Lavender

Intimate and luxuriously cozy, Lavender, a Napa Valley bed and breakfast hotel, combines the warm colors of Provence with contemporary design elements to create a vibrant setting that blends old and new. A lovely heritage home is the centerpiece of the inn's four buildings; the warmth of its wraparound porch is echoed in the enclosed veranda where breakfast is served daily. Don't miss a game of boules in the garden.

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 guestroom features a fireplace, a king-size bed heaped with pillows and large brilliantly painted bathrooms with double sinks and contemporary surfacing. The inn also features wireless internet access throughout the property. There are two spacious guestrooms in the main house. The courtyard rooms surround the garden and are entered through a private patio. Your stay also includes a full signature breakfast, afternoon wine and hors d'oeuvres, and our famous home-baked cookies!

Guests may enjoy the pool and spa at neighboring Maison Fleurie, sample some of Yountville's renowned restaurants and, of course, visit some of Napa Valley's prestigious wineries. A game of boules in the garden with other guests is an experience to savor.

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)

Fun Things To Do

California Wine: The Science of an Art
Wed - Mon, 10 am - 5 pm, Year-round $4.50 per person

Cooking Demonstrations at the Culinary Institute
See Website for specific times $12.50 per person

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

Live Jazz Music at Uva Trattoria
Wednesday and Thursday Evenings 7 pm - 9 pm

Napa Valley Balloons: Hot Air Balloon Ride
Call for Appointment $215 per person, if booked through Lavender directly - typically $235. Includes balloon flight, Champagne picnic and photo

Napa Valley Wine Train
Advance reservations required Fees vary

Lincoln Theater
See website for show times, Fees vary

Napa Valley Premium Outlets

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."

Offering the very best in-room spa treatments, they'll leave you feeling instantly relaxed and refreshed!

Swedish Massage
Our Swedish Massage is designed to relax tired muscles, soothing mind as well as body. Long, vertical strokes melt tension away and this is great choice if you prefer light to medium touch or is your first massage experience. In just one hour, cares and concerns will give way to tranquility ahhhh.
60 Minutes Single: $100, plus gratuity
60 Minutes Couple: $200, plus gratuity
90 Minute Single: $140, plus gratuity
90 MInute Couple: $280, plus gratuity

Deep Tissue Massage
Choose the Deep Tissue Massage to ease chronic muscle tension. You’ll feel the stress of the work day world slip away – this is the perfect antidote for someone who spends a lot of time behind a desk or in commuter traffic. This massage combines deeper, more focused work with the benefits of pressure point therapy.
60 Minutes Single: $115, plus gratuity
60 Minutes Couple: $230, plus gratuity
90 Minute Single: $155, plus gratuity
90 MInute Couple: $310, plus gratuity

Spa Mini Facial and Massage
This luscious treatment includes hot towels followed by cleansing, exfoliation and a masque ending with a moisturizing facial massage. This 90 minute treatment includes a 60 minute massage and a 30 minute facial.
90 Minute (Swedish Massage) Single: $155
90 Minute (Deep Tissue Massage) Single: $170
Upgrade Your Spa Treatment for $15:

The following are additional services that may be added on to any of the spa treatments above for $15 each.
Lavender Foot Scrub: rejuvenate and soften tired feet
Sports Gel: Relieve muscle soreness and joint stiffness
Aromatherapy: Soothe and detoxify with an essential oil blend of Lavender
Skin Sensation: Promote circulation and detoxify with a dry brush body exfoliation. Brush is your gift to take home.

Reservations:
Please call the hotel directly at 800-522-4140, at least 48 hours in advance of your reservation to request a spa treatment. We require a credit card to guarantee the reservation.

Cancellation Policy:
All spa treatment reservations must be cancelled 24 hours in advance to avoid being charged.

In-Room Spa Treatments
Spa Treatments are performed either in your guestroom or, if applicable, on your private patio.
Please note: Gratuity is not included in the above rates.