A visit to the Carmel Doll Shop and Grovian Museum in Pacific Grove is a magical experience. A sense of wonderment is evoked by the incredibly captivating displays of antique dolls, toys and accessories found in the beautifully restored Angwin building on Forest Avenue. Rarities abound in the collection that Michael Canadas and David Robinson—two of the most charming and … [Read more...] about Whimsy and Wonder
Returning to Glory
A Pacific Grove Victorian Reclaims Its Charm
The charming seaside town of Pacific Grove was originally developed as a retreat by the Methodist Church with the first campers coming to spend the summer in 1875. 30-by-60-foot parcels known as "tent lots" were sold to ensure families had their own spot to set up camp when they returned year after year, and frequent visitors began building vacation cottages to create a more … [Read more...] about Returning to Glory
Tancredi & Morgen
A Four-Decade Family Affair
Just beyond the coastal fog at Valley Hills Center off Carmel Valley Road stands a board and batten building painted red as farmsteads of old. This simple building is inhabited by Tancredi & Morgen, a charming shop with a treasure trove of carefully curated wares that showcase the owners' love of design with items ranging from hand-made textiles to books on design to … [Read more...] about Tancredi & Morgen
Bernardus Lodge & Spa at 25 Years
The Ultimate Monterey County Wine Country Retreat
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
Esselen Women
A Growing Voice Among the Monterey Peninsula's First People
For 10,000 years, the Esselen people have lived here. At one time, their lands encompassed an area extending from the San Francisco Bay area down to Lopez Point, south of Big Sur. But by the time of colonization, their lands had dwindled (due to pressure from Penutian speaking tribes), to a coastal area stretching forty miles from the Carmel Mission down the Big Sur coast and … [Read more...] about Esselen Women