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Stonepine Estate, nestled amid 330 pristine acres on the gently rolling hills of picturesque Carmel Valley, California, was named for the ancient Italian stonepines that stand sentry over this private estate. Formerly called “The Double H Ranch” it is recognized as the oldest working thoroughbred equestrian farm west of the Mississippi. The estate was purchased by Gordon Hentschel, a resort developer, and Noel Irwin, chairman and CEO of Americantours International, as a wedding present to each other in 1983.
Providing the ultimate in privacy beyond its gated entrance, Stonepine is an established international hideaway and the location of filming, television series, prime time broadcast interviews and muse for novelists. Chateau Noel, the centerpiece of the Estate and the private residence of the Hentschels, is surrounded by four elegant homes and cottages that are available for rental or for special events, corporate meetings and weddings. Amenities are of the highest quality from private chef catered dinners to personal trainers. Stonepine has been an ongoing labor of love for the Hentschels over the past 20 years. Their business acumen and international lifestyle is reflected in the creativity and sophistication throughout the property.
Stonepine estate is twenty-five minutes from Monterey Airport with frequent flights from San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Denver and Las Vegas. Complimentary transportation by Rolls Royce limousine is available from the airport to the estate. Helicopter landing can also be made available on the back lawn.
Resort Grounds
The landscape of Stonepine Estate’s 330 acres encompasses striking golden hills and valleys, much of it untamed and shaded by the venerable native oak trees. Miles of trails for riding, biking and hiking meander throughout the property tucked along the Carmel River valley plateau and rising up to the ridge line of the Santa Lucia Mountains. There are spectacular views all the way to Big Sur.
The formal gardens of Chateau Noel have been used for elegant society wedddings, Concours d'Elegance extravaganzas and major fundraising balls. The wedding gardens, croquet lawn and greenhouse are available for special functions arranged through Stonepine catering.
A proposed Stonepine Vineyard comprised of 30 acres of Chardonnay and Merlot grapes is capable of producing 5,000 cases onsite within three to five years.
Accomodations
Stonepine has both private houses and cottages available for rental. They are equally charming and romantic. A 2-night minimum stay is requested on weekends with a 3 night minimum on certain holidays. Please, no children under the age of 12 in the Gate House or Hermes House. Sorry, no pets allowed on property.