Apr 12, 2025 · The park is the site of a water-powered grist mill that was built in 1846. It was once the center of social activity as Napa Valley settlers gathered to have their corn and wheat …

Constructed in 1846 by Edward Turner Bale and Maria Sobranes Vallejo Bale, this fully restored water-powered grist mill offers an intriguing look into California's history and the marvels of …

Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park is a California state park located in Napa County between St. Helena and Calistoga. The park is the site of a water-powered grist mill that was built in 1846 …

Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park offers an authentic peek into Californians’ rural heritage. Built in 1846, the mill was a central piece of life during the early development of the Napa Valley as …

Mar 12, 2025 · 1. Bale Grist Mill Before the region was known for its wine and grape growing, Napa Valley was used for wheat farming, providing massive amounts of flour. At the time, grist …

Your Guide to Hiking and Trails in Bale Grist Mill, Napa Valley, Calistoga, St. Helena, California & Bay Area Hiking.

Nestled in the heart of California’s scenic wine country lies an attraction that tells the tale of Napa Valley’s early settlers, the Bale Grist Mill Historic State Park. This park, with its authentic, …

Nov 24, 2020 · Although Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park is currently closed due to the Glass Fire, take a virtual tour with Napa County Regional Parks and Open Space District and plan …

Built in 1846, this water-powered mill served Napa Valley's farmers who brought their wheat grain and dried corn to the mill to be ground into flour and meal. Bale Grist Mill has one of the …

From about 6,000 BCE, the Koliholmanok (“woods people”) lived within the area now known as Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park and Bothe-Napa Valley State Park. Their tribe’s central area, …