Meadowood Napa Valley

The Restaurant at Meadowood honored by Food & Wine Magazine
Chef Christopher Kostow named one of Food & Wine Magazine's Best New Chefs

Already the recipient of a 2-star rating from the esteemed Michelin Guide, The Restaurant at Meadowood is honored to have Chef Christopher Kostow recognized in Food & Wine Magazine's annual Best New Chefs issue. The July 2009 edition commends Chef Kostow's "superlative modern California menu" and "mastery of avant-garde cooking techniques."

The Restaurant at Meadowood is situated in the heart of Napa Valley, one mile east from downtown St. Helena and 18 miles north of Napa. Meadowood Napa Valley is set in a wooded two hundred-fifty acre valley is reminiscent of a private estate in a bygone era, with wine education, championship croquet lawns, a nine-hole walking golf course, tennis courts, hiking trails, swimming, a health spa, guest rooms and casual or fine dining.

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The Restaurant at Meadowood honored by Food & Wine Magazine
Chef Christopher Kostow named one of Food & Wine Magazine's Best New Chefs

Already the recipient of a 2-star rating from the esteemed Michelin Guide, The Restaurant at Meadowood is honored to have Chef Christopher Kostow recognized in Food & Wine Magazine's annual Best New Chefs issue. The July 2009 edition commends Chef Kostow's "superlative modern California menu" and "mastery of avant-garde cooking techniques."

The Restaurant at Meadowood is situated in the heart of Napa Valley, one mile east from downtown St. Helena and 18 miles north of Napa. Meadowood Napa Valley is set in a wooded two hundred-fifty acre valley is reminiscent of a private estate in a bygone era, with wine education, championship croquet lawns, a nine-hole walking golf course, tennis courts, hiking trails, swimming, a health spa, guest rooms and casual or fine dining.

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The Restaurant at Meadowood honored by Food & Wine Magazine
Chef Christopher Kostow named one of Food & Wine Magazine's Best New Chefs

Already the recipient of a 2-star rating from the esteemed Michelin Guide, The Restaurant at Meadowood is honored to have Chef Christopher Kostow recognized in Food & Wine Magazine's annual Best New Chefs issue. The July 2009 edition commends Chef Kostow's "superlative modern California menu" and "mastery of avant-garde cooking techniques."

The Restaurant at Meadowood is situated in the heart of Napa Valley, one mile east from downtown St. Helena and 18 miles north of Napa. Meadowood Napa Valley is set in a wooded two hundred-fifty acre valley is reminiscent of a private estate in a bygone era, with wine education, championship croquet lawns, a nine-hole walking golf course, tennis courts, hiking trails, swimming, a health spa, guest rooms and casual or fine dining.

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Meadowood Relives the Legend of Bagger Vance
Golf Enthusiasts Play Nine Holes with Hickory Stick Clubs

Meadowood brings the Legend of Bagger Vance to the fairways with the Hickory Stick Golf

Join Meadowood Golf Pro Doug Pike and play nine or 18 holes using authentic hickory shafted clubs and replica gutty golf balls, all of which were used from the late 1800's to the 1930's.

In 1850, the Scottish found that hickory from the Unites States, which at the time was being imported into Scotland for ax and rake handles, made the very best golf club shaft material; with its light, springy feel, it far surpassed the more flexible ash shafts.

The "gutty" ball was also introduced around 1850. Brought from the British West Indies, this ball was crafted from the sap of rubber trees. It was immune to water damage and it bounced like crazy.

"Swinging the hickories is like taking a rubber stick and whipping it through the air. You have to keep your feet on the ground and use your hands to help square the clubface," says Pike.

"The honor, integrity and tradition of games past are what make the sport of golf so great. The attire was more formal, the people were very respectful and the imagination required to play well was astounding," Pike concludes.

Meadowood is situated in the heart of Napa Valley, one mile east from downtown St. Helena and 18 miles north of Napa. The property, set in a wooded two hundred-fifty acre valley is reminiscent of a private estate in a bygone era, with championship croquet lawns, a nine-hole walking golf course, tennis courts, hiking trails, swimming, a health spa, guest rooms and fine dining in The Restaurant at Meadowood.