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Take a time out from your workout to unwind under a cascading thermal waterfall in Refuge, savor a delicious meal on the Woody’s at CVAC deck, or enjoy a styling or haircut in our CVAC Salon. 

Experience the ultimate in luxury and personalized beauty services at CVAC Salon, where our specialists are dedicated to helping you look and feel your best.

To learn more and to meet our stylists, please click the button below.

Hair and beauty treatments, including cuts, color, styling.

Savor award-winning cuisine by renowned Chef Tim Wood, crafted with fresh, local ingredients, at the all-new Woody's at CVAC.

Award-winning café by Chef Tim Wood offering healthy lunch, dinner, and grab-n-go options with outdoor deck seating.

​Woody's at CVAC offers a delightful dining experience curated by renowned Chef Tim Wood. Our menu features fresh, locally sourced ingredients crafted into healthy, award-winning specialties. Enjoy your meal in our inviting café, on the terrace, or poolside, and savor the flavors that make Woody's a cherished part of the Carmel Valley Athletic Club community.

For more information about Refuge or to make a reservation, please call (831) 620-7360.

Admission now by reservation

CVAC Members Receive a 20% discount on Refuge services, including admission and massage. In addition to this, All-Inclusive Members receive monthly complimentary Refuge admission(s)*.

*Based on Membership Type.

Refuge provides the ultimate relaxation experience through the use of our Refuge Thermal Cycle: heat up, cool down, relax and explore. The serene and silent 2-acre property features a Himalayan salt wall cedar sauna, two eucalyptus steam rooms, Nordic cold plunge pools, hot pools with cascading thermal waterfalls, and breathtaking views of the Santa Lucia Mountains.  

Repeated use of the Refuge Thermal Cycle soothes aches and pains, increases metabolism, and boosts the immune system. The Refuge Experience is to be enjoyed in silence. 

You must be 18 years or older to visit Refuge. Swimsuits are required. Reusable water bottles, sandals, and sunscreen are recommended.

An affordable spa experience, championing the thermal cycle with saunas, steam room, cold plunge, hot and warm pools, massage services, and relaxation lounges.

Are you ready to serve up some serious fun for your little ones this summer?

Our camps are the perfect way for your kids to get active and have a blast. After a morning of perfecting their tennis game, your kids can make a SPLASH and cool off in our expansive pool with our afternoon add-on.

With so much excitement in store, your kids are sure to have a summer they'll never forget.

Power Has Been Restored (3/11)

We’re excited to share that power has been restored! All areas of CVAC are now fully operational, with the exception of the pool, which will take several hours to return to temperature. 

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigated this unexpected outage.