di Rosa Preserve: Art and Nature
di Rosa Preserve is Napa's best kept secret. This unique place to enjoy both art and nature is located on 217 scenic acres in the Napa Valley. It's the most significant collection of Northern California area in the world.
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This art collection contains approximately 2,000 works of art by over 800 artists. This includes modern and contemporary paintings, drawings, sculpture, and photographs. Some of the sculptures are large scale outdoor sculptures.
The unique thing about di Rosa is its gorgeous outdoor setting. The property encompasses 53 acres, including a 35-acre lake, plus 162 acres of natural wildlife preserve, all under Napa County Land Trust open space protection.
In addition to a wide variety of plants you might also spot Canada Geese, Blue Heron, Snowy Egrets and the Preserve's own peacocks.
The Gatehouse Gallery features art from the di Rosa Collection as well as rotating exhibits. This is just a small portion of the art. It's open free of charge from 9:30 on Wednesdays through Fridays.
Guided tours are required to experience the full di Rosa grounds and galleries. Reservations are recommended Wednesdays through Fridays and required on Saturdays. Visit their website by clicking on the link below to make reservations.
Contact Information:
di Rosa Preserve
Address: 5200 Sonoma Hwy., Napa, CA 94559
Telephone: (707) 226-5991
Directions from town of Napa:
Drive south on Hwy 29. Turn right onto Sonoma Hwy. toward Sonoma, and continue 2.5 miles. Di Rosa is on the right, just beyond Domaine Carneros winery.
Directions From San Francisco:
Drive North on Hwy 101. Exit at Hwy 37, toward Napa and Sonoma. Continue 7.5 miles. Turn Left at Hwy 121/12. Turn left into di Rosa.
Directions From the East Bay:
Drive East on Hwy 80. Exit at Hwy 37, toward Sonoma and Napa. Continue for approx. 1.5 miles and turn right onto Hwy 29. Stay on Hwy 29 for approx. 15 miles. Turn left onto Hwy 121/12 toward Sonoma. Turn right into di Rosa, just beyond Domaine Carneros winery.
Directions From Santa Rosa:
Take Hwy 12 toward Sonoma and Napa. Turn left onto Hwy 121/12 toward Napa. Continue 6.7 miles. Turn left into di Rosa.
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