Two fabulous inns, two great locations; one a country setting, one in town, both with unequalled reputations for hospitality, service and the "best full gourmet champagne breakfast in the Napa Valley".

The Ambrose Bierce House

Owners/Innkeepers

John & Lisa Runnells

Phone 707-963-1190
Fax 707-963-9367
Email: shdyoaks@napanet.net

We invite you to experience the warmth and romance of our Country Inn. Secluded on two acres of Shady Oaks and walnut trees nestled among some of the finest wineries and restaurants in the Napa Valley. Relax and enjoy the elegant ambiance, the country tranquility and each other in our little piece of heaven.

Tasting wines and touring some of the oldest and most prestigious wineries is just the beginning… dining… ballooning… mud baths… Massage for two in the privacy of your own room?

Owners/Innkeepers

John & Lisa Runnells

Phone 707-963-3003
Fax 707-963-9367
Email: ambrose@napanet.net

Ambrose Bierce defined comfort as "a state of mind produced by the contemplation of a neighbor's uneasiness "Yet the curmudgeon philosopher" managed to live in comfortable serenity despite the equally pleasurable lifestyles of his fellow wine country residents. Guests at his St. Helena home will experience these same comforts today.

It is a pleasure to welcome you to our romantic bed and breakfast inn in historic and charming St. Helena. Centrally located among Napa Valley's finest wineries you are within walking distance to fine and casual dining and unique shopping.

"You won't find warmer and more enthusiastic hospitality served together with the best breakfasts we've ever had in the most central location in the Napa Valley."

"You made our first experience at a B&B a memory we will never forget...it would not have been as romantic nor made such vivid memories without your beautiful home, the picture perfect garden, the evenings spent drinking wine and laughing on your balcony!"