Kitchens in the Vineyards 13th Annual Tour
Napa Valley Spring Home Tour
Saturday, April 24, 2010 -- $65.00
Visit five, estate-quality homes in the heart of wine country
featuring stunning kitchens, dining rooms, entertainment areas,
and gardens — all enhanced by springtime floral designs and
table settings. At each home, enjoy tastings offered by well-known
Napa Valley chefs, and meet cookbook authors available
to autograph their books.
Preview Party
Friday, April 23, 2010 -- $185.00
Board a luxury mini-bus at the Napa Valley Country Club starting
at 4:00 pm for a private champagne tour of five Napa Valley
homes. Return for a poolside reception and sit down gourmet
dinner party complete with wine. Reserved seating is available.
Our Home Tour and Preview Party will take place rain or shine! We kindly ask that patrons refrain from bringing cameras, strollers, back packs or pets. Private buses cannot be accommodated and restroom facilities in homes are not open to guests. Thank you!
2010 Home Descriptions
A sneak peek inside homes on the 13th Annual Kitchens in the Vineyards home tour!
Historical Farmhouse in Napa:
Built in 2002 on a serene vineyard lot, this contemporary home offers stunning views of the forest-laden hillside. The warm and inviting interior design incorporates art and antiques while utilizing lots of natural light to illuminate the vaulted ceilings and open floor plan. The main room and adjoining kitchen allow for a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere ideal for entertaining. The exterior, covered pavilion beckons guests to step outside and lounge by the fireplace and the impressive outdoor kitchen is complete with a prep table, grill and stone pizza oven. Potted lemon trees provide patio decor and picturesque palms line the pool and pool house while still offering a clear view of the surrounding vineyards and hillside.
LEED Certified Home in Napa:
This newly remodeled home is constructed using only sustainable and recycled materials. The design provides a feeling of being out of doors while enjoying the warmth and comfort of a lodge setting. A 10-foot-tall reclaimed wood entry door greets guests and invites them to enter the Great Room with 25-foot-tall ceilings and coordinating stone and glass walls. The ultra-green construction features FSC certified wood, American Clay walls and solar energy. Interior green components include recycled countertops, tiles and reclaimed copper sinks. The exterior offers two fountains an organic garden and more than 20 fruit trees with eco-friendly elements such as reclaimed redwood patios and planter boxes. The kitchen utilizes Cambria maple countertops, hand scraped hickory hardwood flooring and a custom hood built with silicone bronze, copper and brass.
Barn Style Complex in Yountville:
This barn style complex was designed by Howard Backen to integrate an open living space into the surrounding vineyards. Each rectangular building, crafted from a combination of plaster, wood and steel, offers entry to the central courtyard with sliding barn doors. The main residence offers an open floor plan with openings to the exterior patios and vineyards views. The homeowner, an interior designer, uses contrasting décor utilizing a mix of vintage pieces. Traditional touches add warmth while contemporary accents add life. Flooring in the main area is hand-chiseled limestone from India, beams of reclaimed lumber line the ceilings and a handmade Italian mantel frames the fireplace. The kitchen features Carrera marble countertops and custom cabinetry with hammered metal hardware from France.
Artists’ Retreat in Napa:
Completed in 2009, this home is reminiscent of a 1905 Napa farmhouse with pine lap siding and a broad front porch. The main residence and outbuildings are located on a one-acre parcel amidst a redwood grove, olive trees, a rose garden, and view of the Napa Valley Country Club golf course. The outbuildings, positioned around a lap pool and newly planted cabernet sauvignon vines, offer a pool house with guest quarters, an artist studio and a writing office. The owners, an artist and a chef, designed their home for displaying their art collection with a layout ideal for casual entertaining. The kitchen features cashmere white granite countertops, quarter-sawn white oak flooring and a 1200-bottle wine closet.
360˚ Views in Napa:
This hilltop home in West Napa was built from 2004-2008 on a 37-acre property. The sleek yet comfortable design utilizes open spaces and large glass windows throughout to take full advantage of the breathtaking 360˚ views. The kitchen was prominently placed as the focal point of the home with an open layout and views of the valley in every direction. Modern, visually impacting art highlights the home including a James Stagg painting, a series of Dale Chihuly Persian glass sculptures and several Gordon Huether pieces including an exterior wall fountain lining the stairway entry to the home. The exterior offers a pool and infinity spa as well as a complete outdoor kitchen with a fireplace, barbeque, wine storage and a beer tap. The kitchen features fossilized travertine countertops from Germany, a fireplace and a built-in wok.