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"Season Premiere of "Vacation Oasis" Set To Debut

  • Apr 28
  • 3 min read

New Documentary Series Features Luxury Vacation Homes, Properties and Destinations



SAN FRANCISCO, CA – April 29, 2025 – VACATION OASIS, a new documentary series that explores the world of upscale vacation homes, boutique hotels and nearby attractions is gearing up for its U.S. debut of its first episode on May 1, 2025 on Comcast Xfinity. The series presents commentary from top designers, architects, developers and owners who have designed and built luxury homes and hospitality businesses, and realtors who sell these properties.  Each episode will feature vacation properties in gorgeous locales, delving into the aesthetics of each featured home, vacation property and its surroundings. The first season of this five-part series explores the beautiful wine country of Northern California, with filming that took place throughout Napa and Sonoma Counties.


The first season of VACATION OASIS features interviews with an unprecedented cross-section of local influencers, leaders and creatives in the hospitality, architecture, travel and vacation home industries, including architect Jim McCalligan, whose firm has designed over 400 custom homes in and around the region. The series showcases custom properties designed by McCalligan and his team. The premiere episode takes viewers to Napa Valley, with featured luxury homes in St. Helena, Yountville, and Calistoga, and nearby winery Silverado Vineyards.


Additional commentary and profiles in future episodes include local winemakers from some of the top wineries in Sonoma and Napa Counties, and nationally recognized chefs who own and operate top restaurants in Sonoma and the tony wine country town of Healdsburg, including Chef Dustin Valette, owner of The Matheson, Valette, and Valette Wines.


“On behalf of everyone at The Matheson and our Healdsburg community, we are honored to be featured in VACATION OASIS, as we showcase what makes Sonoma County, so magical. Since opening in 2021, The Matheson has served as a community hub for local artisans, farmers, crafts makers, and boutique wineries, providing a platform to share their stories. We are thrilled to celebrate the premiere of VACATION OASIS and the opportunity to spotlight our welcoming, multi-concept culinary destination.”

Other featured cast include:


  • Nöel Burgess, Travel, Food & Wine Journalist

  • Mari Coyle, Winemaker, Chateau St. Jean and Sebastiani Wines

  • Stacie Elkoury, Vacation Homeowner

  • Rob Fisher, Winemaker, Marine Layer Wines

  • Darrell Holbrook, Winemaker, Chalk Hill Vineyards

  • Jesse Katz, Award winning winemaker and founder of Aperture Cellars

  • Dan Kosta, Founder, Convene Wines

  • Chef David Lawrence, Executive Chef, Goodnights Steakhouse

  • Alison Rodriguez, Winemaker for Silverado Vineyards

  • Caroline Sebastiani & Kristie Eddy, Realtors

  • Marta Stoepker – Senior Director of Corporate Communications, Qcells

  • Alicia Sylvester, Winemaker for Banshee Wines

  • Jonathan Wilhelm, Managing Partner, Mayacama Golf Club

  • Rashana Zaklit, Interior Designer of luxury hotels and homes

  • Baron Ziegler, Founder, Marine Layer Wines


In addition to our featured cast, VACATION OASIS will highlight premium home décor brands and products that are a part of some of the selected vacation properties, including new and remodeled properties that were impacted by major fires that decimated the region over the past few years. Many of these brands are leaders in sustainability, renewable energy, and environmentally friendly building materials. Promotional consideration and support are provided by the following:



In addition to airing of the episodes, VACATION OASIS will host a series of intimate events and experiences that showcase some of the properties, wineries and restaurants from show. Creator Cary Grant Jr. shared his vision of building a brand beyond a TV series.

“I am very excited to share with the world our vision of celebrating these incredible vacation homes and destinations. We believe in showcasing the aesthetics and beauty of homes, along with local attractions beyond the screen by providing viewers with the opportunity to experience these destinations, properties and local businesses in person."

VACATION OASIS is produced by Premo Studios, an independent production company with offices in the San Francisco Bay area and Los Angeles. The series was created, directed and executive produced by Cary Grant Jr., a former executive with Discovery Channel, along with executive producers Rosalind Robinson, and Roy Wanguhu, who also serves as Director of Photography. Media executive Akinwole Garrett also serves as an executive producer.


VACATION OASIS is distributed by Premo Network via major streaming platforms and services in the U.S, reaching over 60 million households. New episodes will air after the premiere of the premiere episode.


Visit the VACATION OASIS online for more information and updates on when and where to watch the series.


Media Contact:

For Immediate Release

April 29, 2025



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