July is National Picnic Month and these hotels around the globe are perfect places to celebrate!
Casa Palmero in Pebble Beach, California
Casa Palmero, along 17-Mile Drive near Carmel-by-the-Sea, offers 24 rooms and suites and provides curated picnic baskets perfect for a leisurely lunch on the nearby beach. The hotel’s partnership with Lexus lets guests enjoy complimentary access to vehicles.
Grace Hotel, Auberge Resorts Collection x Mrs. Alice in Santorini, Greece
Grace Hotel, Auberge Resorts Collection and tablescape brand Mrs. Alice partner for an enchanting Sunset Picnic experience. Grace Hotel is a 23-room boutique hotel and the alfresco experience invites guests to take in the sunset with a tablescape using linens and tableware from Mrs. Alice’s Santorini Collection.
Madeline Hotel & Residences in Telluride, Colorado
Madeline Hotel & Residences invites guests to a full-day Private Fly Fishing & Picnic adventure in the Uncompahgre region, complete with catch-and-release fishing and a gourmet riverside meal prepared by the Madeline culinary team.
Riverfront Townhomes by East West Hospitality in Beaver Creek, Colorado
A truly unique alpine adventure through Peak Pursuits awaits at Beaver Creek’s Riverfront Townhomes. In partnership with Paragon Guides, guests can book a Llama Lunch Hike. The pack animals carry picnic provisions into the Colorado backcountry. Local construction means Arrowhead Llama Lunches will not be available in summer 2025.
Solage, Auberge Resorts Collection in Calistoga, California
Solage, Auberge Resorts Collection’s Wine Country Picnic is a seasonal alfresco experience perfect for National Picnic Month. Indulge in a curated picnic featuring the guest’s choice of gourmet salad or sandwich, accompanied by a selection of snacks and beverages amid the serenity of the vineyards.
Mauna Kea Resort on the Island of Hawai‘i
Mauna Kea Resort, comprised of Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Westin Hapuna Beach Resort and Mauna Kea Residences, partners with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters to offer the VIP Heli-Experience. The helicopter excursion showcases waterfalls, valleys and hidden coastlines, with a secluded landing at a handpicked picnic destination accessible only by air.
Auberge du Soleil in Napa Valley, California
Auberge du Soleil’s curated picnic experiences blend leisure with the beauty of Napa Valley. Picnic in the Parc is a French-inspired picnic featuring cheeses, charcuterie, salads, fruit and your choice of house wine, while Painting and Picnicking in Le Jardin offers guests the chance to create their own plein air masterpiece with guidance from a local Napa Valley artist, followed by a gourmet picnic.
Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Resorts Collection in Washington, Connecticut
The Fresh Aire Picnic at Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Resorts Collection is curated by Executive Chef Roel Alcudia and includes thoughtfully crafted picnic baskets available daily, 12–4 p.m. Select from the Regular Menu, the Land + Sea Menu or the Country Picnic Feast.
Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection in Los Cabos, Mexico
The Private Beach Picnic at Sunset at Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection features a Baja Mezze dinner with seasonal, local ingredients designed for six to eight guests from 6–9 p.m.
White Barn Inn, Auberge Resorts Collection in Kennebunk, Maine
The Farmer’s Picnic at White Barn Inn, Auberge Resorts Collection features a selection of New England classics prepared by expert chefs with options such as the Maine Lobster Basket; Cheese & Charcuterie Basket; and Caviar, Seafood & Champagne Basket.
Domaine Des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection in Massignac, France
Guests enjoy the Picnic by the Pond experience with a gourmet spread prepared by the chefs at Dyades, the region’s new Michelin-starred restaurant.
Big Cedar Lodge in Ridgedale, Missouri
Big Cedar Lodge invites families to a lakeside picnic at Camp Long Creek. Equipped with picnic tables, benches and complimentary life jackets, guests enjoy a relaxed alfresco meal before time on the lake.
The Lion in Vail, Colorado
The Lion offers a Private Backcountry Llama Lunch in Vail. After a leisurely hike accompanied by llamas and their expert handlers, the experience culminates in a wine and cheese picnic amid Colorado’s mountain scenery.
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