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Stanly Ranch Thanksgiving 2026: A Napa Valley Holiday With Dinner at Bear
Napa Valley wine country, Thanksgiving dinner at Bear, and a weekend of hands-on holiday workshops at Stanly Ranch, an Auberge Collection resort.
Friend, if your dream Thanksgiving involves wine country, a fire pit, a beautiful dinner you didn't cook, and zero people asking you where the extra chairs are — Stanly Ranch is calling your name.
Stanly Ranch is an Auberge Collection resort in Napa Valley, and for Thanksgiving 2026 it has a whole itinerary built around what it calls "the simple pleasure of gathering."
Why Stanly Ranch is a great Thanksgiving hotel
Napa in late November is gorgeous, quieter than harvest season, and made for long dinners. Stanly Ranch leans all the way in with sweet and savory culinary workshops and "moonlit evenings" at its restaurant, Bear.
This is the most grown-up option on the list. It's for the couple who wants a romantic holiday, the friends trip that's all about food and wine, or the adult family that would rather do a martini workshop than a bounce house.
Stanly Ranch Thanksgiving 2026 experiences
From the resort's official holiday page, featured Thanksgiving experiences include:
- Thanksgiving at Bear — Thanksgiving dinner at the resort's restaurant on November 26, with reservations through Resy.
- Holiday Martini Workshop — running from November 26 through December 23.
- Charcuterie Board Workshop — November 27.
- Caramel Apple Making — November 28.
So Thursday is the big dinner, Friday is charcuterie, Saturday is caramel apples, and there's a martini workshop on the calendar the whole time. That's a weekend.
And if you're staying into the season, Stanly Ranch also hosts The Bloom Room, an intimate holiday tasting menu by Executive Chef Anthony Stagnaro with décor by floral designer Edgar Martinez Ruacho.
Who should book Stanly Ranch for Thanksgiving
- Couples. This is a romance-first Thanksgiving.
- Food and wine lovers. You're in Napa with a culinary workshop every day.
- Adult families and friend groups who want a sophisticated holiday.
- West Coast travelers who want something special without a long flight.
Why you should book now
Thanksgiving dinner at a destination restaurant in Napa is not a "walk in Thursday afternoon" situation — it's a reservation, and Thanksgiving tables go fast. Workshops are dated events. Book the room first, then grab your Bear reservation and workshop spots so you're not stuck watching other people's charcuterie boards.
Heads up from the resort itself: it has noted that online booking can be temporarily unavailable, with its reservations team taking bookings at (866) 421-5122 or stn.reservations@auberge.com. Compare your dates on Expedia below, then confirm directly if you need to.
How to plan your Stanly Ranch Thanksgiving
- Arrive Wednesday, stay through Saturday to hit Thursday dinner, Friday charcuterie and Saturday caramel apples.
- Reserve Thanksgiving at Bear as soon as your room is booked.
- Book the martini workshop for whichever night you're free.
- Leave room for a winery visit or two. You're in Napa.
Quick answers
Where is Stanly Ranch? Napa Valley, California. It's part of Auberge Collection.
Where is Thanksgiving dinner at Stanly Ranch? At Bear, the resort's restaurant, on November 26, 2026.
What Thanksgiving workshops does Stanly Ranch offer? A holiday martini workshop, a charcuterie board workshop on November 27 and caramel apple making on November 28.
Book Stanly Ranch for Thanksgiving
Okay, friend — here's the move. Holiday weekend rooms are the first to go, and every day you wait is a day someone else grabs the room you wanted.
- Check Stanly Ranch dates and rates on Expedia — compare room types and lock in the stay in one checkout.
- See holiday hotel packages on Luxury Escapes — worth a quick look against Expedia before you commit.
- Holiday events and dining: reserve directly with the resort through the official Thanksgiving page.
- Compare and book flights on Expedia — Enter your route and travel dates to check available airlines, fares and baggage terms before booking.
Book your Thanksgiving stay now →
Affiliate links: we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. See our Disclaimer and Affiliate Disclosure. Every event, date and price above comes from the hotel's own published 2026 information; an announced event does not guarantee room or table availability, and rates, taxes and fees should be confirmed at booking.
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