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THE CARMEL PINE CONE | April 2013
BEE RELEASE BASH CELEBRATES POLLEN SEASON

Sold in the ranch's retail shop, the honey the bees produce is also used in its culinary creations and spa products…
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Takepart.com | April 2013
CHEAP, SUSTAINABLE, DELICIOUS: FAVA FRIES

I met Mark Marino, an organic-gardening consultant at Carmel Valley Ranch, where they grow a large percentage of the produce for their restaurant…
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Sunset Magazine | March 2013
HIVE AND SEEK

Two new classes this Spring teach what to plant to attract bees to your garden…
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THE CARMEL PINE CONE | February 2013
BEE MY VALENTINE

Russo, The Ranch's apiarist and lavender expert, will share his insight into the lives of the 60,000 plus Italian honeybees…
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PLANET GOLF REVIEW | February 2013
CARMEL VALLEY RANCH

Now everyone will talk about the view from the 11th tee, and make sure you go to the very back tee even if you're not playing from them and take a look – the view is breathtaking…
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Granite Bay View Magazine | January 2013
ECLETIC, PICTURESQUE CARMEL IS A ‘MUST VISIT'

It's one of those places where you can park the car upon entering and never drive it again until check-out day…
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Food & Wine Magazine | January 2013
BEST CHICKEN WINGS IN THE U.S.

From a cult Korean wings spot featuring exquisitely crispy fried chicken to elegant confit deboned wings…
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SAN JOAQUIN KIDS & PARENTS MAGAZINE | DECEMBER 2012
CARMEL VALLEY: MONTEREY PENINSULA'S WARMEST ESCAPE

Our perfect pick for a family getaway with kids and dogs in tow is the spectacular Carmel Valley Ranch…
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MENS FITNESS | NOVEMBER 2012
HEALTHY BREAKFAST RECIPE: FITTER FRENCH TOAST

In search of a better recipe, we went to Chef Tim Wood, who is a pro at putting healthful spins on comfort foods…
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UT San Diego | September 2012
Back at the Ranch

Luxurious and Earth-friendly, Carmel Valley resort offers beekeeping, yoga and golf in verdant foothills
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NEW BEAUTY | September 2012
Farm to treatment Spas

Named for the Native American word for eternal flower, Spa Aiyana is nestled...
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805 Living | September 2012
Fresh Food, Busy Bees

The words "summer camp" and "haute cuisine" don't usually go together, but…
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American Spa | August 2012
Hidden Valley Healing

Some say the beguiling region is giving Napa a run for its money…
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Conde Nast Traveler | July 2012
Even More Photos of Ridiculously Cute Hotel Lobby Pets

Presiding over the activities for the canine crowd is Roxy.
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Organic Spa | July 2012
Honey Bee Buzz

"Honey is a great natural moisturizer," says Carmel Valley Ranch spa manager Clint Wall. "It's known as liquid gold."
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Alister & Paine | June 2012
California's Luxury Ranch Resort

One of the best reasons to get away to Carmel is Tim Wood.
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Coast Magazine | June 2012
Up on a Swing

When was the last time you sat on an old-fashioned rope swing hanging from the branch of a big shady tree?
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The Huffington Post | May 2012
Los Angeles To San Francisco: From Goat Cheese To Gaultier

Dazzled by the array of activities, we hardly took advantage of our spacious and sophisticated suite.
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Los Angeles Times | May 2012
Getaways for busy moms

Although it is an ideal retreat for families, it is also one of the most serene places to go with friends or partners.
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SUNSET MAGAZINE | May 2012
Hotel U, trends that will change the way you travel

Cooking lessons. Cocktail seminars. Free morning Yoga.
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INSIDE TENNIS | May 2012
Carmel Valley Ranch: Refresh the Psyche, Renew the Spirit

The Ranch combines inspired beauty, understated luxury, family friendly details and, lest we forget, fabulous tennis.
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ORGANIC SPA | April 2012
Top 10 Green Spa Awards: Spa Aiyana at Carmel Valley Ranch

The lavender harvest is distilled into fine essential oils used in organic products.
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CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER | April 2012
Top Golf Resorts: Carmel Valley Ranch ranks 14th in California

The ardent golfer would play Mount Everest if somebody put a flagstick on top of it. Pete Dye – Carmel Valley Ranch golf course architect.
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RANCH & COAST | February 2012
A Great Getaway: Carmel Valley Ranch

We put a high value on good food, good service, and comfortable surrounds. The Ranch, it appeared, would be able to deliver all we needed.
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EAT PLAY STAY MAGAZINE | Winter 2011
An Adult Luxury Playground

A jewel that could be described as an adult playground but with luxury amenities and design...
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LOS ANGELES TIMES | November 2011
The Beekeeping Business

On-site beehives bring locally sourced honey to guests and help save the dwindling colonies of honeybees.
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DIABLO MAGAZINE | October 2011
Play (and Learn) at Carmel Valley Ranch

Perhaps the best example of the valley's present incarnation is the newly renovated Carmel Valley Ranch...
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7X7 | September 2011
Garden of Earthly Delights at Carmel Valley Ranch

The green hills of Carmel Valley tend to attract the outdoorsy type who like to follow up a long hike or a round of golf with a massage, a glass of pinot and a dinner that was just picked from the kitchen's garden.
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NBC BAY AREA | September 2011
Worth the Drive

Bee Good: Can we all agree bees are a very positive symbol?
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SMARTMEETINGS | August 2011
The Bees Knees

Want to create a buzz at your next event? Make a beeline for one of the latest hospitality trends.
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LOS ALTOS TOWN CRIER | June 2011
Carmel Valley Ranch Undergoes Renovation

The Ranch bills itself as a "sophisticated playground for adults and kids." With an adult and a children's saline junior Olympic pool, an upscale Lodge restaurant, a more casual River ranch cafe... There's something for everyone.
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GREEN BUILDING & DESIGN | May/June 2011
Staging a Comeback

Carmel Valley Ranch has evolved far beyond the ‘80s-inspired golf club design that once defined it.
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GENTRY WEALTH | Spring 2011
An interview with John Pritzker

Understanding service isn't something you can teach. It must be a gene. It's asking 'How can I make your stay better?' We want to maintain this ethos.
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ASSOCIATION NEWS | May 2011
Golden California - Where business meets pleasure

A $35 million renovation project at the Carmel Valley Ranch included a new 10,500 square-feet spa with two pool areas.
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RIVERA | May 2011
A posh outpost near coastal Cali

Winding up Robinson Canyon Road toward Carmel Valley Ranch, afternoon sunlight streams through oaks and the sweet, still air glistens...
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SANTA BARBARA MAGAZINE | April/May 2011
Paradise Found

Whether you're in the mood to hit the tennis courts, indulge in an afternoon in the new 10,500 square-foot spa, explore thriving woodlands, or try your hand at beekeeping...
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EXAMINER.COM | April 2011
Carmel Valley Ranch - A Perfect Weekend Escape

For those who crave relaxation that only comes from the Spa, you won't be disappointed. Choose from among spa services including massage, body treatments, skin care, waxing and nail services.
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HOLLYWOOD REPORTER | April 2011
Central Coast Chic

Stargazing and guided nature walks are designed to bring out your inner child…
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JETSET EXTRA | April 2011
Entrance to Paradise

Abundant windows provide outdoor views throughout, blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor space. No matter where you are indoors, outdoor views surround you.
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SMART MEETINGS | February 2011
Back to the Ranch

The property now features the Adventure Kitchen, where guests can participate in interactive culinary classes that begin by picking produce in the resort's organic garden...
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Food & Wine Magazine | January 2011
COOKING CAMEOS

At Carmel Valley Ranch in California, “Guests do everything from operating the smoker to doing hive checks”…
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CARMEL MAGAZINE | January 2011
In The Foothills

The recent renovation of Carmel Valley Ranch included the addition of a 10,500 square-feet spa, the restoration of hiking trails, the expansion of
fitness equipment...
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HOTEL MANAGEMENT | January 2011
One on one

Geolo Capital, the San francisco based private equity firm...
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MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY | December 2010
Big Business meets serious fun

Locals already know it, but Carmel Valley's charm makes travelers feel as if they've stumbled on a secret, despite ample evidence that others have arrived long before.
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MONTEREY COUNTY THE HERALD | December 2010
Transformation Accomplished

The chatter about a Hyatt family member's transformative plans for Carmel Valley Ranch sounded promising but ambitious.
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DEPARTURES | Nov/Dec 2010
Carmel Valley Ranch

500 acres of fun and beauty…
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SAN FRANCISCO | October 2010
Enchanted Escape

Spend a few easy days eating, sipping pinot, and bumping around this untrammeled wine country near the sea…
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C MAGAZINE | October 2010
Camp Rocks

For nearly 25 yers, Carmel Valley Ranch has been the go-to for leisure golfers, tennis buffs and the proverbial family reunion.
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CALIFORNIA HOME + DESIGN | October 2010
Ranch Rehab

One of California's most popular vacation properties got a luxurious upgrade thanks to a dream design and hospitality team.
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LOS ANGELES TIMES | October 2010
Carmel Valley Ranch

Carmel Valley Ranch, a golf and tennis resort tucked into the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountains, has received a $35 million facelift.
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SUNSET | September 2010
10 Things to do

You probably think of it as that golf-y, tennis-y, clubby spread trailing across the hillside on your right as you cruise up Carmel Valley Road...
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GENTRY | September 2010
A Day At the Ranch

Gentry's Style Team headed to Carmel Valley Ranch to capture Autumn's most sophisticated looks.
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W MAGAZINE | August 2010
Heavy on the camp

What they did was install a 10,500 square-feet spa, a hilltop yoga platform, a two-acre organic garden, a five-acre lavender field and beehives.
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Take advantage of everything Carmel Valley Ranch has to offer: great golf and tennis, locally-inspired cuisine, a complete spa experience, unique programs and activities for everyone, and more than our fair share of natural beauty.


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