As the clock ticks away the final moments of the year, there’s no better place to bid farewell to the old and embrace the new than the picturesque landscapes of Napa Valley and the charming streets of Yountville. Nestled in the heart of California’s wine country, these idyllic destinations offer a unique blend of sophistication, culinary delights, and, of course, world-class wines to make your New Year’s Eve a celebration to remember.
DAYTIME ACTIVITIES ON NEW YEARS EVE
The Meritage Resort and Spa Holiday Ice Rink Brunch
Enjoy brunch at The Meritage Ice Rink.
Feast on a delectable brunch featuring omelet and avocado toast stations, and an expansive breakfast corner, complimented by an assortment of beverages and bar add-ons. Conveniently located by the ice rink for a fun-filled morning and afternoon.
- Ages 0-3 = Free
- Ages 4-13 = $25
- Ages 14+ = $50
Napa Valley Wine Train Midnight in Paris: A Legacy NYE Celebration
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style aboard our Legacy train.
Embark on the ultimate culinary journey with a tasting of iconic wines, a 3-course gourmet meal, and a 2-hour winery party at Grgich Hills Estate, counting down to the midnight ball drop in Paris. The fun doesn’t end there, keep the party going with dancing in our open-air car on our way back to the station. Toast to life, history, and enjoying the moment as we close the chapter on 2023 and look onward to an exciting year ahead. Don’t miss your chance to ring in the New Year in the heart of wine country, where luxury, libations, and laughter collide for an unforgettable celebration!
Time: 9:45 am – 4:30 pm
Cost: $595.00
Goosecross Cellars Holiday Cookies & Wine
Enjoy festive cookie pairing with Goosecross Cellars. Ring in the 2023 Holiday Season with a Fun & Festive Cookie pairing featuring Goosecross wines! Items included are a mini bacon cheddar scone, raspberry thumbprint cookie, blackberry thumbprint cookie, and a mini gingerbread man. .
Time: 10:00am -3:30pm
B Spa Winter Warming Wrap
Get pampered this Winter with B spa.
A rich, organic treatment designed to balance the nervous system and improve energy, skin and digestion. Begin with a full body shea butter massage with warm vanilla, ginger and black pepper to stimulate circulation and warm the body from within before being softly wrapped for ultimate skin conditioning. Enjoy a luxurious foot massage with a spiced vanilla foot balm to give a renewed sense of grounding and well-being.
Please call to make your appointment 855.232.0450.
Cost: $215
Napa Valley Wine Train Peppermint Tea
Make merry with a cozy afternoon in Wine Country.
Treat yourself to afternoon Tea with a holiday twist on our Peppermint Tea experience. Savor the classic accompaniments with all-new festive additions, like delicate finger sandwiches, delectable holiday treats, tasty soup and salad, and a selection of artfully crafted teas and a welcome glass of sparkling wine.
Time: 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
Cost: $205.00
EVENING ACTIVITIES ON NEW YEARS EVE
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley Michelin-Starred New Year’s Eve and Speakeasy Champagne Countdown
Enter the new year over bubbles with Four Seasons.
Say goodbye to 2023 and ring in 2024 at wine country’s newest Michelin-Starred dining destination with an exclusive 6-course pre-fix menu by acclaimed Executive Chef Rogelio Garcia. Keep the celebration alive by slipping away to our speakeasy afterparty where we will have our dancefloor and live entertainment paired with exclusive New Year’s Eve cocktails and a champagne countdown.
Time: 5:00 pm – 1:00 am
Cost: 250.00
The Meritage Resort and Spa Winemaker New Year’s Dinner
Join us for this indulgent annual tradition and celebrate the new year in style.
Join us for the end of year New Year’s Eve Dinner at the Estate Cave located at the Meritage Resort & Spa in Napa. The Winemakers New Year’s Eve Dinner is a 5 course dinner paired with featured wines.
*Includes entrance to the New Year’s Eve Party. Guests will be presented with wristbands upon checking out from dinner.
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cost: $350.00
The Meritage Resort and Spa Bubbles & Blooms Caviar Dinner
Bubbles & Caviar Dinner
Join us in Bubbles & Blooms for a decadent 3-course tasting menu paired with magnificent champagne. Menu will include a tasting of different caviar perfectly complimenting each glass.
*Includes entrance to the New Year’s Eve Party. Guests will be presented with wristbands upon checking out from dinner.
Time: 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Cost: $210 per person
The Meritage Resort and Spa Village Bistro New Year’s Eve Dîner du Nouvel An
Toast to New Year’s with The Meritage.
Célébrer une bonne année at the Village Bistro. Each course of this four-course dinner is perfectly paired with wine from Silverado Vineyards.
*Includes entrance to the New Year’s Eve Party. Guests will be presented with wristbands upon checking out from dinner.
Time: 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Cost: $190.00
The Meritage Resort and Spa Olive & Hay New Year’s Eve Dinner
Enjoy Olive & Hay New Year’s Eve Dinner
Join the chef of Olive & Hay for an amazing 4-course meal along with a small à la carte menu.
*Includes entrance to the New Year’s Eve Party. Guests will be presented with wristbands upon checking out from dinner.
Time: 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Cost: $120 per person + a la carte options
The Meritage Resort and Spa New Year’s Eve Party
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with The Meritage.
The annual Meritage Resort New Year’s Eve Party will feature a live musical performance, party favors, a balloon drop, and a toast of bubbly at midnight.
Time: 9:30 pm – 1:00 am
This event is exclusive to guests 21 & up only.
Theme: Hollywood! Lights, Camera, Action!
Musical performance by Entourage The Band.
Complimentary passes to the party are available when you book a dinner reservation on New Years Eve at Olive & Hay Restaurant, Village Bistro, Bubbles & Caviar Dining Experience at Bubbles & Bloom or Winemaker’s Dinner. Seating is limited so make your reservations today. Ala Carte Party Tickets are $75.
New Year’s Eve at the Estate Yountville
Be our guest and ring in the new year at the Villagio Bar! Join us for light bites on New Year’s Eve, dance to the DJ’s beats, and enjoy a champagne toast as we count down to midnight.
New Year’s Eve Celebration at Carneros Resort and Spa
Close the chapter on 2023 in glamorous style at Carneros Resort and Spa in the Carneros Courtyard Heated Tent, the place to be on New Year’s Eve. Immerse yourself in our beautiful garden-inspired tent while dancing your way into a New Year filled with endless possibilities as the clock counts down to midnight.
Our New Year’s Eve Celebration includes:
- Chef stations prepared by Executive Chef Jeffrey Jake, including signature desserts by Pastry Chef Ethan Howard
- Open bar with champagne, wine, beer, and custom cocktails
- DJ to keep the dancing going
Enhance your night with VIP Access featuring:
- Dedicated VIP cocktail server
- Reserved lounge seating
- Unlimited still and sparkling water
- Exclusive list of optional food and beverage add-ons
Must be 21 years old or older.
Time: 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Cost: $295 General Admission | $450 VIP Access
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Bouchon Bistro
Bonne Année! Ring in the New Year with Champagne, and a special prix-fixe menu featuring caviar and black winter truffles! Prix fixe menu,standard menu will not be available. All reservations require a $50 deposit, which will be refunded upon checking in for your table.
Time: 4:30pm – 12:00am
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Ad Hoc
Celebrate the final night of 2023 with an elevated 4-course dinner at Ad Hoc!
Seatings available 4:30pm – 10:30pm
Cost: Price: $100pp
New Year’s Eve Fiesta at La Calenda
We will be offering an elevated four-course menu featuring festive dishes including Caviar Sopes and Tamal de Mole Coloradito y Camote with celebratory cocktails and enjoy the live music of Salsa Verde from 10:00pm to 1:00am to salud the New Year!
Time: 4:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Cost: $100 per person
New Year’s Eve Party-The Grill at Silverado Resort
Ring in the new year at Silverado Resort’s Vintner’s Court. Come join the festivities and enjoy all the makings of an unforgettable celebration — from party favors, small bites, and an open bar to a DJ and photo booth. We’re going strong from 9 pm to 1 am, with a sparkling wine toast and classic balloon drop when the clock strikes midnight. Must be over 21 to attend.
Time: 9:00 pm – 1:00am
Cost: $150
New Year’s Eve Soiree Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection
Welcome the new year in the heart of wine country. From the champagne tower to the balloon drop, this celebration will be the perfect finale to 2023. Feel the energy as you move to the sounds of live music on the dance floor and visit with the tarot card reader to discover what 2024 might have in store for you. Then, countdown to midnight with a complimentary Champagne toast.
– Live music and DJ at the Glasshouse Barn
– Includes complimentary passed bites and a champagne toast at midnight
– Cocktail attire suggested
– Nanny services available from 7:00 PM to 1:00 AM for overnight resort guests with advanced booking
Time: 9:00 pm to 1:00 am
Cost: $250 per person (must be 21 years or older)
New Year’s Eve with Gen8 at Regiis OVA Caviar & Champagne Lounge
Ring in the New Year with a performance by Gen8 as they deliver classic Miles Davis and John Coltrane with a dance party energy from soul and Motown to Contemporary favorites.
5:00pm – 8:00pm
An early start to an eventful evening begins with a selection of canapés, a main course highlighting Ora King Salmon or Gold Label Snake River Farms Ribeye and a live jazz quartet | $135 per person + tax & gratuity
9:00pm – 12:00am
Guests can enjoy an elevated menu featuring Uni Toast, Dungeness Crab, Regiis Ova Caviar, Black Truffles and Modicum Sparkling Wine | $295 per person + tax & gratuity
Swing by for pre-and post- libations as our patio seating is available for shared bites and celebratory drinks.
Walk-ins welcome, no reservations are required.
New Year’s Eve at Forum
Join us at Meadowood on New Year’s Eve for an unforgettable evening of dining and live entertainment! This intimate soirée will feature a Champagne-and-caviar reception, a four-course dinner with wine pairings from the Meadowood cellar, and a special guest appearance by the Broadway artist Benjamin Eakeley, who will perform American Songbook classics throughout the night before we count down to the ball-dropping on the East Coast and make way for post-dinner celebrations.
Reception and Four-course Dinner
Time: 6:00 – 10:00 pm
Cost: $150 per person, plus tax and gratuity
Estate Wine Pairing $120
Cult Wine Pairing $250
About the artist:
Benjamin Eakeley stars as Steve Healy in the touring performance
of the Alanis Morissette musical Jagged Little Pill. He has appeared on Broadway in She Loves Me, Cabaret, Sweeney Todd, and On a Clear Day, You Can See Forever. Eakeley has earned a New York Drama Critics’ Circle Special Citation, an Astaire Award Nomination, and was a National Finalist in the Lotte Lenya Competition for Singers. Time Out hailed his solo cabaret Broadway Swinger as “One of the Best Cabarets in NYC.” Eakeley’s film and television credits include Orange Is the New Black, The Blacklist, The Good Wife, PBS Great Performances, and Robert De Niro’s The Good Shepherd. A graduate of Yale, Eakeley is thrilled to return to Meadowood following his sold-out 2020 Valentine’s Day concert.
NEW YEARS DAY CELEBRATIONS
The Meritage Resort and Spa New Year’s Day Brunch
Carry the New Year’s Day celebration into brunch.
Feast on a delectable brunch featuring an omelet and avocado toast station, a breakfast corner, and an assortment of beverages to complete your meal. Conveniently located by the rink to give you the opportunity to join in on the fun right after your meal!
- Ages 0-3 = Free
- Ages 4-13 = $25
- Ages 14+ = $50
Time: 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
New Year’s Day Brunch at the Estate Yountville
Gather with friends and family to start 2024 on a high note with our New Year’s Day brunch. Embrace the spirit of new beginnings as Executive Chef Michael Quigley blends classic brunch favorites with the unique flavors of Napa Valley to craft a menu with the freshest seasonal ingredients, capturing the essence of the valley’s rich culinary heritage.
Time: 11:00am-1:00pm
Cost: $110 plus tax and gratuity, Children 10 & under: $45 plus tax and gratuity
Advance reservations are required.
RejuVINation Brunch Menu at Clif Family
Shake off the late night and welcome the new year, wine country style. Join us for a RejuVINation brunch featuring handcrafted espresso beverages, an indulgent brunch menu from the Clif Family Food Truck and delicious Clif Family wine pairings.
RejuVINation Brunch Menu Items Include:
- Hoppin’ John – Stewed black-eyed peas, collard greens, scallions and Red Flint cornbread
- Huevos Rancheros – Rio Zape refried beans from the Clif Family Farm with salsa verde, cabbage, Cotija cheese and a Clif Family Farm egg.
- Pimento Skillet Cornbread – Red Flint Cornn cornbread with Tillamook and Duke’s pimento cheese served with Clif Family Solar Grown™ Honey.
- Sweet Potato Hash – Roasted Japanese sweet potatoes with brown butter mis, Kewpie mayo, Tenkasu and pickled ginger.
- Avocado Toast – Avocado, mixed radish, kohlrabi, scallions, Clif Family Farm greens and savory puffed rice.
- And more!
Regular Clif Family Bruschetteria Food Truck menu items will also be available featuring farm fresh, seasonal ingredients from our certified organic farm on Howell Mountain.
The RejuVINation Brunch menu and wine orders will be available Monday, January 1st from 11:30AM-4:00PM for curbside pickup and in person dining. Special menu items will be available until sold out.
For a list of other businesses open on New Years Eve & New Years Day, be sure to visit our Holiday Hours Blog. We hope you will uncork the possibilities, savor the flavors, and revel in the beauty of Napa Valley and Yountville as we usher in a brand-new year surrounded by the warmth of exquisite wines, delectable cuisine, and the spirit of celebration. Cheers to a New Year filled with joy, adventure, and the enchantment of wine country!