(Video) Holman Ranch Review, Carmel Valley, California
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(Note to readers: This post is by guest contributor Angela Walker. She visited Holman Ranch as a representative for StressFreeBaby.com and her stay at the resort was covered. She was not otherwise compensated and her opinion expressed below is her own.)
If you are looking for the kind of getaway where you can disconnect from electronics and reconnect with your spouse, Holman Ranch can offer that kind of retreat.
Located in California’s scenic Carmel Valley, Holman Ranch sits perched looking out over rolling verdant hills and its own vineyard.
Its history runs as deep as its vineyards, dating back to when it was a mission and a part of Mexico. From ranch hands to businessmen, Holman Ranch has many stories to tell and you can get a more detailed scoop by visiting their site.
The rooms were recently renovated and have a rustic appeal. If that’s what you enjoy, you’ll be thrilled, but know up front they are not promoting a five-star luxury feel or the crazy fun of some all-inclusives. if you’re looking for wild, you may want another resort, because the town shuts down by 10 p.m. In fact, the only thing wild about Holman Ranch and Carmel Valley would be the flowers.
Carmel Valley is a small town complete with a working-class bar, a mix of specialty shops, and dimly-lit restaurants where visitors can dine on juicy filets. This is also where Holman Ranch’s tasting room is located, staffed with knowledgeable and friendly representatives.
While I enjoyed the retreat from reality with my husband, I craved a bit more action. You know, a night life that extended beyond my kids’ bedtimes. Holman Ranch has a pool, but it’s not heated. In Northern California, that’s like owning a fur coat in Miami-it’s beautiful, but you can’t use it.
In a wine region that is off the beaten path, Holman Ranch gets high marks for its scenery, but left this mom still yearning a chance to cut loose a bit more with more opportunities for manufactured relaxation, such as mani/pedi or a mini night out-on-the-town.
