Sofanya came through for us to make our wedding dreams come true despite super chaotic…read morecircumstances. When our wedding venue fell through a week before our wedding because they refused to let us put up a canopy to get out of the rain, she was kind enough to let us rent our cottage two days early and gave us several location options for our ceremony, whatever would suit us best. She helped me get ready & offered as much love, kindness & support as she could offer. Then, when the weather turned south & started storming extremely heavily during our outdoor ceremony, she generously opened up her own home to us in the top floor of the beautiful dome house to complete our special day. She truly saved the day for us, and treated us like family. The location couldn't be more beautiful. Everywhere you look, beautiful art peeks through the landscape as if placed thete by fairies, and the beauty of nature here creates a sense of tranquility among the redwoods crawling with ivy. Beautiful photo opportunities everywhere you look. A true hippy paradise! The Cala Lily Cottage was cozy, private and intimate, and we felt right at home. PLEASE avoid wasting your money at overpriced, inhospitable cabins/campgrounds out at big sur and come here instead, where you'll be treated like a treasured guest. My new husband and I look forward to returning on an anniversary!

What an aptly named little slice of paradise. Only a few minutes from breathtaking views of the…read morecoast, you take one turn and suddenly you are immersed in a lush redwood forest. This place is magical. I have so many good things to say about the Jewel in the Forest and Sofanya. I feel connected to them now as they are a part of my story, and I'm so grateful for that! On October 1st, I married my best friend in a small 10 person ceremony at the Jewel in the Forest. It was the most perfect day of my life, and there could not have been a better place for it. We rented out all 4 of the cabins on property to accommodate all of our guests. That allowed us to stay together and bond through the whole experience, while still providing ample privacy and sleeping space for our guests The Dome House is the most beautiful place I have ever stayed in my life. From the skylights that allow you a peek of the tops of the redwood trees, to the eclectic and beautiful furniture and decorations, to the wood burning heater, topped off by Sofanya's amazing artwork, it is truly an immersive experience. Sofanya provides games, movies, books, musical instruments, and a full kitchen. Everything you need for the perfect escape. We cut our cake and drank champagne as a group of about 12 in the living space comfortably. Most of our guests stayed at the Jasmine house, which has 3 private rooms and a large living space where we all enjoyed dinner the night before the ceremony. Sofanya even strung up the cutest string lights on the patio for us so we could enjoy the outside space as well. My parents stayed in the adorable Calla Lily cabin, which is perfect for a couple or small family. It is cozy and charming. Our photographer stayed up in the adorable Lotus Blossum, which had the most spectacular windows and a one of a kind outside bathroom. So cool! We held our ceremony near the stream amongst the redwoods. It was breathtaking. Overall, the space was beyond perfect for what we needed. Each of the cabins are unique and have so much character. I recommend that EVERYONE visit and escape from reality to this magical place at some point in your life. You won't regret it. Now, I have to say a few things about Sofanya. She is wonderful! She really went above and beyond making sure our wedding was perfect. She hung the aforementioned lights for me, provided several bouquets around the property, received packages with things for my wedding for me ahead of time, and ensured everyone's comfort the whole stay. Thank you so much for all you did to make my wedding truly perfect Sofanya.

Beautiful gallery with the artist and gallery owner present and connecting with visitors. Jennifer…read moreengages both adults and children, encouraging all to explore their own artistic pursuits while offering a wide range of her beautiful works . A must stop while in Carmel!

Exquisite art gallery of contemporary works by noted American artist Jennifer Perlmutter. To step…read moreinside this space is an inspirational moment. Perlmutter's works are very imaginative and make use of innovative materials and paints, often resulting in three dimensional collage experiences. Many of her works will keep you standing still for minutes, reflecting not only on the artistry, but the feelings they will invoke in you. Jennifer is also an outstanding instructor in painting for beginning or advanced artists. The gallery is situated in the heart of Carmel's art district.

I actually loved this place as a nice little cafe lunch spot. The service was quick and the food…read morewas good - pretty views from the patio & staff was sweet. It's very much a light lunch spot but they have things like salads, wraps, burgers, etc. A good little break from the deli market sandwiches without breaking the bank!

Throughout my visit, I was struck by the friendliness and expertise of the gallery owners. They…read morewere generous with their time, answering all of my questions and providing me with fascinating insights into their work.

Mr. Whyte took time to talk about his processes and training. Very grateful for the chance to…read morespeak with a fantastic living, world-class artist.

I can't wait to check this store out when we can catch it during business hours! Thus far, from…read morewhat we've seen from the window, the sculpture pieces were amazing! From the outside, we saw a bust of President Eisenhower and a gigantic bust of President Lincoln.. This is the artist's gallery and working studio, from what i've read.

We've been coming to this art class 3x now and intend to continue coming for the kid's art class on…read moreWednesday. My daughter truly enjoys the class and intends to turn her room into an art studio. Tami, the owner, is a wonderful art teacher and truly great with kids. She also provides snacks and drinks for them as well. I'm looking forward to trying one of their craft classes. The studio itself is clean and inviting. We just love this place!

Hosted my daughter's 9th birthday party at the studio with Tami. I'm so thankful I did!…read more My daughter and her friends had a great time painting, eating pizza and cupcakes. Tami made the painting of the unicorn easy that every girl enjoyed the event and they were proud of their artwork. I highly recommend planning your next party with Tami. She made the party planning stress feel, and my daughter loved picking out what her friends would paint. The space of the studio was perfect and so cute with twinkle-lights and artwork all over. This place is such a gem for Gilroy! My daughter looks forward to going again to paint just for fun on one of studio's themed painting afternoons.

I stopped by on my way to the Tuck Box when i saw this beatiful gallery. Many beatiful works of art…read morein many mediums. My favorite were the amazing oil paintings. Such brilliant colors on canvas, these artists are truly talented. Next time in Carmel i will go later in the day so i can go inside and view more artwork.

Fabulous location and extremely professionally-managed. Exquisite offerings by high-quality…read moreartists. Nearly 50 years of the same, high-quality and highly-ethical ownership speaks volumes for this splendid gallery. ALL work is the best available in the area! I'm not a pushover, by any means ("New York savvy"), but this place is AMONG THE BEST!

My husband and I found a lovely Nathan Oliveira painting here. We've been looking for the right…read morepiece by Oliveira for quite a while and this piece really grabbed us when we saw it. Because we'd been looking for a while we immediately knew the price was right too. Really appreciate their knowledge and no-pressure approach. Easily the best selection of modern art in Carmel.... We'll be back!

So glad we found this modern art gallery in Carmel! We had spent the weekend in San Francisco and…read morevisited virtually every modern gallery there and didn't find the right piece. They had a large selection and we ended up getting three paintings that we absolutely love. They also had a lot of really cool art glass and we may still buy one of those and have it shipped. Recommend you check out this art gallery when in Carmel.

Beautiful walk way. Lovely little garden patio with a fancy chocolate store. Such a lovely place.read more

I inquired about a new piece of art. They sent me the price sheet…read more It has a misprint on the price and they wouldn't honor it. Not my fault. When I asked if they would, Carolyn was very rude about it.

Ben provides insight into the artists, but also how to best match a piece or transition from one…read morestyle to another within the same room. Although I don't care what anyone thinks of the inside of my house, this type of consideration would be extremely valuable for those feeling nervous and judged about what art goes on their walls. Excellent, affordable selection!

I have visited their sister gallery in Palm Desert so decided to visit the Carmel gallery. A great…read moreselection of incredible art on display. Friendly staff on the premises to help you and answer questions about the works of art. Very interesting how the sales person explained how some of the paintings were done. One of my favorite being a modern art piece of brlliant colors blended together, that was created by being inspired by his wife"s colorful garden. Some of the paintings actually looked more like a real photograph than a painting. Such amazing talent. I really love this gallery.