Bernardus Lodge & Spa
Curator Hotel & Resort Collection Welcomes Three New Members in California and Oregon
Curator Hotel & Resort Collection | October 10, 2023
BETHESDA, Md.--October 10, 2023--Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”), a distinct collection of unique and experiential hotels and resorts, today announced the addition of three new members: Bernardus Lodge & Spa nestled in the enchanting Carmel Valley, California, The Pierside Santa Monica centered in the heart of the vibrant culture of iconic Santa Monica, California, and Salishan Coastal Lodge by SCP Hotels, located on the central Oregon Coast near beautiful Siletz Bay. These three remarkable properties celebrate nature, adventure, health, wellness, and the finest local cuisine, making them the perfect choice ...
Bernardus Lodge & Spa Appoints Hartmut Ott as General Manager
Bernardus Lodge & Spa | August 29, 2023
Forbes 12-Star Property Raises the Bar on Hospitality CARMEL VALLEY, CALIF., 2023 – Bernardus Lodge & Spa announced the appointment of Hartmut Ott as General Manager. Ott will be responsible for all aspects of day-to-day management for the award-winning Forbes 12-Star property, consistently ranked top among the nation’s most coveted retreats. A seasoned hospitality leader, Ott will oversee the Forbes 4-star Lucia Restaurant & Bar under the helm of Chef Christian Ojeda as well as the award-winning 5,200 sq. ft., Spa at Bernardus and 73 guestroom property located in Carmel Valley. www.bernarduslodge.com. A veteran of the...
California’s Bernardus Lodge & Spa Appoints Christian Ojeda as Executive Chef
Bernardus Lodge & Spa | January 24, 2022
CARMEL VALLEY, CALIF., 2022 – February 1, 2022, marks the arrival of Christian Ojeda, taking the helm as executive chef of Lucia Restaurant & Bar. Ready to fire up the stoves, Ojeda was selected following an intensive nationwide search for the 73-room lodge’s top toque. Set to deliver on expectation, he joins the Bernardus culinary team from Montage Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah, where he held the post of executive chef. Receiving a coveted 12 Forbes stars in 2021, Bernardus Lodge & Spa has long set the standard for luxury lodging along the California coastline. Ojeda’s strong resume and 20+ years in the culinary...