What do you get when you combine badminton, Ping-Pong, and tennis on a half-sized tennis court—and then add scenic surroundings and near-perfect weather? Pickleball at The Ranch! There are plenty of reasons why pickleball’s popularity is skyrocketing: The rules are simple. The game is easy to learn. It moves at…
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There’s no better way to bond with your loyal, four-pawed sidekick than to embark on the ultimate road trip together. And when your destination is Carmel Valley Ranch, you can be rest assured that your pup’s stay will be as welcoming and wondrous as your own. After all, pets are…
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You don’t have to be a kid to escape with a spring break that’s all about play. Say good-bye to the cold-weather blues and hello to pure bliss at Carmel Valley Ranch. With daytime temps in the low to mid 60s and nights in the high 40s to low 50s,…
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Carmel Valley Ranch has long been known as a place for play, but with our prime location in the hills of Monterey County wine country, The Ranch is an ideal spot for wine-tasting getaways. We’ve even got vineyards on our 500-acre playground! From the highly regarded Joullian Vineyards & Winery…
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Productivity has never been so precious, or so hard to achieve. Spending your whole day surrounded by the same four walls can diminish your creativity while hindering your focus—and distance learning makes it a challenge for parents to get anything done. So why not jump-start everyone's productivity with a fresh…
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The new year is here, and that means resolutions! If you’re looking improve your health in 2020—physically, mentally, or both—The Ranch is the perfect place to get started. From classes in our Fitness Center to activities focused on mindful well-being, there’s something here for every goal and every ability level.
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When other parts of the country are blanketed in white, with bare trees and a monochromatic sky, here in Carmel Valley, winter is a verdant landscape coming to life. Emerald-green hillsides, fern-filled canyons, and oak woodlands draped with wispy, sage-colored curtains of lace lichen urge us to come out and…
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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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