Photos were taken at three venues:
- Bistro Don Giovanni's (dinner)
- Far Niente (winery)
- Hot Air Balloon Ride (adventure)
See the photos behind the accordions below.
Bistro Don Giovanni's
Eileen and Bruce had dinner at Bistro Don Giovanni's the last time they were in Napa. They enjoyed the experience so much they mutually agreed that a revisit was absolutely in order. Not too many pics during the dinner, but these will hopefully give an idea of the spirited atmosphere there. Definitely worth a dine if you're ever in Napa.
Far Niente Winery
Eileen and Bruce had made it a point of the March Napa trip to visit wineries. Certainly as many Hall (family) venues as possible were a must (since they are members), but there had been so much hype about Far Niente that they just had to check it out. Arrival is a tad intimidating as it is a very private property with a very long entry driveway. The property is just stunning. But the experience was, at least in Bruce's opinion, lackluster. They just decided to take-in the scenery and the over-the-top hospitality to the maximum.
Hot Air Balloon Ride
Eileen and Bruce decided on a whim while out in Napa in mid-March to take a hot air balloon ride over the Napa Valley. Every group trip available required them to be at the launch point by 6:30am for a pre-flight briefing. This wasn't their first balloon ride. They did one back in 2001 (predates this website) when the kids were very young. It was a foggy morning in Middleburg, VA, but the experience was still breathtaking. If you've never done one of these, it's definitely a bucket list item.
