Calistoga Ranch

June 21, 2011 - Auberge Resorts’ award-winning Calistoga Ranch in the Napa Valley announced today Christian Ojeda as the new Executive Chef of its exclusive Lakehouse restaurant. As Executive Chef, Ojeda will lead the culinary team at Calistoga Ranch with his distinctive blend of culinary expertise.

Ojeda previously served as Master Cook at Fleur de Lys and Joel Robuchon in Las Vegas and as the Executive Sous Chef at Santa Fe’s award-winning Geronimo. Most recently, Ojeda served as Chef de Cuisine at Auberge Resorts’ Encantado Resort and Spa in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

His artfully prepared dishes at the Lakehouse restaurant are crafted with fresh, local and organic produce and pay tribute to the area’s rustic yet sophisticated flavors. Celebrating the rich culture of food and wine for which Napa Valley is known, Ojeda’s breakfast, lunch and dinner menus are built on a “land to table” philosophy with signature items like farm fresh eggs, prawn tacos, duck confit and bacon wrapped veal loin.

“We are thrilled to have Chef Ojeda on board as Executive Chef of the Lakehouse restaurant,” said Coni Thornburg, General Manager of Calistoga Ranch. “His distinguished culinary background in classic European, contemporary American and Southwestern fare is sure to deliver exceptional dining experiences for our guests.”

About Calistoga Ranch

Located in a private canyon on 157 acres just outside the town of Calistoga, Calistoga Ranch encompasses 48 guest lodges and 23 owner lodges offering overnight accommodations, spa services, historic Lake Lommel, and the private Lakehouse Restaurant and lounge. The property’s contemporary architecture is inspired by its natural surroundings, and was created to fit the landscape with a focus on an indoor-outdoor lifestyle. In keeping with the rich heritage of Napa Valley, Calistoga Ranch features an on-site vineyard and mountain wine cave, where owners and guests can share in the process of winemaking and immerse themselves in the wine culture. Owners and resort guests also enjoy a number of recreational activities, including swimming in a pool overlooking the vineyards and oak groves, and hiking on one of the property’s numerous trails.

About Auberge Resorts
Auberge Resorts is a collection of exceptional hotels, resorts and private clubs, each with a unique personality that assures a memorable guest experience. While Auberge Resorts nurtures the individuality of each establishment, all are characterized by a set of communal elements: intimate, understated elegance; captivating locations that inspire exceptional cuisine and spa experiences; and gracious yet unobtrusive service. Among the Auberge collection of distinctive properties are: Auberge du Soleil, Napa Valley, Calif.; Calistoga Ranch, Napa Valley, Calif.; Encantado, Santa Fe, N.M.; Esperanza, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; The Inn at Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton, S.C.; Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa, Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.; Element 52, Telluride, Colo.; and the Aspen Club, Aspen, Colo., with several others currently in development. For more information about Auberge Resorts, please visit www.aubergeresorts.com.

Calistoga Ranch Singled Out Among The Worlds Top Hotels

CALISTOGA, Calif. (July 16, 2008) " Calistoga Ranch, the award-winning Napa Valley resort and lodging club, is proud to be honored in Travel + Leisures 13th annual Worlds Best readers poll issue. The accolades, awarded by the savvy readers of Travel + Leisure, are a true mark of achievement in the luxury hospitality industry.

One of only ten California properties to place in the Worlds Top 100 Hotels, Calistoga Ranch came in at #92 in the Worlds Top Hotels list and ranked an impressive #26 in the Top 100 Hotels in U.S. and Canada.

It is an honor and accomplishment to be thought of so highly by our guests, said Mark Harmon, Chief Executive Officer for Auberge Resorts. Luxury travelers have an exceptional number of hotels and resorts to choose from and we are truly pleased that Travel + Leisures discriminating readers gave us such exceptional marks.

Travel + Leisure magazines annual Worlds Best readers poll appears in the October issue of the magazine and can also be viewed online at http://www.travelandleisure.com/worldsbest/2008/ . In order to be eligible for the Worlds Best Awards, properties must not only receive high marks from readers of the magazine but also a minimum number of reader evaluations. Hotels that were ranked were judged by a variety of criteria including rooms/facilities, location, service,
restaurants/food and overall value. The tops ranked spas in the survey were judged on ambience, treatments, service and their overall value to guests.

Located in a private canyon on 157 acres just outside the town of Calistoga, Calistoga Ranch encompass 46 guest lodges offering overnight accommodations, spa services, historic Lake Lommel, and the private Lakehouse Restaurant and lounge. The propertys contemporary architecture is inspired by its natural surroundings, and created to fit the landscape, with a focus on an indoor-outdoor lifestyle. In keeping with the rich heritage of Napa Valley, Calistoga Ranch features an on-site vineyard and mountain wine cave, where owners and guests can share in the process of winemaking and immerse themselves in the wine culture. Owners and resort guests also enjoy a number of recreational activities including swimming in a pool overlooking the vineyards and oak groves, and hiking on one of the propertys numerous trails.

About Auberge Resorts
Auberge Resorts is a collection of exceptional hotels, resorts and private clubs, each with a unique personality that assures a memorable guest experience. Among the distinctive properties are Auberge du Soleil, Napa Valley; Esperanza, Cabo San Lucas; Calistoga Ranch, Napa Valley; The Inn at Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton, S.C., and Encantado, Santa Fe, with several others in development. While Auberge Resorts nurtures the individuality of each establishment, all are characterized by a set of communal elements: intimate, understated elegance; captivating locations that inspire exceptional cuisine and spa experiences; and gracious yet unobtrusive service. For more information about Auberge Resorts, please visit www.aubergeresorts.com

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CALISTOGA, Calif. (July 2, 2008) " Auberge Resorts, operators of Calistoga Ranch, the award-winning Napa Valley resort and lodging club, announced the appointment of Coni Thornburg as General Manager. In her new position, Thornburg will oversee all operations for the 46-room resort including a restaurant and full-service spa, and the 27 owner lodges all situated on a 157-acre site marked by ancient oaks, majestic hills, a rock-hewn stream and private lake.
We are honored to welcome Coni to Calistoga Ranch, said Eric Calderon, Chief Operating Officer. We pride ourselves on hiring the best in the business, and Conis dedication and commitment to excellence make her an invaluable asset to the resort.

Most recently, Thornburg served as General Manager of The Lodge at Pebble Beach, a position she assumed after six years as General Manager of Hotel Teatro, the premier boutique hotel in Denver, Colo. Prior to that, Thornburg was Director of Food & Beverage for 10 years at the acclaimed Little Nell Hotel in Aspen, Colo., where she played a key role in helping the hotel achieve Mobil Five Star and AAA Five Diamond Status. A native of Montana, Thornburg gained much of her formative background with the Four Seasons Hotels, primarily at their property in Seattle, Wash.

Located in a private canyon on 157 acres in the upper Napa Valley, Calistoga Ranch offers sumptuous accommodations, the mineral spring-fed Bathhouse spa, and inspired cuisine in the waterfront Lakehouse Restaurant. Calistoga Ranchs contemporary architecture maximizes its wooded setting with innovative indoor-outdoor lodges
that embrace the Wine Country lifestyle. In keeping with the rich heritage of Napa Valley, Calistoga Ranch features an on-site vineyard and mountain wine cave, where guests and lodging club members can share in the process of winemaking and immerse themselves in the wine culture. Guests and members can enjoy a variety of amenities,
including a swimming pool overlooking the vineyards, bocce court, canyon hiking trails and wine tasting at world-renowned vineyards just outside the resorts gates.

About Auberge Resorts
Auberge Resorts is a collection of exceptional hotels, resorts and private clubs, each with a unique personality that assures a memorable guest experience. Among the distinctive properties are Auberge du Soleil, Napa Valley; Esperanza, Cabo San Lucas; Calistoga Ranch, Napa Valley; The Inn at Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton, S.C., and
Encantado, opening in Santa Fe in the summer of 2008, with several others in development. While Auberge Resorts nurtures the individuality of each establishment, all are characterized by a set of communal elements: intimate, understated elegance; captivating locations that inspire exceptional cuisine and spa experiences; and gracious yet unobtrusive service. For more information about Auberge Resorts, please visit www.aubergeresorts.com

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Murphy OBrien, Inc.
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