Give Back in Carmel Valley

Words by Courtney Kellar
Photos courtesy of Stonepine Estate Resort

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If you’re interested in beautiful Carmel Valley, California and are looking to give back through your destination wedding or honeymoon, Stonepine Estate Resort has the perfect solution. This resort is part of the renowned Relais & Châteaux line of properties and is located on 400 acres of land in Carmel Valley. It’s owned by the Hentschel family who recently decided they wanted to do their part in giving back. Thus, Stonepine Estate Resort recently announced that 20 percent of all revenues from lodging and site fees will be donanted to one of nine charities.

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Couples staying at the resort or hosting their wedding there can pick one of the nine charities for which their 20 percent will be donated. To mark the occasion, Stonepine also recently introduced three new packages with prices ranging from $1,150 to $2,950 per couple based on double occupancy for a two night stay. The three new packages include:

The Estate Experience

-          Two nights in one of Stonepine’s diverse accommodations.

-          Welcome amenity upon arrival.

-          Full European breakfast each morning.

-          Romantic fireside dinner for two in Chateau Noel.

-          Massage for two in the privacy of your accommodation.

-          Afternoon tea for two at the Chateau Library, Loggia or the Waterfall Pavilion

A Carmel Valley Wine Discovery

-          Two nights in one of Stonepine’s diverse accommodations.

-          Welcome amenity upon arrival.

-          Full American breakfast each morning.

-          Romantic fireside dinner for two at Chateau Noel

-          Chauffeured Carmel Valley Wine Tour in the Stonepine Rolls Royce.

-          Wine, cheese and fruit at one of Stonepine’s picturesque venues.

An Equestrian Immersion

-          Two nights in one of Stonepine’s diverse accommodations.

-          Welcome amenity upon arrival.

-          Full American breakfast each morning.

-          Romantic fireside dinner for two in the Chateau Noel.

-          Two hours of Western or English riding lessons and two one-hour trail rides each over the property.

-          A picnic lunch beside Carmel River or the Chateau Noel lawns.

Just in case you were curious, the nine charities to which Stonepine Estate Resort are donating are as follows: Women and Children in Need: Foundation Against Child Exploitation & Human Trafficking; Migrant Clinicians Network; Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey; Science and Medicine: National Alliance on Mental Illness; Natividad Medical Foundation; Casa Esperanza and Animal Abuse and Adoption: Training Racehorses Off The Track (TROTT); The SPCA for Monterey County and Mustang Heritage Foundation. For more information about spending your honeymoon or hosting your destination wedding at Stonepine, visit stonepineestate.com.