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Rancho Caymus Inn
Rutherford, California, United States · Independent · High Luxury
Mary Tilden Morton, a Morton Salt heiress and the first female grape grower in Napa Valley, completed this Spanish-hacienda inn in Rutherford in 1985 and named it for the 1836 Mexican land grant given to George C. Yount, Napa's first American settler. The 26-room house now holds a MICHELIN One Key, its walls still carrying Ecuadorian textiles and a 1987 Guillermo Wagner Granizo tile mural titled Grape Harvest.
- 26 rooms
- Opened 1985
About Rancho Caymus Inn
- Construction reused 19th-century barnwood beams shipped from Yorkshire, England, and from Ohio.
- Artist Gaye Frisk made nine stained-glass windows that still light the Spanish-hacienda interiors.
- Stonehouse Capital fully renovated the 26-room inn between 2015 and 2017.
History
Rancho Caymus Inn in Rutherford was completed in 1985 by Mary Tilden Morton, a Morton Salt heiress, artist and the first female grape grower in the Napa Valley. Its name comes from the 1836 Mexican land grant, Rancho Caymus, made to George C. Yount, the first American settler in the valley.
Built in Spanish-hacienda style, the inn was crafted with 19th-century barnwood beams from Yorkshire and Ohio, nine stained-glass windows by Gaye Frisk, Ecuadorian textiles and a Guillermo Wagner Granizo tile mural, "Grape Harvest" (1987). The 26-room property was fully renovated between 2015 and 2017 under Stonehouse Capital.
The setting
4 miles from Lake Hennessey. 9 miles from Silverado Trail.
Experiences
- Nightly Tastings — Subject to availability, complimentary wine tastings featuring local Napa Valley vintners, 5:30-6:30pm.
- Exceptional Breakfast — A long-standing tradition of made-to-order breakfast for guests.
- Authentic Napa Wine Experiences — Exclusive tasting experiences and curated personalized wine journeys arranged through collaborations with local wineries and vineyards.
- Access to exclusive winery experiences — Private tastings and insider-only vineyard access at Napa Valley wineries.
- Beaulieu Vineyard (BV) — One of the oldest, most historical wineries in Napa Valley, located next door to the inn.
- Napa Valley Wine Train — Restored historic train offering a scenic wine country tour and locally sourced American fare.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Hot tub
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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