National Parks

Big Sur - California Travel Route 1

Carmel Courtyard © Alice Joyce

Recently returned from a fascinating trip to Monterey County ~ taking in the awe-inspiring beauty of Route 1 and the Big Sur coastline.

Carmel Courtyard © Alice Joyce

A room with a fireplace and ocean views in Carmel pretty well guarantees relaxation! It’s a quaint town. Easy to kick back and revel in great meals, once you’ve chosen from the countless restaurants in town and nearby.

Hahn Wine Tasting © Alice Joyce

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California Wine Country

Wine Tasting .. Beautiful Settings Year-Round

Matanzas Creek Lavender Field Photo © Alice Joyce

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Matanzas Creek Lavender Field Photo © Alice Joyce

California Wine Country

Kenzo Estate: Exquisite Wines in an Elegant Napa Valley Setting

Kenzo Estate Landscape/ Olive treess / grass meadow Photo © Alice Joyce

A confident elegance and exquisite attention to detail enhance every aspect of Kenzo Estate Winery. It’s an ambiance that’s immediately apparent in the interweaving of owner Kenzo Tsujimoto’s refined Japanese aesthetic in harmony with the clean lines of the property’s Modern California architecture by Howard Backen (Backen, Gillam & Kroeger Architects).

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