Check in at 4 pm, Check out at Noon
Guests will quickly discover why Bernardus Lodge and its signature restaurant, Marinus at Bernardus Lodge, are both recipients of Mobil's prestigious Four-Star rating. Perched along a terraced hillside in sunny Carmel Valley, Bernardus Lodge is bordered by vineyards and the Santa Lucia Mountains. Bernardus Lodge exudes an old-world charm derived from such ambiance-enhancing accents as stone fireplaces, rich wood, ceramic tiles, vaulted beamed ceilings, overstuffed sofas and chairs and antique wardrobe armoires.
The resort boasts 57 sumptuous guestrooms range in size from 525 to 1,875 square feet. Each room has a fireplace and French doors that open onto spacious patios or balconies with views of the picturesque vineyards and mountains. Additionally, the recreational facilities capitalize on Carmel Valley's year-round warm, sunny weather. The resort has two tennis courts, a croquet lawn, bocce court, and an outdoor, heated lap-length swimming pool.
Highlights
Lavender Harvest Demonstration and Lunch
July 11, 2009
Lavender Harvest Demonstration and Lunch Saturday, July 11th Saturday, July 18th Saturday, July 25th (three separate dates to choose from) 11am–2pm, $85 per person, lunch included Bernardus Lodge will be celebrating the Lavender Harvest throughout the month of July with these tranquil summer afternoon events. Guests will be greeted with lavender iced tea & lavender lemonade before strolling the gardens and vineyards. Landscape Director Mark Koehler and Wine Director Mark Jensen, will guide guests through the blooming rose gardens and Ingrid’s Vineyard. Then, guests will step into Marinus Restaurant for a lavender inspired buffet lunch prepared by Chef Cal Stamenov and Pastry Chef Ben Spungin.
Location: 415 Carmel Valley Road Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Phone: (831) 658-3550
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An Evening with Gary Franscioni & Gary Pisoni
July 30, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
$135 per person, plus tax and gratuity
6:30pm Reception, 7:00pm Dinner
Chef Cal Stamenov and legendary growers Gary Franscioni and Gary Pisoni host an evening of fine food and wine, as well as a celebration of terroir, of the Monterey Peninsula and Salinas Valley. Long time friends Gary Franscioni and Gary Pisoni first partnered on the Garys' Vineyard in 1997 which soon became among the most celebrated and coveted vineyards in California. Their combined passion for wines turned the southern end of the Santa Lucia Mountains from a cattle and horse range into a place in wine history. The ingredient driven cuisine of Chef Cal Stamenov will surely compliment these award winning wines from Roar Wines and Pisoni Vineyards & Winery.
Heirloom Tomato Lunch & Presentation
September 5, 2009
Saturday, September 5th
11am–2pm, $85 per person, lunch included
Join Chef Cal Stamenov for an afternoon heirloom tomato tasting. Guests will savor over 10 varieties of his certified organic heirloom tomatoes while Chef Cal shares his favorite recipes. Wine Director Mark Jensen will then host a buffet lunch in Marinus Restaurant featuring new release Bernardus wines.
Stay…Just a little bit longer
Get away to Bernardus Lodge in sunny Carmel Valley and enjoy the pleasures of a European getaway, but skip the long flight. Take pleasure in premium resort service, luxurious accommodations, complimentary wine grottos, a four-star full service spa and salon, award-winning signature restaurants, on site croquet, bocce and tennis. And during this summer we invite you to stay a little bit longer. Stay two or three nights between now and July 30, 2009 and your third night or fourth night will be complimentary. Based on availability and cannot be combined with other rates or special promotions. This package is available all week.
Family Dream Package
Live the dream at Bernardus Lodge as a family. For the months of June & July, reserve one room at full price for a minimum of two nights and get a second room for half price! This special program is offered seven days a week, based on availability. Rates range from $425 – $815 nightly for the first room and $212.50 – $407.50 nightly for the second room. Excludes tax and gratuity and cannot be combined with any other promotion, package or existing reservation. This package can only be booked through our reservations concierge at 888-648-9463.
Play Together Family Package
Bring the family! Enjoy a restful stay together at Bernardus Lodge and play together at one of the foremost epicurean getaways in the world. Soak in the coziness of your deluxe accommodations for three nights, savor the delights of dinner for four at Wickets Bistro, and snuggle up while enjoying two movies or video games—with popcorn. When you’re ready to venture out, we’ll provide up to four tickets to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Discover for yourself why visitors from around the world describe it as “brilliant,” “amazing,” and “the best aquarium anywhere!” When Mom and Dad are ready for some time alone together, we will pack a delectable Traveler’s Lunch to take along as you escape to either a Wine Tasting at several Carmel Valley tasting rooms; complimentary sedan service to premiere shopping, with a champagne welcome, at Carmel Plaza in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea; or a fun, two hour horseback ride in beautiful Carmel Valley. While you are away, we will provide on-site childcare for up to four hours for two children. Before going home, we will also provide you with a $75 spa credit to use towards any spa treatment or item in the spa. This package is available seven days a week, based on availability. It does not include alcohol, tax or gratuity. Be sure to inquire about our other special offers for families. Rates range from $2,185 – $5,895; package applicable for a two-bedroom suite. For this special offer or other rates, call 888-648-9463 or book online now.
Babymoon Package
Indulge the mommy-to-be with two nights in the plush featherbeds and deluxe accommodations of Bernardus Lodge. Relax while we serve you a delightful afternoon tea for two, with petits fours, in your room. Then, the spa will pamper her with a 50-minute prenatal massage, a 35-minute pedicure, plus her choice of upgrade: an additional exfoliation, mask, or reflexology. Our presents to Mom and the new baby are the Mommy Travel Kit, Baby Wash Bag and a Baby Gift Set from Erbaviva. Later, enjoy a delicious dinner together at award-winning Marinus Restaurant ($150 dining credit). Rates range from $1,325 – $1,885; available Sunday - Thursday: package does not include alcohol, tax or gratuity. For this special offer or other rates, call 888-648-9463 or book online now.
Vineyard Romance Package
Celebrate your passions with a memorable two-night stay at the sublime Bernardus Lodge. You will be greeted in your room with a unique chocolate and champagne welcome amenity plus two specially-monogrammed Bernardus robes. We will prepare an ambrosial candlelit Chef’s Tasting Menu dinner for two in your room, draw the bath in one of our signature Bath Butler tub services, then ready a rose petal turndown. Melt in the spa for a 100-minute Couple’s Vineyard Romance treatment, where we will pamper you with a Cabernet Grape Seed Body Exfoliation, private Lavender Grape Seed Bath, and a Warm Grape Seed Oil Massage. This alluring package starts at $1,570 - $2,130 and does not include alcohol, taxes, or gratuities. This package is available Sunday -Thursday. For this special offer or other rates, call 888-648-9463 or book online now.