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Let's go on an escapade forfoodandwinelovers.Interactive demonstrations include the History of Napa Valley in 8 Glasses, and weekend- long Conversations explore timely topics and include panels, film and art. Hands-on cooking classes, arts and entertainment are also on the calendar. At Bouchaine Winery, southwest of the city, guests can join an expert falconer and learn about ecology practices while falcons and owls fly through the vineyard. Ramblers will enjoy a walk through the new Rail Arts District, which features huge murals and sculptures and runs parallel to the Napa Wine Train tracks along a 1.7-mile section of the Napa Valley Vine Trail. For overnight stays, Vista Collina Resort opens in July and will offer suites with kitchens and a fitness studio, while The Village at Vista Collina will be home to culinary classes, wine seminars and tasting rooms with microbrews as well as wines. GoldCountry Travelers making a foray into the mountains will find lots to do at Apple Hill, just past Placerville. Fall is the high season, when local growers celebrate the apple harvest, but the area has year-round activities. Try local wine, taste award-winning hard cider made with local apples, or relax with a massage and some pampering at Time Out Spa. Hiking, biking and white-water rafting are nearby. Eden Vale Inn and North Canyon Inn are bed and breakfast inns, while Crystal Basin Recreation Area and Sly Park Recreation offer camping, as well as hiking, fishing and opportunities for photographers. Northern California has an abundance of opportunities for short trips. The hard part is making a choice.n Clockwisefromtop:Placerville'sEdenValeInnprovides the ultima te soak with a v iew ; t he gor geous Bo uchaine Winery in Napa; Apple Hill features a variety of activities. – Photo credits clockwise from top: Eden Vale Inn, Bouchaine Winery, Apple Hill Growers Remarkable Has No Age. Marin'sOnlyAccreditedLifeCareCommunity. Contact Dusty Bricker for a tour. 415.464.1754 www.thetam.org • 501 Via Casitas • Greenbrae, CA Haggai Niv, student of famed pianist Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli, performed across Europe and the U.S., including solo performances with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Teatro Alla Scala, and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. Tamalpais Resident since 2017. 6 June10,2018 SeniorLiving AMarketingSupplementoftheMarinIndependentJournal | marinij.com