Tong P. King, a South Korean–born poet, painter, and the author of 609020: Rainbow Ssambap, a book about a healthful, all-natural vegetarian salad he promotes, bought this small inn in 2014 and transformed it into a vegan-based, residential health resort. Classes in painting, poetry, and other body–mind boosting activities take place here. The inn is also open to the public for overnight stays,...
Unlike in Carmel-by-the-Sea, the weather in Carmel Valley is warm and sunny. Still, it's only ten minutes from the ocean. There are lots of outdoor activities nearby to complement the lodge's pool and sauna. Among them: horseback riding,…