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New Exhibit Plans

Redesigning the Bale Grist Mill Granary Museum to be immersive, hands-on, emotionally resonant, and historically rich. Each exhibit builds on the last, encouraging curiosity, empathy, and a deeper appreciation for the mill’s continued relevance today.

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Restoration Update

Restoring the mill and making improvements to protect this historic building. See plans for the replacing the exterioir siding with fire resistant treatments, restoration of the flume support beams, and projects we recently completed.

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Upcoming Events

Harvest Dinner & Auction

Old Mill Days & Old Mill Holidays

Pancake Breakfast

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Happy California State Parks Week! There’s no better way to celebrate than by spending time outdoors and connecting with the people, places, and stories that make our parks so special. Start your Saturday morning with our regular Second Satur
Get outside and explore this week! California State Parks' Share Your Space Photo Contest is now underway, and we’d love to see your adventures. Whether you're hiking, spotting wildlife, enjoying a picnic, or simply taking in the beauty of the
Mark your calendars for the beloved Annual Harvest Dinner and Auction at Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park. 2026 Annual Harvest Dinner & Auction SEPTEMBER 19, 2026 | 5:30-9:00PM This year’s celebration is especially meaningful as we h
The weather is beautiful, the trails are calling, and there’s no better time to get outside. Grab your walking shoes, take a hike, and enjoy the fresh air, towering redwoods, and peaceful scenery waiting for you at Bothe-Napa Valley State Par
Just two weeks until Art in the Parks! Join us at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park for a day of local art, talented makers, and the chance to explore one of Napa Valley’s most beautiful parks. Spend the day wandering beneath the redwoods, meeting
It’s rattlesnake season! Summer is upon us, where warmer weather has more reptiles basking in the sun and with higher chances of being seen. They are an important part of the ecosystem, feeding on rodents, birds and other small animals. Their
Napa Valley State Parks Association — logo with three connected circles like a Venn diagram, showing badge illustrations of Bale Grist Mill, Robert Louis Stevenson State Park, and Bothe–Napa Valley State Park. Text reads: ‘Napa Valley State Parks.’