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Savor the Season

Harvest at Carneros

At Carneros Resort and Spa, harvest is more than a season—it’s a celebration of Napa Valley’s most vibrant time of year. From the vineyards to the gardens, from the kitchens to the night skies, every sense is awakened in honor of the season’s abundance. Guests are invited to explore unique harvest activations that blend food, wine, music, wellness, and community—each experience thoughtfully designed to capture the magic of Carneros in autumn.

Test Your Palate

Harvest Blind Wine Tasting

How well do you really know your wine? Every Thursday in October, FARM Restaurant and Bar invites you to find out with a blind tasting led by an Advanced Sommelier. Taste through two classic white and two red varietals, using aroma, acidity, tannin, body, and finish to uncover what’s in your glass. Designed for all levels, this intimate experience invites you to come curious, taste boldly, and discover wine in a whole new way.

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Craft, flavor & community

Harvest Celebration

From vineyard to garden to table, harvest comes alive at Carneros with curated activations, dining experiences, and festive gatherings that invite both resort guests and our Napa community to share in the season’s abundance.

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Harvest Glow

Capture the warmth of the season with a hands-on candle-making experience. Choose from autumn-inspired scents, blend your own fragrance, and pour a custom organic candle to take home, bringing a little of the harvest glow with you.

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Halloween Candy Trail

A sweet adventure awaits little ones throughout the resort. Follow playful riddles to discover five stops around Carneros Resort and Spa, exploring along the way and collecting a Halloween treat at each destination.

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Harvest the Garden

Experience harvest from garden to table with a guided stroll through our 14 culinary gardens. Hand-select fresh seasonal ingredients, then watch them transform into a handcrafted pizza and seasonal salad to enjoy outdoors in our pavilion.

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Autumn Bliss

Slow down and embrace the season with a restorative bath salt blending experience. Explore autumn-inspired scents and natural botanicals, create your own signature blend, and take home a custom soak made for cozy fall moments.

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Rhythm of the Season

Seasonal Wellness

Embrace the changing season and join our Full Moon Flow & Release: Power Vinyasa to build heat, release tension, and ground into fresh energy. Invite renewal and alignment with the rhythm of the season.

Full Moon Flow & Release: Power Vinyasa, Oct. 24 at 8 AM

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Harvest Exploration

Napa Valley Awaits

Each year from August through October, Napa Valley bursts to life with the energy of harvest. Beyond our resort, the valley offers countless ways to celebrate: from lively crush parties and elegant harvest parties to intimate winemaker dinners, behind-the-scenes tours, and tastings straight from the barrel. Whether you’re savoring the fruits of the season here at Carneros or exploring the richness of Napa’s legendary wineries and communities, harvest is a time to discover, indulge, and connect with the true spirit of wine country.

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Signature Harvest Events

Across Napa Valley

Each autumn, Napa Valley transforms into a vibrant stage for celebration as harvest season comes alive. From elegant black-tie galas and multi-winery weekends to hands-on grape stomps, the valley invites you to experience its traditions, flavors, and community spirit in unforgettable ways.

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Fall Release & Club 11:11 Social

Celebrate the magic of harvest season with Eleven Eleven Wines at their annual Fall Release, featuring new wine allocations, curated bites, and a toast to the fruits of the season

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V. Sattui’s Crush Party

Celebrate harvest season at V. Sattui Winery’s Crush Party with grape stomping, live music, dancing, 45+ wines, and a feast of live-fire and wood-fired favorites.

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Grape Stomp in the Vineyard

Get into the spirit of harvest season at Elkhorn Peak Cellars with a hands-on grape stomping experience in the vineyard, complete with wine and a taste of harvest in Napa Valley.

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Signature Stays

Offers & Seasonal Specials

Tailored Packages

Exclusive, Just for You

Harvest season in Napa is one of the best times to visit Wine Country. From August through October, grapes come off the vines, wineries host crush parties and barrel tastings, and our culinary gardens reach their seasonal peak. Make the most of it with Napa harvest packages designed around the season, whether you're planning a romantic fall getaway, a wellness reset, or a long weekend of wine tasting in Carneros. Each package takes care of the details so you can spend more time in the vineyards and less time planning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is harvest season at Carneros Resort in Napa Valley?

Harvest season at Carneros Resort runs from late August through October, coinciding with Napa Valley's grape picking and crushing period.
What harvest events does Carneros Resort host in 2026?
- Harvest Blind Wine Tastings: Sommelier-led workshops at the POST Tasting Lounge
- Piemaking: Guests learn to prepare pie dough from scratch, craft seasonal fillings, and take home recipe cards, prepared dough, and filling to bake at home.
- The Judgment of Paris: Stag's Leap Master Class: A guided tasting celebrating 50 years of the Judgment of Paris with Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, followed by a picnic lunch.
Can non-guests attend harvest events at Carneros Resort?

Yes. Public access is available for FARM Pavilion dinners, live music, and select wine workshops. Private masterclasses and garden harvesting are reserved for resort guests.
Are Carneros Resort's harvest activities family-friendly?

Yes. Carneros Resort offers family-friendly experiences like garden pizza-making and casual dining at Boon Fly Café, alongside adult-only pools and quiet areas.
Which crush parties and grape stomps are near Carneros Resort?
- Domaine Carneros (1 mile away): Annual Paella Harvest Party and sparkling wine tastings.
- V. Sattui Winery: Traditional grape stomps and large-scale harvest celebrations.
- Grgich Hills Estate: Daily grape-stomping experiences during peak harvest.
Does Carneros Resort offer a harvest season package?

Yes. Carneros Resort offers seasonal packages, including "Third Night Free" promotions, daily breakfast credits, spa vouchers, and resort dining credits.