Central Coasting: Treebones Resort

Perched lightly on the edge of Highway 1 in Big Sur is a unique lodging experience, connecting people with earth.

“We want to do something that would allow our guests to feel close to nature and see nature, experience nature, but also be comfortable,” said Corrine Handy, owner of Treebones.

“You can stroll through the grounds with a view the entire time,” said Treebones visitor Kirstin Asher.

Treebones Resort offers guests premier glamping, a glamorized version of camping.

“It’s a little bit of both worlds,” said Handy.

Visitors can stay in campsites or yurts, which are glorified tents equipped with heaters and comfy beds.

“I love that you can hear the ocean roar at night when you’re sleeping,” said visitor Tom Asher. “It’s just so soothing and so calming, and you just let go of everything and start to reconnect with yourself and the land.”

While roughing it in the coastal yurt community, guests can enjoy an ocean view pool and hot tub, massages, restrooms and showers along with a sushi bar and restaurant.

“Our lettuces and fresh herbs come from our organic garden,” said Treebones Executive Chef Serge Marchale.

The organic garden is just one way Treebones aims to be a good stewards of the earth, land and sea.

“We create our power partly from solar and the rest are created by turbines,” said Handy. “They are very clean burning. They burn on propane so there is zero emissions.”

Getting a yurt at Treebones is no easy task. Guests usually have to reserve a spot at least six months in advance.

“We have 16 yurts and five campsites and we’re pretty much full every night almost all year,” said Handy.

Handy said Treebones, a family built and run business explains started out as a dream that came true.

“We feel very blessed and very grateful,” said Handy.

“That personal connection you can feel it on the land,” said Kirsten. “It’s very homespun yet they’ve refined it in a way that everyone feels taken care of.”

Because of the great treament, guests never want to leave.

“We book for next year,” said Kirsten.