Monterey Peninsula - 65° Magazine

Carmel Valley Ranch
One Old Ranch Road, Carmel
831-625-9500
Nestled against the northern reaches of the Santa
Lucia Mountains lies the historic Carmel Valley
Ranch. Currently undergoing a major renovation
and expansion, Carmel Valley Ranch is blending
new state-of-the-art facilities and historic ranch
buildings within the beautiful and tranquil natural
setting of the valley.
“The goal for the design of the Ranch is to really
capture the relationship between Carmel’s
history, architecture, and natural beauty,” said Sal
Abaunza, the resort’s new General Manager. “For
example, the character of the new sports center
will take inspiration from architectural details of
the neighboring historic farmhouse buildings,
while capitalizing on sweeping mountain views.”
More than a renovation, the reinvention of Carmel
Valley Ranch will include a major upgrade of all
139 guest suites, the creation of a beautiful spa,
two separate resort pools with outdoor dining
and natural fire pits, and a vineyard surrounded
by lavender fields and an organic chef’s garden.
A demonstration kitchen will anchor a naturally-lit
event and meeting space, and a major expansion
of the sports and fitness facilities will establish a
new benchmark for family-friendly resorts.
Upon completion, resort guests and club
members will enjoy ample world-class tennis
facilities, a Pete Dye-designed championship golf
course, miles of hiking trails on property, and an
outdoor yoga facility.
“The Ranch will emerge as a completely new
destination, where guests will have the luxury of
choice and space. Some will choose to engage in a
wide range of activities—some very familiar, some
less familiar—while others will simply disconnect in
a romantic, wooded setting,” said Abaunza.
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