The Space to Reconnect: Our Napa Getaway With the All-New 2026 Hyundai Palisade

This post is sponsored by Hyundai.

The SUV that has Grown with our Family

Lately, life has been moving at warp speed. Jackson’s been at the Air Force Academy for almost a month (proud mom alert!), Dylan is dancing full-time and chasing sunsets with her friends, and the little ones… well, they’re not so little anymore. The house is quieter, the schedules are shifting, and I’ve found myself in this strange, beautiful in-between—where motherhood feels different, but no less full.

So when HyundaiUSA invited us to Napa Valley for the unveiling of the all-new 2026 Hyundai Palisade, it felt like the perfect moment to hit pause. To breathe. To take a deep, luxurious exhale and simply be with my people.

We stayed at the gorgeous Solage Resort, nestled in the heart of wine country, where every detail whispers “rest.” And from the moment we slid into the Palisade’s quilted leather seats, rolled the windows down, and let that California sun pour in, the trip became less about going somewhere—and more about coming back to each other.

We tailgated under vineyard skies, wrapped in cozy blankets with snacks in the trunk (because road trip snacks are a love language, right?). The refined third-row seating made sure nobody argued over legroom, and yes—even the chargers. 🙌 The kids were happy, which meant I was happy.

And listen, the tech in this car? Next level. The Smart Park feature literally parked the car for me (I gasped, not gonna lie). Everything felt so intuitive, so effortless—just how you want your family adventures to feel.

This SUV isn’t just for the road—it’s for the ride. The moments between moments. The ones you don’t always plan, but never forget. It’s designed with families in mind—every row, every feature, every inch says: “we’ve got you.”

I think that’s what hit me most. We’re entering a new chapter. One that’s quieter, maybe, but just as meaningful. One where the car isn’t just a way to get from A to B, but a place to make memories on the way there.

The 2026 Palisade is more than just a vehicle—it’s part of our story. A moving sanctuary. A reminder that no matter how fast life moves, there’s always room to slow down, hold each other close, and take the scenic route. We’ve been driving the Palisade in nearly every version for close to a decade now, and with each new chapter, it’s grown right alongside us. Why not keep growing together?

Here’s to more road trips, more vineyard sunsets, and more space for what matters.