Napa County Landmarks

06/11/2026

Before Napa became known around the world for wine, locals were lining up for pastries at Butter Cream Bakery. Nearly a century later, it’s still one of the sweetest stops in town. 🍩☕️

05/31/2026

Long before it became a celebrated Napa Valley winery, this property was a woodland retreat tucked into the Napa Redwoods where German families from San Francisco escaped the city to spend their summers. When the Jordan family purchased the property in 1883, they transformed it into “Lotus Farm,” named for the lotus flowers planted by young Rudolph Jordan, Jr., who oversaw the vineyards, farm, and family retreat.

The property entered a new era in 1900 when Oakland wine merchant Theodore Gier acquired the 356-acre estate. Gier was a figure of international stature, later receiving the Gold Cross of the Kronen Order from Emperor Wilhelm of Germany for supplying wine to the German military and Red Cross. At Lotus Farm, he expanded vineyard operations, hosted visitors and community gatherings, and began construction of a substantial stone wine cellar in 1903. From a rustic resort in the redwoods to an ambitious wine estate, the property's early history reflects the entrepreneurial energy, immigrant heritage, and evolving wine culture that helped shape Napa Valley at the dawn of the twentieth century. Now the property is the focal point of Hess Persson Estates, with a world-class art collection originally curated by Donald Hess himself.

05/27/2026

From nearly lost… to absolutely legendary. 🥂 Now it is open to the public as an Inn.

Once known as the most handsome house in town, The George — originally built in 1891 as the George Goodman Jr. mansion — had fallen into disrepair.

In 2016, the Theodorides family acquired the property and breathed new life into this important piece of Napa history.

They lovingly restored the original braided inlay hardwood floors, ornate grand staircase woodwork, wavy lead glass windows, and both fireplace surrounds, honoring the details of its Victorian soul.

Today, The George is a 2026 Great Wine Capitals Regional Award Winner in Accommodations, and is recognized as one of the most successfully executed examples of late 19th century residential architecture on the National Register of Historic Places.

From crumbling to crown jewel. 👑🏛️
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05/03/2026

We were glad to host this conversation with Leo Marmol of Marmol Radziner, reflecting on architecture, place, and the values that shape the built environment. Ella Sogomonian interviewed Leo at Napa River Inn following his lecture "Preservation as Innovation."

This is exactly the kind of work we’re committed to: bringing thoughtful voices into the conversation about Napa’s evolving landscape.

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04/30/2026

Don’t forget to get your tickets!!

Please join us for Lunch with Leaders on May 1st!

~ SPEAKER~
Christine Madrid French, Executive Director of Napa County Landmarks

~ LUNCH LOCATION ~
Celadon
500 Main Street, Napa

Friday, May 1, 2026
11:30am - 1pm

RSVP TODAY!
https://business.napachamber.com/events/details/lunch-with-leaders-7560

02/11/2026

Feb 24 | Legacy Business Happy Hour – Jimmy Vasser Toyota!
Join us as we recognize Jimmy Vasser Toyota as a Napa Legacy Business—a citywide initiative celebrating enterprises that have shaped our community for 20+ years.

Guests will enjoy wine tastings from V12 Vineyards, light refreshments, a showcase of the new Toyota bZ electric vehicle, and an optional guided tour of the service shop—an inside look at the working heart of the dealership.

Hosted by the City of Napa Economic Development Division and Napa County Landmarks, with a welcome by Lucas Wurz, General manager.

Admission is free with an optional $25 donation to support future Legacy Business events hosted by Napa County Landmarks.

📍 466 Soscol Ave, Napa. RSVP encouraged.

RSVP Here Join us for a Legacy Business Happy Hour honoring Jimmy Vasser Toyota on February 24, from 5:00 – 6:30 PM, hosted by the City of Napa Economic Development Division and Napa County Landmarks with a welcome by Lucas Wurz, General Manager! Guests will enjoy wine tastings from V12 Vineyards,...

12/03/2025

The George is featured during our Holiday Home Tour! Don’t miss your chance to walk through this holiday gem! Tickets available on our website. Proceeds go towards our mission to save historic buildings ❤️

December at The George, a season of sparkle, warmth, and quiet elegance. ✨

Twinkling lights, soft music, and mornings that smell like mulled wine and freshly baked pastries.

Welcome to Napa’s most magical month. 🎄

12/03/2025

Countdown to our Holiday Home Tour and looks like great weather to take a long walk (or short drive) through Downtown Napa. Celebrate the holiday season at a grand Victorian and stop in town for free snacks, treats, and surprises at one of our Partner Places! Details and tickets on our website. Join us for a funday! Churchill Manor Bed and Breakfast is a featured site and treasured historic building.

11/28/2025

Do you like to play with food? Our gingerbread contest celebrates the real joy of holiday making! It’s free to enter, simple to participate, and perfect for families, friends, kids, and coworkers. To sweeten the deal, each winner will receive a $100 gift certificate to a local Napa restaurant. Pre-made kits are allowed. Just add your personal touch!

✨ Sweetest Spirit Award – for the most heartfelt, joyful, or imaginative entry.
✨ Most Charming Disaster – for the gingerbread creation that tries its best and absolutely wins our hearts.

Enter by December 6. Drop off your creation December 8 at the Napa County Library. Sign up here!

Register to Enter Landmarks Gingerbread Contest Ring in the local holiday spirit with Napa County Landmarks’ Landmarks Gingerbread Contest in partnership with the Napa County Library. Enter individually or as a group, have fun with the design, and join us in celebrating the architecture, culture, ...

11/27/2025

✨ Step Inside Napa’s Historic Holiday Magic ✨ Looking for something joyful, beautiful, and wonderfully Napa to do with family and friends? Join us for Napa County Landmarks’ Holiday Home Tour—a festive walk through six remarkable historic sites (and more than 10 fun stops at our Partner Places throughout Downtown Napa), each dressed for the season and offering its own special experience, Dec. 13 from 12-4 pm.

Explore grand Victorian inns, cozy porches, warm parlors, and a soaring 19th-century sanctuary filled with music. Sip, wander, linger… it’s the perfect way to welcome the holidays. Early bird tickets are $44 or get our Festive Friends bundle--two tickets for $80!

On the tour:
🏰 Churchill Manor (1889) — Live music by Vintage Blends
🏡 McClelland-Priest Bed & Breakfast Inn (1879)
🏛️ The George Luxury Boutique Inn (1891)
🌿 Blackbird Inn & Finch Guest House (early 1900s) — Apple cider + cookies in the gazebo
🎶 First Presbyterian Church (1874) — Organ music by Gregory Whitfield, 1–4 PM (FREE, no ticket needed)

Plus—We’ve added another charming B&B to the lineup!
🍷 1801 First Luxury Inn (1903) will be open and offering tastes of Johanson Cabernet Sauvignon in the main dining room with Purple Sapphire playing tunes in the parlor.

Make a day of it. Bring visiting relatives, grab your best friends, or treat yourself to a festive afternoon stroll through Napa’s architectural history. https://napacountylandmarks.org/holidaytour/

Tickets are limited. Click to reserve your spot today!
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Experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore five of Napa’s most beautiful buildings in one afternoon. Join us on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from noon to 4 p.m. in charming Downtown Napa for the annual Holiday Home Tour! Stroll through beautiful holiday homes, enjoy live music, and sho...