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Guide to Napa With Claiborne Swanson Frank
Claiborne Swanson Frank with her dog Blue at Lake Hennessey in Napa Valley.
Photographer Claiborne Swanson Frank’s debut book, American Beauty, is her vision of modern American beauty and style. The book, published by Assouline, is a portfolio of stunning portraiture that celebrates America’s new creative guard.
“I am wildly proud of the book. It was birthed from a dream and to see it actualized is still a trip; I’m still pinching myself,” says Swanson Frank.
Swanson Frank’s photography not only captures women in their greatest beauty, it also highlights the beauty of America’s landscape. Swanson Frank’s self-portrait (pictured above) was taken on Hennessey Lake in Napa Valley, California. Swanson Frank grew up in San Francisco and has a house in Napa Valley where her family owns and operates Swanson Vineyards.
“Napa is one of the most beautiful locations in the world, surrounded by mountains and endless vineyards with some of the best restaurants and wineries in the world. You can go for a hike or get a facial, it’s the most amazing mix of beauty and culture,” says Swanson Frank.
Claiborne Swanson Frank’s Guide to Napa Valley:
Auberge du Soleil
To Sleep: Auberge du Soleil “It’s so romantic!”
To Eat: Press Restaurant St. Helena, Gott’s Roadside, Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen and Ad Hoc.
Gott's Roadside in St. Helena
Press St. Helena
To Drink: Wine, of course! My favorite wineries to visit: Swanson Vineyards, Quintessa, Caymus, Forman and Harlan Estate.
To Do: Hike in Sulphur Springs, take a beautiful bike ride on Silverado Trail (from Napa to Calistoga), drive Highway 29 and stop along the way to shop and walk around the small towns.
Harlan Estate Winery
To Wear: A sundress, or jeans and a t-shirt. Napa Valley is extremely laidback, which is nice.
Don’t leave Napa without… wine from Swanson Vineyards.
Wines from Swanson Vineyards (Swanson Frank's family winery).
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