During wine and hors d’oeuvres, one of our couples visiting from Europe expressed an interest in bird watching on the Monterey Peninsula. They had bird book in hand and were reviewing it carefully. I suggested that they walk over to … Continue reading →

Pacific Grove was founded by the Methodist Church as a summer retreat and found its identity when it became a member of the Chautauqua (adult education movement.) Chautauqua was organized in 1874 in New York State. The educational summer camp … Continue reading →

The Monterey Peninsula is a truly amazing place to visit and live. Operating the Martine Inn for 28 years has been a challenging wonderful experience. We are located on the water front of the deepest bay in the United States. … Continue reading →