Nestled on the outskirts of Calistoga, this chic resort boasts stylish wooden cottages, a rejuvenating hot-springs pool, and organic dining that invites laid-back luxury.
"Even further up the valley is Calistoga where Solage Resort & Spa embraces guests in a luxe and lavish accommodation." - Jillian Dara
"Located a short bike ride from downtown Calistoga—known for its bubbling, thermal hot springs and low-key locals—the easy, breezy, modern-meets-country refuge with an on-site spa and 130-foot heated outdoor swimming pool underwent a major multi-million-dollar renovation in 2021 replete with 11 new studios, and a poolside Mexican-inspired eatery, Picobar. The resort's 100 rooms span 515-square-foot studios all the way to two-bedroom suites with three firepits and outdoor showers. Design the itinerary to be as packed or as relaxed as you like with numerous complimentary fitness classes offered daily (options include meditation, aqua aerobics, and pickleball on two new outdoor courts), and experiences from hot air balloon excursions to mezcal and tequila tastings." - Jennie Nunn
"At the Solage, a 25-acre resort deep in wine country, a good glass of red—and a low-key kind of luxury—is just a grape’s throw away. The resort’s low sight lines—made possible by contemporary-cool cottages, etched out in white wood—are just a picket fence shy of perfection, allowing for unblemished vistas of the rolling hills. Rooms come king- and double queen-sized and receive complimentary cruiser bikes for exploring the area, but we’d opt for the Silverado Suite with its vaulted ceilings, a private patio hot tub, and pebble-floored steam shower. The Mud Bar at the 20,000-square-foot Spa Solage offers a modern take on the traditional Calistoga mud bath, catered to your taste with a choice of essential oils—and offers the restorative healing powers of nearby geo-thermal springs. Solbar, the Michelin-starred indoor/outdoor bistro, has a seasonal menu that combines healthy options with comfort food—crispy liberty duck confit with sweet potatoes and cashew butter, or lemon-steamed Alaskan halibut with fava beans and stinging nettle pesto."
"Next up, check into a Studio at Solage, Auberge Resorts Collection. The 100-room property offers a number of wellness programs in its 200,000-square-foot-spa, like a bathhouse with geothermal pools and mud bath treatments." - Kristin Braswell
"The light at Solage always appears hazy and dreamlike, painting patrons in an other-worldly hue. Perhaps it’s the location in an area famous for mud baths and magical geothermal waters. Whatever it is, food and wellness rituals marry at this Calistoga outpost of the Auberge collection, and finding time and budget for a stay becomes a worthy goal. Open to hotel guests and spa guests for an additional fee, the multiple geothermal pools range from frigid to hot, and moving between them is suggested for optimal health. For those who believe the stomach is a superior route to happiness, spa-adjacent casual restaurant Picobar serves all day and is open to non-hotel guests. A new poolside cabana experience includes fresh margaritas prepared a la minute, and signature dishes like gulf shrimp ceviche and tacos al pastor. At $850 it’s not cheap but gets four people all-day access to poolside Napa Valley luxury." - Laura Smith Borrman
