Get away to Carmel Valley this weekend.

We have special rates at Bernardus Lodge.

Dipping below the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountains are the oak woodlands and farmlands of quaint Carmel Valley. A prized producer of rich red wines and plump organic vegetables, the region is both a legendary culinary destination and a center for natural wellness, with wide open spaces for hiking, multiple spas for relaxation, and even equine therapy.

Bernardus Lodge & Spa is as synonymous with luxury in Carmel Valley as Ventana and the Post Ranch Inn are in nearby Big Sur. Several years after a 2016 renovation that took the boutique resort from 57 to 73 guest rooms, the 28-acre estate has never looked better. The original suites center around an East Coast–style croquet lawn and bocce ball court, while the newer villas feature private patios with fire pits, cushy living rooms, and spectacular indoor-outdoor bathrooms complete with bronze tubs and plein air showers.

Lucia, the lodge’s beloved restaurant, and a spa offering everything from olive oil massages to customized facials, form the heart of the hotel. A pool, fitness center, bar, tennis courts, and manicured flower and vegetable gardens round out the amenities, along with what is arguably the best seat in the house: an adults-only infinity jacuzzi that looks out over the valley and stays open until well after the stars come out at night. Spend a weekend doing everything—or nothing at all. Read more about our stay + weekend itinerary on 7x7.com.

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