Your journey takes you from Downtown Napa off the beaten path to Raymond Vineyards and the very heart of the Napa Valley’s wine growing region. Your private luxury shuttle bus travels up along the Silverado Trail, passed the rolling hills and vineyards of Napa Valley’s less developed east side.
A tour of Raymond Vineyards is not just a tasting journey. From intimate barrel cellars to a living outdoor educational exhibit, it’s an experience you can see, feel, taste, and touch. Artful and elegant, whimsical and fun, this is a whole other world of discovery. Explore Raymond Vineyards from the inside out and get an exclusive look into the evolution of five generations of winemaking in the Napa Valley.
Tour of the Theater of Nature and discover organic and Biodynamic farming. Learn about the interplay between the soil, the vines and other plants, animals, and the vineyardist as a holistic system in harmony with the calendar and the moon. You’ll love the Red Room and the Crystal Cellar, a working cellar with gorgeous Baccarat chandeliers dripping from the ceilings and an extraordinary collection of historical crystal decanters. And of course, sample some of the winery’s wonderful wines.
Your inspired tour comes to an end, but your journey is far from over. The return trip brings you back to Napa aboard our elegant vintage train where a gourmet lunch awaits. Soup du Jour or fresh Baby Lettuce Salad. Your choice of gourmet entrées. And of course, coffee or tea and a decadent dessert. Savored at your leisure as you head through the Napa Valley back to Napa.
*All of our winery tours require moderate stair climbing and standing for extended periods. We encourage guests who may have difficulty performing these two activities to consider one of our dining journeys. In the spirit of traditional rail seating, you may share a table with another party.