Next Stop: Napa

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Hotelier Avi Brosh has brought his singular approach to hospitality to Napa Valley. His fifth Le Petit Pali, which debuted in St. Helena last fall, delivers the best of both worlds: the serenity that comes with being nestled on three acres surrounded Napa by vineyards, as well as proximity to the town’s myriad attractions. Freemark Abbey winery is directly across the road, while Main Street—dotted with charming shops and restaurants—is just a five-minute drive. (Or borrow a hotel bike and pedal to the downtown thoroughfare, passing more esteemed wineries along the way.)

The timber- ceilinged dining room, with a deft mix of patterns and colors, opens onto a deck. Photos courtesy of Le Petit Pali.

A tree-lined driveway leads to Le Petit Pali, where check-in and dining happen on the ground level of the Main House. The building also contains 14 of the property’s 24 guest rooms. Five standalone cottages with private patios provide more space to stretch out. The interiors enchant with Le Peti Pali’s signature shades of green, which serve as a frequent backdrop for a mélange of florals, stripes and checks. Meanwhile, the beautifully landscaped grounds feature a pool and a spa deck, a sun terrace and a garden bar.

In addition to most of the guest quarters, the Main House holds the dining areas, including a complimentary champagne breakfast station. Photos courtesy of Le Petit Pali.

Palisociety, Brosh’s boutique hospitality company, launched its Le Petit Pali bed-and-breakfast brand in 2023 with two outposts in Carmel-by-the-Sea; Los Angeles’s Brentwood neighborhood and Laguna Beach followed. Social hours and special programming are typical. In St. Helena, for example, the lawn hosts Namaste in Nature yoga sessions and Croquet & Spritzes. The on-site culinary offerings, whether the complimentary champagne continental breakfast or delectable bites available later, include local makers and purveyors.

Le Petit Pali’s St. Helena location includes 24 thoughtfully appointed guest rooms, plus five standalone cottages that overlook neighboring vineyards. Photos courtesy of Le Petit Pali.

English muffins from the beloved Model Bakery, an Oprah Winfrey favorite whose flagship is on Main Street, are a perfect way to start the day. And with such easy access to so many activities—from wine tastings and Michelin-starred dining at Press restaurant to lounging by the hotel pool and enjoying the sunset on the terrace—it gets even better from there. As St. Helena turns 150 this year, the wine country destination continues to charm with ever-growing reasons to visit.

The pool and spa deck—situated amid lush landscaping that includes native olive trees—beckon with chic green-and- white loungers. Photos courtesy of Le Petit Pali.

LOCAL MUST-SEES

In 2025 the NAPA VALLEY MUSEUM added a flagship in St. Helena; the Napa Valley Museum of Art & Culture (“The MAC”) joined the Napa Valley Museum Yountville (“The NVMY”). In addition to rotating exhibitions, The MAC has a prime spot between the Under- Study café and the Press restaurant.

At CLIF FAMILY WINERY & FARM’s Enoteca, savor a private tasting experience any day of the week with
its Farm to Brunch ($125) and Root & Vine lunch ($195). Seasonal dishes by executive chef Magnus Young are paired with wines selected by winemaker Laura Barrett. Also, Wednesday through Sunday, check out the Clif Family Bruschetteria food truck at its Main Street tasting room.

Situated on Silverado Trail, LEWIS CELLARS recently introduced a sumptuous new tasting room, complete with a grand arched gallery that frames views of the Mayacamas Mountains. The interiors feature bespoke House of Hackney textiles and 15 works by mixed- media artist Zachary Scott.