Notes from the hill
Notes from the hill — how to visit Valle de Guadalupe: wineries, restaurants, harvest season and the house itself.

A first visit to Valle de Guadalupe
What the valley is, why people keep coming back, and how to spend your first two days.
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Getting here: the drive down from San Diego
The border, the highways, and why we'd rather send a driver.
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Wineries worth the detour
Five rooms that show what Baja wine can do — and how to taste without rushing.
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Where to eat in the Valle
Farm-to-table under the oaks, fire cooking, and two Michelin stars.
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Harvest season: the Fiestas de la Vendimia
For a few weeks each summer, the whole valley is one long celebration.
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A slow day at Casa Finch
Some of the best days here never leave the hill. Here is what one looks like.
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The view from the hill
How a house gets built around what you can see — and why it matters.
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The best time to visit Valle de Guadalupe
Every season has its argument. Here is how the year moves on the hill.
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Chef, spa, and a driver: the concierge
The point of a concierge is that you never have to become the planner.
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Packing for Baja wine country
Warm days, cool nights, dusty roads. A short list that covers it.
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Have the hilltop to yourselves.
Availability and rates are managed on Airbnb. Reserve there, and let our concierge take care of the rest once your dates are set.