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The Stanford Inn Eco Resort

WELLNESS ECO-RESORT

The Stanford Inn Eco Resort

Overview

  • The Stanford Inn is a historic destination eco-resort and farm on California’s Mendocino Coast, offering a unique blend of luxury accommodations, wellness programs, and plant-based living in a stunning hillside setting overlooking Mendocino Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and Big River.
  • The overall atmosphere is one of rustic hilltop elegance, serenity, and rejuvenation, with a focus on sustainability, holistic health, creativity, and connection to nature; guests describe it as transformative, restorative, and family/pet-friendly, earning awards like Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice and praise from National Geographic Traveler as a “true ecosystem.”

Features & Amenities

  • Aquatic Center in a greenhouse solarium: saltwater heated pool (82°F), dry sauna, hot tub, showers, and lounging areas surrounded by plants for year-round relaxation.
  • Fully equipped fitness room with modern exercise equipment.
  • Exquisite accommodations: Queen/king rooms, suites, ADA-accessible options with fireplaces, ocean/garden views, private decks, in-room hospitality centers (fridge, microwave, coffee), HDTV, and free WiFi.
  • Organic gardens and farm supplying fresh produce; home to llamas, donkeys, horses.
  • 100% pet-friendly – one of the few luxury resorts welcoming pets.
  • Complimentary amenities: Bicycles (mountain/comfort), outrigger canoes, EV charging stations, afternoon tea, wood-burning fireplaces.
  • Ravens Restaurant: Award-winning 100% plant-based/vegan dining with organic ingredients from on-site gardens.
  • Spa and wellness spaces: Massage areas, yoga/meditation studios.

Services

  • Wellness programs: Yoga, Tai Chi, meditation, breathwork, acupuncture, Chinese medicine, nutrition/cooking classes, creative playshops/art retreats, gardening, mushroom foraging, nature walks.
  • Spa services: Massages, facials, therapeutic treatments.
  • Dining at Ravens: Breakfast (cooked to order), lunch, dinner, desserts (e.g., Mint Chocolate Ganache Tart $19, Carrot Cake $18), organic coffee/teas ($4), extensive wine list.
  • Outdoor adventures: Canoeing on Big River, biking coastal trails, hiking redwood forests/beaches.
  • Educational workshops: Organic gardening, vegan cooking, sustainable living.
  • Special events: Weddings/elopements in gardens/forests, holidays with festive décor, retreats (vegan cooking, creative journey, family getaways).
  • Other: Gift certificates for stays/services, holiday menus.

Pricing

  • Room rates: Seasonal, based on single/double occupancy; book direct for best rates (e.g., Big River Main Floor Accessible Executive Queen ~450 sq ft, max 3 guests – check site for current pricing).
  • Dining examples (Ravens desserts): Mint Chocolate Ganache Tart $19, Carrot Cake $18, Strawberry Shortcake $19, Banana Split $22; beverages like organic coffee $4, wines from $5.50/glass.
  • No specific sauna/spa pricing listed; included in resort stay or available via spa services (subject to availability); complimentary for guests (pool, hot tub, sauna, fitness, bikes).

Location & Hours

  • Location: Hillside overlooking Mendocino Bay and Pacific Ocean, Mendocino Coast, California; near redwood forests, beaches, historic Mendocino village; spectacular drive-in video available.
  • Operating hours: Not explicitly stated; resort operates year-round with seasonal emphasis (e.g., holidays); Ravens Restaurant open for breakfast/lunch/dinner; call 707.937.5615 or book online for reservations/availability.

Notes

  • What makes it special: America’s only all-vegan resort (no animal-based materials, even furniture); family-owned by Joan & Jeff Stanford for 45+ years, emphasizing human-to-human connection, sustainability (organic farm, renewable energy), and holistic wellness; pet-inclusive, transformative for health/mind/body; accolades include Los Angeles Magazine, O Magazine, Sunset Magazine (best dog-friendly), VegNews top luxury wellness; fosters creativity, community, and eco-living in a magical coastal ecosystem.

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44850 COMPTCHE UKIAH RD, MENDOCINO, CA 95460

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