December 2005 Article                      

From the Field: Silverado Hotel, Napa, California

The Silverado Difference

A 1,200-acre retreat located at the gateway to the Napa Valley Wine Country. Very pleasant drive across the Golden Gate Bridge and through the countryside. Great sense of arrival – the long driveway has an unobstructed view of the main building (built in 1870), which looks like a Southern Plantation. The plantation sits at the base of grassy hills. Ten swimming pools, and seventeen tennis courts, all situated throughout the property. Beautiful setting with lots of plants, flowers, grassy hills, and terrific outdoor space for functions! For groups who want a unique property in a great destination well worth the one-hour and fifteen minute-drive from the Oakland Airport and about the same to SF Airport.

The Basics

• Location: 50 miles northeast of San Francisco and 60 miles southwest of California's state capital of Sacramento
   

• Accommodations: 280 condominium units and private cottage suites surrounding the fairways of the resort's two championship golf courses. Each of the one- or two-bedroom units offers a kitchen, dining area and balcony as well as a comprehensive list of amenities.
   

• Sports facilities: 10 swimming pools, 17 tennis courts, volleyball courts, basketball courts, jogging trails, 10-speed mountain bikes for rent.
   

• Golf: two 18-hole golf courses by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. The courses cover 360 picturesque acres and feature tree-lined fairways, sculpted bunkers, ponds and spacious greens.
   

• Spa: 16,000-square-foot spa with 16 treatment rooms, an exercise facility and full-service salon.
   

• Restaurants: Royal Oak, Main Lounge, and The Grille.
   

• Kudos: Silverado won the annual Gold Key Award from "Meeting and Conventions Magazine" 12 times. Silverado has also won the annual Pinnacle Award from "Successful Meetings Magazine" on 10 occasions.
   

• Meeting space: The Silverado Mansion is a two-level, multi-million dollar Conference Center designed to handle groups from five to 500. It offers 12,000 square feet of space, including 13 individual meeting rooms, each named after a Napa winery. Highlighting the Center is the 5,160 square foot Ballroom with its refurbished elegance, featuring chandeliers, new carpet, drapes and updated electrical equipment.
   

• Meeting capacities indoors: Up to 560 theatre-style, 400 at rounds, and 500 for a reception.
   

• Reception capacity outdoors: Up to 1,500 in The Grove.

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