Spa and Wellness Escape. Valid through June 30, 2008 The perfect indulgence to relax and ease away tension, and pamper yourself - escape for two nights and experience why Post Ranch Inn's Spa was named in the top Resort Spas by Conde Nast Traveler. Breathe deeply, walk softly, and let go - harmonize your body and soul. Enjoy all Post Ranch has to offer: Two nights accommodations featuring wood-burning fireplace, large soaking tub, a refrigerator stocked daily with complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Two 1-hour spa treatments - choices range from our relaxing signature massage, facials, and a variety of other body treatments. Daily elaborate breakfast at the exquisite Sierra Mar Restaurant. Complimentary daily and weekly activities, including yoga, meditation, guided nature walks, and nightly stargazing. Other amenities include fitness room, heated lap pool, and two infinity pools overlooking the Pacific Ocean with panoramic views of the Big Sur coastline. Valid through June 30, 2008, Sunday through Thursday, excluding blackout dates. Rates listed are based on a two night stay, and do not include taxes or gratuity. One night Spa Escape available upon request. Spa treatments are booked at time of reservation and are offered in the privacy of your guest room. Elopement Experience. Post Ranch Inn is an ideal setting for elopements, small Big Sur weddings and honeymoons. The Elopement Experience has been created as a supplement to the room rate to simplify arrangements for those who want a small and graceful wedding in an intimate, breathtaking setting on the terrace of a Post Ranch guest room. Romantically elegant elements are used in all of the arrangements, from a select bottle of champagne to exquisite flowers and photography. Our resident, non-denominational wedding celebrant will personalize a marriage ceremony to your specific preferences. After the wedding the bride and groom will be presented with a keepsake script of the ceremony. A marriage commissioner will contact the couple to record information for the wedding license. Artistically arranged flowers will be placed in the guest room prior to check-in, with a made to order bridal bouquet and boutonniere delivered before the ceremony. A professional wedding photographer will accompany the celebrant or, if preferred, arrive earlier for a one-hour photographic session of 50 or more images, including proofs and negatives. Afterwards, share a toast to a delightful future with a bottle of champagne and a keepsake pair of crystal champagne flutes. $2,200.00 plus room tariff. Wedding Renewals and Commitment Ceremonies. Choosing to exchange vows with another is a profound expression of love and devotion. A wedding anniversary accompanied with the renewal of vows in a private ceremony is a meaningful and thoughtful way to commemorate the occasion. We are also happy to arrange ceremonies for those who wish to commit to their relationship without legal documents. $2,000.00 plus room tariff. For additional information contact

While relaxing at Post Ranch Inn, we offer the most luxurious spa treatments to help ease away tension, relax muscles, and pamper you in every way possible. Indulge yourself with a massage on your private deck or in your room... by yourself or with your partner. Relax with a facial using the finest aromatherapy and natural botanicals. Enjoy an early-morning yoga class with a private instructor in our Yurt perched beneath the Ventana Mountains. Or, warm up while in the sun at our basking pool. 2007 Top 55 Spas North America, in the Caribbean, and at Sea. Voted #1 Spa in North America. Conde Nast Traveler - Readers' Poll April 2007. The Post Ranch Spa Our spa treatments are designed to relax and revitalize using the healing properties of nature. Begin your journey with a soothing spa treatment, an invigorating private guided hike, taking in a unsurpassed view of the Ventana Double Cones, or an energizing yoga class. Breathe deeply, walk softly, let go - harmonize your body and soul. The treatment rooms are centrally located, nestled on the ridge top with Redwood trees framing inviting views of the Ventana granite peaks. This comforting setting offers relaxation in the heart of nature. Spa treatments can be enjoyed both in your room and the treatment rooms. What to Wear For guest room spa treatments, please wear the robe provided. If you reserve a spa treatment room, wear comfortable clothing or your robe. A changing room and robes are also available at the spa. During all treatments, you will be draped appropriately. Spa Reservations and Policies Spa services are available from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Many spa treatments for singles or couples are available in your room at no additional charge. If you wish to cancel your spa service, please call at least 12 hours prior to your appointment time; otherwise a cancellation fee of 50% of the service cost will apply. Spa Direct/Reservations: 831-667-2200. Specialized Therapies. Pools Fitness Facilities

Big Sur Accommodations. The 40 guest rooms at Post Ranch Inn offer a luxurious, romantic experience. Similar in size and appointments, each room has a unique design with either an ocean or mountain view. Each room has a king-size bed, wood-burning fireplace, indoor or outdoor spa tub, private deck, stereo, digital music system with forty-five channels, coffee tea set-up Guests enjoy the complimentary wet bar and mini-bar with snacks, juices, and a half bottle of red and white wine Amenities include terry cloth robes, slippers, hairdryer, iron, ironing board and walking sticks. There are no televisions or alarm clocks in the guestrooms. All rooms are non-smoking. Included in all room rates is a bountiful complimentary breakfast buffet in the award-winning Sierra Mar Restaurant. Arrangements may be for in-room delivery. Due to our natural setting and fragile ecosystem, pets are not allowed. Post Ranch offers a casual atmosphere with comfortable attire. The resort is open to Inn guests only until noon daily. Room list: Weve opened up new breathtaking views on the south end of our private paradise with the addition of ten accommodations. To find out more about these new rooms please. Secret Spots in Big Sur. Nestled within the 100 acres of the Post Ranch are many special spots that we all treasure. When you visit, we invite you to explore the property and experience these secluded places for yourself. The breathtaking views and ever-changing dynamics of nature bear witness to the wild spirit of Big Sur.

Post Ranch Massage Our flowing and relaxing signature massage integrates techniques customized to your needs, including Swedish massage, pressure point therapy and energy balancing. 1 hour: $135 1.5 hours: $190 2 hours: $255. Therapeutic Massage Focusing on individual concerns, this restorative treatment emphasizes relief in specific areas of the body. Various techniques, including more intense pressure, address common areas of chronic tension often caused by postural and muscular strength imbalances. 1 hour: $135 1.5 hours: $190 2 hours: $255. Aromatherapy Massage Soothing to the senses, this nourishing massage utilizes your choice of our signature aromatherapy massage oil blends. A variety of organic essential oils and Big Sur Flower Essences offer a range of benefits including, calming the nervous system, improving immune function, and easing tension. 1 hour: $135 1.5 hours: $190 2 hours: $255 Prenatal Massage Both mother and child benefit from this gentle, soothing treatment. Pillows specifically designed for the expectant mother support her in comfort. Please inform us as to your stage of pregnancy so we can accommodate you better. 1 hour: $135 1.5 hours: $190 2 hours: $255 Duet Massage Indulge the senses as two practitioners promote healing in harmony. This four-handed massage with choreographed synchronicity balances the body and soul. 1 hour: $250 1.5 hours: $350. Thai Massage This ancient healing art promotes improved flexibility and energy flow. Assisted yoga positions, gentle compression of the muscles and acupressure points energize and lengthen the muscles. This traditional form of Thai massage is practiced on a supportive mat. Please wear loose-fitting clothes. 1.5 hours: $190 2 hours: $255. Lymphatic Massage A slow, rhythmic massage intended to increase immune function, while releasing stress from the nervous system. This treatment is combined with traditional massage for maximum nourishment of the muscles and Lymph system. Lymphatic massage cleanses and purifies your body from within, leaving you energized and renewed. 1 hour: $135 1.5 hours: $190 2 hours with facial: $245

Post Ranch Inn Recent press releases. May 3, 2007 - POST RANCH INN voted number three on TripAdvisor's World's Top 10 Environmentally-Friendly Accommodations; Read the entire press release here. Post Ranch Inn Receives Small Luxury Hotels Top Award - Hotel of the Year. Big Sur, CA 2004 - The Post Ranch Inn, a luxury eco-hotel in California, has been named Hotel of the Year for 2004 by Small Luxury Hotels of the World. The environmentally-sensitive 30-room property overlooks the Pacific along the Big Sur coastline and strongly supports measures to conserve resources while also helping to protect threatened flora and fauna. Strict SLH award criteria measure both the standards of quality achieved by the hotel and its support for international marketing initiatives. SLH global spokesman Brian Mills comments, 'Post Ranch Inn is recognized consistently as one of the world's best hotels. It is also in the forefront of the brand's growing identification with environmental and social responsibility.'. Post Ranch Inn general manager Dan Priano adds, 'this designation shows it is possible to knit together the ideals of nature, seclusion and tranquility with the realities of global brand awareness and the exclusive hospitality demands of an international clientele.'. Perched 1200 ft above the Pacific Ocean in Big Sur, California, Post Ranch Inn sits on a breathtaking 98 acres. Known for its oneness with nature, Post Ranch Inn has been described as a 'luxury resort that is a playground for the soul.' With an unparalleled setting, the service follows suit with beautiful accommodations and immaculate attention to detail. The Small Luxury Hotels of the World brand is a collection of over 300 independently-owned exclusive hotels in more than 50 countries. Carefully selected for their style and sophistication, Small Luxury Hotels feature award-winning properties including spas, country houses, golf resorts, island retreats, city sanctuaries, and game and wilderness lodges. Post Ranch Inn Offers Guests Unique Treatments To Improve Their Quality Of Life. BIG SUR, CALIFORNIA -September 2004- Post Ranch Inn located in Big Sur, California is adding new treatments to their award-winning spa to provide guests with alternative ways to improve their quality of life, it was announced by Monika Jalovec, spa director for the Post Ranch Inn. It is important to provide our guests with treatments, services and consultations that are traditional as well as unique to create lasting changes for physical, mental and emotional well being, stated Jalovec. In addition to the massages and skin treatments, we want our guests to have the opportunity to experience alternative ways to heal and refresh themselves from the inside.. The Award winning spa will now feature Native American Shamanic sessions. The Ranch is ideal for this new Consultation session since it is built on ancient Native American sacred grounds. This provides the setting that is conducive for the Shaman to engage the forces of nature and the ancient wisdom of the ancestors. There are a choice of four different consultation sessions -Illumination, Soul Retrieval, Destiny Retrieval and Divination, and Bands of Powers. Each offers guest a personal choice from balancing and cleansing the energy body to boost energy and vitality, to uncovering the source of past wounding or trauma, and to incorporating energy of which you want to become and reveals obstacles of the past. Sessions are done in a private setting on the Ranch. Sessions range from 1.5 to 2 hours and can be for one to two persons and the four different sessions may be combined. The session's mediator is with Jon Rasmussen who is a healer by birth. A graduate of the Healing the Light Body School and Theta healing instructor, he has studied and practiced numerous personal growth and health traditions for over 20 years. He works on behalf of the guest between the physical reality and the non-physical reality, which is the essential and energetic source and template for the physical. He works with guests in helping to remove obstacles from both past and future and bringing the client back to their whole and essential energetic nature. Additionally, the shaman then shares practical tools for the guest to take with them as they continue to step into their role as limitless co-creator of their own reality. Post Ranch Inn was designed with respect for its natural settings. Visitors can relax in the basking pool set against a spectacular view of the ocean or in the heated lap pool that gives a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains. Complete spa services include massages, body and soul treatments, facials, yoga and personal guided-hikes. After hiking or receiving relaxing spa treatments, guests may dine at the stunning Sierra Mar restaurant where Chef Craig von Foerster creates the best in fresh California cuisine complemented by Mediterranean and Pacific Rim influences. If you would like to download high-resolution photos of Post Ranch Inn, please

 Guest rooms have air conditioning
 Luggage storage
 Breakfast may be served in the room
 Credit cards accepted
 Dinner may be served in the room
 Disabled guests are welcome
 Facsimile services
 Fitness hall
 Hairdryer
 Ironing facilities
 Jacuzzi tub
 Licensed bar
 Fully stocked mini bar
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Around-the-clock recetpion
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Clock/radio
 Restaurant
 Safe deposit box
 Shop on premises
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Swimming pool
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 Patio, summer terrace
 Common room with a TV set