Carmel Valley Ranch Resort
Carmel Wedding LocationOne Old Ranch Road
Carmel, CA 93923
Phone: 831/625-9500
www.carmelvalleyranch.com
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Special Offers
Book your wedding for 2008, and receive a complimentary luxury tent on the Courtyard.
Description
When we pull into the gate of the Carmel Valley Ranch Resort, a large black-tailed deer nonchalantly saunters in front of our car. It’s a perfect welcome to this exclusive country hideaway, whose 1,700 acres of rolling foothills are a breathtaking embodiment of the valley’s timeless allure. Neon-colored wildflowers pop from green meadows, rare California condors glide overhead, and countless oak trees play host to warbling sparrows and Stellar jays. Just beyond, the tawny Santa Lucia Mountains take on a rosy-mauve glow as the sun dips below the horizon. So careful were the designers to maintain ecological harmony that the resort buildings seem almost sculpted into the pastoral surroundings by Mother Nature herself. The golf course is accredited by the Audubon Society, and native wildlife wanders undisturbed throughout the grounds.
Recently, the resort embarked on a massive, spare-no-expense revitalization with a fresh design inspired by Carmel’s singular style. The new décor is a sleek expression of earth tones and natural textures; an extra layer of luxe has been added to this already impressive locale, making it keenly desirable for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration.
The resort’s hub is the Lodge, where open lobby and reception areas flow into the lounge and restaurant, which boasts an exhibition kitchen. Also on display through walls of picture windows are a turquoise swimming pool and deck, and landscaped hillsides. Just outside, a stand of oaks dripping with Spanish moss hide a cozy terrace, ideal for an intimate ceremony, followed perhaps by a poolside soirée. The Lodge also houses a sophisticated ballroom, which adjoins a covered wraparound terrace facing the oak canopy. An adjacent covered pavilion is sheltered from the elements and well-suited for cocktail mixers.
The Ranch’s most popular ceremony site is the Tennis Garden. From the parking lot, trees part to reveal a sweep of lawn, crowned by a froth of seashell-pink climbing roses. Flowering hedgerows along the perimeter cast a delicate perfume upon the air, and a backdrop of forested hills completes the pretty tableau. Next door, a historic café and bricked patio is available for casually elegant receptions; or stage a more formal gathering at either the Tennis or Golf Clubhouse, both of which have outdoor terraces with lovely, lush views. Wherever you celebrate on the property, you’ll appreciate the staff’s personalized, unobtrusive service and expertise in organizing your destination event weekend.
After the festivities, the newlyweds savor some alone time in their spacious luxury suite—actually, ALL the accommodations are suites, and many are graced with cathedral ceilings, wood-burning fireplaces and balconies for soaking up the valley view. Though the rooms convey a soothing Zen simplicity, they include discreet, up-to-the-minute amenities embodying the latest technological advances.
If this isn’t enough pampering, the resort affords an exhilarating menu of spa treatments enjoyed in the privacy of your relaxing suite, a sublime way to round out the extraordinary Carmel Valley Ranch experience.
Capacity
Ceremony |
Reception/Special Events |
Meetings |
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Max. Seated Indoors: 275 Max. Seated Outdoors: 300 |
Max. Seated Indoors: 220 Max. Seated Outdoors: 275 Max. Standing Indoors: 280 Max. Standing Outdoors: 400 |
Max. Seated: 275 |
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CEREMONY CAPACITY: The resort accommodates up to 275 seated guests indoors and 300 outdoors. |
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Fees & Deposits
A $5,000 deposit is required to reserve your date. The balance is due 30 days prior to the event. Rental fees range $1,000–5,000 depending on space selected. Meals range $75–200/person. Tax, alcohol and a 21% service charge are additional.
Availability
Year-round, daily, 6am–midnight.
CateringProvidedAlcoholProvidedSites UsesCeremoniesWedding Receptions Special Events, Parties Business Functions/Meetings Rehearsal Dinners On-Site Accommodations Services/AmenitiesCatering: providedParking: large lot, valet and shuttle required Kitchen Facilities: n/a Accommodations: 144 guestrooms and suites Tables & Chairs: provided Telephone: house and office phones Linens, Silver, etc.: provided Outdoor Night Lighting: CBA Restrooms: wheelchair accessible Outdoor Cooking Facilities: BBQ CBA Dance Floor: provided, portable CBA Cleanup: provided Bride's & Groom's Dressing Area: CBA View: landscaped grounds, garden, forest, moun tains, golf course Meeting Equipment: provided Other: spa services, picnic area, AV equipment |
MusicIndoorsOutdoors w/ Restrictions Wheelchair AccessWheelchair AccessibleSite ViewsForest/Wooded AreaGarden Patio/Courtyard Golf Course Fairways Hills Landscaped Grounds Mountains Panoramic Valley RestrictionsAlcohol: providedWheelchair Access: yes Smoking: outside only Insurance: not required Music: amplified OK with restrictions |
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