The weather here in Napa Valley has really taken us on a bit of a wild ride these past few weeks. We've had sun, we've had rain, we've had clouds and hail and even snow! We are absolutely loving all this precipitation in all its forms and know that the mustard and flowers this Spring are going to be absolutely incredible.

We are excited to announce that we officially opened the doors to the Vanguard Napa Valley office here in St. Helena this past month! Thank you to everyone who came to the opening party to support us. We had over 175 people stop by to see the space and share a glass of wine. It was so wonderful to see so many of you - thank you all for your continued support. I know we missed some of you - please do stop by anytime, I would love to see you and show you around!

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving break this past week! We visited Erin's family in Colorado which was really special. We hope you were also able to be with family, friends and those whom you are closest to - sharing stories, laughter, delicious food, and most importantly, time. Time is the most precious thing we have so share it wisely.

We absolutely love this time of year here in the Napa Valley. Happy Halloween! We hope you had a fun weekend full of parties, friends, spooky costumes and of course, delicious food and drinks. We are gearing up for a fun night with the kids here in St. Helena. Our little town has some great streets for trick-or-treating and usually a few haunted houses to keep things exciting. Allyn Avenue is our go-to street these days now that the kids are a little older, but Signorelli Circle is known for being the best spot for the younger crowd. If you're planning to be in St. Helena for trick-or-treating tonight, feel free to reach out for any local advice from someone who's been at it for 12 years now!

We absolutely love this time of year here in the Napa Valley. September is typically when the weather really is quite perfect - highs in the high 70s & 80s with cooler mornings and nights. We just love waking up to the fog and seeing the hot air balloons above the Valley as it burns off by mid-morning. If you haven't taken a hot air balloon over the Valley, now is the time! It is a once in a lifetime experience to see the Valley from above - it is absolutely breathtaking. Some of the tour companies even offer a champagne breakfast to end the excursion, which we highly recommend.

As summer comes to an end, we are relishing the still warm afternoons, cool evenings and absolutely marvelous foggy mornings. A hot mug of coffee, a light sweater, and a brisk walk begin each day, but as the fog wears off and the sun comes out, the days turn gorgeous and bright. We've been savoring each and every moment before school starts and the craziness of our schedules recommences. Summer has been glorious - but as with all good things, it too must come to an end.

What a spectacular July it has been here in the Napa Valley! The month started off with a fun 4th of July parade in Calistoga (our daughter was in the parade with the float she helped make at a Nimbus Arts camp) and was followed by camping in the Sierras, white water rafting on the Deschutes River in Oregon, and a trip to Lake Tahoe.

June has been an absolutely glorious month in Napa Valley! The gorgeous, sunny days and warm nights have been perfect for al fresco dinners, walks into town, and an evening glass of wine with a good book by the outdoor fire pit. We are soaking it all in and enjoying the time with our kids while they're on summer break. Lots of pool time, hikes, ice cream dates and bike rides.

This past month, we experienced some crazy weather - the beginning of the month was typical for a Napa Valley Spring with warm afternoons and cooler mornings and nights. Then on May 10th, the day started off normally with sun and mild temps, but as the afternoon set in, big icy hail started falling from the sky! After a few minutes it turned into a heavy, slushy, almost snow type substance, which only lasted for about 10 minutes but was crazy to see.

What a spectacular past month it has been here in the Napa Valley! For the most part, the weather has been absolutely gorgeous, with temps reaching the high 70s by late afternoon. The stunning landscape is in part due to the huge and much needed amount of rain we received lately. Everything is green and lush, and wild flowers abound as well as the bright yellow mustard flowers we love so much. This is just an amazing time to be in the Valley - if you haven't been to wine country lately, now is a fantastic time to visit!

The early Spring weather we have been experiencing lately has been absolutely glorious! Beautiful crisp, cool mornings and warm afternoons with highs in the 70s and low 80s have made for perfect days here in the Napa Valley. We've been loving the longer days and have been soaking up every minute of sun, eating outside every chance we get and trying to get in a nice long walk each morning. A nice bout of rain two nights ago and all day yesterday was much needed and made for a lovely, cool, foggy morning.

After a few weeks of warmer temperatures, we are back to a Napa Valley winter! We went on a walk earlier this week and it was a chilling 26' when we stepped out of the house around 6:30am.... brrr! We made a point to be grateful for the cold, especially since it's not something we usually experience here in St Helena. The weather is already warming back up and today is going to be a gorgeous sunny winter day with a high of 68'.

We hope you had a nice break over the holiday and were able to spend time with friends and family. We had a spectacular white Christmas in Lake Tahoe and were continually surprised by the amounts of snow that kept falling! By the time we left, over 6 feet had fallen at our cabin on the West Shore, which is almost unbelievable. It was such a fun experience for us all, but as always, it's always such a treat to come home to St. Helena.

We want to wish you a healthy, happy & joyful holiday season! We are so incredibly grateful for you - our friends, family & clients. We would like to thank each of you for being a part of our journey - we value you and your friendship and would not be where we are today without you. We hope to see you in the New Year - Happy Holidays!

Happy Thanksgiving week everyone! We hope you are able to be with loved ones during this time of thanks. One thing we know we feel extremely thankful for is this gorgeous Valley we are so lucky to call home! With some help from all the early rain we received this year, Mother Nature is showing off in a huge way. The leaves are still heavy on the vines, and with the cold evenings and sunny, warm days, they have turned absolutely stunning colors.

We are in the middle of a week-long rain storm and we could not be happier about it! With 3-5 inches of rain forecasted for tomorrow, and non-stop rain between now and then, we are hunkering down with some warm soup, a good book, a cozy blanket, and a delicious glass of cab.

As quickly as Summer came, it seems it is also coming to an end. The last day of Summer has come and gone, are we are welcoming some glorious cooler temperatures here in the Valley. This past week was especially spectacular with highs in the high 70s & low 80s. We are so grateful to be experiencing a Fall/Harvest with such mild temperatures and gorgeous weather.

What a summer it has been so far! We've really been trying to soak up the nice cool mornings and spend as much time as we can outside. Real estate here in the Napa Valley continues to be busier than usual. We had a milestone day yesterday when we closed the first three sales at Four Seasons Napa Valley!

We have some exciting news to share! Our marketing team has been hard at work these last few months on the launch of our new website www.jdnapavalley.com, screenshot above. It just went live and we can't wait for you to check it out and let us know what you think!

We are currently enjoying the summer solstice, with the sun gracing us with warmth late into the day. We've had a few hot spells, but the last few days have been absolutely perfect with high temperatures in the 80s. Cooler mornings and evenings make for crisp family walks around town and up in the hills.