Benjamin Duverge has been appointed as General Manager at Bernardus Lodge & Spa

Bernardus Lodge & Spa, the celebrated retreat managed by Ensemble in the heart of Carmel Valley wine country, has announced the appointment of Benjamin Duverge as General Manager. 

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An accomplished international hotelier with more than 20 years of leadership experience spanning luxury urban hotels, destination resorts, and globally recognised hospitality brands, Duverge joins Bernardus Lodge & Spa from Hotel Nia, a sister Ensemble property.  Known for his collaborative leadership style and expertise in luxury hospitality operations, he has held senior roles across the United States, Europe and the Middle East, including leadership roles across The Clift Royal Sonesta, The Liberty, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Boston, Hotel Zetta, and The Marker San Francisco.  

In his new role, Duverge will lead the continued evolution of Bernardus Lodge & Spa, further elevating the guest experience while building upon the property’s longstanding reputation for exceptional hospitality, culinary excellence, and immersive wine country experiences. 

Set on 28 sun-drenched acres, Bernardus Lodge & Spa is a sanctuary of refined luxury, offering 73 elegantly appointed guestrooms, suites, and villas, as well as a garden-inspired spa, vineyard, and a robust culinary and wine program. A Forbes Four Star and Two-MICHELIN Key wine country escape managed by Ensemble, Bernardus Lodge & Spa recently joined the esteemed Legend Collection by Preferred Hotels & Resorts, recognized for offering truly extraordinary guest experiences in remarkable destinations.

To learn more about Bernardus Lodge & Spa, visit www.bernarduslodge.com and follow along via Instagram and Facebook

Benjamin Duverge is an alumnus of eCornell | Online Learning by Cornell University – Class of 2014.

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Over the past 30 years, Ensemble Investments, LLC has successfully invested and developed more than $2 billion in real estate across the United States and has $2 billion in the pipeline, offering state-of-the-art property solutions in the hospitality, multi-family lifestyle mixed-use, life science and commercial sectors. A widely respected leader in its industry, Ensemble strives for extraordinary design and thoughtful execution in its mission...