Correction: Calistoga Depot to close for the winter and reopen March 2024
CALISTOGA, Calif. — After sending out an earlier post today to our subscribers indicating that Calistoga Depot would close for the winter with a 2024 reopening date to be determined, the company quickly clarified that they will definitely reopen in March 2024. During the winter period, the space will remain available for private tastings and a series of special events but is temporarily closed for daily business while renovations are completed.
The establishment, which is part of the Boisset Collection owned by Jean-Charles Boisset, aims to be a diverse space offering an upscale cafe, wine shop, outdoor pizza oven, and a beer and wine garden. Also available are artisan grocery section featuring local olive oil, food items, flasks and T-shirts bearing the company’s insignia.
Future plans for the venue include a microbrewery, a microdistillery, and six permanent renovated rail cars set to house a variety of businesses ranging from a high-end retail shop and Earth and Sky chocolatier to an Oaxaca-influenced Mexican restaurant, a Western-styled whiskey bar, and a luxurious oyster and Champagne lounge, which are still under construction.
According to the staff at the Calistoga Depot, many have been let go, while some are transitioning to positions at The Oakville Grocery in Oakville, which is also a part of the Boisset Collection.
A brief look back
The Calistoga Depot, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was originally constructed in 1868 by Sam Brannan, a significant figure in the town’s history. Brannan was a multifaceted entrepreneur who contributed to putting Calistoga on the map. The Depot had undergone several transformations over the years before it was purchased by the Boisset Collection in 2021.
Jean-Charles Boisset, who describes himself as an admirer of America’s history, envisioned the depot as a place where visitors could not only enjoy food and beverages but also appreciate the rich historical significance of the location. The venue integrates the Boisset Collection’s extensive experience in food and retail, previously demonstrated at their Oakville Grocery stores.