Travel Information

Airport Information

You can take an Uber or Lyft from the airport for about 100 USD. As we get closer to the program date, we'll share everyone's contact information in case you'd like to coordinate with other attendees to share the cost of ground transportation. If you have questions about your flight and ticketing, please contact your NVV Group Leader.

Lodging

Writers attending the Napa Valley Vintners Boot Camp will stay overnight at Andaz in downtown Napa. Upon check out on Sunday morning, your bags will be collected and brought to Meadowood. Your stay during the Wine Writers’ Symposium will be at Meadowood Napa Valley.

Check in is Saturday, January 27
Check out is Sunday, January 28

Andaz Napa
1450 1st Street, Napa, CA 94559
Tel. +1.707.687.1234

Andaz Napa

There is free Wi-Fi available and you will be provided with details to access this service on arrival.

Weather in Napa Valley

You can expect some rain in January in Napa Valley. The average temperature in northern Napa Valley in January is 49 degrees with an average high of 60, and an average low of 37 degrees. The average rainfall in St Helena for January is about 7 inches. Pack a raincoat, a sweater and wear boots that can get muddy in the vineyard.

A helpful website for local weather is Weather Underground.

Smoking

Please be aware that all public spaces in California are non-smoking. Please take this seriously as there can be a significant fine if one is caught smoking in any off-limit areas. Smoking within 6 meters/20 feet of a public entrance is prohibited. Please look for the designated smoking areas. You will be held accountable for any violation of this law.

Miscellaneous Expenses

NVV will take care of all group transportation, accommodations and meals while you are with us as they relate to the program. Incidental charges such as in-room minibar, meals or drinks not included in the itinerary and other transportation during your stay with us is at your own expense.

Your Group Leader

NVV Staff: Brett Van Emst, brett@napavintners.com, +1.707.968.4208