MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR
Josh & Maida's three-day wedding extravaganza was held at Costanoa. Designed by Sillapere & Alison Events.
Costanoa
Along the northern California coast in the quaint fishing village of Pescadero is the rustic luxury of the Costanoa resort. A perfect setting for a destination wedding, eco-conscious urbanites flock to Costanoa taking over their 400-acre property replete with a 40-room lodge and spa, 12 Douglas Fir cabins and 70 (heated-bed) tent bungalows.
Costanoa’s pristine wilderness and relaxed atmosphere beckons a full weekend event: picnics on the lawns, evenings around the cozy stone fireplaces that pepper the grounds, horseback riding along the beach, whale-watching at Pigeon Point Lighthouse and hikes through the national forests and wildlife preserves that adjoin the property.
Sustainable and striving for high-ecological standards, Costanoa is one of the many resorts worldwide seeking to provide luxury services while being environmentally sound (see Venues page 102). The demand by sophisticated couples for low-waste ceremonies is increasing and the hotel industry is doing its best to keep up.
Costanoa’s philosophy: “We seek to honor and respect this beautiful landscape by being environmentally and socially responsible in our actions and decisions, and thus create a destination and experience for our guests that is ecologically sound and sustainable.”
Above all, quality and luxury for these events is imperative and couples can relax knowing they have made as little impact on the environment as possible while providing their guests with beautiful natural surroundings and a laid-back atmosphere. BOND
COSTANOA COASTAL LODGE & CAMP
2001 Rossi Road at Highway 1, Pescadero, California Tel +1 650 879 1100
WORDS LYNN TSUTSUMI