NVL around the valley
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Napa’s Local Spot PHOTOS COURTESY OF NAPA VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB
When visiting Napa Valley Country Club (NVCC) for the first time, most people's reaction is often one of wonderment. “They look around and wonder why they’ve never heard of this place,” said Heather Vigil, the club’s Membership Director. But, of course, part of that is by design, and that is the way NVCC has operated since 1915 – a close kept secret by its members because there are benefits to being part of a private club that provides locals a chance to escape from the tourist-driven sights around town. 76
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o who are these members? According to Vigil, it’s “2nd and 3rd generation Napans who grew up at this club. They competed on the club’s swim team in the summer, participated in the big Egg Hunt every Easter, and it’s where they learned to golf and play tennis.” Now it’s their kids who are joining under the new NVCC “Associate” membership options that provide a vehicle for the next generation of members.
