The Castle Estate – a Royal Diva’s Dream
Yeni Alvarez, the Royal Diva.
By Yeni Alvarez, Alvarez Media
Los Angeles - Had fun storming a castle lately?
On the way to Temecula’s wine country, many roads lead to wine, but only one leads to The Castle Estate.
Every detail there is designed to keep you in a past reality of castles, kings and, of course, Queens. From the gigantic medieval iron locks that guard your room and the mural on the stairs depicting part of it’s own family history, to the most minute detail of a delightful butterfly garden right outside your bedroom door, this castle has proven to be a diva’s favorite.
If you happen to endure LA traffic, a night arrival is breathtaking, as the castle lights glow to guide the way. Past the helicopter pad out front, you’ll be greeted by the sounds of a huge front door knocker, and welcomed by dimly lit candelabra and a smile from the castle’s proprietors, Joanne and Dee.
How does waking up at The Castle sound? “Ding, ding, ding!” A soft “Good morning!” a bell ring in the morning light shining through the hand-painted stained glass windows onto the luxurious medieval bed linens, and the chain link armor guard standing by. Thankfully, you’ll still have time to enjoy the feeling of waking up in a castle without the worries of modern times… no ringing phones, no television, no digital alarm clock…. Everything in this medieval room erases the never-ending rat race of nearby big cities.
The Castle’s breakfast is presided over by Delyte’s catering company and brought to the table by their culinary student chef. You’ll swoon over the delicious pumpkin pancakes and their signature fruit compote cups. What else could a diva ask for? God food, good people, good castle! When it comes to personalized service, this B&B gets an A+.
After breakfast, take a walk through the grounds, stroll past the hummingbirds visiting the butterfly garden. Why not have a picnic by the fountain, or enjoy high tea in the Queens’ Gazebo? A knight and dragon chess set will be waiting by the fireplace should you decide to come inside. Their vast library adorning the pool table room downstairs can keep you occupied before heading out for the afternoon. Feel free to ask the castle dwellers for insight on the events, tours, wineries, and eateries of the moment.
For larger groups, take advantage of this one-of a kind backdrop for weddings or bachelorette parties. Their spa services are divine, and so exclusive, they’ve yet to advertise on their website! Since the castle offers limo and taxi calls, and sometimes even shuttle service, family and friends are safely close by with no worries of drinking the night away. You’ll have a lot to talk about when comparing rooms, each with their unique décor, starting with the cave-like shower in the Medieval room, and the understated luxury of the Venetian room.
When you finally venture out to leave the castle, Traveling Diva recommends Old Town Temecula for a day trip. Taste the local and not-so-local cheese at the Cheese Factory, enjoy fresh roasted coffee at Café Bravo and pick up a homemade blend of spices at the Spice Merchant. Also, make sure to grab an Old Town map for easy planning.
A royal diva’s home away from home is her castle. The Castle Estate gets this diva’s Wink of Approval (TM) .
Hazzah!
THE CASTLE ESTATE
Joanne DiBernardo
The Castle Estate
35250 Loma Ventoso Lane
Temecula, California 92592
(951) 699-3940
joanne@thecastlebandb.com
www.thecastlebandb.com
DELYTE’S FINE FOODS
Leah D. Di Bernardo
Exec. Chef – The Castle Estate… southern california wine country
Local, Organic & Seasonal Foods Catered
(323) 376-1799 C.
(951) 694-3663 (food) O.
www.delytes.com
PR and Media Relations
Regina Marston (regina@ideationunlimited.com)
Article Courtesy of TravelingDiva.com
I am so happy to see such a great article written about amazing women- and a fantastic place. My husband and I experienced The Castle this past summer, on our wine country journey from San Diego to Portland Oregon- visiting all wine countries along the way. The wine in Temecula is really quite good (very under-rated). The castle offers a dinner to groups 10 or more- so we got together 12 other traveling souls – which turned into 23, (and the chef never blinked at the addition of guests) and we all ate together at their gorgeous master table that seats 24. Chef Leah (who is a champion of local-seasonal & sustainable foods) made us supper that had been foraged that day from local organic farms. The meats were from Brandt (sp?) Ranch, the mussles were fresh from Carlsbad (some 40 minutes away) the pasta was made in house and the produce was from Sage Mountain (we got to meet the farmer phil- great chap). We were incredible spoiled to have such ‘delyte-full’ foods. The mussles were in a chorizo tomato broth served with mascarpone laden flat breads; The pasta was in a garlic lemon broth; Filet with potato gastrique; plum galette. Each course was paired with a local wine, and the dessert with a local port from Leonesse Cellars.
I do believe that not one of us will ever forget the food, conversations, wine or conviviality that was shared. This is what memories are made of, and both sisters- Joanne and Leah have it down pat!
We have traveled the world over… I highly recommend The Castle to all travelers.. you will be treated like royalty.. and if you so choose- will eat like a queen.. or king!
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