We are educators first.Hospitality just gave us a bigger classroom.
We didn't build this for us. We built it because of what 20 years in a classroom taught us about people. The people who feel most at home in our property aren't the ones who arrived with the best wine knowledge. They're the ones who arrived needing to be somewhere that already knew how to take care of them.
OUR STORY
For years, we have been devoted educators and advocates of holistic wellness, nurturing young people to strive and become their healthiest, authentic, and most animated selves. We took our passion for creating inclusive spaces of belonging in the classroom to curating guest stays and experiences that leave a lasting impression of feeling invited, welcomed, and most importantly, peace and at-home.
Our journey has taken us from the jungles of Panama to Native American reservations across South Dakota, and finally to the heart of Napa Valley. Each destination taught us what it means to create genuine connection and welcome others with authenticity.
Our collective 20+ years in education have shown us that the most meaningful experiences happen when people feel truly cared for. During our travels, we often asked ourselves: How would we want to feel during our stay? The answer was simple: cozy, valued, and unforgettable.
Our aging parents and in-laws brought us from the rolling prairie hills of Nebraska to the sweet oasis of Napa Valley. We love sharing the peace, tranquility, and adventurous spirit of places we have called home. As soon as we landed one morning in the Napa Valley after a 27-hour drive from Nebraska, in our Toyota Rav 4 with 2 pups and 4 cats, we were greeted with the morning fog rolling through vineyards, the crisp due on the vines, and the hidden wineries tucked into corners of the valley—we knew we had to share this magic with fellow travelers, seeking escape, rest, and upon departure, feeling whole again.
And thus, the beginning of Hearth & Sol Stays. Our singular mission is to bring the heart of home to every stay — wherever that may be.
With love,
Calvin and Celeste
Co-Founders, Hearth & Sol Stays
Our Philosophy
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Not managed. Not processed. Seen. Every classroom we stood in taught us this. Every stay we've hosted confirmed it. This is the only standard at Hearth & Sol.
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The welcome card. The local wine on the counter. The baby crib set up before you mentioned you were bringing an infant. These are not extras — they are the entire point. We notice what others overlook because we were trained to.
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This is our mission and our daily practice. The most extraordinary stay doesn't require a minimum spend. It requires a host who genuinely cares — and a space that reflects that care in every corner.
We're glad you found us. We hope you'll let us take care of you.
We started Hearth & Sol Stays because we wanted to build something genuinely useful to people — not just profitable. Every review that says "felt like a warm hug" is the thing. That's what we drove 27 hours for.
STOP your search right HERE. You have found the most magical home in Napa. Celeste & Cal, you have created the ultimate experience.
— Laurie, Kentucky
★★★★★
I have stayed at many locations and I must say Cal and Celeste's place was the best. They welcomed me like family.
— Torrei, Los Angeles
★★★★★