Nestled on verdant acres with stately pines and California oak trees, surrounded by a vineyard and the Santa Lucia mountains rising majestically in the background, Bernardus Lodge is a premier luxury resort that combines the simple elegance of fine country living, with the high quality of service and luxury amenities found in only the choicest European hotels. Here, discriminating travelers can experience the finest accommodations, cuisine, viticulture, spa services and recreational venues in a singular environment. The resort features 57 sumptuous guest rooms located in nine, single and two-story adobe village-style buildings along a terraced hillside, a luxurious spa, ballroom, function space, swimming pool, two tennis courts, a croquet lawn and vineyard. Bernardus Lodge was designed and built to complement and enhance the pristine beauty of the natural landscape, and both the exterior and interior convey Carmel Valley's signature welcoming charm. Monterey Territorial-style architecture, and the solid simple elegance of limestone, logs, rich wood and ceramic tiles, contribute to the Resort's rustic look, ageless quality, and residential feel. Bernardus Lodge was inspired by Bernardus Pon, the creator of the highly acclaimed Bernardus Winery and Vineyard, to combine exceptional epicurean experiences with the finest hospitality in on of America??s loveliest destinations. Bernardus Lodge is located in Carmel Valley, one of the finest wine growing regions in Northern California. The resort is approximately 120 miles south of San Francisco, one and half hours south of the San Jose Airport and 12 minutes from Monterey Peninsula Airport. The resort is located in quaint Carmel Valley Village, approximately 15 minutes from Carmel-by-the-Sea, and within easy reach of many of the major attractions throughout the Monterey Peninsula.