In 1874, Wisconsin editor and publisher John Oscar Culver brought his wife Minnie Bliss, an artist, and their five children to Calistoga. Culver Mansion, circa 1875, is a graceful three level Victorian residence, set on the hillside, with a sweeping view of Mount St. Helena, the Palisades and Napa Valley. The Mansion is a historical landmark, admired for its uncommon Jerkinhead or clipped gable roof, a variation of the Gothic Revival style. The Culver Mansion was completely restored in 1981 to 1983. The bedrooms are artfully decorated in various period styles including Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Early Twentieth Century.
Most rooms have en suite bathrooms.
Location Culver Mansion is at the foothills of Mount St. Helena, at the northern end of the Napa Valley, about 70 miles north of San Francisco in the town of Calistoga. Culver Mansion is but a short walk from the Main Street of Calistoga. This small friendly town welcomes tourists and is a wonderful mixture of practical and quaint Americana. It is world-famous for the healing powers of its mineral waters, herbal and mud baths. The customary afternoon sherry may be enjoyed on the large covered veranda while overlooking Mount St. Helena and the Napa Valley.