In 1983, Rachel Binah a renowned North Coast Innkeeper and Caterer purchased a very run-down 1868 Mendocino Farmhouse with the goal of turning it into a Bed and Breakfast Inn. Two years and much sweat later, after extensive renovations she opened Rachel's Inn, one of the first B&B's in the area and launched two decades of outstanding guest services. In June 2003, Richard Grabow purchased Rachel's Inn, changed the name to Auberge Mendocino, redecorated the Inn to resemble a French Country Inn, and continued to build on the solid foundation of 20 years of renowned hospitality.

In July 2004 Rich and Kathy Carpenito, two native New Yorkers, came to the Mendocino Coast in search of a lifestyle change.  Their dream was to own and operate a bed and breakfast Inn in northern California.  During their first visit to the area, they were immediately drawn to the rugged Coast by its abundant natural beauty and exceptionally friendly atmosphere.  They were searching for the right destination vacation getaway and found it in Little River, CA.

Driven by a strong desire to provide an exceedingly relaxing and soothing environment for each guest to experience, Rich and Kathy along with Christina and Peter, dog Jedi and two cats Simon and Jupiter began an adventurous journey from Northwestern New Jersey in January 2005.

Over the years, Auberge has added up-to-date amenities, provided unparallel service to their guests through an exceptionally attentive staff and pampered their palate with lavish breakfasts and desserts.  As part of the Inns amenities, Auberge Mendocino offers the public areas of the Inn as a revolving art gallery for local artists.

The owners and staff at Auberge Mendocino are thoroughly committed to achieving a unique experience for each guest by making the Auberge Mendocino the perfect place to visit, relax and unwind.

Rich, Kathy and staff are committed to maintaining the purity and natural beauty of the Mendocino Coast as Rachel was.  Next to Auberge Mendocino there is a path to the headlands, which we will call the "Congressional Walk" because Rachel had used it to lobby many elected officials against the development of offshore oil.

"We are so very lucky to be here in this place, at a time when trouble swirls around in many parts of the world and our country.  We are Stewards who must preserve and share our good fortune with neighbors and guests and try in our time to leave this place a little better off then we found it."
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YOU CAN HELP
As you experience the splendor that is the Mendocino Coast, its majestic cliffs, fresh air, clear water and rich abundant marine life, please understand its fragile nature.

Take a moment to imagine this ocean cluttered with oil derricks, the beaches and headlands lifeless from toxins and oil spills, our coastal valleys filled with the stench and clutter of oil refineries and 24-hour helicopter traffic.

Please write to your congressional representatives and urge them to co-sponsor National Ocean Protection legislation.