- 91st percentileCost, nationwide
- 7Documented amenities
- 1961Founded
Meadowood Napa Valley is a private resort social club country club in St. Helena, California, in Napa County.
Documented amenities include tennis courts, pool, fitness and other documented facilities.
The initiation fee runs around $50,000, with recurring dues documented below. Documented membership types include golf, family and junior memberships.
Culture research describes it as family-oriented, socially active, resort-style and community-oriented.
The reported initiation fee for Resident Family membership is $50,000. That is above the California median of $5,000. Nationwide, it is above the median of $3,000.
Location & Directions
Membership & Golf Access Cost
It is above the California median of $5,000 and higher than about 91% of 11 comparable Clubs there.
The listed initiation fee for Resident Family membership is $50,000.
The listed monthly membership dues for Resident Family membership are $545.
Initiation fee
$50,000
Membership dues
$545
These published costs may only apply to a specific membership category, access type or year. Fees, dues, passes, green fees, assessments and availability can change, so confirm current terms with the Club before you commit.
Membership
Here's what's documented about how to join Meadowood Napa Valley, including the membership types on offer and what applying involves.
This access model represents about 15.2% of 296 researched California Club records.
Membership options and availability
- Membership types
- Resident Family; Resident Couple; Resident Individual; Resident Junior; Regional Non-Resident; In-State Non-Resident; Out-of-State Non-Resident; International Non-Resident
- Golf membership
- Yes
- Social membership
- No
- Family membership
- Yes
- Junior membership
- Yes
- National membership
- No
- Nonresident membership
- No
Joining requirements
- Application process
- Contact Meadowood Membership to select an eligible resident or non-resident category.
Amenities & Facilities
Reported amenities at Meadowood Napa Valley include tennis courts, pool, fitness and other documented facilities.
Racquet sports
- Court details
- 5 Tennis courts
Club facilities and recreation
- Available amenities
Golf
Here's what's documented about golf at Meadowood Napa Valley.
- Courses
- 0
Policies
Documented policies for Meadowood Napa Valley cover guest access and dress requirements. Rules may change by event or season, so confirm before you visit.
- Guest policy
- Meadowood recreational facilities are available to members and hotel guests; golf is provided through access to local courses rather than an on-site course.
- Dress code
- For tennis, modern tennis attire is acceptable and non-marking shoes are required.
Club Culture & Public Commentary
This section shows what published articles and reviews say about the social atmosphere at this Club, so you can get a sense of the culture before you apply. It only appears when we found real evidence to back it up.
This documented Culture trait is shared by about 17.4% of 259 researched California Club records.
- Family-oriented
- Socially active
- Resort-style
- Community-oriented
- Wellness-focused
- Racquets-focused
- Dining-focused
Culture context
The supported culture is resort-style, family-oriented, socially active, wellness-focused, racquets-focused, dining-focused, and community-oriented.
Club History
How long Meadowood Napa Valley has been around and what's shaped it, based on published sources. A well-documented history can be a sign of stability, but it doesn't tell you about today's management or member experience.
Meadowood identifies 1961 as the beginning of the estate’s private club and country-hotel story.
The current owner acquired Meadowood in 1979; the estate says it subsequently served as a gathering place for Napa Valley residents, vintners and winegrowers.
Additional Club Details
- Ownership or operator
- Meadowood Napa Valley
Additional statistics
Additional Statistics
Every state and national benchmark we have enough research behind to show for Meadowood Napa Valley: price, age, golf, access and amenities, compared against other Clubs in California and nationwide. A few of the most decision-relevant ones are already called out next to their facts earlier on this page; this section has the complete picture, using only facts we have enough research behind to compare fairly.
Membership market position
Initiation fee comparison
The reported initiation fee for Resident Family membership is $50,000. It is above the California median of $5,000 and is higher than approximately 91% of 11 compatible peer records. It is above the nationwide median of $3,000 and is higher than approximately 91% of 108 compatible peer records.
Explore Clubs in this initiation rangeClub age context
Founded in 1961
That represents about 65 years of documented history. The Club predates approximately 57% of 271 other California Club records with a usable founding year and 48% of 3514 compatible records nationwide. The documented median founding years are 1965 in California and 1959 nationwide.
Documented Club profile
Lodging, spa and dining
This combination is also documented at 15 other California Clubs and 122 other Club records nationwide.
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Other documented access
This access model represents 15.2% of 296 researched California Club records and 10.2% of 3826 researched records nationwide.
Club culture
Resort-style
This documented Culture trait is shared by 17.4% of 259 researched California Club records and 9.7% of 3391 researched records nationwide.
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Sources & Verification
These are the sources behind the facts above. Check them yourself before making a decision, since some information may have changed since it was published.
- meadowood.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/update_F.Meadowood… Pricing SourceSupports: Membership & access pricing
- meadowood.com Research SourceSupports: Club history
- meadowood.com/activities Research SourceSupports: General research
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- meadowood.com/activities/swimming Research SourceSupports: General research
- meadowood.com/activities/tennis Research SourceSupports: General research
- meadowood.com/lodgings Research SourceSupports: General research
- meadowood.com/membership Research SourceSupports: General research
- meadowood.com/spa Research SourceSupports: General research
What people discuss
Recent public guest feedback is strongly positive, with Meadowood rated about 4.7/5 across a large Tripadvisor sample. Reviewers repeatedly praise the peaceful setting, attentive service, spa, pools, dining and welcoming interaction with members, while a minority note that the very high price creates correspondingly high expectations.
This is what people commonly say about this Club in public reviews and articles, not a member survey or a rating from us. Weigh it alongside the facts above, not in place of them.