GOING Green NAPA VALLEY BUSINESS SPOt LIGHT by the Napa County Green Business Program AUBERGE DU SOLEIL Auberge du Soleil is proud to be the first resort in the Napa County certified through the Bay Area Green Business Program (in 2008, and re-certified in 2012). Auberge seeks to achieve balance between the luxury element of the property and its impact on the environment. Between 2008 and 2011 ithe staff cut waste sent to the landfill by half. In 2013 they reduced it by an additional fifty percent, in large part due to participation in the Upper Valley Disposal’s food composting program. Auberge also closely monitors its energy and water consumption and is constantly looking for ways to improve its operations. Over the years they have cultivated vital partnerships allowing for them to communicate their stewardship message, effect positive environmental change, and raise awareness of their guests and colleagues. Investing in the Napa Valley provides them with the opportunity to give back to those who support Auberge du Soleil. In June of 2010 Auberge began raising funds for the Napa Valley Vine Trail. Auberge du Soleil also participates in many community events (like Earth Day shown above) and with groups such as the Napa County Local Food Advisory Council and the Napa County Land Trust. Auberge is also committed to mentoring the younger generation, and participates in the Adopt a School Program with Northwood Elementary School. To learn more about Auberge’s green efforts or to schedule a visit go to www.aubergedusoleil.com. For more information on the Napa County Green Business Program visit www.greenbusinessca.org or contact Danielle Schmitz at dschmitz@nctpa.net. opportunity to explore the gardens and pick produce for the meal, right before it’s cooked. They also stage an annual pumpkin pickup party, where kids and parents come out and pick out pumpkins and gourds. Clif Family Farm CSA stages an annual harvest party at the farm the last weekend in September. It includes pumpkin decorating, grape stomping, and food education, says Linzi Gay, General Manager at Clif Family Winery. “We have food and music and lots of kids.” Lee Hudson, owner of Hudson Ranch. Photo by Stephen Ferry The CSA season here in Napa is generally from early May to early November, although Hudson Ranch markets a few things from their farm through the winter months at their Oxbow Produce & Grocery in the downtown Napa Oxbow Market. Local CSA Contact and Plan Info Hudson Ranch 1555 Henry Road, Napa, CA 94559 Lee Hudson, Owner Jayme Rubke, Sales and Marketing Coordinator 707-255-1455 jayme@hudsonvineyards.com www.hudsonranch.com Pickup day/hours: Thursday, Noon – 6:00 p.m. Pickup location(s): Oxbow Produce & Grocery or 1555 Henry Road Pre-pay plans: Pre-pay or three installments due in May, June and July Cost: $25/week small or $35/week medium Length of season: 28 weeks, May-November Clif Family Farm 709 Main Street, St. Helena Ink Grade, Pope Valley –Farm Gary Erickson and Kit Crawford, Owners Linzi Gay, General Manager 707-968-0625 winery@cliffamilywinery.com www.ClifFamilyWinery.com Pickup day/hours: Tuesday, Noon- 6:00 p.m. Pickup location: Velo Vino Tasting room, 709 Main Street, St. Helena Pre-pay plans: Participants pay weekly by credit card Monday before delivery. Can opt out for a vacation Cost: $25/week per box Length of season: 24 weeks, May-October BOCA Farm Napa Horsemen’s Association 1125 Golden Gate Drive, Napa Lizzie Moore, Founder and Farm Manager 707-266-4926 Lizzie@bocafarm.org www.bocafarm.org Pickup day/hours: Thursday 3:30-5:30pm Pickup location: 1125 Golden Gate Drive Pre-pay plans: Pre-pay only Cost: $20/week small or $30/week medium Length of season: 20 weeks, June-October JANUARY / F E B R UARY 2 0 1 4 51
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