Carmel Valley Ranch Turns 'What If?' Into 'Why Not?' with Resort-Wide Reimagination Focused on the Power of Play
Enhancements Include New Market and Creamery, Refreshed Guest Suites and Meeting Rooms, Renovated Golf Clubhouse, New Spa Reception and Retail Area, Interactive Programming
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif., June 17, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Carmel Valley Ranch, a summer-camp-inspired resort set on 500 sunny acres on California's Central Coast, is debuting a resort-wide reimagination on June 15 that is designed to elevate the pursuit of play. Enhancements include the addition of The Market and Creamery—new interactive spaces with artisan treats, products, tastings and programming in the main lodge—along with refreshed guest suites that feature smart-room technology, renovated meeting/event rooms and facilities, golf clubhouse updates, and a new reception lobby and boutique at Spa Aiyana.
"We are thrilled to 're-imagine' Carmel Valley Ranch with these new and refreshed spaces and amenities," said Managing Director Matt Bailey. "These enhancements are the result of many months of hard work, and speak to our commitment toward creating an ever inspiring and playful experience for our guests.
Carmel Valley Ranch's new enhancements and programming include:
- The Market and Creamery – The Market is a place to gather, learn, and taste hand-crafted treats, as artisans including our master gardener, beekeeper, fisherman, and more host demonstrations and tastings. Curate a picnic basket with their bounty, grab an espresso, socialize over wine and beer, or sample honey from our famous beehives—this is one market where nobody's in a rush to check out. At the adjacent Creamery, milk from The Ranch's goats is transformed into cheese "imported" all the way from the pasture out back. It's more than just something to savor; it's an immersive experience, with surprise pop-up tastings, pairings, and demonstrations from resident cheesemaker Charlie Cascio.
- Guest Suite Refresh – Carmel Valley Ranch has reimagined its inviting all-suite accommodations, inspired by the textures and colors of the surrounding landscape. Highlights include enhanced interiors with new furnishings crafted by local artisans; stylish dining nooks that complement refined living room areas; and a seamless connection between indoors and out on private decks where guests can enjoy the valley's beauty. Guest suites also feature new smart-room technology along with temperature and lighting systems that allow guests to personalize their experience.
- Golf Clubhouse – The Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Clubhouse features spectacular views of a Pete Dye-designed course and the valley, as well as a large patio with fire pits and seating. The refreshed space creates a relaxed, social atmosphere with warm interiors that include sophisticated new furnishings and an expanded bar. The stylish new ambiance reflects the vibrancy and the vibe of the Carmel Valley, which also makes it a fantastic event space.
- Spa Reception & Boutique – A new reception and boutique at Spa Aiyana, nestled in the treetops and inspired by fragrant gardens, reflects the spa's commitment to utilizing the healing powers of the earth. Now, an experience bar invites guests to sample organic, luxury skincare products from Arcona Los Angeles and HydroPeptide that align with the Spa Aiyana philosophy. Guests also can browse new spa lifestyle offerings, swimwear, accessories and more.
- Meeting Rooms Refresh – A refresh of all indoor event spaces brings the rich natural textures and colors of the Carmel Valley to gathering spots for groups, personalized meetings and social events. The revitalized indoor areas, combined with outdoor venues such as the magnificent Organic Garden and the Vineyard Lawn, offer nearly 10,000 square feet for meetings, weddings, and celebrations. The Ranch is California's most compelling resort for groups, with group activities such as beekeeping, falconry, night golf, hilltop yoga, the "Amazing Race"-inspired Ranch Race, and more.
- New Programming – A collection of new activities—including the ultimate falconry experience and hatchet throwing — join an already-bursting menu of activities and adventures that invite guests to explore this 500-acre resort playground.
- Falconry – Guests can get up close and personal with nature's Top Gun, the peregrine falcon; meet the stealthy, stately great horned owl; and even tremble with excitement as a majestic hawk launches from a nearby tree and dives to the guest's extended glove (under the supervision of Master Falconer Antonio Balestreri, of course). Balestreri leads this introduction to falconry which covers the concept of raptor conservation and the role that birds of prey play in our environment. It's an unforgettable, exhilarating experience, including plenty of photo opportunities and memories to last a lifetime.
- Nocturnal Nights – Ever wonder how bats echolocate or owls soar so silently? Guests can take on the night with a twilight stroll with Carmel Valley Ranch naturalists. This family-friendly activity invites participants to test their night vision while exploring the many variations of The Ranch's nocturnal residents. Nocturnal Nights includes a light guided hike up the Horseshoe Loop trail, followed by some glow-in-the-dark fun!
- Hatchet Throwing – It's the best of both worlds—one of Canada's most unique national pastimes combined with warm, sunny Carmel Valley weather. Guests can tap into their inner lumberjack (or Jill) and sharpen their axe-throwing skills. Sobriety is required, but the flannel and beards? Those are totally optional.
- Junior Naturalist Camp – Little ones will love exploring the resort's 500 acres through the lens of a naturalist in this educational excursion full of interactive activities geared toward wilderness exploration and ecology. Junior Naturalists gain a new understanding and appreciation of their environment—while feeding the need for adventure, too.
For more information, please visit http://www.carmelvalleyranch.com
About Carmel Valley Ranch
Carmel Valley Ranch is a playful summer-camp-inspired resort, situated on 500 wild acres in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountains along California's Central Coast near Big Sur and Monterey. The resort encompasses 181 guest suites, the treetop Spa Aiyana, Valley Kitchen restaurant and bar, interactive culinary experiences at The Market and Creamery, three swimming pools, a River Ranch activity complex, and an 18-hole Pete Dye-designed golf course. Additionally, a thriving on-site farmstead features an organic garden, four-acre pinot noir vineyard, apiary, salt house, hen house, goat barn and equestrian program. A sophisticated playground for all ages, Carmel Valley Ranch offers one-of-a-kind activities and adventures, including beekeeping and honey harvesting, hilltop yoga, hiking and foraging walks, archery, arts and crafts, cooking classes, nightly s'mores around fire pits and more. http://www.carmelvalleyranch.com
About Joie de Vivre Hotels
For over 30 years, Joie de Vivre Hotels—a Hyatt brand—has made curating locally-inspired and eclectic experiences its signature. Founded in San Francisco in 1987, the California-born, free-spirited boutique hotel brand encourages playful travel through neighborhood connections. Joie de Vivre Hotels consists of distinct hotels, each reflective of its location, and today has a presence in California, Chicago, IL, Baltimore, MD, and New York. Follow @JDVHotels on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for news and updates. For more information, please visit http://www.jdvhotels.com.
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