I recently woke up in the middle of the night with a realization (the reason why will follow): unfortunately, we all have someone we know and even love who is recovering from something devastating.
Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, illness, divorce, or other trauma, we want to do more than “thoughts and prayers.”
Carmel Retreats, I’ve learned the hard way, is more than a place for vacations. It’s also a refuge that soothes, nourishes and opens the possibility of becoming whole again.
A genuine golfer's paradise, Monterey County is home to some of the most impressive fairways in the world, boasting more than 20 private and public courses throughout Carmel Valley and along the scenic coast of Monterey Bay. The iconic Pebble Beach network alone includes seven world-renowned golf courses speckled along a segment of the California coast highlighted by dramatic jagged cliffs, rocky coves, and thriving forests. Monterey County's finest courses consistently rank among the best in the nation, with accolades rising from the likes of Golf Magazine, Golf Digest, and Zagat's year after year.
There are many reasons we travel - from business to pleasure, and everything in between. These days, we tend to travel for business more often than pleasure. Even a pleasure trip can sometimes leave us craving a vacation from our vacation, as illogical as that may seem. If your vacations aren’t quite meeting your needs, perhaps it’s time for something a little different. Maybe what you need is a personal retreat week!
The Golden State's newest (and smallest) National Park, Pinnacles National Park occupies just over 26,000 acres of mountainous space east of the Salinas Valley, about 120 miles south of the San Francisco Bay Area, and about 50 miles southeast of Monterey. The remarkable landscape consists of imposing rock formations and remnants of ancient volcanic activity some 23 million years ago.
California's Central Coast is as distinct as it is diverse. Monterey County boasts some of the best beaches in The Golden State, with a seascape for every desire. From silky white sands to pebble-rich shores and dramatic rock formations that carve the coast, beachgoers can easily find the backdrop to their picture-perfect adventure within a short walk of our Carmel cottages.