From vineyard mornings to Michelin-starred nights, Napa Valley’s most celebrated season comes to life in Calistoga.
Harvest, known locally as Crush, reveals Napa Valley at its most abundant. From September through November, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley invites guests to experience the valley’s most vibrant season. Set along the iconic Silverado Trail in Calistoga, the Forbes five-star and Michelin-key resort is the only property in Napa Valley with its own working winery, offering rare vine-to-glass immersion in one destination.
Surrounded by its own Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard and framed by the Palisades Mountains, the Resort opens the door to mornings among the vines, afternoons at the pool, and evenings shaped by vineyard picnics, Michelin-starred dining, and fireside tastings.
Wake Up in Wine Country
Harvest mornings are best savoured in vineyard-view suites or residential-style villas, where modern farmhouse design meets sweeping views of the Palisades. From a private patio or balcony, enjoy breakfast made with seasonal produce from nearby farms — the perfect start to a day in Napa Valley. With golden days around 75°F and cool evenings ideal for Cabernet by the fire, harvest is the season when Calistoga feels at its most inviting.
Napa Valley Getaway
Stay among the vines with daily breakfast for two and the Library Experience at the on-site Elusa Winery. Guests tour the production facility, taste rare vintages, and enjoy artisanal pairings of cheese and charcuterie. Reservations are required three days in advance.
Taste Napa at its Peak
Auro Wine Dinner Series
Executive Chef Rogelio Garcia, together with Lead Sommelier Derek Stevenson, presents a season of wine pairing dinners where seven artful courses meet some of Napa Valley’s most coveted wines. This September, Chris Carpenter Wines takes the spotlight on September 24,2025, followed by Hundred Acre Wines on October 29, 2025. Each evening offers an intimate encounter with coveted producers and Michelin-starred cuisine.
Guests may also choose Savour the Stars, an overnight escape that pairs Garcia’s tasting menu with rare wines. Recently honoured with a James Beard Award for his cookbook Convivir, Garcia captures the essence of Napa Valley dining in Calistoga’s only Michelin-starred restaurant.
A Taste of Harvest at TRUSS
Celebrate the season of abundance with a three-course tasting menu inspired by Napa Valley’s harvest bounty at the Resort’s all-day dining restaurant. Crafted by the TRUSS culinary team, each menu is designed to complement wines from local partners, with September spotlighting Museion Napa and October featuring LOLA Wines.
The pairings highlight the character and terroir of Calistoga and beyond, with each course reflecting the textures, flavours, and rhythms of harvest. Available nightly until October 31, 2025, the menu is USD 95 per person, with optional wine tastings for USD 45. Reservations are recommended.
NIWA x Laurent-Perrier Pop-Up
NIWA x Laurent-Perrier brings Nikkei cuisine, the meeting of Japanese technique and Peruvian flavour, to the vineyards of Calistoga. Named for the Japanese word for garden, the pop-up pairs dishes such as Tuna Poke Tostada, Wagyu Tataki and Torched Hamachi with Champagne Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut, Brut Rosé, Blanc de Blancs and Grand Siècle No. 26. With vineyard views and live music on select nights, NIWA offers a distinctive culinary experience this harvest season. Reservations are recommended.
Grapes to Glass, From Villa to Vineyard
Vines and Vintages – A Morning with Elusa
Ease into the day with a guided walk through Elusa’s organically farmed vineyard at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley. Begin with a crisp pour of 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, then stroll the vines as your host shares what makes the Calistoga AVA unique, from volcanic soils to its winemaking heritage.
The experience ends at a vineyard table set between rows of Cabernet, where two vintages are paired with gourmet cheeses. Gentle morning light, cool air and sweeping views create a perfect moment to fall into the rhythm of the valley, one sip at a time.
Harvest Happy Hour
Every Friday through October 24, 2025, the Resort’s on-site Elusa Winery hosts Harvest Happy Hour from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Guests stroll from their villa to the winery patio to enjoy by-the-glass specials, relaxed vineyard views, lawn games, and fried chicken sandwiches from local favourite, MJ Heritage Farms, for an easy-going start to the Calistoga weekend.
Wellness Your Way, Calistoga Style
At Spa Talisa, harvest is a time to restore. The Harvest Grapeseed Ritual begins with a dry brush and exfoliating scrub, followed by a rich body butter and a glass of Elusa Cabernet Sauvignon. The Harvest Facial showcases Napa’s own LIV + GRACE SKINCARE, using a soothing pumpkin enzyme mask to bring out autumn radiance.
New this season, Creative Spark: Private Watercolour Session with Nancy Willis invites guests to see Napa Valley through an artist’s lens. Over two hours, Willis guides participants with French watercolours, brushes, and coloured pencils. Paired with a glass of Elusa Sauvignon Blanc and set indoors or among the vines, the session offers both reflection and play, with each guest leaving with a painted keepsake of harvest.
Afternoons unfold easily at Campo and the cabanas poolside, where vineyard views meet chef-crafted burgers, fresh salads, spritzes, and signature cocktails. Pool attendants offer thoughtful touches throughout the day, while private cabanas provide shade and seamless service.
Jetset with Ease – Reserve a Fall Escape with Direct Flights to Napa Valley
Jetting into Napa Valley is effortless. Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley sits along the Silverado Trail in Calistoga, just 35 minutes from Sonoma County Airport (STS), with direct service from Los Angeles, Burbank, and Orange County. JSX offers seasonal semi-private flights into Napa County Airport (APC), which also welcomes private arrivals. Major hubs – San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, and San Jose – are all within easy reach.