Carmel Valley is one of California’s best-kept secrets. Tucked away in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountains, this quaint, sunny community of ranchers, grape growers and artisans is located inland just east of the Monterey Peninsula. Recently voted No. 4 Resort in Northern California in the 2018 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, and awarded the Stella 2018 Gold Medal for Best Golf Resort in the Far West Region and Silver Medal for Best Hotel/Resort in the Far West Region, Carmel Valley Ranch is situated on nearly 500 acres of lush land and adjacent to the 4,400-acre Garland Ranch Regional Park. Guests enjoy easy access to miles of scenic hiking trails and can wander through vineyards and gardens bordering the resort’s Pete Dye-designed golf course.

Carmel Valley Ranch has long been a place for inspired meetings and social gatherings. The resort’s majestic landscape provides an inspirational setting for meetings and special events, indoors and out. Groups of all sizes can enjoy a variety of meeting and event spaces, including the Organic Garden and Vineyard Lawn with sweeping mountain views, among other stunning outdoor venues, as well as two executive board rooms and nearly 10,000 square feet of naturally lit indoor event space. In addition, Carmel Valley Ranch has gained a reputation as California’s most compelling resort playground for group and team-building activities that unfold across 500 sunny acres—with pursuits including beekeeping, falconry, night golf competitions, hilltop yoga, hiking, the Ranch Race (an Amazing Ranch-inspired competition), team geocaching and more. And with its breathtaking natural backdrop, Carmel Valley Ranch is an ideal location for weddings ranging from intimate gatherings to up to 400 guests.