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The trip after the wedding

A friendsmoon in Napa Valley, CA

2 places here can put the whole group under one roof.

a view of a city with mountains in the background
Photo by Carlos Wolters on Unsplash

The trip you take with your friends right after the wedding — instead of the honeymoon, or before it.

Plan our friendsmoonFree. No account. About two minutes.

Best months: May, June, July, August, September, October.

Where the group sleeps

  • Napa Valley Vacation Home$500–$1,800 / night

    Private vineyard estates with pools and wine cellars

    Sleeps 14

  • Vineyard estate house$1,200–$3,500 / night

    Sleeps 16

What you do

  • Hot Air Balloon Flight (Napa Valley Balloons)

    Sunrise balloon flight over the vineyard patchwork with a champagne brunch landing — the single most memorable Napa experience.

  • Private Winery Van Tour (Platypus Wine Tours)

    Private guided van visiting 3-4 wineries with a local guide who books the hard-to-access tastings — worth every penny.

  • Spa Day at Auberge du Soleil or Solage

    Two seriously good Napa spas — Auberge for traditional luxury, Solage Calistoga for the geothermal mud baths and mineral pools.

  • Vineyard Luxe Picnic (Napa Valley Picnic Co.)

    Fully styled vineyard picnic with boho pillows, a flower arch, charcuterie, and local bottles — the content peak of the trip.

  • Flower Crown Workshop (Stem Workshop Napa)

    Make seasonal flower crowns at a Napa studio with prosecco — then wear them to the vineyard for golden-hour photos.

  • Cooking Class at CIA at Copia

    The Culinary Institute of America's Napa campus runs private group classes with wine pairings — the most elevated group activity in the valley.

Where you eat

  • Bouchon Bistro

    Thomas Keller's Yountville French bistro — roast chicken, moules frites, and a wine list that justifies a separate trip.

  • Torc (Napa)

    Downtown Napa's favorite farm-to-table spot with creative seasonal menus and exceptional local wine pairings.

  • Oxbow Public Market

    Napa's beloved indoor food market with Ritual Coffee, Model Bakery english muffins, and a dozen artisan vendors — the perfect morning ritual.

  • Bouchon Bakery

    Thomas Keller's legendary Yountville bakery with croissants and macarons worth a detour — the most photographed morning in Napa.

  • Auberge du Soleil Restaurant

    Hilltop Relais & Châteaux restaurant with panoramic Napa Valley views — the definitive special-occasion dinner.

  • The French Laundry (Yountville)

    Thomas Keller's three-Michelin-star temple — two-month reservation wait, $350+ tasting menu, the once-in-a-decade meal.

Plan our friendsmoon