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Robinson Jeffers Tor House is unique and fascinating stone structure. Built by the hands of the poet Jeffers the house is an important part of Carmel's history and well worth a visit.
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Wow, what an amasing man & story. The tour guide was wonderful, knowledgable & friendly & thank you for keeping this part of history alive. You become so engaged with the place & just wanting to learn more and more about Robinson Jeffers & his family.The stone maisonary incrediable !!
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Seaside castle built by hand by a single man. Small, but beautiful grounds and a great tour. Walk the neighborhood when you're done.
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very interesting to learn about the Author , his Family and life - even for a foreigner !difficult to find the Place in the outskirts of Carmel, and not easy to find a parking Place.
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we've lived here for 50 years and always said we'd do it..finally happened upon it at the right moment..very charming..the guide was excellent , knew a lot and jeffer's life was fascinating..his wife's ex husband lived up the street in the "other" castle..who knew...they were friends and she did her laundry at the ex's house! What a tiny miracle the whole thing is!
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We had a great tour guide, loved the tour. The story and grounds are very romantic. The views of the ocean from Hawk Tower are inspiring.
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The Tor House in Carmel, California was the home of poet, Robinson Jeffers. The history of the house, which Jeffers built himself; carrying rocks from the beach and surrounding area, is a fascinating study of the life and times of the man and his love of the local environment. And when you stand in different locations on the grounds, inside the house, or at the top of the tower, you cannot help but feel the sense, meaning, and a deeper enjoyment of his poetry. The experience is enhanced by the excellent docents conducting the tours. This is a hidden gem in Carmel and should not be missed!
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We arrived at Tor House a few minutes late having booked online in advance. We were a bit flustered after heavy traffic in San Francisco. However, we could not have been made to feel more welcome by our docent, Elliot Ruchowitz-Roberts. From start to finish he was wonderful!! The house itself is fascinating and throughout Elliot bought it completely to life by his recitals of Robinson Jeffers' poetry. We were not very familiar at all with his life or poetry but this didn't matter at all as Elliot captivated us all, (including 4 young adults) with his stories and anecdotes. The house and tower are full of fascinating objects that Elliot brings to life in a truly personal way. We spent a very enjoyable couple of hours with Elliot and would like to thank him once again for a really remarkable visit and experience. Book up now if you can. I believe they also hold wonderful reading and social events throughout the year.
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The Tor House is a unique attraction for adults visiting Carmel. Whether you are interested in architecture, California history, scenic beauty or the poetry by R. Jeffers you will find this spot a must see. The one hour tour of the home, given by excellent docents, weaves together the life and poetry of Jeffers with California history and architecture/design. Parts of the tour require you to be "a bit of a mountain goat" and can be a challenge for those of us who are less limber, but the visit is well worth the time and energy. The natural scenery alone is incredible.
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I had honestly never heard of Robinson Jeffers before coming to visit the house and I'm so glad I can now appreciate the mark he left on the literary world thanks to this delightful tour. The older gentleman who was our guide was adequate but not the most charismatic or knowledgeable. That said, the site itself is well worth the 1 hour tour as the house, the ocean views, and the infamous Hawk Tower are equal parts eerie and beautiful. Some people say it's haunted so keep your eyes peeled. Seeing the Steinway piano in the living room knowing that Gershwin and Chaplin tickled those ivories and touching one of the portholes in the tower that Napoleon once handled adds a special bonus to feeling the presence of this important, if not unappreciated, literary figure in American poetry.