Responsible Luxury
Auberge du Soleil strives to live in harmony with the environment while preserving and protecting the Napa Valley terroir and culture. By implementing eco-friendly practices and encouraging our guests, team members and community to be stewards of the land we strive to minimize our environmental footprint and inspire a responsible and sustainable lifestyle.
Eco-friendly Initiatives
Environmental Health
- Restaurant ingredients are sourced locally and regionally while emphasizing sustainable, organic and seasonal products
- The Restaurant’s extensive wine list highlights bio-dynamic and organic wines
- Rivolta Carmignani linens which meet Oek-Tex manufacturing standards and uphold the Blulino trademark
- In-house filtered water is offered in all dining outlets
- Biodegradable cleaning products are utilized throughout the resort
- Property-wide use of low VOC paints
- Drought Conservation Messaging encourages hotel guests and team members to protect water resources
- Single-use plastic water bottles have been replaced by 100% recyclable aluminum
Resource Conservation
- Power purchased from renewable sources including MCE (solar, wind, geothermal)
- Resort-wide recycling and re-use system for paper, glass, cardboard, metal, and oil, and active partner in ReCork.com with wine cork recycling
- Premium organic, locally-crafted bath amenities are presented in refillable bulk-dispensers in all guest rooms, The Spa and public restrooms
- Energy conservation administered through a sustainable light selection of dimmer switches, CFL bulbs and LED lighting
- Equipment replaced on an "as needed basis" and with Energy Star certified selections when available
- Integrated Water Management implemented throughout the property
Community
- Complimentary wellness classes for hotel guests
- All team members are trained on property sustainability programs during the new-hire orientation process
- Recipient of California Green Business Network (CAGBN) Certification
- Participation in the Upper Valley Recycling Food Composting Program
- Participation in Napa Valley Adopt-a-School program supporting students, teachers and administrators through hosted events, team member volunteer opportunities and donations
Napa Valley Vine Trail
Auberge du Soleil is an active member and supporter of Napa Valley Vine Trail , a grassroots organization chartered with constructing a 47-mile multi-use recreational trail for hiking, jogging and biking. When complete, the project will connect San Francisco with Napa Valley, from the Vallejo Ferry Terminal to the northern end of the Valley in Calistoga. Our hotel matches a recommended $4 donation from every guest stay (opt-out available at checkout) to support the effort and encourages donation from all restaurant and bar patrons
Auberge du Soleil is an active member and supporter of Napa Valley Vine Trail , a grassroots organization chartered with constructing a 47-mile multi-use recreational trail for hiking, jogging and biking. When complete, the project will connect San...
Deep Green
As a Deep Green customer, Auberge du Soleil receives zero emission power. Half of the premium goes into Marin Clean Energy's Deep Green Development Fund which finances the start-up costs of new, local renewable power projects.
Green Spa Network Planet Partner
The Spa is a partner of the Green Spa Network Planet, a non-profit trade association devoted to promoting the fundamental connections between personal wellbeing, economic sustainability and the health of our planet.