View from “Vineyard Collection” guest room balcony at Harvest Inn

If you’re a wine lover in need of a wellness getaway, a weekend in Napa at the Harvest Inn is the perfect storybook background for your self-care fairytale. Tucked away in St. Helena in the heart of Napa Valley, surrounded by sweeping vineyards and redwood groves, you can feel the magic of the tranquil setting the instant you set foot on the beautiful property.

Guest room accommodations at the Harvest Inn in St. Helena

We recently visited the Harvest Inn for a weekend of wellness at the Feed Your Soul Wellness Retreat. The retreat gave us the opportunity to be guided on a mindfulness journey that even included a unique wine tasting – because when in Napa it’s all about the wine! Here’s a peek into our weekend at the Harvest Inn for the Feed Your Soul Wellness Retreat.

Accommodations at the Harvest Inn

Vineyard Collection Room at the Harvest Inn

The spacious rooms at the Harvest Inn feature sweeping vineyard views, cozy fireplaces, and super-comfy plush beds. We stayed in one of the “Vineyard Collection” style rooms, and it looked straight out into the expansive vineyard.

It’s incredibly relaxing to enjoy a glass of local Napa wine at sunset on your private balcony as you look out on endless vines that fade into the mountain backdrop. And in the morning, it’s so peaceful to wake up to sounds of birds chirping and views of a cool misty blanket over picturesque vineyards.

The bathrooms at the Harvest Inn are stocked with Lather products, a Spa & Beauty Today favorite! There were also luxe bathrobes and slippers to help you get comfy and unwind. When you book a Vineyard Collection room, you get two complimentary drinks and a $50 daily restaurant credit for the Harvest Table.

Tip: All room types have a dog-friendly option, so if you like to travel with your pup this is a great Napa option!

Dining at The Harvest Table

The food at the Harvest Table, the resort’s on-site restaurant was divine. If you are visiting Napa Valley, even if you aren’t staying at the Harvest Inn, I highly recommend making a dining reservation.

The restaurant serves up a menu selection made from fresh locally sourced ingredients crafted by Chef Jeff Libunao who is known for his memorable and unique recipes that incorporate his Filipino culture and heritage. He also encourages the other members of his culinary team to incorporate their own personal heritages into their recipes. The results are delicious dishes created from the heart.

We were fortunate to get to experience dinner at the Harvest Table as well as lunch and snacks at the retreat prepared by the restaurant. Of course, the Harvest Table also has an expansive wine (and cocktail) menu to help you find your favorite pairings for each course. We loved everything we had, so here’s the breakdown.

What to Order at The Harvest Table in Napa Valley

We started with:

Housemade Focacia and Fresh Pacific Oysters

Housemade Focacia with Roasted Red Pepper Italian Dressing and Fresh Pacific Oysters with Apple Cider Mignonett & Tom Cat Gin Cocktail Sauce.

Next we had the Burrata with Roasted Grapes, Crispy Prosciutto, Arugula, and Glazed Pecans.

After that we enjoyed the Crispy Soju Braised Pork Belly with Gochujang Sauce, Kimchi Cucumbers, and Artisan Lettuce.

For our main entrees we had:

Seared King Salmon with Saffron Braised Fennel, Sundried Tomatoes, and Frisée.

Grilled Artichoke Hearts with Stewed Lentils, Whipped Lemon Garlic Labneh, Bottarga .(A great vegetarian option.)

Grilled Cut 7oz Akaushi Bavette with Garlic Confit, Roasted Maitake, and Port Reduction.

We enjoyed wine pairing with selections including:

Vin Gris of Pinot Noir Bouchaine – Rosé with notes of fresh picked strawberries, juicy watermelon, and guava.

Method Cabernet Savignon Napa Valley – Notes of ripe black cherry, violets, and earthy undertones.

Faust Napa Valley Cabernet Savignon – A crimson wine with flavors of blueberry, dark cherry, and a touch of spicy cedar.

Morlet Billet Doux Alexander Valley Late Harvest White Wine – A golden dessert wine with notes of yellow plum, honey, and sweet vanilla.

Insider’s Tip: Marcin Furmankiewicz, GM at the Harvest Table, and the restaurant team, provide stellar ordering and wine pairing recommendations. Furmankiewicz also told us about the Vivino app, an easy way to keep track of your favorite wines and find recommendations based on your preferences.

I’m craving all these amazing dishes right now just thinking about how wonderful this dinner was.

For dessert we had a lovely trio of:

Espresso Chocolate Pot de Creme. (We couldn’t believe this was vegan! It was so rich and decadent.)

Strawberry Pistachio Napoleon.

Chocolate Covered Madeleine.

After dinner we enjoyed strolling the dreamy grounds and stargazing.

Feed Your Soul Retreat

Journaliing at the Feed Your Soul Wellness Retreat at the Harvest Inn with vineyard views.

Feed Your Soul Retreat is a day-long wellness retreat at the Harvest Inn led by yoga and meditation expert Tamara Stanfill, founder of Part of the SOULution.

Tamara Stanfill leads a yoga class at the Feed Your Soul Wellness Retreat.

The retreat is designed to provide a mindful day of self-discovery, meaningfulness, and connection. It’s held on the resort’s beautiful grounds and includes activities like grounding meditations, journaling, yoga, and a mindful wine tasting.

We were also in for a treat with nourishing foods prepared by the Harvest Table for the event.

Breakfast:

Chia Seed Pudding and Yogurt Parfaits.

Snacks:

Black Garlic Hummus, Marinated Labneh, Mixed Olives, Braised Root Vegetables, Sweet Peppers, Cucumbers and Grillled Nan.

Seasonal Fruit and Berries with Chantilly Cream.

Lunch:

Watermelon Gazpacho.

Strawberry Bibb Salad with Napa Pecans, Shaved Radishes, Chives, and Housemade Champagne Vinaigrette.

Spring Trofie Pasta with Fresh Seasonal Vegetables

Spring Trofie Pasta with Asparagus, Artichoke, Shiitake, Petit Pois, Marsala Cream Sauce, Pea Sprouts, Grand Padano.

Dessert:

“Hawks Feather” Olive Oil Cake with Meyer Lemon Buttercream, Berry Coulis, and Charred Citrus.

The Feed Your Soul Retreat concluded with a mindful wine tasting and discussion.

Tamara Stanfill not only led us through a thoughtful day of retreat activities, but is also very knowledgeable about wine. The retreat concluded with a mindful wine tasting and discussion. Our tasting included selections from Stags’ Leap Winery, Etude, Beaulieu Vineyard, and Beringer Vineyards.

I don’t want to reveal too much about the activities in the retreat because there is nothing like experiencing it for yourself. The next Feed Your Soul Wellness Retreat is September 10th and can be booked on the HarvestInn.com website.

If you can’t make it to the retreat, guests can also join Stanfill for yoga and meditation at the resort on Saturday mornings in May through November.

Insider Tips for Your Visit:

Ask about local complimentary tastings for the Harvest Inn guests and the staff will point you in the right direction.
Kaplan Cellars is walking distance from the Harvest Inn at the base of the Mayacama mountains and has tastings available by appointment only.
Spa services like massages are available on-site from the resort’s spa partner Health Spa Napa Valley.
Resort amenities include swimming pools and hot tubs. Reserve a Vineyard View Collection Spa room for your own private hot tub with an unobstructed vineyard view.
No need to worry about finding a designated driver for your tastings – The resort’s house car can drive you to local wineries and activities as well as bring you back.
Check the Harvest Inn’s event page to find out about special events like the Wine Country Road Rally.

Exploring St. Helena

Check out Goose & Gander, a speakeasy style bar for cocktails.
Join Clif Family Winery for fun cycling activities.
Stop by Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch for farmhouse cuisine made from fresh ingredients from the property’s farm, ranch, and vineyards. Happy hour is available Monday through Thursday.
Bothe State Park, about 5 minutes from Harvest Inn, is a great location for shaded hikes.
Visit the St. Helena Farmers’ Market Friday mornings at Crane Park (May though October). You can also play tennis at Crane Park.
Browse local stores and cafes in Downtown St. Helena. Pick up coffee and a snack at The Station.

Our weekend in Napa at the Harvest Inn for the Feed Your Soul Wellness Retreat was definitely a fun and memorable experience that I’ve been recommending to my friends and family. The Harvest Inn is a unique and special destination that’s perfect for a romantic getaway, wellness weekend with friends, or even a trip where you can bring along your pup.

Feed Your Soul with a Weekend of Wine and Wellness at Harvest Inn