Biographical Info
Folktale Winery & Vineyards was originally founded in 1982 by Bob and Patty Brower, as Chateau Julien Wine Estate. Inspired by their trips to the Bordeaux region of France, the winery was the realization of their dream to bring that experience of wine and hospitality to Carmel. In 1996, the winery property was expanded to the adjoining parcel. In addition to building a new estate residence and expanding the vineyard, a 10,000 sq. ft. barrel hall was constructed to house over 2000 wine barrels. In 2015, the property was acquired by local winemaker, Gregory Ahn, and renamed Folktale Winery & Vineyards. The name is inspired by the thrill of discovery, the joy of gathering, and the idea that every great bottle of wine holds a story.
We are committed to sustainable farming practices for all our wines. The 5-acre vineyard at the winery is 100% organically farmed. We recently installed new owl boxes and raptor perches around the property to naturally manage populations of pests, like ground squirrels and gophers. Our estate vineyards include over 300 acres in the Arroyo Seco AVA of Monterey County, just over the Santa Lucia Mountains to the east.
Biographical Info
FOREST LODGE … a Carmel bed and breakfast … is a perfect gathering place. Just steps away from the culturally rich village of Carmel, the newly eco-remodeled cottages of Carmel’s Forest Lodge lie in a serene garden setting. Perfect for groups and families. Our Carmel bed and breakfast is also pet-friendly, welcoming well-behaved dogs.
The village of Carmel-by-the-Sea delights travelers with a wealth of Carmel art galleries, restaurants and one-of-a-kind shops, plus the most spectacular beach in the world … Carmel Beach. The famed Sunset Center is within walking distance.
The majestic Big Sur is just a short drive south and the opulent Pebble Beach is located to the north of this Carmel Boutique Inn. Carmel’s Forest Lodge is an easy drive from the Monterey Peninsula Airport as well as a short drive to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Steinbeck Center and the famed Cannery Row in Monterey, California.
Escape to your own private retreat at Carmel Forest Lodge while experiencing the beauty of Carmel-by-the-Sea.
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Pet-Friendly Hotel
