Michael and Maria's Wedding!

It was a joy to share in Michael and Maria's beautiful wedding this New Year's Eve. The guest list was strikingly international. Maria is Filipino, Michael is Italian, and their loved ones traveled from as far as Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and even the Philippines to be a part of this special day. They had a lovely ceremony in the enchanting Wedding Circle. Maria clutched a gorgeous bouquet of fuchsia flowers as she and Michael exchanged their touching vows before everyone important to them. After the loving ritual, the guests transitioned to the Terraces for a fabulous meal prepared by Michael's cousin, Enzo. Enzo is the founder and Head Chef of Stella Restaurant in La Jolla. His incredible, handcrafted Italianfare charmed the entire wedding party. It was certainly an Italian gourmet experience. After the sun went down, the group gathered in the Event Center for an intimate New Year's Eve party with champagne and dessert and plenty of tango. While the rest of San Diego stayed up to watch the ball drop, Michael, Maria and their friends danced to the distant sounds of coyotes howling to welcome in the New Year.

Congratulations, Michael and Maria! We wish you all the best.

Signature Cocktails!

Hello, Hidden Valley Friends!

As usual, there are lots of exciting, new developments bubbling at the property. With our partners at Best Beverage Catering, we've come up with some yummy signature cocktails. We've concocted three options:

• Iced Tea, Lemonade, Vodka, Soda Water
• Lemonade, Limeade, Tequila, Triple Sec, Soda Water
• Pink Lemonade Cranberry Juice, Champagne, Soda Water

Each option sounds great, but we need your help to make them amazing! We're looking for some fabulous, wedding/love themed names for each signature cocktail, and we'd love to know what you think! These are our favorites so far:

• Sparkling Sweetheart
• Lovebird's Kiss
• Two of a Kind
• A Perfect Match
• Forever Together

Let us know what you think! Comment here or on our Facebook page with your vote. Feel free to offer other suggestions if you have a great cocktail name! We're excited to hear from you.

New Partnership with San Diego Events Company!

We are excited to announce that Hidden Valley Retreat & Spa is forging a new partnership with Doris Dunkel and San Diego Events Company! For a long time, we have been working on a plan to help our guests take advantage of all that our beautiful property has to offer. Our new, inclusive package does just that. With the expert help of our fabulous, new Wedding Planner, Doris Dunkel, and with included services such as DJ, catering, transportation, bar service, and rentals, we think that our couples will be able to have their ideas and dreams come to fruition with ease. From now on, all of our new couples will be enjoying the new, hassel-free Wedding Package to be able to take full advantage of their time at Hidden Valley!

For those of you who have already signed with us, this new package is available to you too! Just email or give us a call and we would be happy to provide you with the relaxing, satisfying wedding experience that you have been dreaming of. If you have already begun your planning but are still looking for a day-of coordinator, check Doris out! We are so impressed with Doris' work, and we can't wait to see the amazing weddings that will come from this new partnership. Great to be working with you, San Diego Events Company!