"Today's Your Day" SpecialAre you a procrastinator? If you keep thinking about a quick getaway to the "top of the wine country" & never quite get around to making your "escape" reservations, we've got just the deal for you. Call brannan cottage inn on the same day you hope to "get out of town", & when we answer the phone, say "today's my day!! " If we have a vacancy for that same night, you can get the best room available for a very hard to beat $180.00 (plus local taxes) until october 31, 2012; from november 1, 2012 to march 31, 2013 the price will be $170.00 (plus local taxes). Of course your stay includes our usual excellent hospitality, a variety of opportunities to save on restaurant meals, spa treatments, & wine tasting in & around calistoga, late night dessert wine or port & chocolates, a great night's sleep, & judy's wonderful multi-course breakfast in the A.M
Calistoga Hot Air Balloons & Brannan Cottage Inn Special PackageCalistoga hot air balloons is the only hot air balloon company to fly from scenic calistoga at the northern end of california’s napa valley on a regular basis. The flights are rural in nature, providing pristine views of the beautiful napa valley & offer a unique flight experience, including close up looks of such local wonders as the amazing old faithful geyser (1 of the only 3 in the world), the dramatic palisade cliffs to the east, & mt. St. helena to the north. You’ll float over famous vineyards & wineries including silver rose, clos pegase, sterling vineyards, provenance vineyards, frank family vineyards, charles krug winery & the napa valley castle of'castello di amorosa'. You’ll also see château montelena, the winery featured in the movie bottle shock
Sweetheart's SpecialMake any getaway w/ your sweetheart extra special when you stay w/ us for two weekday nights between now & october 31, 2012. in addition to a 10% discount on standard room rates, we will be delighted to include a bottle of mumm napa champagne & local gourmet chocolates (for you & your “sweetie”) for an additional $50.00 beyond the discounted price of the room you select. Just mention this special by name when you book by telephone or on-line
Calistoga Wine Country Wellness PackagesBrannan cottage inn is the ideal lodging choice for your stay in calistoga in any season. We have teamed/are teaming w/ the calistoga chamber of commerce & selected calistoga, california area wineries, restaurants, & spas to provide a complete package of enjoyment, relaxation & fun—the calistoga wine country wellness packages. We are conveniently located on the northeast side of calistoga, & within walking distance from our package partners
Two Day, One Night PackageUntil october 31, 2012. this special includes lodging in one of our three standard one bedroom accommodations in the main, historic building at brannan cottage inn & all of the services belowOptions:
Per couple (weekdays) (499.00)
, Per couple (weekends, friday & saturday) (529.00)
Lavender Hill SpaCouples bath treatment of your choice (one hour) & one-hour therapeutic massages (for both individuals) at one of our most relaxing, asian-themed spas
BaroloCalistoga's best three course dinners (with choice of appetizers or salads, entrees, & dessert from special daily menu) at one of our favorite nearby restaurants in town
Lava Vine Winery & Vincent Arroyo WinerySpecially designed wine tastings for two w/ additional features: vineyard tour at lava vine & VIP tour of winery, barrel tasting, & interactions w/ bodega & jj (vince's dogs) at vincent arroyo. Experience two widely different approaches to making fine napa valley wines
Three Day, Two Night PackagesIf you desire to stay longer, we also have the three day, two night package until october 31, 2012. this package includes two nights at brannan cottage inn, all of the items above (and the associated “small print”), plusOptions:
Per couple (weekdays) (759.00)
, (Weekends--friday & saturday) (819.00)
, Madrigal vineyards (tasting for two in the VIP room w/ a vinery tour), Zahtila winery (tasting w/ the winemaker)
Wine & Dine SpecialsSimilar to the above packaged specials, we offer all of the above except for the lavender hill spa treatments (E.G., specialized wine tours and'prix fixe' meals along w/ lodging at bci) for the following package rates
Two Day, One Night PackageUntil october 31, 2012. this package includes lodging in one of our three standard one bedroom accommodations in the main, historic building at brannan cottage inn, dinner at one of our favorite restaurants, & special wine tours & tastings at two of our favorite local wineries. Please note that room & sales taxes, beverages at the restaurant, & gratuities are not included). Check out each of the partners' websites for additional information & details)Options:
Per couple (weekdays) (249.00)
, Per couple (weekends - friday & saturday) (279.00)
Three Day, Two Night PackageUntil october 31, 2012. this package includes two nights at brannan cottage inn, all of the items above (and the associated'small print'), plus two more winery tours/tastings & a $50 voucher for an additional meal for two at your choice any of the other restaurants in townOptions:
Per couple (weekdays) (519.00)
, Per couple (weekends - friday & saturday) (579.00)
Early Reservation SpecialAs a reward to all our guests who book early (and therefore make our lives as innkeepers easier), we're now offering a 10% reduction in room rates across the board for reservations made more than 90 days ahead of the anticipated date of arrival. In other words, if you wish to stay w/ us on april 15, book the reservation no later than january 15 & mention this special. We will deduct 10% from the applicable rack rate for the desired room(s) & day(s)/date(s) of your stay
Family SpecialsAs you may know, we are family & pet friendly at the brannan cottage inn. Our two mini-suites are especially welcoming to family groups w/ their private bedrooms & additional sleeping options in the sitting rooms (along w/ fireplaces & tvs). Ordinarily, our mini suite prices are for single or double occupancy, w/ a $25 (plus tax) per person/child per night additional fee for people beyond 2 per room. For a limited time, & if you mention this offer, we are waiving the extra person charges (for children up to 15 years old) for weekday stays (sundays through thursdays) this summer & providing a) discount tickets to our local natural wonders-the old faithful geyser of calistoga & the petrified forest of california (both within 4 miles of the inn) & b) free access to the outdoor swimming pool & mineral springs jacuzzis & the golden haven hot springs spa (about 4 blocks from the inn). We'd love to welcome your family to brannan cottage inn this year!
Friday Evening Winery Tasting ScheduleOne of the traditions we've started at the inn, & one that's been a very big success w/ our guests, friends & other oenophiles, has been the wonderful friday (and sometimes thursday, saturday or sunday) evening presence (typically from 5:30 to 7 pm in the summer, & a little earlier during the winter) of a knowledgeable & fun representative from one of our local wineries. They typically bring several bottles of 2 or more examples of the winemaker's art for sharing w/ our guests, we provide appetizers & the patio or a fire in the parlor, & we all get to know each other better, along w/ the wine varieties of the evening. On occasion, doug goes deep into his cellars & brings out some interesting wines from our winery friendsOptions:
Solovino/rios wine company, calistoga, Vincent arroyo winery, calistoga, Dutch henry winery, calistoga, Casa nuestra winery, st. helena, Envy wines, calistoga, Terisa vineyards, calistoga, Von strasser winery, calistoga, Lava vine winery, calistoga, Castello di amorosa, calistoga, Helena view johnston vineyards, calistoga, Langtry estate & vineyards, middletown (lake county), Dutton-goldfield winery, sebastopol (sonoma county), August briggs winery, calistoga, Bravante vineyards, angwin, Reverie on diamond mountain, calistoga, Hall napa valley, st. helena, Arger-martucci vineyards, st. helena, Ontheedge & vermeil wineries, calistoga, Harvest moon winery, santa rosa (sonoma county), Alexander valley winery, healdsburg (sonoma county), & others
Swimming Pool/Hot Tub Access & Spa Treatment Specials at Golden Haven Hot Springs SpaThe golden haven hot springs spa (approximately 4 blocks from the inn) offers several bci-specific (as well as website, seasonal & last minute) specials on their services. Also check out their sister spa, the lincoln avenue spa. Purchasing any of the discounted spa services (and mentioning that you're staying w/ us) allows our guests the ability to swim or take a naturally geothermally heated mineral spring hot tub soak at their outdoor (but under roof) facilities between the hours of 9:00 am to 10 pm. All you'll need is swimming suit & your bci room key
Special Guest Daily Rates at Fitness FirstCalistoga’s finest workout space/gym, fitness first (located downtown off washington street behind the post office & fire station—4 blocks away), has extended a special rate offer for our guests who might desire some exercise to work off our breakfasts, napa valley’s finest lunches & dinners, & (maybe) some wine drinking. Save $3 per day off the regular daily rate of $12 (weekdays) or $15 (weekends) by just mentioning brannan cottage inn. Ask doug or judy for the details
Winter
Winter & Spring in the Wine Country SpecialWe'll continue one of our most popular specials into the cooler & wetter (and still beautiful) days of winter & spring. Between november 1, 2012 & march 31, 2013 save 20% off on the second night of a two night weekday (sunday through thursday) stay at brannan cottage inn. Just mention this special by name when you make your reservation. If you stay a third night, we'd be pleased to give you a 30% discount on the third weekday of your stay
Lighted Tractor Parade Weekend SpecialThe weekend of december (12/1 &2, 2013) is a special one here in calistoga at the top of the wine country. The first weekend in december always includes the wonderful & unique "18th annual lighted tractor parade" down lincoln avenue (calistoga's main street) about 2 blocks from the inn. The parade starts at 7 pm on saturday, december 1, but put out your seats early to get the best viewing!
Winter in the Wineries Passport Program Specials4th annual (december 1, 2012 through february 3, 2012) many of our local wineries are extending the success of last year's "passport program" by making the passport good for tasting for more than 60 days throughout our winter season. Several of those wineries will also offer food pairings, entertainment, & (as usual) special wines for tasting. Enjoy tours at approximately 20 participating calistoga wineries, wine tasting, & meeting winemakers w/ your exclusive "winter in the wineries" passport anytime between saturday, december 1, 2012 & sunday, february 3, 2013. come once, come a second time, come every week if you like-use the nearly a score of tasting opportunities (one per winery) on any day during normal tasting room hours, however it works best for you! Participants will also enjoy discounts at several of calistoga's finest restaurants. Participating restaurants will waive corkage to any passport holder. Participating wineries & tasting rooms last year (this year's participants have not been finalized)Options:
Bennett lane winery, Castello di amorosa, Chateau montelena, Envy winery, Jericho canyon winery, Lava vine winery, Madrigal vineyards, Rios wine company/solovino wines, Sterling vineyards, Summers winery, Tudal winery, Twomey cellars, Upvalley vintners, Vermeil wines/onthedge winery, Von strasser winery, W.H. Smith wines, Zahtila vineyards
Participating RestaurantsOptions:
All seasons, Barolo restaurante, Brannan's grill, Calistoga inn restaurant & brewery, Hydro grill, Jole
New Year's Eve SpecialsBecause the year of 2013 is going to be so interesting, we're offering you two opportunities to celebrate its arrival in style: stay any three nights including new year's eve (12/29, 30 & 31; 12/30 & 31 & 1/1; or 12/31 & 1/1 & 1/2), pay for two nights & get new year's eve for 50% off! (Along w/ a bottle of mumm napa valley champagne to celebrate the coming of 2013!). Just mention this special when you make your reservation. [Note: if you stay on 12/28, 29 & 30, we'll give you the 50% off on sunday, 12/30 for an early new year's eve! ] If you desire to stay only two nights (we do have a two night minimum on holiday weekends during the off-season) around new year's eve, we'd be pleased to include a bottle of mumm's champagne & chocolates (to assist in the celebration) for an additional $30.00 beyond the normal price of the room you select
Napa Valley Restaurant Month Wine & Dine Specials
Two Day, One Night PackageIncludes lodging in one of our three standard one bedroom accommodations in the main, historic building at brannan cottage inn, dinner at one of our favorite restaurants (barolo), & special wine tours & tastings at two of our favorite small, family-owned, local wineries (vincent arroyo winery & lava vine winery). (Please note that room & sales taxes, beverages (at the restaurants), & gratuities are not included. Check out each of the partners' websites for additional information & details)Options:
Per couple on weekdays (219.00)
, Weekends (259.00)
Three Day, Two Night PackageThis package includes two nights at brannan cottage inn, all of the items above (and the associated'small print'), plus two more winery tours/tastings & a $50 voucher for an additional meal for two at your choice any of the other restaurants in townOptions:
Per couple on weekdays (439.00)
, On weekends-friday & saturday (509.00)
Spring / Mustard
Winter & Spring in the Wine Country SpecialWe'll continue one of our most popular specials into the cooler & wetter (and still beautiful) days of winter & spring. Between november 1, 2012 & march 31, 2013 save 20% off on the second night of a two night weekday (sunday through thursday) stay at brannan cottage inn. Just mention this special by name when you make your reservation. If you stay a third night, we'd be pleased to give you a 30% discount on the third weekday of your stay
Valentine's Day SpecialMake your valentine's day getaway extra special when you stay w/ us for two nights (there's a two night minimum requirement for holidays at brannan cottage inn). We will be delighted to include a bottle of mumm napa valley champagne & local gourmet chocolates (for you & your "sweetie") for an additional $30.00 beyond the normal price of the room you select
Napa Valley Marathon SpecialsBrannan cottage inn is the ideal lodging choice for runners & their support teams prior to (and after) the napa valley marathon on sunday morning, march 3, 2013. we are conveniently located on the northeast side of calistoga. You don't have to go too far from your room—we're just ¼ mile from the starting line. Get that extra few minutes of sleep (and energy) you'll need later in the day & walk to the start
Calistoga Mustard, Mud & Music Jazz Festival PackageThe 2013 calistoga mustard, mud & music festival, or mmm) takes place this year on march 9 & 10, 2013. read more about the festival. We've created a unique package to assure your full enjoyment of festival weekend. For the discounted price of $339 for saturday night (incuding taxes), you can enjoy one of our three one bedroom accommodations in the historic (circa 1860 & 1905) main building at brannan cottage inn, receive two tickets to the festival (including 10 wine & food tasting coupons w/ each ticket), see all the music under the tent & throughout downtown, & top the evening w/ toasts from a complementary bottle of mumm napa champagne. In the morning, enjoy our wonderful multi-course breakfast on site (you could also bring your champagne to breakfast & create custom mimosas! ) And then tour the various jazz brunches around town (food and/or drinksnot included) to listen to even more great jazz music in downtown calistoga (we're located 1/2 block off lincoln avenue, calistoga's "main street", & only 3 blocks to the center of town & the festival tent)
Easter Weekend SpecialThe annual brannan cottage inn easter egg hunt event is held on easter sunday (march 31 in 2013)! A weekend stay (friday & saturday or saturday & sunday) includes, along w/ your comfortable lodging & all the usual benefits of a brannan cottage inn stay, our "adult" easter egg hunt on sunday after the special champagne brunch. The easter bunny hides eggs all over the property & there is much gaiety hunting for the eggs. The guest who finds the most colored eggs (scattered throughout our landscaping) wins a bottle of mumm napa valley champagne
Napa Valley Half Marathon SpecialsBrannan cottage inn is the ideal lodging choice for runners & their support teams prior to (and after) the napa valley half marathon on sunday morning, april 21, 2013. we are conveniently located on the northeast side of calistoga. You don't have to go too far from your room—we're just 3 blocks from the starting line. Get that extra few minutes of sleep (and energy) you'll need later in the day & walk to the start
Summer
July 4Th WeekendJuly 4th week is napa county fair week here in calistoga. It always includes the usual county fair events, celebrity entertainment, the wonderful silverado parade down lincoln avenue (calistoga's main street), and, of course, the july 4 fireworks show. Check the website again in the near future for the fair "theme," the celebrity entertainment schedule, hours & prices & any brannan cottage inn specials for the weekend
Fall / Harvest / Crush
Fall Harvest Specials
Menus & Recipes
Apple Oven Pancake
Southwest Breakfast Strata
Judy's Banana Bread
Confetti Omelet Casserole
Greg & Anne's (Guest) Pancakes
Oven Omelet
Little Inn Sunday Brunch
Mushroom or Red Pepper Torte
Rosalie's Favorite Chili Egg Puff Casserole
Rosalie's Fruit Muarbataig
Baked Egg Breakfast
Baked Eggs Over Sautéed Vegetables
Baked Omelet
Eggs for a Gang
Blueberry Coffee Cake
Baked Sour Cream Omelet
Raspberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
Cream Cheese French Toast Bake w/ Strawberry Topping
