If you think salt is just for popcorn and margarita glasses, then you haven’t met Carlo Overhulser. To Carlo, salt is anything but ordinary—it’s a life-sustaining mineral and the main ingredient in each flavorful blend he crafts. Carlo harvests sea salt from the waters of Big Sur and infuses it…
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We get a lot of questions from brides and grooms about wedding planning, and we’re always happy to help. Here are answers to a few of the most frequent ones we hear—many of which you’ll find helpful no matter where you host your wedding. (We might be just a little…
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At Carmel Valley Ranch, we believe every wedding should be unique, personalized just for the wedding couple. That’s why when we’re asked about what’s trending right now, we turn right around and ask, “What trends would you like to set?” On our 500 acres of opportunity,with the possibilities are truly…
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What could be better than saying “I do” in the middle of a vineyard, surrounded by friends and family, and then dancing the night away under the stars? Saving money as you do it, of course! Et dolor quis consectetur architecto corrupti non placeat quod veniam deserunt ea odit ducimus…
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You never need an excuse to practice a little self-care (or a lot of self-care), but if you want one, a visit to Spa Aiyana is the ideal way to rejuvenate after a day of play—or prepare your body, mind, and soul for what’s ahead. This is an opportunity to…
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At The Ranch, one of the things we’re known for is the fact that all of our rooms are either large studios or suites. That’s important, because when you’ve been playing all day, exploring our 500-acre playground, you shouldn’t feel cooped up when you get back to your room. You…
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When a wildfire swept through Big Sur in 2016, Charlie Casio had just enough time to evacuate his goats and seek shelter in his cheese cave. So, you could say that goat cheese literally saved his life. But out of the ashes rose opportunity. Now Charlie runs The Ranch’s own…
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We’ll let you in on a little secret: Monterey County is the new “It” wine region, and we’re at its epicenter. With a climate and topography comparable to Napa’s, the Carmel River Valley and neighboring Santa Lucia Highlands are a wine lover’s mecca, home to award-winning small production vineyards, wineries,…
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When we tell couples that weddings at The Ranch are all about them, we mean it—and that goes for the food and drink, too. Our catering menus aren’t just menus; they’re the starting point for a conversation about what you want your reception to be. As we get to know…
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