As Bernardus Lodge & Spa celebrates its 25th anniversary, the accolades continue to flow in. Just this April, the resort was given Two Keys in Michelin's inaugural Hotel Guide—one of only three to receive the accolade in all of Monterey County (the other Michelin Key recipients are Post Ranch Inn and Alila Ventana Big Sur). Bernardus is consistently rated a Forbes Four Star … [Read more...] about Bernardus Lodge & Spa at 25 Years
Archives for September 2024
An Equine Paradise By the Sea
Sea Star Horse Sanctuary
For many millennia, the fates and fortunes of humans and horses have been intimately intertwined. Exactly when Homo sapiens domesticated the first of these superb animals has been the subject of much debate and scientific study, but that occurrence dates to at least 2,000 B.C. Humans harnessed horses for use in agriculture and ranching, transportation, sport, warfare, pleasure … [Read more...] about An Equine Paradise By the Sea
Preserving the Past
The Carmel Heritage Society Protects Local Architecture
Carmel Heritage Society President Thomas Hood is a well-known architect with experience in historic restoration across the country, making him uniquely suited to serve the nonprofit's mission of preservation. Hood owned a design/build firm outside of Chicago that specialized in restoring historic homes before working in the San Francisco Bay Area as an architect with new and … [Read more...] about Preserving the Past
Big Sur’s Lasting Legacy
The River Inn Celebrates 90 Years
The big green road sign on Highway 1 just south of Carmel reads "Big Sur—26 miles." But in popular parlance, this entire stretch of craggy California coastline south to San Simeon is collectively known by that moniker. Nearly everyone who experiences the region's breathtaking beauty comes away enthralled, and a piece of Big Sur remains with them. The people here are renowned … [Read more...] about Big Sur’s Lasting Legacy
All About That Bass
The Monterey Jazz Festival at 67
The 67th Monterey Jazz Festival (MJF) will feature two top-tier bassists this year. Stanley Clarke is a groundbreaking artist who played a seminal role in the creation of a new musical genre in the 1970s. Kyle Eastwood is a leader of a later generation of player/composers who is also charting new paths in jazz. Stanley Clarke A Philadelphia son, young Clarke was … [Read more...] about All About That Bass