Press Release: Bernardus Lodge
January 9, 2002
CARMEL VALLEY, CA -- The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH) and Baylaurel LLC, announced yesterday that
they have formed Valley Resort Management LLC to promote and develop the owners' respective properties, Quail Lodge
Resort and Golf Club and Bernardus Lodge.
The new company will oversee the operation, marketing and further development of both resorts, leveraging the strength
of the two hotel brands and increasing their marketing reach. The opportunity also exists of future expansion by
taking on similar properties.
Individual ownership of the resorts is unchanged, however, with both HSH and Baylaurel remaining committed to their
respective hotels within their shared market niche.
James A. Cecil, currently general manager of Bernardus Lodge and chief operating officer of Baylaurel LLC, assumes
the role of managing director of Valley Resort Management. In this position, he is responsible for developing all
marketing and operations strategies for both the 97-room Quail Lodge Resort and the 57-room Bernardus Lodge.
``The hotels are recognized as two of the top destinations on the Monterey peninsula,'' said Cecil. ``The establishment
of Valley Resort Management provides fresh impetus for both resorts to capitalize on their respective strengths
and to maximize their potential.''
About The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited
The principal business of The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited is the ownership and management of prestigious
hotel, commercial and residential properties in key destinations in Asia and the USA. Within its hotel management
division, The Peninsula Group, properties in gateway cities include: The Peninsula Hong Kong; The Peninsula Bangkok;
The Peninsula Manila; The Peninsula New York; The Peninsula Chicago; The Peninsula Beverly Hills; The Palace Hotel
Beijing; The Kowloon Hotel, Hong Kong; and the 97-room Quail Lodge Resort and Golf Club, Carmel, California.
About Baylaurel LLC
Baylaurel LLC is the owner of Bernardus Lodge and the Bernardus Winery and Vineyard. Bernardus Lodge features 57
luxurious suites, the award-winning Marinus restaurant, a full-service spa, swimming pool and outdoor warming pool,
two tennis courts and a croquet lawn. Bernardus Lodge is the recipient of Mobil's prestigious Four Star rating
for both the Lodge and Marinus and is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World®. Bernardus Winery and
Vineyard features 210 acres and currently produces several award-winning varietals, including the flagship Marinus
blend, as well as Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.
QUICK FACTS
QUAIL LODGE RESORT & GOLF CLUB, Carmel Valley, California
Location: 5 minutes' drive from Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey
Peninsula, California. Within easy reach of the
Big Sur coastline, Monterey's Fisherman's Wharf, and
the famous 17-Mile Drive
Property: 850 acres
Accommodations: 97 rooms including 14 suites, an Executive Villa and
three pool/lakeside lodges
Meeting space: 8,000 square feet
Recreation: 18-hole championship golf course, four tennis courts,
two outdoor swimming pools, spa, hiking trails,
biking. Nearby fishing, horseback riding, and ocean
sports. Scenic, historical and winery tours are
available.
Restaurants
& Bars: The Covey Restaurant serving Wine Country cuisine
The Lounge and Covey deck for favorite cocktails and
hors d'oeuvres
The Country Club, serving breakfast in the fireside
lounge, lunch in the dining room
Website: www.quail-lodge-resort.com
BERNARDUS LODGE, Carmel Valley, California
Location: 15 minutes' drive from Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey
Peninsula, California
Property: 22 acres
Vineyard: 210 acres, Marinus label
Accommodations: 57 suites located in nine single- and two-story adobe
village-style buildings
Meeting space: 4,000 square feet
Recreation: Spa and salon, swimming pool, two tennis courts, bocce
court, and croquet lawn. Nearby hiking, horseback
riding, biking, wine tasting and antique shopping in
Carmel Valley Village, and golf at local championship
courses
Restaurants: Marinus, the signature restaurant serving
California-French cuisine
Wickets Bistro, serving French country cuisine in a
casual resort setting
Website: www.bernardus.com
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Contact:
Murphy O'Brien, Inc.
for Baylaurel/Valley Resort Management
Chris Volk/Tricia Rosentreter, 310/453-2539
310/264-0083 fax
cvolk@murphyobrien.com
tricia@murphyobrien.com
or
The Peninsula Group
Teresa Delaney, 212/903-3903
212/903-3974 fax
tdelaney@peninsula.com
or
Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited
Kate Kelly, 852/2840 7741
852/2868 4770 fax
kkelly@peninsula.com