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Blending into the cliffs of Big Sur, 1,200 feet above the ocean,
Post Ranch Inn's environmentally-sensitive design has a spec-
tacularly dramatic effect. Rooms with decks suspended over the
sea, award-winning cuisine and a fantastic spa are just a few of
the irresistible reasons for staying here.
Located off Highway One in Big Sur, Post Ranch has ensured its
architecture and materials are sustainable, natural and/or earth-
friendly including passive solar heating. Before building, the hotel
was involved in the identification and protection of rare, threat-
ened and endangered species, including Smith's blue butterfly and
the California red-legged frog. Rooms with amazing vistas of the
sea or forest include curved suites resembling giant Redwoods,
rooms with roofs of grass and wild flowers and cabins on stilts
in the treetops. There are no televisions to preserve the sense of
calm and allow you to enjoy in-room massage and daily yoga.
www.postranchinn.com
Post Ranch Inn, California, USA