Artists Hennessy Christophel and Sofia Lacin of LC Studio Tutto bring The Piccolo to life with their handpainted 76-foot mural, “Native Tapestry: Flora of Paso.” The work of art reflects how Paso Robles’ newest hotel merges regional culture, history, and nature with a fresh modern perspective to celebrate local roots.
Leading as Martin Resorts’ Chief Operating Officer, Margaret is the brains behind the operation of opening downtown’s newest luxury hotel, The Piccolo. With 24 years of experience in the hospitality industry and the desire for a new challenge, Margaret wanted to do something bigger than she’d ever done before. So that’s exactly what she did.
All good things start with a strong foundation. Never settling for less than the best, the team at Specialty Construction were the right men to help us build an authentic Paso Robles experience from the ground up.
Of all the wonderful things that grow here, the camaraderie that blossoms between our local artisans is our favorite byproduct. We were lucky enough to witness one of these partnerships grow between Lauren Dunn of Dunn Gardens and Pepe Sanchez of Deadwood Revival as they collaborated on The Piccolo’s 24 custom air plants.
Quite literally hammering away over the forge and fire, Santa Maria-based blacksmith Hans Duus has spent the past 51 years of his life carrying his Old World craft into the new age. Now, his work will shine at downtown Paso Robles’ newest boutique hotel, The Piccolo.
As we prepare to open in Downtown Paso Robles this Fall, we invite you to Meet the Makers behind The Piccolo—local artisans, craftsmen, and creators who have poured their passions into a project that’s truly unique to the fabric of it’s home.
As fall slowly begins to creep in during September and school or work schedules begin to fill up, it’s time to look back at those last sweet seconds of summer! August was full of fun, sun and sand here on the Central Coast, but since the month is over it’s time to reminisce some of our favorite #CentralCoasting moments. Each month we hold an Instagram contest and with the hashtag #CentralCoasting and invite users to share snapshots of how they spend their time on the beautiful California coast! We randomly select a winner and reward that individual with a free…
For over 150 years, Paso Robles has been a hub for heartfelt hospitality—attracting visitors for healing hot springs, bountiful orchards, and sprawling vineyards—and all along, the Paso Robles Inn has been there to welcome travelers with a true taste of this place and its culture. But we thought the Paso Robles experience could be made even better—which is why we built The Piccolo. Learn more about how Paso Robles’ newest hotel stays true to its roots…