The History of Silverado Resort

In 1869, modern-day Napa Valley was a wilderness area. John Franklin Miller, an esteemed Union Civil War general, saw an opportunity to build his legacy there. General Miller purchased 1,200 acres of Rancho Yajome, which would later become Silverado's property today.

Upon purchasing the land, he set out to construct his estate. A grand mansion with features inspired by Italian and French architecture, the estate was named La Vergne. When you visit the resort’s Mansion Bar, you are standing in what was once the great living room.

Following his death in 1886, General Miller left La Vergne to his daughter Eudora, who hosted an array of notable guests, including President Theodore Roosevelt. From 1932 to 2010, the property underwent a long series of transformations, from changes in ownership to the addition of an 18-hole golf course. Over time, Silverado Resort has continued to grow, blossoming into the prestigious resort it is today.

In February 2022, the property was purchased by Silverado Resort Investment Group LLC, whose owners aim to define the resort as a truly upscale destination.