Ending 2023 and beginning 2024

This is such a weird time of year, the tasting room is slow with spurts of busy for shipping requests and gift giving needs. The week between the Holidays is a flurry of people not knowing what is open and closed and most of what's open is BUSY! Just get through it and we're closed for the start of 2024 to reboot and rejuvenate!

     

         

                       We did manage to close the year with some great bites, views and toasts.

Due to many unforeseen circumstances, our typical get out of dodge didn't happen. Instead we took two mini local staycations. One for golf and the other to the beach. Both including lots of food experiences, fun and relaxation.

To get to Yocha Dehe Golf course, we took the drive through the beautiful Napa Valley on a sunny January Morning. 

Not really our thing, a Casino. But, the Golf is top notch and we were told there are many restaurants with lots of good food. Well, the coolest part was that because it's on tribal property, they are amune to certain laws.

Foie Gras, unfortunately banned in CA but available on the menu at C2. Priority #1. We also enjoyed Enso for sushi but that was the limit of our impressive food. Afterall, it is a casino. Finishing with what was recommended as 'the best espresso martini' by Alli.

        A home break in between two mini's was perfect for a foraging day not to disappoint.

                            

Next up after returning home with another beautiful sunny day drive through Napa. 45 minutes south to Valleyford, Dillon Beach and Marshall.

Going this direction most of the time is work related, delivering wine or picking up product for an event. This time was purely enjoyment.

     

We sell, love and promote local cheeses and VF Creamery is up there at the top of the list. The cafe hours are hard for me to hit, closed 2 of my days off. 

Timing and planning for this are everything for me.

Stopping at Valley Ford Creamery for lunch and then checking into Dillon Beach Resort.

Another drive through rolling hills of green spotted with cows, sheep and goats with hawks perching for a hunt. At the end of the road was a stunning sunset from our cottage by the sea.

From a room with a view, cozy warm, we enjoyed an evening of games. We planned ahead with goodies and take out from Coastal Kitchen to enjoy a night in.

Plus my highest ever hand for the win!

Morning walk on the beach before massages and lunch at Marshall Store

We scored on the weather with mild temps, no winds and mostly SUNSHINE. Plus if you are a frequent visitor to the Hwy One oyster pilgrimage, if there's no wait, you scored. And that we did!

Heading home and back to reality, we do feel a sense of refresh and happy to have reignited our local love. So many treats, beautiful views and a break from our work life. 

Supporting small local business and trying to plan for what comes ahead with the year 2024.

Cheers and hope fresh in our minds, we are home.