Napa Valley Welcomes Highly Anticipated Vista Collina Resort in July

Set amid 11 verdant acres and showcasing Tuscan-style decor, the upcoming Vista Collina Resort is one of Napa Valley's most anticipated new offerings

Part of the Meritage Collection, the luxurious resort is slated to open next month. Workers are putting the finishing touches on the property, which will include nine tasting rooms from local wineries and breweries, a locally-sourced artisanal market and much more. Designed to be a stylish celebration of the wine country lifestyle, Vista Collina Resort represents the renaissance of South Napa.

With a large focus on cuisine, Vista Collina Resort will serve as a new epicurean hotspot in Napa. The resort's Village, for instance, will curate the best of Napa into a unique Wine Country experience. The centerpiece of the Village will be nine tasting rooms featuring the best boutique wineries and microbrews in Napa Valley, including Trinitas Cellars, Foley Food & Wine Society, Jayson by Pahlmeyer, Napa Smith Brewery and more.

Vista Collina's onsite Fivetown Grocery will offer a taste of the five towns that make up Napa Valley. Selections range from house-made pasta and sauces to smoked barbeque and freshly baked bread, all made from scratch in small batches by celebrated Executive Chef Vincent Lesage.

Guests will have the opportunity to prepare a selection of gourmet recipes featuring the resort's own Chef Lesage in the comfort of their kitchen suites for a unique in-room culinary experience. The resort's culinary team will deliver farm-fresh ingredients to the room and guests can prepare their own meals using Hestan Cue's own video-guided cooking system (with temperature controls), which ensures perfect results every time.

Guestrooms and suites, designed by Los Angeles-based Kay Lang Associates, are adorned with their own idyllic Napa-inspired custom décor accented with shades of merlot, green and a golden hue color palette. There will also be modern draped and upholstered beds in sumptuous Frette linens, cozy blankets and robes, and comfortable upholstered lounge chairs.

Suites will feature luxurious bathrooms with a barn door entry, lighted make-up vanity, free-standing soaking tubs and separate showers.

The new resort will include a luxurious pool with 10 cabanas, and a spacious community lawn for picnic, play and private concerts. "There's a casual sophistication to the property that's reflective of Napa, with truly one-of-a-kind experiences from our incredible culinary offerings to custom design," said Vista Collina Resort General Manager Dave Elcon. "We wanted to capture the style and charm in an understated way."

Vista Collina Resort will feature expansive indoor and outdoor event space with standout venues, including a stunning 16,000-square-foot Village Lawn and a Rooftop Terrace with gorgeous views. The Vintner's Room features warm wood, exposed brick, iron and candle accents and two large community tables that seat up to 120 people. With an attached bar area, it's perfect for private parties, meetings and weddings.

Rates at Vista Collina Resort start at $400, but the resort is offering its exclusive Opening Celebration Offer during which guests can receive up to 25 percent off the best available rate and a $50 resort credit. For more information on the special offer and the resort, please visit vistacollinaresort.com.