Your Innkeepers, Jamie Cherry & Jim Gunther, Bringing a touch of San Francisco to Napa Valley

Jim Gunther & Jamie Cherry, your innkeepers, with Calvin, Oscar
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In May, 2007 Jim Gunther and Jamie Cherry of San Francisco, CA, took the reins as the new innkeepers of The Inn On First. Jim and Jamie bring fresh new ideas and a fervor to excel at their new vocation. They hope to bring a touch of San Francisco style to the Napa Valley and impart some of that style to the look, feel, and food at the inn for their guests to experience.

Their differences make up their strengths

With any inn, your memorable stay is orchestrated by your innkeepers. It's their combined talents that shape your experience. Jim and Jamie come from varied and diverse backgrounds that blend perfectly.

California Culinary Academy - 1994 Graduate Jim graduated from the California Culinary Academy (Le Cordon Bleu) in 1994. During his culinary training and post-graduation he worked for the Sherman House restaurant, a Relais and Chåteaux property, as assistant pastry chef, pastry chef and later as chief baker and pastry chef. Other Relais and Chåteaux properties in the Napa Valley include Auberge du Soleil, Meadowood and the French Laundry.

A significant portion of Jamie's professional career has involved customer service. Working with high profile, high net worth firms and individuals in the financial services sector has been his specialty. He enjoyed fostering positive relationships with both clients and colleagues in order to make both parties successful, and ultimately satisfied. His intention is to meet every challenge in ensuring the satisfaction of every guest at The Inn On First.

Jim & Jamie have started their own blog: "Adventures In Napa." In which, they hope to share some of the experiences they have throughout the Napa Valley and hopefully give you an insider's look at some of the fine culinary experiences to be had in our slice of heaven.
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Jim loves to prepare high quality food with a professional presentation, and provide new gastronomic adventures for his guests; always willing, of course, to scramble an egg or two for the less adventurous. Jamie's gracious style of service and attention to detail provides the perfect delivery of the breakfast meal. Jim and Jamie together will continue the tradition of sharing fine food with their guests, as they have with friends and family at their home in San Francisco since 1994. They look forward to sharing some San Francisco Bay Area hospitality in their new home and inn in Napa for years to come.

New Owners Impart New Flavors & Touches

Jim and Jamie's backgrounds will blend to make a unique and intriguing inn and culinary experience. In the very near future you can look forward to their tastes imparting into all aspects of the inn. Some of the planned renovations include:

Complete new breakfast menus that promise to tantalize your palate
New touches in the rooms and common areas that will impart some of their San Francisco style
Complimentary WiFi access implemented throughout the property
Enhancements in the gardens and landscaping to be implemented over the course of the year
A Guest computer and printer available in the foyer enabling all guests to view/print their boarding passes, check email (if you HAVE to!) and look up other goings on in the area.

With all these new influences you can expect Jim and Jamie will be there to ensure you have the most exquisite and unique experience in Wine Country.