MERRY MERITAGE
Napa's Favorite Holiday Tradition
Dreaming of sugar plums and ready to celebrate the holiday season? Merry Meritage returns to The Meritage Resort November 18-January 11 with Napa Valley's largest outdoor ice skating rink and enchanting winter village complete with a 40-foot tree, daily "snow" and festive entertainment and events.
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Outdoor Ice Skating
November 18 - January 11
Dash away to a winter wonderland destination in beautiful Napa Valley. Skate with family and friends, purchase beer and wine from our rinkside tasting rooms, or upgrade your experience and reserve a private igloo or fire pit.
Buy TicketsIgloos & Fire Pits
November 18 - January 11
Cozy up under twinkling lights with a private igloo or fire pit next to the ice rink. Roast s'mores and toast bubbles with up to 5 family and friends. Ice skating tickets sold separately but are not required.
Make A ReservationHoliday Dining
November 18 - January 5
Eat, drink and be merry at decadent culinary celebrations for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day. Plus, join us for special high teas and wine dinners throughout the winter season.
Learn MoreFamily Experiences
November 18 - January 5
Little ones can marvel in the joy and magic of the holidays at our Tree Lighting Ceremony, Storytime with Santa, Princess Tinsel Tea, themed skate nights, and other family-friendly experiences.
Learn MoreMerry Meritage FAQs
Please contact us at icerink@meritageresort.com and expect a response within 24 hours.
The ice rink is located on The Village Lawn at The Meritage Resort and Spa. The address is 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa, CA 94558.
The ice rink, Santa's Tavern & Village Food Truck are open daily 11:00am - 10:00pm now through January 11, 2025.
For additional restaurant and tasting room hours of operation, please click here.
Outside food and beverage is strictly prohibited. A variety of dining options are available at the rink and throughout the resort.
Santa's Tavern & Village Food Truck at the ice rink are open daily 11:00am - 10:00pm, serving festive non-alcoholic drinks and cocktails, wine, beer and casual eats.
Additional on-site options include:
- Sora Napa: Bubbles tasting room
- Ember Steak: Upscale steakhouse
- Fivetown Grocery: Deli and coffee
- Village Tasting Rooms: Trinitas Cellars, Anarchist Wine Co. and GEN 7 Wines
- Olive & Hay: Italian farm-to-table
- Crush Lounge: Bowling and bar bites
- Commons Bar: Cocktails and bar bites
- Blend Cafe: Coffee and light bites to go
For hours of operation, menus and reservations, please click here.
Advance tickets for ice skating, fire pits and igloos may be purchased online here. Reservations are only valid for the time(s) and date(s) purchased.
On-site tickets may be purchased via mobile phone/QR code, but rink capacity is limited to 90 guests and may sell out. To ensure availability, we advise guests to purchase tickets in advance.
Ice skating tickets include 90 minutes of skating and ice skate rental. You may bring your own skates but there is no discount on your ticket.
Igloo and fire pit reservations do not include ice skating.
Prices for igloos and fire pits vary by day and time.
Fire pits start at $125 for two hours and accommodate up to 5 people. Fire pits include a s'mores kit and dedicated server for purchasing additional food and beverage.
Igloos start at $150 for two hours and accommodate up to 6 people. Igloos include a dedicated server for purchasing food and beverage.
Outside food and beverage is strictly prohibited.
Fire pits accommodate up to 5 people, and igloos accommodate up to 6 people. For large party bookings including multiple fire pits or igloos next to each other, please contact icerink@meritageresort.com.
Yes, on-site tickets may be purchased via mobile phone/QR code, but rink capacity is limited to 90 guests and may sell out. To ensure availability, we advise guests to purchase tickets in advance online here.
Please be advised that we do not accept cash payment at this time. Debit or credit cards can be used for payment.
No, we do not offer ice skate sharpening services.
No, for the safety of all skaters, only ice skates are allowed on the ice surface.
Yes, socks are required for ice skate rental. There is no need to wear extra thick socks.
Ice skating tickets are valid for 90 minutes of skating, which begins at your reserved time. To make the most of your session and be respectful of other skaters, you may check in up to 10 minutes before your skate time and up to 20 minutes after your skate time.
Unlimited ice skating is available as part of an overnight stay package at The Meritage Resort and Spa. The Merry Meritage Holiday Escape package includes accommodations, unlimited ice skating and skate rentals for two (2) during your stay, and a $50 daily resort credit for additional ice skaters, festive events, holiday dining, wine tasting or seasonal spa treatments.
Yes, you can purchase as many ice skating sessions as you would like, based on availability. Each skating ticket is valid for 90 minutes of skate time.
The ice rink remains open in light rain or drizzle. If heavy rain or severe storm conditions are expected, resulting in a venue closure, affected reservations will be rescheduled or refunded. Please contact icerink@meritageresort.com with any questions.
Tickets are non-refundable and reservations are only valid for the time(s) and date(s) purchased. However, reservations can be revised up to 24 hours before the reserved skating date/time without penalty. To update your reservation, please contact icerink@meritageresort.com.
There is no minimum (or maximum!) age, but we do require that a skating adult accompany any skaters under the age of 12 years old.
Shoes and strollers are not allowed on the ice, and parents are not allowed to carry children while skating.
All skaters must purchase a ticket and wear ice skates. We have skates from toddler size 8 to adult size 15. We also offer skate helpers and double-runner skates for young children; these skates have two blades instead of one for more stability. We do not rent helmets, but you are welcome to bring your own.
No, for the safety of all skaters, strollers are not permitted on the ice.
We have skates from toddler size 8 to adult size 15. We also offer double-runner skates for young children; these skates have two blades instead of one for more stability.
No, skaters 13-17 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in attendance at the rink at all times.
No, we do not offer ice skating lessons.
Of course, extra protection is always encouraged. We do not rent helmets, but you are welcome to bring your own.
We have a limited number of stand-up skate helpers that can be reserved in advance when you purchase your ice skating tickets online.
We also offer double-runner skates for shoe sizes toddler 8 to youth 2; these skates have two blades instead of one for more stability.
Yes, our ice rink is ADA accessible. We allow and encourage wheelchairs on the ice. Please ask a guest service member for assistance.