Guest Post: Katie of Art Wall

Hello folks, happy Monday to you all. I'm Katie from the Art Wall website and blog, here to fill in for Jess while she basks in the sun. Unfortunately it is a gloomy day here in Madison, Wisconsin but the thought of Jess's trip has got me stewing about a dream vacation.

While we were in Jess's neck-of-the-woods this spring in the Napa Valley, we came across a really special spot, and I filed it away in the "gotta do someday" segment of my brain. Nestled between Napa and Sonoma is a sprawling haven called The Carneros Inn. Is a completely contained everything-you-need kind of place with the most beautiful grounds, a wonderful bar, restaurant, spa, and lodging. The board-and-batten architecture, furnishings and styling are a mix of campy, modern, comfortable, eco-friendly, simple and cozy. The resort has a village feel complete with its own boutique and deli.

I think this would be such a wonderful spot for a destination wedding or landmark birthday event. I'd love to invite all my friends to stay in a courtyard of cottages, complete with extended wine-tastings and campfire stories.

Oh or maybe one of the tricked-out luxury homes would be better, with everyone gathered around the coffee table for games, and dinners on the terrace each night.

Hmmm, now I have a reason to look forward to my next big birthday, or perhaps I've just completed the planning for my daughter's wedding. She's only 2 so I've got a few years to complete the details.