I am excited to welcome you to the Yountville Chamber of Commerce’s extended Enewsletter Blog! 

My name is Natalie Leighton and am I thrilled to be joining the Yountville Chamber of Commerce team as President and CEO. 

The Yountville Chamber of Commerce remains dedicated to our mission to enrich the vibrancy of our community. 

Is there information you’d like to see reflected in our Enewsletter? Email us your suggestions to [email protected] 

I look forward to seeing you around town! 

Natalie Leighton, President and CEO, Yountville Chamber of Commerce 

Yountville Optimist Club

The Optimist Club of Yountville is a community-driven organization dedicated to creating positive local impact through service, collaboration, and optimism.

In just five months, the club has secured funding, launched successful grant initiatives, and raised more than $3,000 to support college, trade school, and summer camp scholarships for Napa Valley youth. Current programs focus on education, intergenerational connection, and community enrichment, including a biodynamic farming partnership with local schools and elders.

Learn more here.

Cliff Lede Vineyards

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

SOLD OUT

Join us for our January Networking Mixer at Cliff Lede Vineyards!
We can’t wait to mix and mingle with you! Join us for an opportunity to connect with members of the Yountville Chamber while enjoying delicious wines and bites. It’s the perfect chance to make new connections, strengthen relationships, and stay engaged with our businesses and residents.

If you are a member of the Yountville Chamber of Commerce and are having trouble registering for this event, please contact Andrea Scarpa May at [email protected].

Planning an event in Yountville this February? Be sure to submit it to the Yountville.com Event Calendar so it can be considered for inclusion in our February Events Blog, helping promote your business to both locals and visitors. To be featured, we encourage members to submit events by January 23. Events must be open to the public, take place at or feature a Yountville Chamber member business, and align with arts, entertainment, culture, or visitor-friendly experiences.

Hosting a mustard-themed event, special menu, tasting, or offer? We’d love to highlight those too — please be sure to note it in your submission or email us directly with details.

To help your event stand out, include your business name or location in the event title, provide a detailed description, select the most relevant categories, and upload a high-quality promotional image. Please note that recurring or multi-day events require separate submissions for each date. All events are reviewed prior to posting.

For questions, updates, or to share mustard-themed events or offers, contact [email protected]

Love the Chamber? Tell a friend!
When you refer a new business that joins the Yountville Chamber, you’ll receive a complimentary dedicated e-blast to our 3,500+ subscribers, featuring your own custom message, photos, and links.

It’s our way of saying thank you for helping our Chamber — and our community — continue to grow and thrive.

Questions or referrals?
Contact Jackie Roldan, Membership Engagement Manager (707) 947-7391 or via email: [email protected].

Check out our latest Member to Member benefit list below. Remember to review the details, call ahead to confirm the availability of the discount, and have your membership card handy.

If you require additional membership cards (the Member to Member discount is available to all employees of your business) or if you wish to add an offer to the list, please contact [email protected].

MEMBER TO MEMBER BENEFIT:

Two complimentary tastings Sunday through Thursday.

Pour Decisions #4 explores the fast-growing non-alcoholic wine market with Napa local and Libby Wines founder Grant Hemingway. Join us at Cornerstone Cellars (soon to be The Yount Room) on Thursday, January 15, from 9:00–10:15 AM for an informal trade roundtable featuring tastings of Grant’s N/A sparklers and a discussion on where the category is growing, how quality N/A wines are made, what consumers are responding to, and how N/A fits into tasting rooms, restaurants, and retail. Complimentary for friends in the trade, RSVP via Tock.

Napa Neighbors, All Aboard! The Napa Valley Wine Train is bringing back its popular Napa Neighbor program for the 5th year in a row—now running January through March 2026 with the same special pricing locals have enjoyed since 2022. Neighbors can choose between two unforgettable experiences: the Legacy Experience, a full six-hour Napa day featuring a four-course meal, multiple wine tasting stops, and 11 Napa AVA wines, or the classic Gourmet Express, a three-hour journey with a multi-course meal and timeless Wine Train hospitality. Napa Neighbor pricing is also now available in the Wine Train Gift Shop and Wine Store at the station, making it even easier to enjoy and share this iconic local experience.

Call reservations to book: 707-253-2111! Mention the “Napa Neighbor” offer for your selected experience.

Educators, employers, and community partners are invited to a Napa County Collaborative Stakeholder Meeting focused on Career Technical Education (CTE) on Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM at the Napa County Office of Education (2121 Imola Ave, Napa). The meeting will include a review of labor market trends, discussion on career pathways aligned with workforce needs, and a regional economic update from Robert Eyler, Professor of Economics at Sonoma State University. Lunch will be provided. RSVP by February 1, 2026.

Clif Family Winery has rebranded and expanded its former Rack N’ Ride program into the Clif Family Community Club, now open to all Napa County residents. Members enjoy perks like up to 35% off wines, 20% off food truck items, food products, and gift sets, complimentary tastings (including Pay-It-Forward Tastings you can gift to friends or family), access to a tasting room Secret Menu, and members-only events. The program also features rotating local partner offers, including Wild Vine Tours (January) and Naysayer Coffee (February) with exclusive discounts.

As the new year begins, Yountville and Napa Valley invite you to slow down, savor the season, and ease into January with cozy culinary experiences, creative community gatherings, and thoughtful celebrations of food, wine, and the arts. From restaurant month specials to live comedy and winter supper series, January is all about comfort, connection, and starting the year inspired.

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As the clock ticks away the final moments of the year, there’s no better place to bid farewell to the old and embrace the new than the picturesque landscapes of Napa Valley and the charming streets of Yountville. Nestled in the heart of California’s wine country, these idyllic destinations offer a unique blend of sophistication, culinary delights, and, of course, world-class wines to make your New Year’s Eve a celebration to remember.

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