A rebirth of the historic Aetna Springs resort in remote, northern Napa County’s Pope Valley area could come as soon as 2026.

Six Senses Napa Valley announced Tuesday it will welcome guests to the western edge of a 3,000-acre estate that includes the old resort. It is working with Weller Development Partners and Pegasus Capital Advisors “to revitalize this precious jewel in the Napa crown,” Six Senses CEO Neil Jacobs said in a news release.

This is the latest attempt over half a century to revive this historic Napa County mineral springs resort that was founded in the late 1800s. Other efforts, though announced with fanfare, have come to naught.

Aetna Springs Resort LLC in 2018 bought 3,000 acres of Pope Valley land that included the 670-acre resort. That launched the latest revival attempt.

Barry Eberling. “Owners of Napa County’s long-neglected Aetna Springs announce reopening plans.” Napa Valley Register.