Bardessono

A small hotel with an even smaller footprint, the 62-room Bardessono hotel and spa stands at the forefront of a new movement in environmentally sustainable design. From the vertical garden in the entryway, to the 82 geothermal fields used for heating and cooling, to the 9300 m2 (100,000 sq. ft.) of reclaimed wood, the hotel stands as an example of how an environmentally conscious building should be.

But while it's one thing to design a hotel to be green, it's another to be both green and luxurious. Thankfully, Bardessono succeeds at both counts. Suites feature generous amounts of natural light, with elegant bathrooms, gas fireplaces, and private furnished courtyards.

Dining at Bardessono is built around the concept of pure, simple, renewable foods. Fresh, organic produce, sustainable seafood, and wines from Napa Valley's famous vineyards make for an incomparable dining experience with an enriching connection to the earth. All holidays should be like this.