ALILA MOMENT
Scented Escapes: A Bespoke Ritual
Train with the finest nose in the Valley as you create your own signature scent using local Napa plants. You’ll feel imminently present and be reminded why the sense of smell most easily conjures vivid, lasting memories.
Price
$75
Duration
1 hour
Recommended Dress
Resort Casual
Experience
Awaken your senses and creativity in this hands-on Alila experience, where the natural beauty of Napa Valley comes to life through scent. Guided by an expert perfumer, you’ll explore nine unique fragrances inspired by the land—each designed to spark memory, lift the mood, and help ensure you feel present. As you learn about the distinctive qualities and benefits of each aroma, you’ll craft your own custom room and aura mist using local botanicals. It’s a sensory journey that blends relaxation, personal expression, and a lasting connection to your surroundings—leaving you with both a keepsake and a fresh perspective to carry through the rest of your stay.
Itinerary
A Scented Welcome
Join a trained perfumer for an interactive scent experience designed to improve wellbeing and nurture your connection to the nature of wine country.
Fragrance as Reflection
Embark on a journey as you learn about the powers of nine fragrant local flora of wine country and how scent encourages mindfulness that can shape our emotions, memory ,and wellbeing.
Blending Your Own
Create your custom scent by blending a personalized fragrance inspired by the Napa Valley landscape, while exploring the connection between scent, place, and wellness.
Scented Storytelling
Take time to reflect through journaling using guided prompts that tap into your impressions on scent, current emotions, and personal memories both old and new. Take home your journal and continue to explore how scent impacts your emotions during future travels.
Alila Moments
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Color Around the Vine – Art & Wine with Nimbus
Find your creative soul in Napa Valley with Nimbus Arts. Professionals will guide you as you paint and sip wine, all while fostering a personal connection with the beauty of the valley.
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Falcons & Fermentation – A Vineyard Safari
Where wine meets wild: walk the historic Spring Mountain estate, encounter majestic birds of prey, and toast the land they help protect with a private vineyard tour and tasting.
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Pedal & Pour – A Winemaker’s Ride
Cycle alongside Napa winemaker Ted Osborne on a guided ride through vineyards and valleys, ending with a wine tasting and food pairing that celebrate terroir in every sip and step.