden. Approx 15 min

Serve in bowl with some of the juice, fill core of apple with vanilla yogurt. Sprinkle with streusel topping, garnish w mint sprig.

Tags: Baked apples oatmeal streusel, Events wedding packages, White House Inn & Spa

A Dream Wedding is the largest and most comprehensive wedding planning firm in the California wine country. Our experienced and creative team will help you coordinate and plan your wedding or special event that will capture your personal taste and style!

We offer a variety of wedding services that the meet the needs and budgets of our clients; from full service planning for local and destination brides, to “day of” coordination, including coordination plus to elopements and intimate weddings. Your wedding will resonate with grace, elegance and class!

707-579-5886