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Your Guide to a Romantic New Year’s Getaway at The Purple Orchid

Thinking about a romantic New Year’s getaway? Winter is the perfect time — plenty of festivities, great wine, strolls through the vineyard or an olive orchard, fireside chats, couple’s spa treatments, and so much more. And we haven’t even mentioned the stunning views you’ll enjoy. So get ready for an adventure in romance and a dreamy escape where enchantment fills the atmosphere and passion ignites.

Pack your bags, grab your partner, and escape to the beautiful Livermore Valley, where vineyards and olive orchards stretch across the rolling hills to greet the California sun.

While here, stay at our luxurious resort and indulge in pure bliss and ultimate relaxation, where elegance blends with tranquility, romance, and breathtaking beauty. Whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway, a new adventure, or a relaxing retreat, we promise an unforgettable start to the year ahead.

Why Livermore Valley Wine Country Is Perfect for Romance

While you could travel anywhere, there’s something special about Livermore Valley’s wine country — it’s enchanting, majestic, and romantic. Think wide-open countryside layered by rolling hills and vineyards rushing to kiss the golden California sun.

Whether you’re up for a hike or bike ride, looking for something more cozy like a sip-and-savor wine-tasting, or even just time to cozy up next to the fireplace and enjoy each other’s company, there’s a lot to love about our area — and The Purple Orchid.

If a more adventurous mood strikes and you’re ready to explore the area, there are plenty of other things to do and see.

Whether you’re looking for some tranquil moments, a little R&R, or searching for your next grand adventure, you’ll find everything you need here in the Livermore Valley.

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Enjoy Intimate Experiences for Two

If you’re planning your New Year’s getaway in December or the new year, the winter in Livermore is magical, making for an enchanting and romantic experience. Thousands of twinkling holiday lights illuminate the vineyards throughout the holiday season. So, there are plenty of exciting and romantic date night ideas in Livermore to keep you and someone special busy all season long. Stroll hand-in-hand through the holiday markets and light displays or watch a parade.

Visiting after the new year begins? Then, head to one of our local wineries, take a tour, and imbibe a flight of wine. It’s cellar season, after all — the time of year during the winemaking process when all is quiet, the world slows down, and we wait for the new wine to mature in the barrels. You’ll also learn about the winemaking process, the wine flavor profiles, and what makes the winery unique.


We’re also near enough to San Francisco that you could drive to the city for a day trip if you wanted. However, the serenity of our rolling hills and the charm of cozy Livermore are often more inviting to romance, tranquility, privacy, and solitude than the bustling city. From visiting Wente Vineyards to hiking the stunning Murietta Falls, these are just a few of the many things couples can do in Livermore.

Indulge in a Couple’s Spa Treatment

Another draw of our beautiful resort is our phenomenal spa, which offers a range of services from couple’s massages to decadent cedar baths, facials, and group treatments. So, whether you’re looking for an a la carte spa treatment, immersive full-body experience, couple’s massage, or a pampering spa party with the girls, there really is something for everyone.

Our couple’s massage packages are top-notch for a romantic couple’s spa getaway. What’s more romantic and indulging than unwinding together to rekindle the flame? After all, life is busy, if not hectic, and full of pressure. Let our masseuses work their expert hands to ease your tired, achy muscles and soothe the tension, leaving you both feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and recharged.

Stroll Through the Olive Orchard

Want a unique and romantic experience for your New Year’s getaway? Stroll our scenic olive grove and enjoy an olive oil-tasting experience to discover what makes our olive oil so special and delicious.

The Purple Orchid is also the only accommodation in Livermore Valley with an olive orchard that makes olive oil and offers olive oil tastings. If you love our olive oil as much as we do, you’ll also have an opportunity to join our exclusive De Anza Olive Oil Club. Purchase some of our exquisite Handprints Olive Oil to take home as a souvenir of your retreat.

Our oils are perfect for cooking, tasting, or those romantic spa treatments — and yes, we use our oil in our spa treatments. There are many ways to enjoy a great olive oil, after all.

While visiting our resort with someone special, take time for yourselves. Stroll through the olive orchards. The silvery-green orchard is breathtaking during winter. Its tranquility is perfect for a stroll through nature and quiet time together.

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Make Cherished New Year’s Memories

Get ready for your New Year’s getaway, where romance and adventure await and where you can recharge after the busy holiday season to start the new year fresh and revived. We invite you to make The Purple Orchid your home base for all your Livermore Valley adventures and rendezvous, whether you plan to soak in the season’s magic at our resort or head out to the surrounding area and explore.

Reserve your favorite room and package today. Then pack your bags and head to Livermore to ring in the New Year in elegance, luxury, adventure, and romance. Your room called; it can’t wait to welcome you in. Book now.

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