Perfect Pairings: San Francisco & Napa Valley

With your taste buds at the ready we’ll whisk you off on your bespoke foodie break, staying at the Cavallo Point Lodge. Sitting on a proud vista at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge, the serene waterfront setting will set you up well for the start of your journey. Enjoy a cocktail as you choose your first activity; a yoga session, guided property walks, or you can hike, bike, sail, tour, and taste your way round San Francisco Bay. 

With your passionate food guide head to San Francisco's vibrant Mission District for a delicious tour, home to some of the busiest and buzziest food ventures in not just the Bay Area, but also the entire country. You will be treated to front of the line VIP access to meet local chefs and restaurant owners who have made this a global destination – tasting foodie sensations as you go. You may also taste the pop-up cult sensation of Wes Burger 'n More, the best bahn mi Vietnamese sandwich you've ever had, or our favourite hidden side street wine bar.  

The following day indulge in a savoury journey to Point Reyes for an insider foodie experience at some of the farms supplying local chefs with premium artisanal ingredients. Soak up breath-taking vistas as you spend the day visiting farms and sampling local delicacies. At a renowned creamery, learn about the local history whilst enjoying delicious fresh-baked pastries and award-winning cheeses. Break for a sublime lunch with an option of chowing down on grass fed burgers from one of Marin's famous cattle ranches, a seafood meal with freshly caught local fish or delight in a delicious plant-based delight. Indulge in a bespoke behind-the-scenes tour at an oyster farm, with a delectable tasting on the shores of beautiful Tomales Bay. Visit a local meadery and delight in a fascinating digestif tasting of the unique Champagne-style meads made from fermented honey. Wander the paths to the buzzing hives taking in the bee forage farmscape as you learn about the art and science of beekeeping. 

Bid farewell to San Francisco and leap to your next luxury bolthole in the sublime Napa Valley, the Carneros Resort & Spa. Simply stunning, surrounded by acres of vineyards and farmland, a hidden oasis where you can enjoy a glass of California's finest in the outdoor bathtub on the deck of your private cottage as you submerge in luxury under a blanket of stars. Enjoy an evening of feasting at the exceptional FARM restaurant with the region’s best artisanal ingredients. 

The next day you’ll experience Napa Valley one glass at a time during a private, full day boutique winery tasting tour. Showcasing the best Napa has to offer with visits to charming off-the-beaten path wineries meeting passionate makers and sampling exquisite wines. You’ll bypass mass tasting rooms, only visiting boutique wineries where you will gain unique perspectives from their owners, soaking up spectacular views as you go, pausing to savour a delicious gourmet lunch at one of the finest restaurants in the Napa Valley.   

Enjoy the afternoon at leisure, either roam free, relax at your hotel for the final afternoon, or pre-book another activity. We recommend a guided farmer’s market tour with a classically trained French chef. Search for fresh seasonal ingredients, then head to the kitchen to don your apron and turn your bounty into a wonderful country feast which you can enjoy paired with local California wines.