ORIGINALLY OPENED

1975 (as Ventana Inn)

RE-IMAGINATION

Fall 2017

LOCATION

Ventana Big Sur, an Alila Resort, is located on Highway 1 in Big Sur, California, 28 miles

south of Carmel, 140 miles south of San Francisco and 300 miles north of Los Angeles.

The Monterey Peninsula Airport is 35 miles north in Monterey.

ADDRESS

TELEPHONE

831.667.2331

MANAGEMENT

Alila Hotels and Resorts

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OVERVIEW

Ventana Big Sur, an Alila Resort, is an iconic resort ensconced in the heart of the California

Central Coast’s rugged landscape, perched at the edge of the continent overlooking the

majestic Pacic coastline. Set among 160 sprawling acres of rolling meadows and towering

redwoods, the intimate 59-room property is undergoing a multimillion-dollar resort-wide

Alila Hotels & Resorts, a celebrated luxury boutique hotel brand from Two Roads Hospitality.

Named after the Sanskrit word for “surprise,” Alila Hotels & Resorts is known for crafting guest

experiences that are unique and breathtaking, with 12 eco-friendly properties across Asia and

the Middle East that blend beautiful design with immersive cultural experiences. Each Alila

(pronounced “ah-LEE-luh”) resort integrates the natural, physical and cultural elements of its

setting to create journeys lled with personal learning.

Ventana’s resort-wide enhancements include the re-imagined Social House, the epicenter of

guest activity. Social House offers guests the chance to chill with vintage records, rack up wins

at the pool table or a classic board game, recharge in the mornings with coffee and fresh-

pressed juices, and unwind in the evenings with nightly wine tastings and cheese pairings. Also

• A striking new Glass House Gallery

• A refresh of all 59 guestrooms, suites and villas

• The Sur House restaurant, with an expanded terrace featuring striking, unencumbered

views of the Pacic Ocean

• Outdoor reside seating

• A new Ocean Meadow Lawn for events and celebrations, part of Ventana’s 12,000 feet of

events and meeting space

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• The North American introduction of the signature Spa Alila – featuring seven treatment

rooms, new locker rooms and two outdoor pavilions with sweeping views of the redwoods

• The Meadow Pool, offering expansive views of the Pacic Ocean in one direction and

• The debut of Redwood Canyon Glampsites, bringing a luxury camping experience to

the resort’s 20-acre redwood-canopied forest

HISTORY

Ventana Big Sur resides on land homesteaded by the Post family in 1890, as indicated by the

original newspaper that lined the historic Post House walls. The home, which housed several

generations of the Post family, still stands at the resort entrance. Producer and entrepreneur

Lawrence A. Spector built the Ventana Inn in 1975 with the money he earned in the late 1960s

from the legendary lm “Easy Rider.” The Inn became the haven of movie stars such as Steve

McQueen and Ali McGraw, and Ventana remains a favorite for those who come to relax rather

than be seen.

Devised by designer/artist Kipp Stewart of Big Sur, the buildings are made of weathered cedar

and scattered among a mountain meadow complete with redwood and oak trees.

SOCIAL HOUSE

Social House, situated at the heart of the resort, is an enclave designed to foster connection

and socializing from the moment guests arrive. Amenities include an experience coordinator

available to arrange activities, an outdoor patio and lounge featuring a re pit and redwood

stump tables, as well as three inspired lifestyle spaces:

• Library & Music Room: Located in the main room, this gathering space will offer a

personalized check-in experience and a ‘60s-lodge design setting where guests can

relax with a book by the stone replace or listen to good old vinyl records. The room will

to tech devices. Guests can enjoy coffee and juice during the mornings and afternoons, as

well as wine each evening.

GLASS HOUSE

GALLERY

The brand-new Glass House Gallery will showcase works of art including paintings, sculptures,

jewelry, ceramics and photography from some of the most renowned artists along the California

Central Coast.

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ACCOMMODATION

The 59 spacious guest rooms, suites and villas will emerge

as refreshed sanctuaries tucked away among the resort’s

meadows and redwoods, each featuring a private balcony

Handcrafted accessories will be interspersed throughout

the property, including black-and-white photographs taken

at the resort and around Big Sur, macramé wall hangings

and whimsical glass-jar nightstand lamps lled with beach

sand and accented with leather tassels.

THE SUR HOUSE

The Sur House restaurant, helmed by Executive Chef Paul

Corsentino, rises high above the Pacic where the forest

and sea converge. Drawing on his experiences in kitchens

across the country, Corsentino crafts coastal cuisine—

wines has been carefully assembled by a team of local

vintners and The Sur House sommelier. Craft cocktails

and a curated selection of beer, along with a specialty bar

menu, also are offered.

The elegant, rustic setting, highlighted by natural wood

interiors and furnishings, is every bit as awe-inspiring as

the cuisine. And the expanded ocean-view patio and

windows all overlook Mother Nature’s own melting pot of

Big Sur—on one side, the innite ocean and rugged coast

beckon; on the other are mountains, sprawling redwoods

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When the reception begins, this new 7,000-square-foot Ocean Meadow Lawn awaits.

Overlooking the fabled backdrop of the Central California coastline, with the ocean on one side

and a stunning redwood forest on the other, there’s simply no place like it on Earth. The vast

expanse of Big Sur, combined with the intimacy of Ventana, will create an exclusive and private

feel for weddings of all sizes.

With space for up to 200 guests, the Ocean Meadow Lawn is poised to become a premier

setting for Big Sur nuptials. Attendees can revel around cozy re pits and relax in Adirondack

chairs, all while noshing on the creative and delectable coastal cuisine of Executive Chef Paul

Corsentino.

Events The same creative spirit that has inspired artists in Big Sur for over a century also provides

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Redwood Cathedral: A small private, outdoor ceremony space just right for exchanging

vows. Surrounded by the natural cathedral of the redwoods.

Enhancements will include two outdoor cabanas overlooking the redwood forest, with

Pools Guests can relax at two outdoor pools—the Meadow Pool, which will feature a new jetted

innity-edge hot tub surrounded by the redwood forest, and the clothing-optional Mountain

Pool, with adjacent Japanese hot baths. New plush chaise lounges and slate-grey umbrellas

on both pool decks will offer a shady respite for couples to relax and connect.

develop a deeper connection to oneself, one’s partner and the natural world, in profound and

playful ways that invite discovery.

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