Overview

In the heart of world-famous Napa Valley Wine Country, a guest at Bartels' Ranch is six minutes from downtown St. Helena's finest restaurants, wineries and shops, yet, tucked away from the bustle of town and tourism. In fact, solitude and romance are the magnets that draw guests from around the world to this b&b ranch style inn. Bartels' peaceful sixty acre country estate overlooks a 100 acre valley surrounded by private vineyards and breathtaking views. Guests enjoy their hillside romantic hideaway while horses and deer graze in peaceful meadows. Redwood, pine and cypress line the dramatic driveway. Bicycles are stationed in the Porte-cochere. Picnic baskets and ground cover are in each room, waiting to be hoisted down to the lake and bird sanctuary for a lazy afternoon of abandon by their owners. Crisp, clean country air and abundant floral landscape surround this 'home away from home,' built in 1979 of native redwood, rock and glass. End of days' activities find guests sundeck lounging near the fountains and lagoon, playing bocce ball or lazin' in the oak grove hammock or savoring a sunset over majestic Howell Mountain. Late evenings find other guests celebrating life sipping champagne under a magical moon and a million stars in the Milky Way ..... Bartels' romantic, memorable retreat offers more entertainment indoors This relaxing home style lodging offers 100' feet of comfortable lounging. The handsome forty foot living room hosts European antiques, a baby grand piano, massive stone fireplace, guitars and a collection of international travels. The formal dining room with stained glass windows leads to a massive entertainment room. Eleven walls of glass and beamed cathedral ceilings wrap around an adult playground of billiards, table tennis, backgammon and cozy seating near the brick fireside. A small library niche offers an abundance of reading materials, and restaurant menus. Casablanca fans and soft, soothing music add that special touch of warmth - the perfect backdrop for entertaining Three charming, cozy guest rooms and one romantic champagne suite offer private baths, robes, winter fireplaces, double entrances, decks and gardens. Bartels' inviting accommodations feature a collection of original art, floral wall coverings, Persian rug accents and warm wine country colors. Comfortable orthopedic beds, soft linens, down comforters and lots of fluffy pillows provide a soothing night's rest. Special lighting, antiques, music and flowers set a very relaxing mood. Imagine waking in the morning to a symphony of songbirds... curl up in a warm robe, sip coffee on your deck, savor a memorable sunrise, take a cool morning stroll on the ranch, feed. apples to 'Sugar' or ride Bartels' bicycles two miles along the creek, past vineyards to Lake Hennessey's bird sanctuary.