Blackbird Inn

This Napa Valley bed and breakfast inn is situated in downtown Napa and is part of the prestigious Four Sisters Inns collection. Blackbird Inn offers the intimacy of a vintage hideaway, yet is an easy walk to many shops and restaurants. With its spacious front porch, huge stone fireplace and liberal use of fine woods, Blackbird Inn creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere and is just a short drive to world renowned Napa Valley wineries.

This Four Sisters Inn blends the modern luxuries and sophisticated services of a boutique hotel with the traditional amenities and architecture of a B & B.

Each of the inn's eight guestrooms has a king or queen bed, private bath and wireless internet access, and many feature fireplaces, private decks, and spa tubs. Your stay also includes a full signature breakfast, afternoon wine and hors d'oeuvres, and our famous home-baked cookies! Our friendly staff will help you select the perfect room, and assist you with planning a memorable stay.

Blackbird Inn is just a short drive from the many outstanding local wineries. Spend your day discovering scenic country roads or pampering yourself with a spa treatment. When you return to the inn, relax with a glass of wine and delicious hors d'oeuvres as you plan the next day's adventures.

Four Sisters Inns signature services, provided at Blackbird Inn, with our compliments:

• A bountiful breakfast buffet each morning
• Afternoon wine, tea and hors 'doeuvres
• Evening turndown service featuring delectable La Belge chocolate, upon request
• Scrumptious, freshly-baked cookies
• Water, soda's, coffee and tea available throughout the day
• Newspapers available in Lobby
• Wireless Internet access and free local telephone calls
• Celebratory balloons placed in-room upon request
• Concierge and activity recommendations and planning
• 3 p.m. check-in and 12 noon check-out
• Movies, books and games available to borrow at the front desk
• Easily forgotten toiletry items, (toothbrush, shaving cream, sewing kits, etc) available at front desk
• On-site parking
• Bon Voyage gift to all guests who stay five or more consecutive nights
• Generous Frequent Sleeper loyalty program offering enrolled guests one complimentary night for every ten nights

Many of our well-appointed guestrooms feature:

• A luxurious bed appointed with fine linens and heaped with pillows
• A gas fireplace and sitting area with desk
• A private patio
• A private bathroom with a jetted spa tub and shower
• A travel set of European shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, bath salts and lotion
• Spa-quality towels and robes
• A television with DVD Player and complimentary movies
• A beautiful and thoughtfully designed decor
• Alarm clock/radio, hairdryer, iron and ironing board
• Daily, full-service housekeeping

The following services and items are available for purchase:

• Breakfast delivered to your guestroom ($10 per day)
• Rates are based on two guests per room. Additional guests ($25)
• A bottle of wine and glasses (price varies)
• A bottle of chilled sparkling wine and flutes (price varies)
• Celebration Package Upgrade ($60)
• Long distance, faxing, printing or other business services (price varies)
• Adoption of a signature Teddy Bear ($35)
• Purchase of a Four Sisters Inns cookbook ($16.95)
• Tickets for activities and special events (price varies, select locations)

Visit our other Four Sisters Inns

Inn at Harbor Steps - Seattle, Washington

Inn at Sonoma - Sonoma, California

Healdsburg Inn - Healdsburg, California

Lavender - Yountville, California

Blue Lantern Inn - Dana Point, California

Maison Fleurie - Yountville, California

West Cliff Inn - Santa Cruz, California

Green Gables Inn - Pacific Grove, California

Gosby House Inn - Pacific Grove, California

Seal Cove Inn - Moss Beach, California

Channel Road Inn - Santa Monica, California

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 3073
Monterey, California 93942

THE POST FAMILY HOME was a spectacular, multi-gabled 1888 Victorian mansion overlooking Monterey Bay. Already christened "Green Gables" by a previous owner, who had opened it to travelers, the home was the subject of regular inquiries from would-be guests. Finally, in July 1975, the Posts were persuaded to become seasonal hosts. For several years, they reshuffled their living quarters during the summer months to rent out rooms to enthusiastic guests.

The Posts gradually added new inns to the collection, each chosen with an eye toward elegant architecture, historical significance, and a truly unique setting.

Coupling these inns with home cooking and gracious, friendly service, they soon had a steady stream of business. Rooms decorated with the Post's elegant antiques and sumptuous fabrics and wallpaper,full gourmet breakfasts, and expertise on local sightseeing turned many guests into repeat customers.

IN 1975, in honor of their daughters, each of whom did her part to make the family business a success, Roger and Sally Post decided to name their growing collection Four Sisters Inns.

IN MAY 1978, the demand for more guest accommodations spurred the purchase of the Posts' second inn. The Gosby House Inn, just a few blocks away in the heart of Pacific Grove, had already earned National Historic Landmark status. The Gosby House Inn welcomed visitors year-round from the start.

IN 1983, the Posts added the romantic Petite Auberge in San Francisco near Union Square. The following year, they decided to open Green Gables Inn year-round. May 1986 saw the addition of Petite Auberge's sophisticated next-door neighbor, the White Swan Inn in San Francisco.

1990. After a four-year break, the company's growth continued. The seaside Blue Lantern Inn in Dana Point became a Four Sisters Inns property in November 1990.

DECEMBER 1993 brought the purchase of the 100-year-old Maison Fleurie in California's Napa Valley, fulfilling a long-held dream to offer guests something really special in one of the world's most prestigious wine regions. Its French country flavor was strongly influenced by Shelley Claudel's love of France.

IN JUNE 1997, the company took an exciting step when it welcomed the Saratoga Inn on Whidbey Island, Washington to the list of properties; the following month brought the addition of the Inn at Harbor Steps, in the heart of Seattle, to the group. Lavender opened its doors in late 1999, just blocks from Maison Fleurie in Yountville.

IN JULY 2001, Blackbird Inn, a restored Craftsman-style home in the heart of downtown Napa, joined the collection.

IN OCTOBER 2002, the Inn at Sonoma became the first Four Sisters inn located in Sonoma County.

IN DECEMBER 2002, came the decision to sell the two San Francisco properties in order to concentrate on continued growth in more rural regions of California.

TODAY, Four Sisters Inns remains a family business, with Shelley Post Claudel as president, supported by a corporate staff, and some 350 talented and dedicated individuals in the inns. Though no longer directly involved, sisters Kim Post Watson, Jennifer Post and Stefanie Post Pollard are frequent "guests."

HOMEMADE COOKIES - ready and waiting for visitors from the beginning - are a fixture at each of the Four Sisters Inns. Guest requests for the cookie recipes, as well as those for Shelley's chocolate desserts and many recipes developed by the inns' chefs, eventually led to the publishing of the popular Four Sisters Inns cookbook, now in its fifth edition.

"We have always anticipated our guests' needs, and constantly ask how we might do even better," says Four Sisters Inns President Shelley Claudel. "That is really the root of our company's success."

We welcome children at all of our inns and can help you select the best room for your family. It is important to remember that many of our guests are celebrating a special occasion. We ask that you observe quiet hours from 8 p.m. to 9 a.m.

Napa Valley Wine Walk Self-Guided Tour

Cooking Demonstrations at the Culinary Institute
DeBaun Theater at the Culinary Institute
at 2555 Main Street in St. Helena.
See Website for specific times. $12.50 per person

California Wine: The Science of an Art
Napa Valley Museum, 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville
Wed - Mon, 10 am - 5 pm, Year-round, $4.50 pp

Napa Farmers Market
Every Tuesday & Saturday, Through Oct 31, 2004
7:30 am - Noon, Free

Live Jazz Music at Uva Trattoria
Uva Trattoria Restaurant at 1405 Clinton Street
Wednesday and Thursday Evenings, 7 - 9pm

Napa Valley Wine Train
Year-round scenic 3-hour gourmet dining excursions aboard
lavishly restored 1915-1950 Pullman Dining and Lounge cars
Advance reservations required, Fees vary

Napa Valley Opera House
world-class musical theatre, plays, chamber music,
jazz, opera, dance and family programs
See website for show times, Fees vary

Napa Valley Balloons: Hot Air Balloon Ride
Call for Appointment, $205 per person
Includes balloon flight, Champagne picnic and photo.

Massage and Spa Treatments
Amanda's Massage and Body Care is just a short walk from the inn
Visit their website for treatments and prices

Wine Country Bikes
See website for information on
tours, pricing and times.

Napa Valley Premium Outlets
50 outlet stores, 629 Factory Stores Drive
See website