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About Meadowlark Country House
Meadowlark Country House is a small, privately owned adults-only inn on a 20-acre wooded estate on Petrified Forest Road, a few minutes northwest of Calistoga at the top of the Napa Valley. It is a boutique bed-and-breakfast rather than a naturist resort: there are eight suites and two separate guesthouses, many with fireplaces, whirlpool tubs for two and private decks or terraces looking over the grounds, and a full breakfast is included. What sets it apart in wine country is its clothing-optional pool area. The solar-heated lap pool is filled with local mineral water and is open around the clock, with sunny and shaded terraces, and beside it are a mineral-water hot tub big enough for about ten people, a dry Finnish sauna and a private massage room. Nudity is optional in the pool area only; the rest of the property, including the house and breakfast room, is clothed. Screening around the pool and a ban on cameras protect guests' privacy, and nobody is pressured either way. The inn is a common base for winery visits and Calistoga's mud baths and spas, and draws a mixed clientele, including many couples and LGBTQ travellers.
Legal context & local rules
Nudity is lawful in this private, screened pool area. Clothing is required elsewhere on the property.
Public nudity is largely prohibited in the US under indecent exposure laws which vary significantly by state. Vermont has no state-level law against public nudity, making it unique. Florida designates specific beaches as clothing-optional (Haulover Beach, Blind Creek State Park). Federal jurisprudence under the First Amendment has occasionally recognised nude expression in protests, though states regulate for public decency standards. Most states prohibit exposure of "sexual organs" in public under statutes similar to Florida Statute § 800.03.
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Getting there and visiting
The inn is at 601 Petrified Forest Road, about 2 miles from downtown Calistoga and roughly 90 minutes' drive from San Francisco; a car is needed. Guests must be 18 or older. Stays are booked directly with the inn (707-942-5651); Visit Calistoga lists rates of $285 to $500 a night for two plus 15% Napa County lodging tax (current listing, year not stated). The website mentions day use of the pool area; ask about availability and price when you call.
What visitors say
Guests generally describe a quiet, well-kept inn with spacious rooms, generous breakfasts and a peaceful pool area, and many say the clothing-optional pool is a relaxed, low-key highlight rather than the main focus. Couples and LGBTQ travellers are well represented, and reviewers mention a welcoming hosts' atmosphere. Some note the location requires driving into Calistoga for dinner.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Before you go
- 1 Check the current local rules and access conditions before travelling.
- 2 Bring a towel and sit on it when using shared seating.
- 3 Never take photographs of other people without clear consent.
- 4 Respect the venue’s clothing, privacy, and behaviour rules.
Location
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38.5775, -122.6013
Frequently asked questions
Is the whole inn clothing optional?
No. Only the pool area is clothing optional; the house and other areas are clothed.
Can children stay?
No. Meadowlark is adults only (18 and over).
Is nudity required at the pool?
No. Swimsuits are fine; it is entirely the guest's choice.
How much does it cost?
Visit Calistoga lists $285 to $500 a night for two, plus 15% lodging tax.
Can I visit just for the pool?
The inn's website mentions day use; call ahead to check availability and price.
Sources
- Meadowlark Country House & Resort official website
- Meadowlark Country House and Resort - Visit Calistoga
- Meadowlark Country House has a niche all its own - Napa Valley Register (search result)
- Meadowlark Country House and Resort - Purple Roofs (search result)
Researched 25 October 2026 .
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