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1. 2018 Big Sur Foragers Festival Takes Place January 12-14, 2018
December 25, 2017

Thursday and Friday Night Fundraising Dinners, Special Raffle, Fungus Face Off, Mushroom Walk and Talks and More! Big Sur, CA, December 24, 2017 - Big Sur Foragers Festival is excited to announce the return of their feature venue, the Fungus Face Off, to longtime partner, Ventana Big Sur, for 2018. The community’s non-profit, Big Sur Health Center, will receive the proceeds from all of the festival events to help support the continued presence of local healthcare services in the Big Sur area. 2018 Includes: • Thursday Night: Join us at Lugano Swiss Bistro on Thursday, January 11th. The... (read more)

Author: John Paul

2. Hyatt Carmel Highlands Announces Forks. Corks. Action! 2018
December 24, 2017

Save the Date for the Firs Winemakers Dinner of the Year with Joyce Vineyards January 26th Carmel, CA, December 24, 2017 — An experience for all the senses, Hyatt Carmel Highlands’ California Market at Pacific’s Edge pairs unmatched views of the Pacific Ocean and the famed Big Sur coastline with spectacular “California Coastal” cuisine prepared with the freshest locally sourced ingredients. Celebrate the Hyatt Carmel Highlands’ 100th Anniversary with the Forks.Corks.Action! Winemaker Series in the legendary Wine Room! Learn, swirl, sip and enjoy! Meet the winemakers and enjo... (read more)

Author: John Paul

3. Coming Soon! Big Sur Foragers Festival January 12-14, 2018
November 20, 2017

Big Sur Foragers Festival is excited to announce the return of their feature venue, the Fungus Face Off, to longtime partner, Ventana Big Sur, for 2018. Salinas, CA, November 21, 2017 - Big Sur Foragers Festival is excited to announce the return of their feature venue, the Fungus Face Off, to longtime partner, Ventana Big Sur, for 2018. The community's non-profit, Big Sur Health Center, will receive the proceeds from all of the festival events to help support the continued presence of local healthcare services in the Big Sur area. 2018 Includes: Friday night dinner series with l... (read more)

Author: John Paul

4. Hyatt Carmel Highlands Introduces Special "Less is more ... Love is all" Elopement wedding package
August 15, 2017

The acclaimed Hyatt Carmel Highlands, which overlooks the Big Sur coast and features 48 luxuriously appointed guestrooms, announced a special elopement package for lovebirds looking for an intimate ceremony in a romantic location. Carmel Highlands, CA, August 15, 2017 — The acclaimed Hyatt Carmel Highlands, which overlooks the Big Sur coast and features 48 luxuriously appointed guestrooms, announced a special elopement package for lovebirds looking for an intimate ceremony in a romantic location. The special “Less Is More ... Love Is All” elopement package starts at $4,000 for up to ... (read more)

Author: John Paul

5. Hyatt Carmel Highlands Concludes Extensive Renovations with Centennial Anniversary
July 24, 2017

Hyatt Carmel Highlands, the acclaimed northern California hotel overlooking the Big Sur Coast with just 48 luxuriously appointed guestrooms, announced the completion of one of the most exciting transformations in its 100-year history. Carmel Highlands, CA, July 24, 2017 — Hyatt Carmel Highlands, the acclaimed northern California hotel overlooking the Big Sur Coast with just 48 luxuriously appointed guestrooms, announced the completion of one of the most exciting transformations in its 100-year history. Originally opened as the Highlands Inn, the hotel now features a remodeled lobby and re... (read more)

Author: John Paul

6. BIG Sur, SMALL Crowds
July 13, 2017

Big Sur has become a virtual island because of a bridge collapse and a landslide that blocks a huge section of Highway 1. Salinas, CA, July 13, 2017 - Big Sur has become a virtual island because of a bridge collapse and a landslide that blocks a huge section of Highway 1. With the closures, Big Sur has almost stepped back in time, with fewer visitors and cars, quieter and more peaceful. But almost all businesses are open, from restaurants and lodging to galleries and gift shops, which offers the smart traveler a golden opportunity to experience the Big Sur of yesteryear. Book Now... (read more)

Author: John Paul

7. The Nonprofit Monterey Symphony Selects Nicola Reilly as its New Executive Director
July 09, 2017

Nicola Reilly has been named Executive Director for the Monterey Symphony, the only fully professional, full-season orchestra serving the communities of the Monterey Bay, Salinas, Salinas Valley, Big Sur and San Benito County. Monterey, CA, July 09, 2017 — Nicola Reilly has been named Executive Director for the Monterey Symphony, the only fully professional, full-season orchestra serving the communities of the Monterey Bay, Salinas, Salinas Valley, Big Sur and San Benito County. Reilly was serving as Director of Institutional Advancement for the Symphony when she was tapped to be Exe... (read more)

Author: John Paul

8. 2017 Big Sur Foragers Festival Announces Fungus Face-off on January 14 and Grand Chef Dinner on Jan
November 05, 2016

Chef-host Tim Wood joins forces with Bay Area chef/restaurateur Rodney Worth Big Sur, CA, November 05, 2016 - The Big Sur Foragers Festival may have changed the location of its annual Grand Chef Dinner for 2017, but the event’s culinary star power remains intact. With a resort enhancement project in development at Ventana Big Sur, the festival moved its spectacular wine dinner to sister resort Carmel Valley Ranch, which was just named the No. 1 resort in Northern California in the Conde Nast Traveler 2016 Readers’ Choice Awards. Tim Wood, executive chef of Carmel Valley Ranch and the... (read more)

Author: John Paul

9. 2017 Big Sur Foragers Festival Tickets on Sale and Fungus Face off Participants Announced
November 02, 2016

Big Sur Health Center announces January 13–15, 2017, as the dates for its annual Big Sur Foragers Festival. Salinas, CA, November 02, 2016 - Big Sur Health Center announces January 13–15, 2017, as the dates for its annual Big Sur Foragers Festival. This year’s partners include Carmel Valley Ranch, the sister property of longtime host Ventana Big Sur that was just named the No. 1 resort in Northern California in the Conde Nast Traveler 2016 Readers’ Choice Awards. With a resort enhancement project underway at Ventana Big Sur, the Fungus Face-Off and Grand Chef dinner will take place this y... (read more)

Author: John Paul

10. 2017 Big Sur Foragers Festival Dates Announced Festival Announces Partners & Details Tickets on Sal
September 18, 2016

Big Sur Health Center announced January 13 – 15, 2017, as the dates of its annual Big Sur Foragers Festival. Big Sur, CA, September 18, 2016 - Big Sur Health Center announced January 13 – 15, 2017, as the dates of its annual Big Sur Foragers Festival. This year’s partners include Carmel Valley Ranch, the sister property of longtime host Ventana Big Sur. Due to renovations at Ventana Big Sur, the Fungus Face-Off and the Grand Chef dinner will take place at Carmel Valley Ranch this year. The event has traditionally served as a fundraiser for the Big Sur Health Center. The community’s ... (read more)

Author: Chip Schutzman

11. Monterey Symphony's six-concert season opens in October, celebrates Shakespeare, Big Sur
August 17, 2016

The magic of one of the world's most-celebrated coastlines was the inspiration for Big Sur: The Night Sun, an original piece by Emmy Award-winning composer John Wineglass that will highlight the first of six concerts comprising the 71st season of the Monterey Symphony. Monterey, CA, August 17, 2016 - The magic of one of the world's most-celebrated coastlines was the inspiration for Big Sur: The Night Sun, an original piece by Emmy Award-winning composer John Wineglass that will highlight the first of six concerts comprising the 71st season of the Monterey Symphony. The three-time Daytime ... (read more)

Author: John Paul

12. California Wildfires Blaze On as Evacuations Continue
August 01, 2016

Crews continued to battle a massive wildfire near California’s Big Sur area that is threatening thousands of homes and has forced hundreds of evacuations. While cooler weather gave firefighters a break as they battled a 10-day-old blaze on the coast, a newer fire northeast of Fresno damaged some of the 400 homes that were evacuated just outside the Sierra National Forest. The combination of steep, mountainous landscape and extremely hot, dry conditions have hampered efforts to quell the so-called Soberanes Fire, which erupted on July 22 just south of the picturesque oceanside to... (read more)

13. Hotter Weather Expected Near Blaze That Killed 1 in California
July 28, 2016

BIG SUR, CALIFORNIA— California crews contended with hotter temperatures and lower humidity Thursday near scenic Big Sur where a wildfire has destroyed 34 homes and killed a bulldozer driver working to contain the massive blaze. More than 3,000 firefighters working around the clock got a break from cooler conditions a day earlier, but forecasters said the rest of the week would bring weather in the upper 80s. Another 10 outbuildings were gutted by the blaze that has charred 42 square miles (108 sq. kilometers) of dry brush. The fire in Monterey County was just 10 percent contained, th... (read more)

14. Thousands Forced Out of Homes by 2 California Wildfires
July 24, 2016

Two large wildfires are raging in Southern California, threatening thousands of homes and forcing evacuations. Firefighters are battling a blaze near the city of Santa Clarita and the Angeles National Forest that has charred 88 square kilometers, while about 500 kilometers to the north, another fire is burning in the majestic Big Sur region. Authorities on Saturday found a body outside a home in Santa Clarita, and detectives are trying to determine whether that person was killed by the blaze something else.  The area was one of several neighborhoods ordered evacuated as the fire ... (read more)

15. 2017 Big Sur Foragers Festival Dates Announced Festival Announces Partners and Details
June 15, 2016

Big Sur Health Center, a non-profit organization offering affordable healthcare to the Big Sur community, announced January 13 - 15, 2017 as the dates of its annual Big Sur Foragers Festival. Big Sur, CA, June 15, 2016 - Big Sur Health Center, a non-profit organization offering affordable healthcare to the Big Sur community, announced January 13 - 15, 2017 as the dates of its annual Big Sur Foragers Festival. Held in Big Sur along California's central coast and throughout Monterey County, the festival is a weekend-long celebration featuring an amazing array of wild foods, world-class wine... (read more)

Author: John Paul

16. Hyatt Regency Hotel and Spa Meetings and Events
March 23, 2016

The Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa thinks of itself as the “Hub of Heaven” as it relates to its exclusive location on the Monterey Peninsula. Monterey, CA, March 22, 2016 - The Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa thinks of itself as the “Hub of Heaven” as it relates to its exclusive location on the Monterey Peninsula. Centrally located to be accessible regionally as well as nationally, with proximity to world renown destinations including the wild and dramatic Big Sur coast, World famous golf courses of Pebble Beach, Carmel-By-The-Sea for upscale dining and shopping, award winning ... (read more)

Author: John Paul

17. Hyatt Carmel Highlands Celebrates 100 Years With a Centenial Facelift
December 29, 2015

Enhancements to include renovations to Pacific's Edge restaurant and hotel guestrooms Carmel Highlands, CA, December 28, 2015 - The renowned Hyatt Carmel Highlands, which overlooks the Big Sur Coast and features 48 luxuriously appointed guestrooms, prepares for its centennial anniversary with one of the most exciting transformations in its history. The hotel's award-winning restaurant, Pacific's Edge http://www.pacificsedge.com, along with the guestrooms, bar and lobby area will undergo a series of upscale enhancements inspired by the property's refined charm and classic seaside sett... (read more)

Author: John Paul

18. 2016 Big Sur Foragers Festival Announces Its Fungus Face-Off Partners
November 26, 2015

Tickets on Sale Now! Big Sur, CA, November 25, 2015 - Big Sur Health Center, a non-profit organization offering local, quality healthcare to the Big Sur community, announced January 15-17, 2016 as the dates of its annual Big Sur Foragers Festival. Held in Big Sur along California’s central coast, the festival is a weekend-long celebration featuring an amazing array of wild foods, world-class wine and beer, expert-led foraging hikes and a friendly chef competition with celebrity judges. This year’s partners include Ventana Big Sur, longtime host of the Fungus Face-Off and the Grand Chef di... (read more)

Author: John Paul

19. 2016 Big Sur Foragers Festival Announces Grand Chef Dinner
November 14, 2015

Suzette Gresham, Acquerello’s co-owner and Executive Chef Big Sur, CA, November 13, 2015 - The Big Sur Foragers Festival announces its Grand Chef Dinner at Ventana Big Sur The "Foragers Dinner" at the Restaurant at Ventana will be held Saturday, January 16th, 2016 beginning at 6:00 pm. The multi-course dinner, destined to be a memorable feast paired with an incredible wine selection, costs $175.00 per person (as of December 1). Early bird tickets are on sale now through November 30th for $150.00. Guest Chefs have been announced! Suzette Gresham, Acquerello’s co-owner and Executive... (read more)

Author: John Paul

20. 2016 Big Sur Foragers Festival Tickets on Sale Monday, November 2nd
November 04, 2015

Big Sur Health Center, a non-profit organization offering affordable healthcare to the Big Sur community, announced January 15-17, 2016 as the dates of its annual Big Sur Foragers Festival. Big Sur, CA, November 05, 2015 - Big Sur Health Center, a non-profit organization offering affordable healthcare to the Big Sur community, announced January 15-17, 2016 as the dates of its annual Big Sur Foragers Festival. Held in Big Sur along California’s central coast, the festival is a weekend-long celebration featuring an amazing array of wild foods, world-class wine and beer, entertainment, exper... (read more)

Author: John Paul

21. 2016 Big Sur Foragers Festival Dates Announced
October 04, 2015

Festival Welcomes Ventana Big Sur & Post Ranch Inn as Partners Big Sur, CA, October 04, 2015 - Big Sur Health Center, a non-profit organization offering affordable healthcare to the Big Sur community, announced January 15-17, 2016 as the dates of its annual Big Sur Foragers Festival. Held in Big Sur along California’s central coast, the festival is a weekend-long celebration featuring an amazing array of wild foods, world-class wine and beer, entertainment, expert-led foraging hikes and a friendly chef competition with celebrity judges. This year’s partners include Ventana Big Sur, longti... (read more)

Author: John Paul

22. Elope to Hyatt Carmel Highlands
April 06, 2015

Romantic and intimate, the 48-room Hyatt Carmel Highlands offers a personalized elopement package to help reduce the stress and anticipation of a large-scale wedding. Carmel Highlands, CA, April 06, 2015 - Romantic and intimate, the 48-room Hyatt Carmel Highlands offers a personalized elopement package to help reduce the stress and anticipation of a large-scale wedding. Relish in all of the beauty that the Monterey Peninsula and Big Sur Coastline have to offer, and enjoy your big day minus the worry at this extraordinary property. The event team at Hyatt Carmel Highlands has years of... (read more)

Author: John Paul