pledge class goes to napa

the pledge class of 2010’s sunny saturday in napa valley:
- a spectacular drive over the golden gate bridge, through marin and into the wine country with its rolling hills of vineyards
-wandering around the farmer’s market and trying samples
-strolling through the sweet town of napa
-delicious brunch at abc bakery
-enjoying the grounds and the fantastic contemporary art gallery at the hess collection
-discovering an amazingly beautiful monastery-type place (we still don’t know exactly what it was?) behind the hess winery – incredible views, courtyards, roses and picturesque architecture
-misadventures trying to find olive oil tasting – including windy roads and dixie chicks on repeat
-a little tour to learn about mr. hess and the winemaking process
-patio dinner in san rafael on the way home
-girltalk, fabulous landscape and high temps