Fall 2024

154 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • F A L L 2 0 2 4 another nod to Hacienda heritage, the horse- shoe pits have been renovated and are open for friendly games. Aside from sandwiches at Radici, a food truck offers various treats.Wine and beer are available for the adults. Speaking of adults, Hacienda recently added The Saloon, an enclosed, rustic wood-paneled space with a spaghetti western saloon vibe, dec- orated—of course—with portraits of local movie cowboy Clint Eastwood. There is pool table and dart boards, but Estep is quick to point out that this is “not a bar, but a place to hang out with friends and family.” Renowned and award-winning Carmel sand sculpture artist Rusty Croft can often be seen crafting his mon- umental art pieces next to the hay barn, and one of his works welcomes visitors to Carmel Valley next to Carmel Valley Road. Another new addition is the Artisan Village, a collection of tiny sheds showcasing the work of local craftspeople. Reminiscent of the Sawdust An organic garden at the rear of the Hacienda property grows a variety of produce that is sold at the Radici Market along with a generous selection of other locally-sourced foods and products. Hacienda staff (pictured left to right), Lupe Arango, Paul Guglielmo, Taylor Conforti, Jon Wescott, Ava Mangiapane, Cody Okamura, Nile Estep, Chris Godfrey.