See that forest above Carmel Beach? That's 10,000 big old trees in one-square mile! It's a forest and a beach and an adorable village!

Friends,

With BAP 9 fast approaching, I was in a rush to get the invite out and I know I didn't do my typical pimping of the destination so here it goes ... There's a reason people travel from around the world to visit little old Carmel and the surrounding Monterey Bay area - it's gorgeous! From wine tasting the DomoVino 2 on a hillside vineyard in Carmel Valley to walking along one of the world's most beautiful white sand beaches to hiking through redwood forests that offer views of the rugged Big Sur coastline - we can not stress the scenic beauty of this place enough!

Though it's one of the most expensive places to visit in the country, it doesn't take much money to have a good time when you're rolling with the locals! We know where to golf for cheap and still get the views, we know where to grab a big, yummy $6 sandwich between wine tasting rooms, we know how to access those gorgeous Big Sur beaches you zoom past in your car ... here's a glimpse of what you'll see if you join us this March for BAP 9!

View of Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course where BAP 9 pad is located

BAP 9 Details

DATES: MARCH 24-28, 2010
DESTINATION: CARMEL, CALIFORNIA
COST: $300 PER QUEEN BED FOR 5 NIGHTS ($60/NIGHT PER COUPLE!)
RSVP DEADLINE: PLEASE RESPOND BY JAN. 21 (WE CAN'T RESERVE HOUSE UNTIL WE GET A HEADCOUNT)
ACTIVITIES: WINE TASTING, GOLF, HIKE/BIKE, BEACH,
SUNSET COCKTAILING

Just south of Carmel is Big Sur, one of the most scenic spots in the world.



Redwood forests seem to pop out of the Pacific in Big Sur.

Ranch-to-sea vista from Clint's Mission Ranch restaurant - one of Carmel's best patio views and a great place to grab a burger. Clint can sometimes be seen rocking the piano bar inside.

Clint's Mission Ranch.

One of the many adorable European style shop fronts on Carmel's Ocean Avenue.

Imagine kicking back with a bottle of wine and taking in this view for an hour or two!

Big Sur mountain bike ride on Old Coast Road.

Post mountain bike celebratory beverage with standard amazing view.

Carmel Beach as seen from Pebble Beach.

Carmel Beach looking toward Pebble - amazing place for walks, BBQs, sunset cocktails, bonfires, surfing, running. Pretty much the most picture-perfect beach we've ever seen.


Last but not least, the famed Lone Cypress a mandatory photo-op off 17-mile Drive.