If you’re looking to have a delicious and festive holiday meal (minus the preparation and cooking!) then this year’s “Feast like a Christmas King” at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa is perfect for you. With an elegant buffet, and an endless variety of dishes that bring together the perfect traditional Christmas dinner, this meal will be one to remember for years to come. Chefs Bruno Tison and Andrew Cain ensure that no dish is left unserved – from perfect holiday hor d’oeuvres to an elaborate carving station with all the trimmings, nothing says Christmas like this incredible feast! 
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If you want a magical experience this holiday season, make sure to visit the Armstrong Redwoods State National Reserve, spanning 805 acres with trees up to 2,000 years old. Breathe the fresh winter air and envelope yourself in the reserve’s mystical fog – this is the California version of a winter wonderland! 
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Holidays in Napa Valley would be incomplete without an event involving wine! This gathering, from Wine Country Walking Tours, begins in beautiful Healdsburg Plaza. As you walk through tree-lined streets decorated for the holidays, you will stop in quaint restaurants and shops, enjoying holiday treats paired perfectly with local wines. 
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Known as “the brightest town in Napa Valley” during the holiday season, this community truly embraces the Christmas spirit. With twinkling trees and a full list of holiday events, this cozy community will not disappoint. From carriage rides to wreath making classes, there is no shortage of perfect holiday fun to be had with the entire family! 
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Siena Restaurant, at The Meritage Resort and Spa, has partnered with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation to ensure that everyone is able to participate in the joy of the holidays. Siena servers will collect unwrapped gifts brought by restaurant patrons, in exchange for complimentary sparkling wine (by the glass). Make sure to brighten the holidays for deserving children in need and participate in this incredible gesture of holiday giving. 
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Planning for New Years? New Year’s Eve on the Square is the largest celebration in Napa County, and promises an amazing start to 2018! Food, drinks and fun are a guarantee – with designated “kiddie” areas perfect for your little ones. The newly-renovated Courthouse square in Santa Rosa is the perfect setting for this festive celebration.
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Looking for a more low-key New Years Eve celebration this year? Look no further than New Year’s Eve at the Meritage Resort and Spa. With multiple dining options, including the Estate Cave with Trinitas Cellars and a ballroom buffet with every dish imaginable, this event is sure to please! End the night, and ring in 2018, with a champagne toast and balloon drop in the main ballroom. 

Ring in the new year with elegance this year at etoile at Domaine Chandon – tickets to this exclusive gala include a 5 course meal, wine pairings, dancing, party favors and a toast to 2018 when the clock strikes midnight.

If you want a staycation this New Year’s Eve, the Hilton Sonoma has the best NYE package. Dance the night away at Nectar, enjoy a 5-course dinner, and stay in one of the hotel’s deluxe rooms, complete with a bottle of champagne. Nothing better than a mini-getaway to start off the new year!