{from A St. Helena Glossary}
lucid adj 1: capable of thinking and expressing yourself clearly, once away from the office 2: the shared insights of interesting, intelligent people convened in a beautiful natural setting see also: incisive, brilliant, witty, charming, urbane
No doubt about it. Holding a meeting in the Napa Valley is a great perk. And a smart way to do business. Because the people you assemble—whatever their profession—will be inspired and energized by the exceptional facilities, the attentive service, the superb catering, and the natural beauty in which it all takes place. No one sleeps in business meetings held here.
We will do everything in our power to make your meeting pleasant, productive and memorable. First of all, we will assist you in planning, starting with selecting a facility that suits the size and nature of your gathering and, of course, your budget. Scores of venues await your consideration, as grand or intimate as your needs require. All equipped with the technologies necessary for modern business and scientific presentations to run smoothly.
You won’t want for creature comforts, either. We’ll take care of all logistics, lodging and transportation for your group, including airport pick-ups if that’s needed. The catering for your meeting will also be what you’d expect from one of the world’s great centers of food and wine. And once business is done for the day, you and your colleagues can unwind with a soak in a spa, golf, tennis, hiking, biking, running trails and, of course, fine dining. No need is too small or exotic for St. Helena’s concierges and support staff to attend to. Just ask.
Our genuine desire to make your meeting a great success is one reason why, year after year, the captains of industry, science, academia and the arts return to St. Helena for their important events. To name just two, the Harvard University School of Public Health and the Culinary Institute of America, convene world-renowned conferences on food and health each year. So whatever your professional needs or personal interests, we’d be happy to plan your next meeting—and the one after that. We look forward to serving you.