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A Dreamy Wine Country Escape FOUR THE SEASON at Four Seasons Resort Napa Valley

Resort ushers in the holidays with cozy chalets, Michelin-starred festive dome dining, and a dazzling New Year's Eve party
October 21, 2024,
Napa Valley, U.S.A.

As the harvest season in wine country draws to a close, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley unveils an enchanting lineup of festive experiences for 2024. From November 1, 2024 to January 6, 2025, the luxury Resort in Calistoga will transform its vineyard setting into a winter wonderland, introducing three new offerings: Michelin-starred Festive Dome Dining at Auro, a chic campsite at TRUSS Restaurant + Bar, and a Midnight Soirée on New Year's Eve in the Ballroom. The popular Winter Chalets return to TRUSS, complementing an array of seasonal menus, classes, and activities designed to create unforgettable holiday memories in the heart of wine country.

Guests can discover more holiday happenings online.

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Winter Chalets and Glamping at TRUSS

Four Seasons Napa Valley introduces a California twist on après-ski with the transformation of TRUSS Terrace into a wine country winter wonderland, featuring cozy chalets and a new chic campsite nestled among Cabernet vineyards.

Twinkling lights and beautifully decorated trees set the stage for savouring artisanal cocktails, gourmet s'mores, and locally-inspired small plates that capture the essence of Napa's winter flavours. Warm up fireside with stunning mountain views or unwind in Adirondack chairs around crackling fire pits. Create custom menus for private events and elevate a holiday party with alpine elegance and California charm.

Michelin-Starred Festive Dome Dining at Auro

Four Seasons Resort Napa Valley unveils a new winter dining experience at its Michelin-starred restaurant, Auro. Guests can enjoy an intimate culinary journey in a specially designed winter dome, offering a unique setting for world-class gastronomy under the stars.

Executive Chef Rogelio Garcia's seven-course Signature Tasting Menu showcases Northern California's finest ingredients with French techniques and subtle Japanese and Mexican influences. Sommelier Derek Stevenson complements each course with expertly paired wines from Calistoga and beyond.

"The Festive Dome at Auro allows us to create a unique, immersive dining experience that connects guests with Napa Valley's winter beauty while enjoying world-class cuisine," says Chef Garcia. "Each dish tells a story of our local ingredients and diverse culinary influences."

  • Wednesdays - Saturdays, November 1, 2024 – January 4, 2025, 5:00 and 8:30 pm seatings (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve)
  • Seven-course Signature Tasting Menu: USD 500 per adult | Optional Wine Pairing: USD 275 per adult
  • Reservations Required Here

Thanksgiving and Christmas Dining

Thanksgiving at TRUSS

TRUSS Restaurant + Bar offers a wine country Thanksgiving celebration with a three-course prix fixe feast featuring refined takes on holiday classics. Guests can enjoy family-style appetizers and desserts, along with a choice of entrées including Thanksgiving turkey, braised short ribs, king salmon, and ricotta cannelloni. An optional curated wine pairing complements the meal, showcasing local vintages. Football enthusiasts can catch the games at TRUSS Bar.

Christmas Feasts at TRUSS Restaurant + Bar

TRUSS Restaurant + Bar celebrates the holiday season with a special three-course prix fixe Christmas feast and an elevated à la carte menu. Guests can enhance their dining experience with an optional wine pairing, perfectly matched to each course. On Christmas Day, live music adds to the festive atmosphere, creating a backdrop for memorable moments with loved ones.

The culinary journey begins with appetizers such as butternut squash soup or filet mignon carpaccio, followed by main course options including bone-in short rib, ora king salmon, or lobster risotto. To conclude, diners can savour sweet treats such as the traditional bûche de Noël or a creamy eggnog custard. For those seeking an extra touch of luxury, TRUSS offers seasonal cocktails and exquisite black truffle or caviar supplements to elevate the celebration.

Christmas Eve Dinner:

  • December 24, 2024, 4:00-9:30 pm
  • USD 150 per adult | USD 60 per child | USD 105 per adult for the wine pairing
  • Reservations Required Here

Christmas Day Feast:

  • December 25, 2024, 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm
  • USD 150 per adult | USD 60 per child | USD 105 per adult for the wine pairing
  • Reservations Required Here

Savour the Stars - Christmas Day at Auro

Michelin-starred Auro offers a Christmas Day celebration featuring seven and ten-course tasting menus crafted by Executive Chef Rogelio Garcia. The festive dining experience includes curated wine pairings and seasonal cocktails, served in Auro's elegant setting.

"Our Christmas menu at Auro reflects the pinnacle of Napa Valley's winter bounty," says Chef Garcia. "We've crafted an experience that honours holiday traditions while pushing culinary boundaries."

  • December 25, 2024, 5:00-9:00 pm
  • Seven-course Tasting Menu: USD 285 per adult | Elevated Chef’s Special 10-Course Tasting Menu: USD 450 per adult | Wine Pairing Classic: USD 195 per adult | Elevated Wine Pairing: USD 325 per adult
  • Reservations Required Here

New Year’s Eve Fêtes

TRUSS New Year’s Eve Dinner

Chef Juan Agustin presents a three-course prix fixe menu featuring a selection of dishes such as Maine scallops and filet mignon tartare to start, followed by entrées including prime rib-eye and lobster tail. Guests can enhance their dining experience with optional black truffle and caviar supplements. Lead Sommelier Derek Stevenson offers curated wine pairings to complement each course. For a complete New Year's Eve celebration, diners can add a reservation to the Midnight Soirée at Four Seasons Ballroom.

  • December 31, 2024, 5:00-9:30 pm
  • Prix fixe menu: USD 170 per adult | USD 75 per child | Truffle supplement and caviar supplement: USD 350 | Wine pairing: USD 115 per adult | Midnight Soirée ticket: USD 75 per adult with TRUSS dinner
  • Reservations Required Here

Michelin-star New Year’s Eve Dinner at Auro

Auro, Calistoga's only Michelin-starred restaurant, presents two New Year's Eve menus: a seven-course tasting and a ten-course Chef's special by Executive Chef Rogelio Garcia. Optional wine pairings, caviar service, and black truffle supplements are available. The experience includes entry to the Resort's Midnight Soirée with live entertainment and champagne countdown. Open to guests 21 and older.

  • December 31, 2024, 5:00-9:00 pm
  • Seven-course tasting menu: USD 320 per adult | 10-course Chef’s Special: USD 450 per adult | Classic Wine Pairing: USD 195 per adult | Elevated Wine Pairing: USD 325 per adult
  • Reservations Required Here

Midnight Soirée: Four Seasons Napa Valley New Year's Eve Party

This New Year's Eve, Four Seasons Resort Napa Valley introduces a new holiday tradition in the Calistoga Ballroom. The celebration features a DJ, live entertainment, gourmet canapés, a welcome cocktail, and a midnight champagne toast. A cash bar offers artisanal cocktails, local wines, and craft beers. Open to guests 21 and older, this inaugural event aims to become a highlight of Napa Valley's New Year's Eve scene, promising a memorable start to 2025.

  • December 31, 2024 – January 1, 2025, 9:00 pm – 1:00 am
  • General admission: USD 150 per adult | TRUSS New Year’s Eve Diners: USD 75 per adult | Auro New Year’s Eve Diners: Complimentary
  • Reservations Required Here

Kid-Friendly New Year’s Eve

The Resort’s youngest guests have their own special family-friendly option with a supervised Kids For All Seasons children’s room. Children ages 5 to 12 can engage in various activities designed to entertain and inspire, including arts and crafts, music and games.

More Holiday Activities

Four Seasons Resort Napa Valley also introduces an array of classes to enhance one’s seasonal getaway. Perfect for groups of friends or family, guests can indulge in truffle making, cookie decorating, and cocktail crafting, or unwind with fireside wine chats featuring local winemakers. For a cozy treat, enjoy a s'mores kit while gathering around the fire at TRUSS Terrace. These unique experiences perfectly complement the Resort's full lineup of holiday activities and dining, ensuring endless seasonal entertainment steps from luxurious accommodations.

Festive Brews at TRUSS Restaurant + Bar

  • November 1, 2024 – January 1, 2025

S’mores Kits at TRUSS Restaurant + Bar

  • November 1, 2024 – January 1, 2025
  • USD 18 for two people

Festive Cocktail Class at TRUSS Restaurant + Bar

  • Saturdays, November 4, 2024 – December 30, 2024, 2:00 pm
  • Complimentary for hotel guests and no reservations required

Festive Charcuterie Workshop at TRUSS Restaurant + Bar

  • November 27, 2024, 1:00-3:00 pm
  • USD 125 per person (must be 16 or older to participate)
  • Reservation link

TRUSS Fireside Chats with Realm Cellars

  • December 5, 2024, 4:00-6:00 pm
  • USD 45 per person
  • Reservations link

Truffle-Making Class with Chef Celine Plano

  • December 23 and 24, 2024, 10:00 am – 12: 00 noon
  • USD 100 per person (must be 16 or older to participate)
  • Reservations link

Cookie Decorating Class with Chef Celine Plano

  • December 23, 2024, 2:00-3:00 pm
  • USD 100 per person (must be 5 years or older with adult supervision)
  • Reservations link

Letters to Santa

The hotel’s youngest guest can post letters to Santa from the lobby’s writing and delivery station.

  • December 2024