over the holiday weekend (thank you America for having a birthday – I desperately needed the time off) we took a drive north – and rested our heads at the beautiful Bardessono hotel in Yountville, CA. 

we all know the Napa Valley is one of the largest wine regions in the world, and we all know that I’m a wino!! but this weekend wasn’t about wine. surprise!

this weekend was about relaxation, new experiences and okay… wine! 

Friday at 4:30 AM came very early, but starting the vacation off this way was so worth it. we were picked up and taken to the meeting site where we were assigned a group to meet our pilot. By 5:30 AM we were in the field getting instruction on how to be safe passengers on our first hot air balloon ride. 

read more about the our experience above the valley in my Steller Story here :: Up on Steller

up, up and away……

-natalie