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
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.
The ice rink is located on The Village Lawn at The Meritage Resort and Spa. The address is 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa, CA 94558.
Please contact us at icerink@meritageresort.com and expect a response within 24 hours.
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.
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, skaters 13-17 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in attendance at the rink.
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.
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.
Ice skating tickets include 90 minutes of skating and include 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.
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.
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.
Yes, socks are required for ice skate rental. There is no need to wear extra thick socks.
This year the resort is offering an unlimited ice-skating package. This package is based on double occupancy and includes two (2) unlimited skating passes that are valid for the duration of the guest’s resort stay. The skate team will provide dated wristbands to each guest, and these wristbands are non-transferable. This package can be reserved HERE.
Tickets are non-refundable, and reservations are only valid for the time(s), and date(s) purchased. However, reservations can be revised up to the 24-hours before the reserved skating date/time. Need help updating your reservation? Email the Ice Rink Management Team at icerink@meritageresort.com.
The Ice Rink remains open in light rain or drizzle. If heavy rain or severe storm conditions are expected, resulting in a venue closure, relevant tickets will be rescheduled or refunded. Any questions can be relayed to icerink@meritageresort.com.
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, for the safety of all skaters, only ice skates are allowed on the ice surface.
No, we do not offer ice skate sharpening services.
No, we do not offer ice skating lessons.
Igloo and firepit inventory only show at the available reservation start times. So guests must put the specific times listed below to reserve one of these VIP experiences. If the experiences are SOLD OUT the website says SOLD OUT.
November 17 - November 19 & November 27 - December 17
- Monday - Friday 4:00 pm & 7:00 pm
- Saturday - Sunday | 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 8:00 pm
November 20 - November 26 & December 18 – Jan 7
- Monday – Sunday | 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 8:00 pm
Igloo and Fire Pit reservations are each for 2 hours. When reserving igloos and firepits online, guests must select the available time slots as follows:
November 17 - November 19 & November 27 - December 17
- Monday - Friday 4:00 pm & 7:00 pm
- Saturday - Sunday | 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 8:00 pm
November 20 - November 26 & December 18 – Jan 7
- Monday – Sunday | 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 8:00 pm
- Igloos – Accommodates 6, Includes a Bottle of Bubbly
- S’mores Fire Pits – Accommodates 5, and includes a s’more kit for 5 (additional kits available for $15)
- Large Party Fire Pits – Accommodates up to 20, and includes a s’more kit based on the party size
- Igloos – Accommodate 6, Includes a Bottle of Bubbly
- S’mores Fire Pits – Accommodates 5, and includes a s’more kit for 5 (additional kits available for $10)
- Large Party Fire Pits – Accommodates up to 20, and includes a s’more kit based on the party size
Outside food and beverage is strictly prohibited.
Food and beverages are available for purchase from the resort and on-site tasting rooms, and can be enjoyed throughout the Winter Village, including the reserved S’mores Fire Pits and VIP Igloos.
- The Food Truck’s hours of operation will mirror the ice rink hours of operation.
- The rink bar aka Santa’s Tavern will be hosted adjacent to the ice rink, and the hours of operation mirror the ice rink’s hours of operation.
- QR Code ordering is available rink side during ice rink hours of operations.
- Fivetown Grocery will follow its standard hours of operation.
- The Village Bistro will follow its standard hours of operation.
- The Bubbles & Blooms tasting room will follow its standard hours of operation, as well as additional Bubbles & Blitzen events in December.