I knew Handsome had planned something special for our anniversary weekend. He told me we were staying local, so I would know how to pack. This year has been extremely hard for both of us. More difficult than either of us thought 2016 would be. This anniversary weekend was going to be our time to forget our pain {or at least try} for a little while, and just be present with each other.

It didn’t take too long to realize we were headed to Southern California’s wine counrty, Temecula. It’s a beautiful place with over 300 acres of mature vineyards and rolling hills. We have been there countless times before {like this time}, but this was different. As we drove closer and closer to our destination I could see the excitment on Handsome’s face.

We arrived! Ponte Vineyard Inn, a quaint 60 room boutique hotel. Ohhh, someplace new! I love going to and trying out new places. As we pulled into the driveway and drove over the gravel parking lot lined with olive trees, immediately I felt transported from my life to a place far, far away with my one true love.

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Just looking at the regal wood arched front door makes you know you are going to have a beautiful time.

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Upon entry we were greeted by a casual relaxed setting, almost like entering someones home.

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Handsome checked us in and I went outside to look at the grounds.  The view is breathtaking!  We arrived just after a wedding was preformed.  The flowers were stunning!

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Handsome met me outside with a glass of sparkling wine.  We just sat for a moment and enjoyed the view sipping our sparkling wine and taking in the views.

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I couldn’t wait to see our room. As soon as we walked in we were greated by a bottle of their Tempranillo wine.  It was so very kind of the Ponte Inn to have a gift of wine waiting for us.  I knew what we would be drinking with our Anniversary dinner.

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The bed! So comfy!

Surprise Weekend at Ponte Vineyard Inn

The view from our balcony.  I took this photo just as the sun was going down.  We sat out on our balcony for hours, just talking {my second favorite thing to do with Handsome}.

Surprise Weekend at Ponte Vineyard Inn

We did a bit of wine tasting and suprisingly Ponte Vineyard was the only winery we visited on that weekend.  Their wines are so delicious and their grounds are so spectular there was no reason to go anywhere else!

Surprise Weekend at Ponte Vineyard Inn

I found a ton of items I brought back as Christmas gifts!

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Thank you Ponte Vineyard Inn.

We had a fantastic time and I know one day we will be back!

Surprise Weekend at Ponte Vineyard Inn

Ponte Vineyard Inn

A Four Diamond Boutique Hotel

35001 Rancho California Road, Temecula, CA, 92591

{951} 587-6688

www.pontevineyardinn.com

**This is NOT a sponsored post.  Handsome & I stayed here, paid the bill and had a wonderful time. I thought you would like to know about a great place to stay while you are visiting Temecula, CA.

Until Next Time…

XOXO