Sight guide · Napa Valley · United States
Visiting Culinary Institute of America at Greystone
The Greystone Cellars building, completed in 1889, was once among the largest stone wineries in the world and now houses the West Coast campus of the Culinary Institute of America.
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Quick answer
Culinary Institute of America at Greystone is an architectural landmark in St Helena, Napa Valley. Allow 1 hour; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Architecture
- Area
- St Helena
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- architecture, food, rainy day and history
- Best months
- December–February
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About Culinary Institute of America at Greystone
The Greystone Cellars building, completed in 1889, was once among the largest stone wineries in the world and now houses the West Coast campus of the Culinary Institute of America. Visitors can browse the shop, see the corkscrew collection and book cooking demonstrations and classes.
Tip: Book a cooking demonstration or a meal at the campus restaurant to see inside the historic building.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1 hour.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: St Helena, historic Main Street in the middle of the valley's most famous vineyards.
Best time to visit Culinary Institute of America at Greystone
Culinary Institute of America at Greystone is indoors, which makes it a good plan for the wettest months:
- January: 14°C (57°F) highs, about 10 rainy days, very quiet crowds.
- February: 17°C (63°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- December: 14°C (57°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, quiet crowds.
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Fit it into your trip
Culinary Institute of America at Greystone is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Napa Valley Wine Train and Hot-air balloon flight.
- No. 11 of the 18 sights in our Napa Valley things-to-do list.
- One of the picks in napa Valley on a rainy day.
- One of the picks in historic sites in Napa Valley.
Near Culinary Institute of America at Greystone
Within walking distance of Culinary Institute of America at Greystone (straight-line distances):
- Beringer Vineyards — about 0.6 km away, 1.5 hours, expensive
If you like Culinary Institute of America at Greystone
- Oxbow Public Market — Downtown Napa, 1–1.5 hours
- Castello di Amorosa — Calistoga, 2 hours
- Inglenook — Oakville and Rutherford, 1.5–2 hours
- Chateau Montelena — Calistoga, 1.5 hours
Staying near Culinary Institute of America at Greystone
Stay in St Helena ($$$$) to walk here: historic Main Street in the middle of the valley's most famous vineyards. All areas to stay in Napa Valley.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Culinary Institute of America at Greystone?
Plan 1 hour. Beringer Vineyards is about 0.6 km away in a straight line, so the two fit a half-day.
+Is Culinary Institute of America at Greystone free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Culinary Institute of America at Greystone?
December–February, the wettest months, when an indoor sight is most welcome. Book a cooking demonstration or a meal at the campus restaurant to see inside the historic building.
+Do I need to book Culinary Institute of America at Greystone in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.