Nestled high in The Carmel Valley, 20 minutes from Carmel by-the-Sea, lays over 400 acres of hiking trails, horse stables, vineyards, a wine tasting room, olive groves, hotel rooms and a land chock full of history. Welcome, my friends, to Holman Ranch! Prior to my […]
I was thrilled when we were invited to once again return to the breathtakingly stunning Carmel by-the-Sea (& Carmel Valley, too!) for a weekend getaway. While SoCal was being throttled with El Nino, I was oblivious to the wet and windy weather. Instead, we were […]
Goodbye 2015, helloooo 2016! 2015 was an incredible year for me, both personally & professionally, especially here on Along Comes Mary. While I have a goals post, as well as my Word of the Year post coming shortly, how about a glimpse at my year […]
My first trip with Michael was to Carmel-by-the-Sea. The city was not only breathtaking, but we were treated to such great hospitality at The Hofsas House with their ocean views, kitchenette & daily breakfast. We are thrilled to be returning in the new year & […]
Want a coastal escape in California not too far from San Francisco, Wine Country, the beach & beautiful drives like over Big Sur? Look no further than Carmel by the Sea. This was the first trip I took with my boyfriend & it was […]
(Editor’s Note: If you swear I posted this early this morning, you’re not crazy. I did! But, I am encountering a glitch & was told from readers the post will not show up for them when they go to click on it. So, heres hoping […]
Back when I was in San Jose, I was treated to a wonderful Wine & Dessert pairing course at The Village Bistro of Santana Row. Our Host for the class was Manager, Tommi Renshaw & I was blown away at how much knowledge one can learn […]
Our recent getaway to Carmel by the Sea was made possible by the invite I received to stay at The Hofsas House Hotel, & I am so excited to introduce you to them! I will admit, I did wonder, what if this hotel is […]
I think anyone who enjoys traveling will tell you that the highlight is always checking out the locals cafes & restaurants. Eateries surround you galore in Carmel-by-the-Sea, as well as their wine tasting rooms & I am so grateful that we were treated to dinners courtesy […]
Home sweet home! We spent a wonderful weekend in Carmel by the Sea, up on the California Coast, this past weekend, all compliments of The Hofsas House Hotel. In the coming weeks, expect lots of posts & info about how amazing (& yummy) this trip […]
Well, this has been too long of a time coming. A few weeks ago, when one of my favorite bloggers & friend, Susan Cooper, asked me if I wanted to participate in a writing process blog hop, I barely read the fine print. I was […]
If there is one thing that’s new to me since getting my dog, its needing to plan ahead with activities & getaways I do. Before my beloved Hammy, it was definitely easier to say, “Sure!” or, “Hey! It’s the weekend, I would love to do […]
