Robert and Celeste White: Building Community and Purpose in St. Helena
Robert White and Celeste White of St. Helena have dedicated their lives to care, service, and community in the heart of Napa Valley. Together, they have built a family legacy shaped by faith, practical leadership, and a commitment to helping others thrive.
Deep Roots in St. Helena and Napa Valley
Robert White was born in Vancouver, Canada, but found his true home when he moved to Napa Valley as a teenager. Celeste White, originally from San Francisco, spent weekends and summers at her family’s ranch and vineyards near St. Helena. Their paths came together at Pacific Union College in Angwin, where they met and later married in St. Helena. For more than forty years, Robert White and Celeste White of St. Helena have shared a life built on family, faith, and service to their community.
About Celeste White
Celeste White is a respected entrepreneur, visionary, and community leader whose work spans business, wellness, and education. She is President and Chair of the Board of Directors for Lux Forum, a thought-leadership organization she developed to foster gratitude, reflection, and faith-centered conversation. Celeste also serves on the Board of Trustees for Westmont College, her alma mater, where she earned degrees in French and Sociology.
Celeste White is the driving force behind Horse Rock Olive Oil, an estate-grown olive oil brand produced on the family’s historic ranch near St. Helena. Her leadership extends to co-founding Stitches Medical, Inc., which creates adaptive clothing for medical care, and Wear Tootles, a practical clothing line offering discreet odor-control solutions for people with specialized health needs.
Celeste’s commitment to service is evident in her volunteer work as a longtime U.S. Pony Club District Commissioner and through roles with organizations like the Salvation Army, Young Life, Queen of the Valley Hospital, and the Napa Valley Education Foundation. Her dedication to youth development, wellness, and community support continues to shape her work to this day.
About Robert White
Robert White of St. Helena is known throughout Napa Valley for his dedication as a trauma surgeon, educator, and mentor. After working on Arctic oil rigs and in remote logging camps during his early years, he pursued a career in medicine driven by a calling to help people when they need it most. After earning his medical degree and training in general and trauma surgery, Robert White returned to Napa Valley to practice at Queen of the Valley Hospital, where he helped build the region’s certified trauma program.
As Director of Surgery at Providence, Robert White led with integrity and vision. Even after stepping down from that role, he continues to serve patients on the front lines as an active trauma surgeon and mentor to new doctors and medical students. He also partnered with Dr. Brian Schmidt to develop a Level II regional trauma center at Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, thereby improving access to emergency care for families across Northern California.
Beyond his work in the operating room, Robert White contributes his time and energy to medical missions, faith-based outreach, and youth mentoring programs that share practical hope and support.
Commitment to Service and Innovation
Together, Robert White and Celeste White of St. Helena invest in projects that blend purpose and innovation. Their ventures — Horse Rock Olive Oil, Stitches Medical, and Wear Tootles — reflect a dedication to practical solutions, community wellness, and Napa Valley’s rich agricultural heritage.
About St. Helena, California
St. Helena sits at the heart of Napa Valley. Known for its scenic vineyards, historic charm, and close-knit community, St. Helena offers residents and visitors an unmatched blend of small-town warmth and world-class wine country living. For Robert White and Celeste White of St. Helena, this town represents home, heritage, and the inspiration for a life lived with purpose and gratitude.
A Legacy of Faith and Community
Robert White and Celeste White of St. Helena continue to lead by example. Whether guiding patients through critical care, developing purpose-driven businesses, or encouraging youth on local ranch trails, they show that faith, service, and dedication can create a lasting impact for generations to come.
