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Carmel Valley Ranch Completes $12 Million Makeover

Filed under: Dining, Luxury Travel & Hotels, Sports

Carmel Valley Ranch, the California retreat set on a stunning parcel of 400 lush acres with views of the Santa Lucia Mountains, just finished the final phase of an elegant $12 million makeover with the opening of a branch of acclaimed Washington, D.C. eatery Citronelle. Among the many improvements are a remodeled main Lodge and a refurbished Pete Dye-designed 18-hole championship golf course and clubhouse. CVR's 144 suites - that's 2.7 acres per suite, by the way - take advantage of the dramatic setting with a refined country aesthetic, many featuring wraparound decks and wood-burning fireplaces. Chef Michel Richard's Citronelle serves light, modern French cuisine "infused with locally grown ingredients and produce for a uniquely Californian twist." See the gallery for more.

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Bernardus Lodge

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Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels, Wine

Another Northern California getaway, the Bernardus Lodge is an adobe-like hotel which is located in the Carmel Valley. The hotel includes 57 rooms each with a stone fireplace, French doors and a private deck or patio. The lodge also has a spa with eight treatment rooms, a warming room, exercise area and sauna and steam facilities. The lodge is eight miles from the tourist stop of Carmel-by-the-Sea but is usually warmer and sunnier than the often foggy coastline. One of the main features of the lodge is that it is located next to the Bernardus Winery. The lodge's pricey gourmet restaurant, Marinus, takes its name from the Marinus vineyard which produces a rich Cabernet Sauvignon blend. Their Pure Indulgence package includes five nights of accommodations, a welcome basket, two robes and four 50-minute spa treatments. The package also comes with a full breakfast daily, one dinner for two at Wickets Bistro, and two dinners for two at Marinus (up to $150 each) and costs $2930-$3905. The reviews on Trip Advisor are generally positive although some visitors did say that it is a bit overpriced.

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