Stories, guides, and reflections from Mount Veeder.
April 2026
Where to eat, drink, and shop
I'm a born-and-raised Napa native. This is the list I'd hand a friend who was moving here for a month — restaurants, markets, wineries, and the cocktail moves locals actually use.
A native's insider guide
There's the Napa you eat and drink in. There's also the Napa you walk into — wilder, older, less photographed. As a born-and-raised native, this is where I actually go.
A designer's story
I was born and raised in Napa Valley, and I'd spent my life thinking I knew every corner of it. In 2018, I drove up a mountain road I'd somehow never taken before, and near the summit, I found a place I didn't know existed.
On seclusion, access, and living at the summit for a season
Most people think about privacy in Napa as something you buy — an estate, a vineyard, a compound. But privacy is also something you can simply live inside of for a little while.
The Complete Guide
It's one of the most Googled questions about renting in the valley. The answer has to do with local zoning law, not preference.
An Area Guide
Wineries, trails, towns, and experiences worth knowing if you're spending a month or more above the valley.
