Ever wish a medieval castle was just a drive away? In you live in the San Francisco Bay Area, you can visit Castello di Amorosa. It is in Napa just two hours away.
We sometimes need to break from the workshop, and Castello di Amorosa is one of our favorite places to relax and refill our creative well.
The attention to detail is amazing, and they capture the feel of ancient castles in Europe.
Dark and spooky corridors can be found to given you inspiration and chills. Sometimes you can find hidden passageways.
Beautiful murals and statues are found throughout the castle. There is so much detail to the murals, and everything is done in the same style as the ancient castles.
Here is a suit of armor stand ready for action. In the background you can see a beautiful mural that shows the knights going into battle.
Everything has the perfect patina to give it a timeless and well-worn look. The tiles in this image are skillfully decorated with intricate patterns.
Here are some more mysterious dimly lit corridors.
The outside of the castle looks just as real. You can see the guard towers and the merlons, and you can even walk along the castle wall. There is also livestock outside the castle.
Hope you find inspiration!