10th Anniversary
Napa Valley, April 2026
Brandon Haubert & Jessica Hall · April 8–12, 2026
Flight out
LIT → SMF
Wed Apr 8 · Departs 9:03 AM
Arrives 1:36 PM · AA 3710/2899
Conf: QLOOCB
Hotel
Archer Hotel Napa
1230 First St, Napa, CA
Check-in Apr 8 @ 3:00 PM
Check-out Apr 12 @ 11:00 AM
Conf: 2374417933
Return flight
SMF → LIT
Sun Apr 12 · Departs 8:18 AM
Arrives 5:04 PM · AA 1021/3709
Car drop-off 6:00 AM at SMF
Hertz Suburban · Conf: L4731074190
Thursday · April 9
Up-valley day
Calistoga → Napa
10:20 AM
~2 hrs
Castello di Amorosa
★ Reserved
Winery · Castle
4045 St Helena Hwy, Calistoga, CA 94515
(707) 967-6272 · castellodiamorosa.com
13th-century Tuscan castle — towers, dungeon, and tasting. Allow at least 2 hours.
▸ 10 min south on Hwy 29 to St. Helena
~12:45 PM
Lunch
Gott's Roadside
Casual lunch
933 Main St, St Helena, CA 94574
(707) 963-3486 · gotts.com
Order the garlic fries. Outdoor seating. Short line on weekdays.
▸ 20 min south on Silverado Trail
3:30 PM
~90 min
Darioush Winery
★ Reserved
Winery · Tasting
4240 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94558
(707) 257-2345 · darioush.com
Persian-inspired estate, world-class Cabernet. One of the most stunning properties in Napa.
▸ Back to Archer Hotel
Evening
TBD
Dinner — playing by ear
Walk-in options · all open from 5 PM
TORC
★ Top Pick
American / French / Asian · 4.5★ · a few blocks away
Short ribs, duck breast, great cocktails. Thursday should be no problem walking in.
Angèle Restaurant & Bar
French bistro · Napa River · 5 min walk · More of an anniversary feel
Romantic and cozy. The potato leek soup with puff pastry gets raved about constantly.
Scala Osteria & Bar
Italian · 4.6★ · literally next door to Archer · Same owners as Bistro Don Giovanni · Open until 11 PM
Great pasta. Walk-ins can wait over an hour on busy nights — Thursday after wine tasting should be fine.
Norman Rose Tavern
Casual American tavern · half a block away
Burgers, comfort food, great beers and cocktails. Best pick if you just want to decompress after a long day of tasting.
Napkins Bar and Grill
Casual California cuisine · Open from 4 PM Thursdays
Good halibut and short ribs, lively atmosphere.
Friday · April 10
Outdoors & anniversary dinner
Napa · Calistoga · Yountville
Morning
~90 min
Oxbow Public Market
Breakfast
610 1st St, Napa, CA 94559
(707) 226-6529 · oxbowpublicmarket.com
Leisurely anniversary morning. Great coffee and artisan food stalls. Opens at 7 AM.
▸ 35 min north on Hwy 29 to Calistoga
~11:00 AM
~2 hrs
Ritchey Canyon Trail
Hike · Outdoors
Bothe-Napa Valley State Park · 3801 St Helena Hwy, Calistoga
(707) 942-4575 · $10 parking fee
2.5–3 miles round trip, shaded redwood canyon, minimal elevation. Easy on the legs before the big dinner.
▸ 25 min south on Hwy 29 to Yountville
~2:30 PM
2–3 hrs
Wander Yountville
Afternoon · Leisure
Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599
Browse shops, grab a glass at Étoile (Domaine Chandon). Back to hotel to freshen up before dinner.
▸ 20 min south to Napa · Hotel → freshen up
Evening
Reservation
La Toque
★ Reserved
Anniversary dinner · Michelin-starred
1314 McKinstry St, Napa, CA 94559
(707) 257-5157 · latoque.com
Chef Ken Frank's Michelin-starred French tasting menu. The big night — dress up a little.
Saturday · April 11
Carneros wine country
South Napa · Carneros
11:00 AM
90 min
Domaine Carneros
★ Reserved
Winery · Sparkling wine
1240 Duhig Rd, Napa, CA 94559
(707) 257-0101 · domainecarneros.com
Sparkling wine on the terrace of a beautiful French château. Ask for the cheese pairing.
▸ 15 min north on Hwy 29 to Bistro Don Giovanni
1:15 PM
Reservation
Bistro Don Giovanni
★ Reserved
Lunch · Italian
4110 Howard Ln, Napa, CA 94558
(707) 224-3300 · bistrodongiovanni.com
Classic Italian on a vineyard patio. Try the calamari and the lamb shank.
▸ 20 min south back into Carneros
2:45 PM
~90 min
Bouchaine Vineyards
★ Reserved
Winery · Tasting
1075 Buchli Station Rd, Napa, CA 94559
(707) 252-9065 · bouchaine.com
Relaxed terrace tasting, stunning Carneros views. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. One of the best patios in Napa.
▸ Back to Archer Hotel · freshen up · short drive to dinner
6:30 PM
Reservation
Morimoto Napa
★ Reserved
Farewell dinner · Japanese
610 Main St, Napa, CA 94559
(707) 252-1600 · morimotonapa.com
Iron Chef Morimoto on the Napa River. Festive send-off. Try the wagyu.
Confirmation numbers
Flight out (AA):
QLOOCB
Hotel (Archer):
2374417933
Car rental (Hertz):
L4731074190
Hotel trip ID:
1012322010
Flight trip ID:
1012322821
Car trip ID:
1012323128