unleash your inner artist

This “barktistic” retreat is geared for the creative spirit in you and literary lovers. You and your dog will enjoy tapping into the natural surroundings for inspired creativity whether it be for painting, cooking, photography, or writing. Days will be spent at a private ranch all the while learning photography or painting skills and partaking in creative hands-on workshops, developing better puptography skills, and even learning how to cook canine culinary cuisine with a private chef for the two of you to share. Your dog can enjoy a free, full-run of a private ranch and the two of you can check out beautiful hiking trails near Point Lobos. Relish in gourmet meals and picnics in a secret garden, have one-on-one time with your dog meditating in quiet, serene beauty of nature. We invite you to take advantage of this area’s great literary history as you embark on walking tours we offer in this retreat led by one of this area’s historical experts and world authoritarian on Robert Louis Stevenson. The literary tours are geared towards a greater appreciation for some of our most famous authors such as Robert Louis Stevenson and John Steinbeck and celebration of Travels with Charley. You will also learn the history of dogs in Carmel, and visit legendary sites and spots in downtown Carmel and Monterey’s Cannery Row.