Your
guide to the best of St, Helena
Chardonnay
Golf Club
is a 27-hole semi-private golf facility located Southeast of
the city of Napa in Jamieson Canyon at the gateway to the world
renown Napa Valley wine district. Unlike virtually all courses
today, Chardonnay’s golfers are not asked to play amidst
any private residences. Our 27-holes of semi-private championship
golf offer a variety of challenges for players of all skill
levels. The 27-hole layout features three nine-hole courses
named Lakes, Meadows and Vineyards. The opportunity to play
three different 18-hole combinations presents the golfer with
a unique golf destination in the bay area. All three 9-hole
courses meander through 130 acres of Chardonnay and Merlot Vineyards
and feature numerous lakes and creek crossing, a wide variety
of native flora and fauna.
Elmshaven
- This stately country Victorian residence -- known since 1900
as Elmshaven -- was built in 1885 by railroad developer and
executive Robert H. Pratt and served as a vacation home to the
Pratt family until 1900. Ellen G. White, one of the founders
of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, purchased the home in 1900
and lived here until her death in 1915. During her life, White
wrote about 60 religious books, including nine volumes she penned
in the upper writing room at Elmshaven. Today, the home is furnished
much as it was when Ellen White lived and worked here. In fact,
many of the furnishings belonged to her, and still sit where
she placed them. Elmshaven is owned and maintained by the Seventh-day
Adventist Church, but is open to the public. Whether you are
interested in architecture, antiques, church history, or just
want to see how some people lived 100 years ago, you are welcome
to enjoy the peaceful environment of Elmshaven
Napa
Soap Company was founded by Napa Valley local,
Sheila Rockwood. Having grown up in the Napa Valley, Sheila
wanted to create a product which utilized ingredients made in
the Napa Valley. She also wanted to create a product which could
truly work - one which others could enjoy and use. Sheila was
also very conscious in creating a small business which she could
manage in addition to raising her three sons - all under the
age of 5. Combining her interest in the environment, aromatherapy
and a prolific supply of lavender, Sheila discovered that soap
offered a natural outlet for her talents. After researching
the therapeutic benefits of a by-product of the local wine industry,
cold-pressed grapeseed oil, Sheila decided to use this wonderful
ingredient throughout her line.
Woodhouse
Chocolate is an intimate family business that requires
the strengths of each member of the Anderson Family. Tracy Wood
Anderson as Chocolatier leads the way in creating the unique
flavors and inventive expression of their confections. Assisting
her is her mother, Chris Wood who is accomplished in both the
fine arts and the culinary arts. Equally helpful are daughters
Christina and Caroline who are learning the chocolatier’s
craft in the kitchen and the art of customer service working
in the beautiful Woodhouse store. Last but not least, by any
means, is John Anderson, who is the glue that holds it all together
and keeps the doors open. Tracy quips that she makes the chocolates,
but John does everything else.
