Nestled among the pine trees of the Sierra Nevada foothills lies the Chateau du Sureau, a 10-bedroom castle on a luxurious 9-acre sanctuary. Its 200-square-foot Villa Sureau mimics a turn-of-the-century city villa in Paris. Manicured grounds with views of snow-capped mountains round out the scenery. The elegant styles and romantic atmosphere of old Europe are alive in the
town of Oakhurst near Yosemite
National Park.
www.chateaudusureau.com

Cypress Inn
Visit the 1-square mile village of Carmel and stay at the Cypress Inn to pamper your canine while on vacation. This pet friendly hotel owned by animal rights activist Doris Day has doggie treats on the counter and a pet-sitter on hand. The inn is situated in downtown Carmel, the gateway to the region's Bohemian heritage, and is just blocks away from the beach,
restaurants and art galleries such
as The Blue Dog.

The Cypress Inn
www.cypressinn.com
The Casanova Restaurant
www.casanovarestaurant.com

Meadowood
This 85-cottage resort in St. Helena,the heart of the Napa Valley, was originally built as a small club for the local wine community. But, for the last 35 years, it has been a world-class destination for travelers who want to indulge in everything from fine food and spa treatments to a round of croquet or a tennis game.
www.meadowood.com

Purple Orchid Inn
For a bed and breakfast with upscale log cabin flair, we head to Livermore to visit the Purple Orchid Inn Resort and Spa. We meet owner Karen Hughes, who traded in her nursing career to build her dream resort. The luxurious inn overlooks an olive grove, and offers visitors a variety of refreshing spa services.

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We also visit places where you can enjoy the healing waters of hot springs, gourmet dinner on a train through the vineyards, and the service of a five-star hotel.

Season eight of "Central Valley Chronicles" is underwritten in part by Classic Living.