Maison Fleurie

 Napa Valley Maison Fleurie, the flowering house, is situated on half an acre of beautifully landscaped gardens - welcoming visitors to a Napa Valley Inn reminiscent of Southern France. Finely crafted furniture, rich fiabrics, and a huge stone fireplace lend their ambiance to this historic main building, where a bountiful breakfast and afternoon wine and
hors d' oeuvres are served.

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
• A beautiful and thoughtfully designed decor
• Alarm clock/radio, hairdryer, iron and ironing board
• Daily, full-service housekeeping

Thirteen enchanting guest rooms, a pool and hot tub are spread throughout the inn's grounds. Choose a deluxe room with a spa tub, king bed and patio for extra luxury.

Four Sisters Inns signature services, provided at Maison Fleurie, with our compliments:

• A bountiful breakfast buffet each morning
• Afternoon wine, tea and hors d' oeuvres
• 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 the 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
• 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

 When you're ready to venture out, use our bicycles to visit local wineries, tour back roads or explore the shops of Yountville. The gracious lifestyle of the Napa Valley will leave you warmed and refreshed when you return home.

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 their website for specific times. $12.50 per person

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

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

Napa Valley Balloons: Hot Air Balloon Ride
$215 per person if booked directly through Maison Fleurie. Typically $235.
Includes balloon flight, Champagne picnic and photo.

Napa Valley Wine Train
Advance reservations required Fees vary

Lincoln Theater
See their website for show times Fees vary

Napa Valley Premium Outlets
See their website

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.