Bernardus Lodge & Spa

Bernardus Lodge & Spa is the premier luxury boutique resort in Carmel Valley. It sits on 28 breathtaking acres of vineyards, orchards and gardens with just 73 guestrooms, suites and villas arranged around croquet and bocce courts, a junior olympic-sized pool, lush gardens and an estate vineyard. Swimming, tennis, "warming room and pool", horticulture, viticulture and culinary education is also available for guests. An award-winning restaurant perfectly paired with Bernardus wines, and an exquisite 5,200 square-foot spa are the star attractions here, and the entire staff is known for unusually attentive service. The winery, opened in 1989, creates wine from its own vineyards in Carmel Valley and is voted annually by the locals as a top favorite. The resort also offers event venues and inspiration for groups of all interests, from executive meetings to corporate retreats and incentive trips.