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Hidden Valley is requiring testing and isolation measures that go above the current Road Scholar policies for the Early Music program. Proof of a negative COVID test on the day before arrival, the day of arrival, and the middle day of the week (Wednesday) will be required of all faculty and participants. Those who are attending both weeks must test on the middle Sunday as well. Photos of tests may be sent to results@hiddenvalleymusic.org. Anyone testing positive for COVID will be asked to isolate and leave the workshop. Participants are responsible for providing their own tests, FDA approved at-home tests are fine. Masking is highly recommended though not required. Anyone with symptoms that might be COVID or other infectious diseases should stay home, or if the symptoms begin after arrival, must be isolated or leave the workshop.
Arrival day is on Sunday, November 2, 2025.
Meet the group at Lubow Lodge in Carmel Valley, CA (or whichever lodging you choose).
Start of Trip: 2:00 p.m. check-in & Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Welcome Reception; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner followed by Orientation.
Your trip ends on: Saturday, November 8, 2025 in Carmel Valley, CA at Lubow Lodge (or whichever lodging you choose).
End of Trip: 9:30 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. check-out.
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is approximately 20 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is Approximately 12 miles .
Central Coast Cab Company
Taxi
Phone: 8316263333
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
Ride-sharing services also operate in the area (Uber and Lyft).
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is approximately 2 hours .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is Approximately 100 miles .
Groome Transportation
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Phone: 8313737777
Cost: Please contact transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Riders should take the shuttle to the Monterey Shuttle Station on Calle Principal. This downtown Monterey stop is located approx. 16 miles from Hidden Valley campus. Ride shares (Uber & Lyft) and local taxis can be taken from the Monterey Shuttle Station to the accommodations in Carmel Valley (approx. 16 miles). Groome Transportation does not service Carmel Valley with it's door-to-door service. Website: https://groometransportation.com/monterey/
San Jose International Airport (SJC)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is approximately 1.5 hours .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is Approximately 80 miles .
Groome Transportation
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Phone: 8313737777
Cost: Please contact transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Riders should take the shuttle to the Monterey Shuttle Station on Calle Principal. This downtown Monterey stop is located approx. 16 miles from Hidden Valley campus. Ride shares (Uber & Lyft) and local taxis can be taken from the Monterey Shuttle Station to the accommodations in Carmel Valley (approx. 16 miles). Groome Transportation does not service Carmel Valley with it's door-to-door service. Website: https://groometransportation.com/monterey/
Arrival day is on 11/2/2025.
Meet the group at Lubow Lodge in Carmel Valley, CA.
Start of Trip: 2:00 p.m. check-in & Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Welcome Reception; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner followed by Orientation.
Your trip ends on: Saturday, November 8, 2025 in Carmel Valley, CA at Lubow Lodge.
End of Trip: 9:30 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. check-out..
Station: Carmel Amtrak
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is approximately 15 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is Approximately 12 miles .
Central Coast Cab Company
Taxi
Phone: 8316263333
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
The Amtrak train has a service which brings people by bus to an outdoor terminal in Carmel. You must give Carmel as your final destination when purchasing your tickets for the train. You must be able to manage your own luggage to use this service. Central Coast Taxi (831-636-3333) and ride shares (Uber and Lyft) serves this area and can bring you the rest of the way to Hidden Valley.
Station: Salinas Amtrak
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is approximately 35 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is Approximately 25 miles .
Central Coast Cab Company
Taxi
Phone: 8316263333
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
The Amtrak train has a service which brings people by bus to an outdoor terminal in Carmel. You must give Carmel as your final destination when purchasing your tickets for the train. You must be able to manage your own luggage to use this service. Central Coast Taxi (831-636-3333) and ride shares (Uber and Lyft) serves this area and can bring you the rest of the way to Hidden Valley.
Arrival day is on 11/2/2025.
Meet the group at Lubow Lodge in Carmel Valley, CA (or & nbsp;whichever lodging you choose).
Start of Trip: 2:00 p.m. check-in & Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Welcome Reception; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner followed by Orientation.
Your trip ends on: Saturday, November 8, 2025 in Carmel Valley, CA at Lubow Lodge (or whichever lodging you choose).
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Hidden Valley is located exactly 11.2 miles east of Hwy 1 on the Carmel Valley Road (G-16) in Carmel Valley, California. Traveling east on G-16, Hidden Valley is located on the right side just past Ford Road. The campus entrance is distinguished by a hand-carved sign denoting Hidden Valley, An Institute of the Arts. Traveling on Hwy 101 heading north (from the south), take the Monterey Peninsula exit in Salinas (called Sanborn Road) and follow it west (Sanborn Rd. becomes Blanco Road) to Hwy 68. Turn left onto Hwy 68 (west) and follow it about 9 miles until you see a sign for Laureles Grade (G-20) to Carmel Valley. Turn left onto G-20 and follow it until it ends (6 miles) at Carmel Valley Road. Turn left again and follow it to Hidden Valley (approx. 2 miles). Traveling on Hwy 101 heading south (from the north), Take the Monterey Peninsula/Hwy 156 exit and follow it west about 5 miles where it will automatically put you onto Hwy 1. Traveling on Hwy 1, simply come to the Carmel Valley Road (just south of Carmel) and once on the Carmel Valley Road, come out 11.2 miles.
Arrival day is on 11/2/2025.
Meet the group at Lubow Lodge in Carmel Valley, CA.
Start of Trip: 2:00 p.m. check-in & Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Welcome Reception; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner followed by Orientation.
Your trip ends on: Saturday, November 8, 2025 in Carmel Valley, CA at Lubow Lodge.
End of Trip: 9:30 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. check-out..
Salinas Bus Station
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is approximately 35 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is Approximately 25 miles .
Central Coast Cab Company
Taxi
Phone: 8316263333
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.