If you’re road tripping it anytime soon up or down the coast on California’s Highway 1, be sure to make a pit stop at Treebones Resort in Big Sur… especially if you’re feeling adventurous. Owners John and Corrine Handy of Long Beach honeymooned at Big Sur 30 years ago and fell in love with its beauty, so they bought 10.8 acres of land with hopes of turning it into a B & B someday. In 2005 they opened Treebones Resort, which is nestled in the redwood trees that grow along the breathtaking coastal edge. This unique lodging and dining experience has expansive views in all directions and embodies the off-the-grid living that has long characterized Big Sur.
Treebones is a premier clamping- yep… glamorous camping- resort with its own power and water supply, and allows guests to choose between 16 yurts- round, fabric-covered tents inspired by what nomads used in Mongolia- 5 campsites, and what they call The Human Nest- bringing new meaning to nesting- which is an elevated human-sized bird’s nest with a futon and an unobstructed view of the Pacific…but don’t forget to bring your own sleeping bag and other gear for this night of extreme eco-sleep. The yurts are spacious and tastefully furnished and include plush queen-sized beds, electric lighting and a hot and cold sink vanity. Resort amenities include a heated ocean-view pool and hot tub, an outdoor sushi bar, an organic garden, massage, and yoga workshops. Also, there are eco adventures available such as hiking at the lush Pfeiffer-Burns State Park and ocean kayaking at the southern end of the 60 mile stretch of the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary. And when you’re done clamping and find yourself in need of the other glam, there’s always the Post Ranch Inn. www.treebonesresort.com
