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		<title>UPCOMING EVENTS- April 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:55:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>carlin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Calistog&#8217;s April 2012 EVENTS: Here is a brief list of events taking place in Calistoga and in the neighboring Napa Valley towns &#038; cities this month: APRIL 26, 27, 28, 29, 30&#8211; ARTS in April During April, the Napa Valley will focus on the elemental connection between wine and the arts, incorporating many of the [...]]]></description>
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<h2 style="text-align: center,"><strong>Calistog&#8217;s April 2012 EVENTS:</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #995500;">Here is a brief list of events taking place in Calistoga and in the neighboring Napa Valley towns &#038; cities this month:</p>
<p><span style="color: #993300;"> APRIL 26, 27, 28, 29, 30&#8211; <span style="color: #000000;"> <strong><u>ARTS in April</u></strong></p>
<p>During April, the Napa Valley will focus on the elemental connection between wine and the arts, incorporating many of the artists, curators and collectors that make up The Napa Valley Collection. In the charming towns spread throughout the Napa Valley, wineries, galleries, studios, performing arts venues and other businesses will serve up special arts-related offers and host art-and-wine events. Visit <a href="http://www.LegendaryNapaValley.com/ArtsinApril" title="www.LegendaryNapaValley.com/ArtsinApril" target="_blank">www.legendarynapavalley.com/artsinapril</a> for details.<br />
Sun, 04/01/2012 &#8211; Mon, 04/30/2012<br />
Napa County<br />
Doors Open: 10:00 am<br />
Doors Close: 05:00 pm<br />
(courtesy of <a href="http://calistogachamber.com/calistoga-events.php" title="calistogavisitors.com" target="_blank">calistogavisitors.com</a> website)</p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">April 29 &#8212; OysterFest at <a href="http://www.chandon.com/index.php?option=com_content&#038;view=section&#038;id=10&#038;Itemid=11" title="www.chandon.com" target="_blank">Domaine Chandon</a><br />
Celebration, Food &#038; Wine Education: This year’s event marks our second year in partnership with Meals On Wheels of San Francisco. Enjoy live music, sparkling wine and oysters on Domaine Chandon&#8217;s scenic terrace in Napa Valley while helping one of the city’s most distinguished charitable organizations.<br />
1 California Drive, Yountville<br />
Fee: $30 and must be puchased in advance<br />
Time: 12 p.m. &#8211; 5 p.m.<br />
Phone Number: (888) 242.6366</p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">On Going &#8212; <a href="http://www.calistogainn.com/calendar.html" title="www.calistogainn.com" target="_blank">Calistoga Inn</a><br />
Live Music: The Calistoga Inn Restaurant &#038; Brewery has Open Mic Night, every Wed. night 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Jazz on the Patio every Night during the high season with live jazz guitar Dancing every Thurs., Fri. &#038; Sat. night with Live DJ&#8217;s from 9:00 p.m. till 1:00 a.m.<br />
1250 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga CA.<br />
Fee: Free or small cover<br />
Time: Varies<br />
Phone Number: (707) 942.4101</p>
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		<title>Enjoy In-Room Spa Treatments</title>
		<link>http://www.carlincottages.com/blog/2012/01/31/calistoga-in-room-spa-treatments/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlin Admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[“Calistoga Goddess” Spa Treatments. Call ahead or when you arrive and schedule a Relaxing Spa Treatment in the privacy and comfort of your cottage!!. People all around the world come to Calistoga for health and wellness. Visit our NEW website: www.calistogagoddess.com Subject to availability and operating hours. Call Barbara Rae De La Rue at 707-942-0639 [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>“Calistoga Goddess” Spa Treatments. Call ahead or when you arrive and schedule a Relaxing Spa Treatment in the privacy and comfort of your cottage!!</strong>. People all around the world come to Calistoga for health and wellness.<br />
Visit our NEW website:<br />
<a href="http://www.calistogagoddess.com" title="www.calistogagoddess.com" target="_blank">www.calistogagoddess.com</a><br />
Subject to availability and operating hours.</p>
<p><strong>Call  Barbara Rae De La Rue at 707-942-0639  or 707- 695-8814</strong></p>
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		<title>We&#8217;ve Partnered with Calistoga Massage Center AGAIN!!</title>
		<link>http://www.carlincottages.com/blog/2011/12/01/weve-partnered-with-calistoga-massage-center-again/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:31:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>carlin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This special was such a hit the last few years, that we have decided to offer it yet again! We have partnered with the Calistoga Massage Center to bring this exclusive offer just to you! Romantic Winter Getaway Enjoy the healing properties of Calistoga’s renowned Hot Springs mineral water in the in-room jacuzzi tubs and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This special was such a hit the last few years, that we have decided to offer it yet again! We have partnered with the <strong>Calistoga Massage Center</strong> to bring this exclusive offer just to you!</p>
<h3> Romantic Winter Getaway</h3>
<p>Enjoy the healing properties of Calistoga’s renowned Hot Springs mineral water in the in-room jacuzzi tubs and our outdoor pools! Then head over to the <strong>Calistoga Massage Center</strong> for your <u>Couples Massage</u> and/or <u>A Fab Mani/Pedi</u>!</p>
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<h1 style="text-align: center;">* WINTER SPECIAL *</h1>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY</strong>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>&#8220;Romantic Winter Getaway&#8221;</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #993300;">Book a Jacuzzi room Sunday thru Thursday and receive a 10% discount per night as well as a special discount* from our friends at the &#8220;Calistoga Massage Center&#8221;.</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Call 800-734-4624 and mention the &#8220;Romantic Winter Getaway&#8221; TODAY!! </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Call the Calistoga Massage Center at 707-942-6193 to book your Treatment Package <br />(must mention this ad at time of booking) Excludes Holidays. Cannot be combined with any other specials</strong></p>
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<p><img src="http://www.carlincottages.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/couples-massage-150x134.png" alt="couples-massage" title="couples-massage" width="150" height="134" class="aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-1035" /></a></p>
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<h1 style="text-align: center;">* SPECIAL OFFER *</h1>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
CALISTOGA MASSAGE CENTER</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
*Special Discount</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #993300;">Enjoy the peace and privacy of your own &#8220;Hot Springs Fed Tub for Two&#8221; at Carlin Cottages and book any/all of the following services at our listed Special Rate!<br />
 “Couples Massage” for $120 or &#8220;Manicure &#038;  Pedicure&#8221; for $70 or add an Express or European facial at a 20% discount <em>only</em> at the Calistoga Massage Center.</span></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.calistogamassage.com">
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>www.calistogamassage.com</strong></p>
<p></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>All specials based on double occupancy and availability.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>(must mention this ad at time of booking) Excludes Holidays.</strong></p>
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<p>This Special includes a 10 % discount, mid-week, on any jacuzzi room.<br />
MUST MENTION THIS AD AT TIME OF BOOKING. Excludes Holidays. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer valid through April 30, 2012<br />
Check out our <a href="http://www.carlincottages.com/blog/specials/">SPECIALS PAGE</a> for complete details.<a href="http://www.carlincottages.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/couples-massage.png"></p>
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		<title>American Indian Trading Company</title>
		<link>http://www.carlincottages.com/blog/2011/10/31/american-indian-trading-company/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>carlin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[While Calistoga offers an abundance of Spas, Restaurants and Wineries, there are also wonderful stores to browse and purchase from! The American Indian Trading Company is surely one of them. While browsing the store fronts on Lincoln Ave. in Calistoga, be sure to stop in and view their wonderful selection of merchandise. Anything from CD&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>While Calistoga offers an abundance of Spas, Restaurants and Wineries, there are also wonderful stores to browse and purchase from!<br />
The American Indian Trading Company is surely one of them.<br />
While browsing the store fronts on Lincoln Ave. in Calistoga, be sure to stop in and view their wonderful selection of merchandise. Anything from CD&#8217;s to artifacts to fine jewelry, they&#8217;ve got it all!<br />
Check out their website and see for yourself:<br />
<a href="http://www.aitcoc.com">American Indian Trading Company</a></p>
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		<title>Old Faithful Geyser</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlin Admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Come visit the show of California&#8217;s Old Faithful Geyser, a spectacular, nature-directed performance. The stage, walled by thick bamboo and plumed pampas grass, appears as an innocent pool of shallow water until time for the major attraction. Uprising steam and bubbling hot water announce the geyser. Then, while Mount Saint Helena and the craggy Palisades [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><img class="size-full wp-image-333 alignleft" title="Old Faithful" src="http://www.carlincottages.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/old_faithful_rocks.jpg" alt="Old Faithful" width="248" height="174" />Come visit the show of California&#8217;s Old Faithful Geyser</strong>, a spectacular, nature-directed performance. The stage, walled by thick bamboo and plumed pampas grass, appears as an innocent pool of shallow water until time for the major attraction. <strong>Uprising steam and bubbling hot water announce the geyser</strong>. Then, while Mount Saint Helena and the craggy Palisades mountains stand silent as backdrops, Old Faithful Geyser of California <strong>throws a tower of thousands of gallons of water skyward</strong>.</p>
<p>In the heart of the wine country, experience the wonders of nature&#8217;s geysers and the mineral waters and spas that have become <strong>destinations for millions of world wide travelers</strong>. <strong>The Old Faithful Geyser of California is one of three geysers in the world with the designation “old faithful</strong>.” These are the geysers that perform at regular intervals.</p>
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		<title>Calistoga Art Center</title>
		<link>http://www.carlincottages.com/blog/2011/10/31/calistoga-art-center/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>carlin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Calistoga Art Center was formed in 2002 by community members and art enthusiasts to expand and enrich the arts in the Napa Valley through education, experience, awareness and involvement. Programming in the visual arts; ceramics, painting, drawing, photography, graphic, and textile arts is underway. As the Art Center grows, programming will expand to include [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.carlincottages.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/CACcenter_logo_header2.jpg" alt="CACcenter_logo_header" title="CACcenter_logo_header" width="225" height="107" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-902" />The Calistoga Art Center  was formed in 2002 by community members and art enthusiasts to expand and enrich the arts in the Napa Valley through education, experience, awareness and involvement.<br />
Programming in the visual arts; ceramics, painting, drawing, photography, graphic, and textile arts is underway. As the Art Center grows, programming will expand to include performing and literary arts. We believe the Calistoga Art Center will enhance the artistic experience for everyone and become an outstanding contribution to our community.<br />
Check out all we offer at:   <a href="http://www.calistogaartcenter.org"> CALISTOGA ART CENTER</a></p>
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		<title>Hidden Napa Jeep Wine Tours</title>
		<link>http://www.carlincottages.com/blog/2011/10/31/hidden-napa-jeep-wine-tours/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>carlin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[DISCOVER HIDDEN NAPA VALLEY WINERIES ON COUNTRY ROADS AND EXPERIENCE CALIFORNIA&#8217;S STUNNING WINE COUNTRY SCENERY IN A JEEP CONVERTIBLE! Imagine: A beautiful day among the hillside vineyards of a private estate. The sun shining and the breeze of the appellations. You, your guide and some interesting facts about the estate you are touring. It feels [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div id="attachment_880" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 160px"><img src="http://www.carlincottages.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/napajeeptours-150x150.jpg" alt="HiddenNapaJeepTours" title="napajeeptours" width="150" height="150" class="size-thumbnail wp-image-880" /><STRONG><p class="wp-caption-text">HiddenNapaJeepTours</p></div> DISCOVER HIDDEN NAPA VALLEY WINERIES ON COUNTRY ROADS AND EXPERIENCE CALIFORNIA&#8217;S STUNNING WINE COUNTRY SCENERY<br />
IN A JEEP CONVERTIBLE!</strong></p>
<p>Imagine:<br />
A beautiful day among the hillside vineyards of a private estate. The sun shining and the breeze of the appellations. You, your guide and some interesting facts about the estate you are touring.<br />
It feels like its just you, your vineyards and your convertible jeep, out assessing your current varietal crop.<br />
What a day!<br />
Let us take you there-</p>
<p>Check out the website and book yours today!<br />
<a href="http://www.hiddennapa.com/Home_Page.html">WWW.HIDDENNAPA.COM</a></p>
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		<title>Critically Acclaimed Brannan&#8217;s Grill</title>
		<link>http://www.carlincottages.com/blog/2011/10/31/critically-acclaimed-brannans-grill/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlin Admin</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.carlincottages.com/blog/?p=607</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Our critically acclaimed Napa valley restaurant located in Calistoga California adjacent to the famed Calistoga spa, offers an award winning wine list featuring rare selections from Napa Valley Wineries as well as Sonoma county appellations. Quality wines chosen for their prestige and value appear on our wine list to pair well with our fine dining [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" title="Brannans Grill" src="http://www.brannansgrill.com/images/mainimages/big-bar.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /><strong>Our critically acclaimed Napa valley restaurant</strong> located in Calistoga California <strong>adjacent to the famed Calistoga spa</strong>, offers an award winning wine list featuring rare selections from Napa Valley Wineries as well as Sonoma county appellations.</p>
<p><strong>Quality wines chosen for their prestige and value appear on our wine list</strong> to pair well with our fine dining restaurant menu. Our extensive wines by the glass menu offers a very limited production Syrah from our own Calistoga ranch and vineyard located nearby, make sure to ask about a private vineyard tour.Whether you choose al-fresco dining in warmer weather or a cozy booth by the fireplace on cool evenings, <strong>your dining experience at Brannan’s will be memorable Napa Valley dining experience<span style="font-weight: normal;">.</span></strong></p>
<p><strong>Visit </strong><a href="http://www.brannansgrill.com" target="_blank"><strong>www.brannansgrill.com</strong></a><strong> for more information.</strong></p>
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		<title>The Petrified Forest</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Step back in Time, over 3 million years, and follow the trail of majestic petrified redwood giants arrayed before you in a fascinating grove in beautiful California wine country. History The Petrified Forest of Calistoga, California attracts thousands of visitors every year. Geologists call this attraction one of the finest examples of a pliocene fossil [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">Step back in Time, over 3 million years, and follow the trail of majestic petrified redwood giants arrayed before you in a fascinating grove in beautiful California wine country.</p>
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<p><strong>History</strong></p>
<p>The Petrified Forest of Calistoga, California attracts thousands of visitors every year. Geologists call this attraction one of the finest examples of a pliocene fossil forest in the world. The park itself is privately owned and has been since its first proprietor started excavating the large petrified trees in 1871. (more)</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Timeline</strong></p>
<p>1880 &#8211; Famous writer Robert Louis Stevenson visits Charles Evans and his Petrified Forest. Stevenson recounts his visit in his booklet, The Silverado Squatters. (more)</p>
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<p><strong>Geology</strong></p>
<p>Excerpted from the work &#8220;Volcanos in Eruption&#8221; by Terry Wright, Phd.</p>
<p>Imagine that you are in a grove of redwoods, some millions of years ago, with strange creatures scurrying around under a dense growth of trees and ferns. Smoke has been sighted coming from the towering volcano to the northeast, and a few earthquakes have rumbled through the forest in the past days, but nothing else is unusual. Suddenly, a puff of smoke arises from the side of the volcano, growing larger and larger in seconds and towering upward, shooting streamers of ash and bombs of lava outward. (more)</p>
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		<title>Calistoga Hot Air Balloons!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Take the Ride of a Lifetime in a Calistoga Hot Air Balloon of Napa Valley! Float over the magnificent north end of Napa Valley and let the breeze usher you along senic grapevine corridors and the most majestic mountain vistas in the world. Calistoga Hot Air Balloons has a trusted reputation and years of experience [...]]]></description>
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<p>Take the Ride of a Lifetime in a<strong> <a title="Calistoga Balloons" href="http://www.calistogaballoons.com/" target="_blank">Calistoga Hot Air Balloon of Napa Valley</a></strong>!</p>
<p><strong>Float over the magnificent north end of Napa Valley</strong> and let the breeze usher you along senic grapevine corridors and <strong>the most majestic mountain vistas in the world</strong>. Calistoga Hot Air Balloons has <strong>a trusted reputation and years of experience</strong> providing guests a safe and unforgettable journey into the heavens. Fly over Castello di Amorosa, Palisade Cliffs, Mt. St. Helena, Château Montelena, Old Faithful Geyser, Petrified Forest. Call us and make your dreams of flight come true today!</p>
<p>Your Journey Includes:</p>
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<li>Unique flight routes over world-renown land marks</li>
<li>Free pick-up and delivery from your Napa Valley Hotel</li>
<li>We underload by 20% for a more comfortable experience</li>
<li>Experienced FAA certified pilots at the burners</li>
<li>Calistoga’s only Hot Air Balloon Company</li>
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