$$$$, St. Helena
Fodor's Review:
Everything at Meadowood seems to run seamlessly, starting with the gatehouse staff who alert the front desk to arrivals, so that a receptionist is ready for each guest. A rambling lodge and several bungalows are scattered across the sprawling property. Guest rooms have views over these wooded grounds from expansive windows. The supremely comfortable beds defy you to get up and pursue the golf, tennis, hiking, or other activities on offer. The elegant but unstuffy dining room, overhauled in 2006, is becoming a destination restaurant for its splurge dishes (think lobster and squab salad with zinfandel-onion marmalade) and expert service.
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