CML Experiences
Discover all the fun and one-of-a-kind experiences waiting for you right here at CML!
Benessere Vineyards
Benessere Vineyards is a small, family-owned boutique winery specializing in Italian varietals made in the heart of Napa Valley, where the soil is ideal for growing these types of grapes. They celebrate the gracious lifestyle and comfortable pace of wine country. Our mission is to produce the finest wines using unique Italian varietals grown at their St. Helena Estate Vineyard.
Frogs Leap Winery
Frog’s Leap is a family-owned winery dedicated to sustainable principles and committed to producing wines with balance, restraint and respect for terroir. Originally founded by John Williams in 1981, Frog’s Leap makes its home today amongst 200 acres of vineyards in Rutherford at the historic ‘Red Barn’. Using organically grown, dry farmed grapes and traditional winemaking techniques, Frog’s Leap strives to produce wines that deeply reflect the soils and climate from which they emanate. John is still the owner and winemaker having made every vintage over the past four decades. Frog’s Leap has earned an enviable reputation for our sincere dedication to sustainable principles and our commitment to handcrafting wines with Balance, Restraint, and Respect for Terroir.
Tank Garage Winery
Enjoy the best wine tasting in Calistoga at Napa Valley’s coolest winery. During their fun wine tasting experience, you’ll taste through a variety of unique, one-off wines inside a vintage gas station and garage. Each wine is a limited-edition blend created from unique varieties picked from California’s most interesting and important vineyard locations and partners. Regardless of the occasion, Tank Garage Winery has a bunch of unique experiences for you and your whole squad. So stop by to hang with their laid-back team, listen to some cool music, and try Napa Valley’s most interesting wines.
Guests of Calistoga Motor Lodge & Spa receive complimentary tastings, just ask at the front desk.
Picnic Along Oat Hill Mine Trail
Sure, maybe you didn’t come to Calistoga to break a sweat. But if you came to enjoy the view, you’ll find plenty to see along the Oat Hill Mine Trail—and plenty of spots to stop for a scenic picnic. What opened in 1893 as a route connecting mercury mines that stretched from Calistoga to Aetna Springs (you can still spot the ruts made by wagon wheels along its volcanic rocky road), the 8.3-mile hike meanders along ancient lakes, brush-covered hillsides, and one of the best views of Nappa Valley at 1,500 feet.
S’mores Poolside
Join us every evening for S’mores & Jiffy Pops at the pool-side fire pit. It’s the perfect way to spend a Napa Valley evening. Moonlight, sweets and creating memories to last a lifetime. What could be better? The fun starts at Dusk. Stop in at the front lobby to purchase your goodies. You can also grab a cold beer or canned wine to enjoy while you’re there.
Brunch at Fleetwood
Weekend Wellness Classes at CML
Please join us every Saturday & Sunday for a complimentary wellness class.
SATURDAYS 9AM – Aqua Zumba
SUNDAYS 9AM – Yoga
*please note that our Sunday class might rotate for seasonal events.
Space is limited. Reserve your spot ahead of time.
All classes are complimentary to our hotel guests and $25 for non-hotel guests.
Gamling & McDuck
We are proud to be partnered with Gamling & McDuck, a super cool winery located in Napa, Ca. Producers of Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc who know how to have a good time. If you’re a guest of the lodge, make sure to ask us about wine tasting at their spot in Napa.
James Cole Winery
Why do I feel so good when I’m at James Cole?
Great people, great music, great vibes, and great wine — the makings of a perfect tasting!
Guests of the Calistoga Motor Lodge and Spa will receive a complimentary tasting during their visit to the winery. Just tell them CML sent you.
La Sirena Wine
La Sirena makes around 2,500 cases of 5-10 different wines each year. The current lineup includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Pirate TreasuRed, Moscato Azul, Malbec, Rosato, Chardonnay, and Studio Series, as well as sister brands Barrett & Barrett and Aviatrix. All the wines are small production lots made with great care and the highest quality in mind. Based in Heidi’s hometown of Calistoga, these wines are near and dear to her heart – literally.
Stop in at the front lobby and we can help you book your tasting at La Sirena Wine.
Active Wine Adventures
Active Wine Adventures creates dynamic experiences for visitors to Napa Valley by offering unique, 5-Star-rated private tours: Wine Adventures, Custom Wine Tours, Art & Wine, Hike & Wine, Elevated Hike & Wine and Hike & Beer Tours. Personalized excursions focus on small-production wineries for a more intimate, authentic experience. You have the option to pair private wine tastings with a scenic guided hike or visits to wineries with art collections.
You’ll be personally guided and driven by the owner, a resident of Napa for 20+ years. Regional Winner of a 2020 Best of Wine Tourism Award from the Great Wine Capitals, and a TripAdvisor Travelers Choice Award.
Wellness Offerings
We believe in treating your body and your soul. Enhance your stay with one of our wellness offerings. MoonAcre Spa is now offering wellness classes exclusive to Calistoga Motor Lodge and Spa Hotel Guests only.
BottleRock Napa Valley
This epic concert usually takes place on Memorial Day weekend. BottleRock Napa Valley celebrates the first taste of summer in wine country. This 3-day music, wine, food and brew festival in Napa, California features multiple music stages, a culinary stage, afterdark shows, spa experiences, and more! Make Calistoga Motor Lodge your home base for each day of endless memories while attending the festival.
Bike Along the Silverado Trail
Take the scenic route through rolling green hills dappled with towering oak groves along Napa Valley’s iconic Silverado Trail. This two-lane, 30 mile country road was developed in 1852 and connects the towns of Napa and Calistoga, dotted with stunning views and world-class vineyards the entire way. Take a drive with tasting stops along the way, or better yet, explore via our cruiser bikes to truly take in the not-to-miss views.
Bennett Lane Loop
(Walk + Run) 3.8 miles. This is a great loop on flat terrain surrounded by vineyards with beautiful views of the Paliisades Mts.
Trails at Bothe Napa Valley
(Hike+Walk+Picnic) 1.5-4.5 miles. Located about 4.5 miles from Calistoga, it’s a great hiking or picnic location. It contains the farthest inland coast redwoods in 12 California state parks, and offers a variety of year-round walking and hiking trails.
Robert Louis Stevenson
(Hike+Bike) 5 miles. The state part is located between the Napa & Lake County
lines about 8 miles from Calistoga, and offers a 5 mile hike to the summit of Mount 11
St. Helena from which much of the Bay Area can be seen on clear days. Rough terrain with evergreen forests in the canyons on north facing slopes, and chaparral on the south facing slopes.
Oat Hill Mine Trail
(Bike+Hike+Picnic+Sunrise) 8.3 miles. 1,900 feet. Dog, horse or mountain bike 10
friendly. Medium grade, this fantastic trail offers stunning valley views right from the get-go. It leads all the way to Robert Louis Stevenson, but, well, you’d have to camp overnight it’s that far. But, in about two hours you’ll be at the top where the wagon wheel ruts are still carved into the trail from the mining years. And, you’ll also see parts off the remaining mining camp.
Napa Valley Wine Train
The Napa Valley Wine Train provides a relaxing three-hour, thirty-six mile round-trip journey from the historic town of Napa, through one of the world’s most well known wine valleys to the quaint village of St. Helena, and back.Guests aboard the Wine Train enjoy a freshly prepared lunch or dinner inside a fully restored 1917 Pullman Dining Car or 1952 Vista Dome car as they pass the vineyards and wineries of Napa Valley.
Petrified Forest
A number of huge redwoods in this forest point away from Mount St. Helena, which once erupted violently.
Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park
Built in 1846, this water-powered mill served Napa Valley’s farmers who brought their wheat grain and dried corn to the mill to be ground into flour and meal. Bale Grist Mill has one of the largest water wheels in the country and still mills grain the old-fashioned way! Visitors can take home organic wheat flour, cornmeal or polenta.
Old Faithful Geyser of California
Small, scenic geyser back-dropped by palms & mountains, plus a gift shop with locally made goods.
Safari West
Nestled on 400 acres in the heart of California’s wine country, Safari West is home for over 400 exotic mammals and birds. Not a zoo, not a drive-through park, it’s a wildlife preserve where the whole family can experience some of nature’s most beautiful animals in a natural habitat. An extraordinary world where people have the rare opportunity to feel the spirit of Africa, right in the heart of northern California’s wine country.
Calistoga Farmers Market
A Certified Farmers’ Market every Saturday at the Sharpsteen Plaza on Washington Street in downtown Calistoga. Market offers a variety of farm fresh produce and food purveyors. There are also a variety of crafters and live music. (proprietary website)
Ca’toga Galleria D’Arte
Featuring the exclusive works of Carlo Marchiori, world-renowned artist who offers an enormous variety of creations, including ceiling murals, porcelain, ceramics, paintings, sculpture, furniture, watercolor, tiles, stone plaques, accessories, books, cards, posters and more.
Schramsberg Vineyards
Founders, Jack and Jamie Davies have been running this winery since 1965. The 1965 Blanc de Blancs came to be, and would be the first commercial use of Chardonnay in American sparkling wine.
Bennett Lane Winery
Surrounded by vineyards with a gorgeous view of the Palisades Mts, the wines are rich and juicy.