Holman Ranch announced today its new Summer Camps for Adults and Fitness Camps. Let Nostalgia Reign Supreme! Allow your inner child to meet your outer grown-up by attending one of Holman Ranch’s throwback Adult Camps!

(TRAVPR.COM) USA - February 18th, 2016 - Carmel Valley, CA, February 18, 2016 – Holman Ranch announced today its new Summer Camps for Adults and Fitness Camps. Let Nostalgia Reign Supreme!  Allow your inner child to meet your outer grown-up by attending one of Holman Ranch’s throwback Adult Camps!  It's like summer camp when you were a kid, except no early bedtime or wake-up calls! Relax, unwind, and disconnect from the stress of the workday world .
Enjoy a number of traditional camp activities, including:

· Nature hikes

· Swimming

· Arts & crafts

· Archery

· Skeet shooting

· Yoga & meditation

· Star-gazing

· Campfires

· Billiards & ping pong

· Dance classes

· Board games

· Barbecues

Plus a number of adult activities, such as wine or olive oil tastings, cooking or winemaking classes, or simply relaxing and reading a book  surrounded by nature on our 400-acre historic ranch. And, of course, s'mores at our nightly campfires. Ghost stories optional.

The other great thing about being an adult is you won’t have to rough it in bunk beds or sleep on the ground at this camp. Instead, you'll reside comfortably in one of our 10 remodeled guest rooms or one of our new  Glamping tents right on the ranch!

There's just something about s'mores, campfires and star-gazing with friends, both new and old, that makes for an unforgettable summer camp, no matter what your age.  Contact us at 831-659-2640 or info@holmanranch.com! Our helpful staff will help you plan your perfect getaway!

Fitness Camps at Holman Ranch
Holman Ranch in scenic Carmel Valley is known for its horses, wines and olive groves, but we are also a great place to boost your fitness and  health with our new Fitness Camps!

Packages are available for 2-night minimum stay with 10 guest rooms, with Glamping tents available for larger groups, and can be customized  from a selection of the following activities:

· Individual or group fitness classes, offered in a secluded section of the estate amid olive groves and vineyards.

· Yoga or Pilates classes or private sessions with a certified instructor

· Dining options include catering, cooking on your own, and healthy  and nutritious meals at nearby Wills Fargo Steakhouse + Bar

· Cooking demos with renowned local chefs

· Classes on nutrition and healthy eating

· Guided hikes on our numerous trails, from canyons to rolling hills

· Swimming and water aerobics in the estate's swimming pool

· Workouts in our fully equipped fitness room with free weights, universal weight stations, elliptical and treadmill cardio machines.

· Customized personal training sessions available.

· Fresh juice and breakfast bars to start your morning off with an energy boost

· Vineyard run/walk, a fun fitness run or walk through the extensive wine vineyards on the 400-acre grounds

Call our friendly and experienced staff to tailor your  or your group’s health vacation to your goals! (831) 659-2640 or info@holmanranch.com.

Wine Caves:
The winery at Holman Ranch, located in The Caves, is completely underground in order to take advantage of the natural cooling and humidity held below. The 3000 square foot area maintains a constant temperature of 58˚F-60 ˚F and contains four 750 gallon tanks, four 1200 gallon tanks, and four open top tanks that can hold two tons each. One hundred (100) French oak barrels are maintained year round. Winery operations such as destemming, pressing, fermenting and aging take place within the cool environment of The Caves, while bottling is done directly outside using a mobile bottling line. During harvest, 6 to 8 tons of grapes a day are processed. This may seem low but it is due to the fact that harvesting hours are between 7am to noon on any given day. Grapes are hand picked and loaded into half ton bins, transferred to the winery by tractor and then moved by forklift to the destemmer. White wines take around three weeks to ferment at 50˚F and are bottled in February, while red varietals ferment for two weeks and are bottled in early June. All skins, seeds and stems are composted and returned to the fields. Slow months for our winery are June, July and August with the busiest time being September. The winery will produce 3000-5000 cases annually.

Vineyard & Winery Background:
Located at the north eastern tip of the Carmel Valley Appellation, the family-owned Holman Ranch resides approximately 12 miles inland from the Pacific Coast. Immersed in history and romance, the ranch has not only proven to be an excellent growing location for our vineyards but also for the Tuscan varietal olive trees which have flourished under the temperate climate.

Our estate-grown wine varietals are planted on approximately 21 acres of undulating terrain.

The wines produced are unfined and crafted to deliver the true varietal of the grape from harvest to bottle.

The climate and terroir of the appellation has played a critical part in the success of our wines. The warmth of our inland valley coupled with the cooling marine layer has established itself as an ideal microclimate for the production of Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. Our Burgundy Clones have thrived from the perfect blend of ideal climate, southern exposure and thin rocky soils.

Holman Ranch Tasting Room:
Holman Ranch’s Carmel Valley tasting room offers the perfect backdrop to swirl, sip and savor the different complexities of Holman Ranch Vineyard and Winery wines. There is something for everyone (4 varietals in fact), from the full-bodied Pinot Noirs to the light, fruity flavors of our Pinot Gris and lightly oaked Chardonnay. Holman Ranch also offers estate grown and bottled Olive Oil available for tasting and purchase at the Tasting Room.

The Tasting Room showcases the estate wines of Holman Ranch which includes our Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Rosé of Pinot Noir. Carefully hand-harvested, cold pressed and bottled, the Extra Virgin Olive Oil produced from the fruits of our Tuscan trees has a delightful spice followed by a buttery finish.

Three tasting flights of three wines each (White, Mountain and Pinot Noir) are available 7 days a week. The Tasting Room also holds a series of cooking demos called In Your Backyard. For more information, call (831) 659-2640.

Olive Grove:
Holman Ranch has its own distinctive olive grove located on a south facing hill of our vineyard. The grove is comprised of 100 trees with multiple cultivars planted. These cultivars consist of 25 Frantoio, 25 Leccino, 10 Mission, 25 Coratina, 5 Pendolino, and 10 Picholine, all of which were originally planted in 2194 in a Carmel Valley orchard then replanted at Holman Ranch in 2007. These mature olive trees allowed us to produce olive oil right away. They are planted in shale for the best production and harvesting results possible. We harvest our fruit by hand in December, which is then milled, producing a superb, high quality product. Although the Olive Grove is not certified organic, we do employ organic practices when farming our trees. Our mill, however, is certified organic. An interesting fact is that olive trees are alternate bearing, which means that one year they may produce 650, 375ml bottles worth of oil, while next year they may produce only 50, 375ml bottles.

Holman Ranch Background:
Holman Ranch: Where the Past is Always Present. Tucked away in the rolling hills of Carmel Valley, Californian historic Holman Ranch provides a unique and memorable setting for weddings, special events, family gatherings, corporate retreats, and team-building events. With its charming gardens, stunning mountain views and serenity, this private estate affords old-world charm while providing modern day conveniences. This stunning Property includes a fully restored stone hacienda, overnight guest rooms, vineyards, olive grove, horse stables and more. www.holmanranch.com

Contact:
Marci Bracco Cain
Chatterbox PR
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 747-7455
http://www.holmanranch.com

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