When it comes to legends of food and wine, Napa Valley boasts an impressive lineage. But combine two powerhouse women, each with over 40 years of accolades and accomplishments, and you have an experience that’s sure to be, in a word, legendary.
This extraordinary evening, set under the enchanting glow of a full moon, combines the best of Napa Valley’s wine and culinary worlds, and two of the valley’s iconic women. A spectacular menu will be created by Mustards Grill founder Chef Cindy Pawlcyn, a pioneer of California cuisine, and savored in the picturesque beauty of the Far Niente estate, founded in 1885 and purchased and restored by Beth Nickel and her late husband Gil in 1979.
The cuisine and the setting are grand, yet the evening will be intimate — just twelve guests gathered for an exclusive, one-of-a-kind experience of Pawlcyn’s artfully prepared cuisine, Nickel’s family of exquisite wines, luxurious surroundings, and elegant company. The finale is a bespoke musical performance — you choose the genre, and Festival Napa Valley will provide the perfect artist for a private concert especially for this unforgettable occasion.
Donors: Beth Nickel, Far Niente, Cindy Pawlcyn, Mustards Grill
Designed for 12 guests
Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025