In the heart of world-famous Napa Valley Wine Country, a guest at Bartels' Ranch is six minutes from downtown St. Helena's finest restaurants, wineries and shops, yet, tucked away from the bustle of town and tourism. In fact, solitude and romance are the magnets that draw guests from around the world to this B&B ranch style inn. 

Bartels' peaceful sixty acre country estate overlooks a 100 acre valley surrounded by private vineyards and breathtaking views. Guests enjoy their hillside romantic hideaway while horses and deer graze in peaceful meadows. Redwood, pine and cypress line the dramatic driveway. Bicycles are stationed in the Porte-cochere. Picnic baskets and ground cover are in each room, waiting to be hoisted down to the lake and bird sanctuary for a lazy afternoon of abandon by their owners. Crisp, clean country air and abundant floral landscape surround this "home away from home," built in 1979 of native redwood, rock and glass. End of days' activities find guests sundeck lounging near the fountains and lagoon, playing bocce ball or lazin' in the oak grove hammock or savoring a sunset over majestic Howell Mountain. Late evenings find other guests celebrating life sipping champagne under a magical moon and a million stars in the Milky Way ..... 

Bartels' romantic, memorable retreat offers more entertainment indoors! This relaxing home style lodging offers 100' feet of comfortable lounging. The handsome forty foot living room hosts European antiques, a baby grand piano, massive stone fireplace, guitars and a collection of international travels. 

The formal dining room with stained glass windows leads to a massive entertainment room. Eleven walls of glass and beamed cathedral ceilings wrap around an adult playground of billiards, table tennis, backgammon and cozy seating near the brick fireside. A small library niche offers an abundance of reading materials, and restaurant menus. Casablanca fans and soft, soothing music add that special touch of warmth - the perfect backdrop for entertaining! 

Three charming, cozy guest rooms and one romantic champagne  suite offer private baths, robes, winter fireplaces, double entrances, decks and gardens. Bartels' inviting accommodations feature a collection of original art, floral wall coverings, Persian rug accents and warm wine country colors. Comfortable orthopedic beds, soft linens, down comforters and lots of fluffy pillows provide a soothing night's rest. Special lighting, antiques, music and flowers set a very relaxing mood. 

Bartels' late afternoon social hour offers guests the opportunity to meet fellow travelers, and enjoy complimentary refreshments and late evening desert. A special treat is Jami's original "Hazelnut Special" and Bartels Ranch Blend gourmet blend coffee and teas served with cookies on the old English sideboard 'round the clock. Try them - they're both delicious" (Sheila McCormick-INNVIEWS) 

A hearty wholesome full breakfast changes daily, end may be enjoyed from a choice of decks or garden terraces offering views of the pastoral setting and estate vineyards. A winter candlelight breakfast is served in the formal dining room or near the fireside. For vacationing guests. who prefer to "sleep in," breakfast service is available til noon. The menu features an artistic fruit plate with tasty egg entree, croissants, or cinnamon rolls fresh from the oven, a goblet of layered fruit, yogurt and granola, juices, creamy butter, jams, toasting breads and muffins. Special diet service is available by request. 

Imagine waking in the morning to a symphony of songbirds... curl up in a warm robe, sip coffee on your deck, savor a memorable sunrise, take a cool morning stroll on the ranch, feed. apples to "Sugar" or ride Bartels' bicycles two miles along the creek, past vineyards to Lake Hennessey's bird sanctuary. What a way to begin your day! 

Jami Bartels' warm friendly "home style hospitality" and unique wine country lodging has received international recognition from Radio/TV-Film. Travel writers selected Bartels' in Best Places to Stay in California. - Frommer's & Jerry Graham's well known "Bay Area Backroads, plus periodicals as different as Chicago Tribune, Country Inns, Boston Globe, National Geographic-Traveler and Dallas Morning News. Bartels' has a 94-96 ABBA rating & is an inspected member of the California B&B Inns & Professional Association of Innkeepers International.