On 250 wine-country acres, Meadowood is large, but its staff is attentive—from the esteemed resident wine tutor to the guest services manager assigned to each arriving visitor. Guests can play a game of croquet, tennis or golf, or while away the hours poolside. The suites, cottages and lodges blend classic country style with California sensibilities featuring stone fireplaces, skylights, vaulted ceilings, private decks and luxurious bathrooms—not to mention plenty of modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs, DVD/CD players, coffee and tea pots and toasters. The Grill is available for casual dining under the shade of an umbrella, and the Restaurant turns out eager- to-please gastronomic delights.

Meadowood Napa Valley Amenities:

• 85 rooms. Wireless Internet access. Two restaurants, three bars. Children’s activity center. Fitness center. Spa. Children’s pool, whirlpool.