It's Happened -  Our 2024 CRA Feast in the Forest...

It's an annual "Roundup" of CRA Members & Guests

Sunday, From 3-7PM September 8th    
at the Indian Village Picnic Grounds in Pebble Beach on "The Dunes Road"

  

Indeed a great time had by all....plus some
lucky raffle winners with great items from our Members and Businesses!

And for those who Facebook, our member Stephen Woo again produced a great video HERE.

Dust off your Cowboy hats, boots, shirts with pearl button and fringes, and a bandana and head up the trails, just a bit north of our Village, for a great time had by all!  (Western themed attire is optional...but adds to the fun)

It's a Western themed Sunday afternoon gathering for y'all, this year. We're lookin' to round you all up to join us at the Indian Village at Pebble Beach for the CRA Annual Feast in the Forest - for some great BBQ grub and beverages and the best darn folks on the planet!  

Just like 2023, we again will have a Raffle of amazing items donated from local businesses and members.  To add to the community fun and BBQ theme - optionally for those with cooking skills - bring a homemade pie to add to our Donation/Raffle table (see Raffle info below). 

Just as last year's Feast in the Forest - we will enjoy the great foods by Chef Tim Wood, of Woody's at the Airport & Woody's at Del Mesa.  Our great meal will be embellished with donations of harvested and created bounties throughout our region with vegetables from Swank Farms and thoughtfully paired beverages including Folktale Wines and Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro

This event's grub will bring some great BBQ items, corn bread, salads, fruits, veggies and a fitting desert to delight us all. Details coming shortly and will be available on this page.  

Be Ready for Tapping to the Beat!

Attendees enjoyed the great music of "The Edge" a live local western band - to add more fun to our afternoon's enjoyment. If you Facebook - check them out HERE

 

Logistics and Reminders

    • When & Where – We gathered between 3:00 and 7:00 PM Sunday September 8th at Indian Village on The Dunes Road in Pebble Beach.
      Directions are best found by entering "Indian Village Picnic Grounds" (the Park and NOT the Indian Village road) into your mobile map or the "Gingerbread House" that is also on Dunes Road.  The Dunes Road is between Seal and Bird Rock off of 17 Mile Drive.
      Parking is readily available - but please nose-in park close to each other, so we can all fit. 
      17 Mile Gate Entry  At any of the Pebble Beach gates, tell the guard you are attending the "Carmel Residents Association (CRA) event in Indian Village Picnic Grounds" that waives the visitor fee.

    • Attire –  Of course is casual, plus we recommend bringing an added layer of warmth as the sun sets or fog rolls in. Western attire is encouraged!

    • Plus - the benches at Indian Village are firm - so if you have cushions handy, bring them.

Everybody participates in our great Raffle! 

1 ticket per attendee is included and provided to all at the welcome/registration as you check in on Sunday.  Drop half of your raffle ticket into the Raffle item container at the Raffle Desk for our drawing. Plus you could also purchase additional raffle tickets in support of Carmel Residents Association programs - while enjoying the great products and services throughout Carmel!  Plus more raffle tickets are available for $10 each, or 5 for $40. Cash or Credit on site. 

We are compiling great items, contributions and gift certificates for the raffle and to add to funding upcoming CRA programs and for community benefits.  These came from our great local businesses, and possibly some of you, plus some of your homemade pies too. Here is our Raffle roster list!  Thanks to all who've contributed.

Generous People & Businesses  -  Raffle Donation  -  Retail Value

Ami Carmel - Orchid Plant - $80.00
Anton & Michel - Dining Gift Certificate -$100.00
Brophy's Tavern - Gift Certificate & logo items - $75.00
Carmel Cares -12 Carmel Walking Tour tickets, 5 mugs
Dale Byrne - 6 Cypress Trees books, 6 Carmel Dog books
David O'Neil - Flower Arrangements 
Carmel Classics - "Carmel" logo sweatshirt & hat - $105.00
Carmel Int'l Film Festival -  2 weekend passes - Oct 5-6 - $160.00
Edi Matsumoto -2 Art Giclee's $43 each - $86.00
Flaherty's - Dining Gift Certificate- $200.00
From Attendees - Homemade Pies! - Thank you K.Swift
Links Club - 2 hours VIP room for up to 25 people - $1,000.00
Lisa's Art Studio - Old Carmel Puzzle, plus  - $40.00
Mission Bistro - Dining Gift Certificate - $75.00
Monterey Symphony - Performances Gift Voucher - $136.00
NOAA - Monterey Bay Kayaks - Gift certificate (4 hour rental for 2 +) - $100.00
O.Kennedy -10 days, on the Beach Condo use in Puerta Vallarta - $3,000.00 - Special Auction Item!
Portola Hotel & Spa -1 night stay - $300.00
Quail & Olive - Branded Oil & Vinegars - Gift Certificate
Swank Farms - Box Farm Fresh Tomatoes - $35.00
Woody's Restraunts - Dining Gift Certificate - $200.00

 A BIG Thank You to everyone for your support of Carmel Residents Association!


To reminise last year's 2023 Feast in the Forest Event -
click here for details OPA! 2023 Feast
Here is photo/video view of our FeastInTheForest_Sept2023.mp4 
and if you Facebook - here is another Video/Photo view created by member Stephen Woo!