Artist’s Retreat

A spiral staircase leads to a queen bed loft in the Leonora Carrington Suite.

The main lodge building includes three guest suites plus a central grand living room.

A wall of books and tchotchkes adds color and style to the main lodge.

Written by Caitlin White

Although it’s only a five-minute drive from Paso Robles’ town square, Steve Werndorf’s mystical
micro hotel, INN PARADISO, feels like a world unto itself. Venture behind the gates and unlock one of three private luxury suites in the ‘70s-inspired lodge, where exposed wooden beams and a fireplace anchor the central room. Elsewhere, two more private loft suites adjoin a living area and kitchen for the owner, who may make you a cappuccino and explain that most of the art that adorns the property is from his personal collection. An artist and former movie poster designer, Werndorf has imbued the property with a mix of rustic charm and whimsy. His dressed-down Artist Studio is another suite available for booking. A pool and a greenhouse-style lounge, plus lawns surrounded by rare fruit trees, round out the 3.5-acre slice of paradise. 975 Mohave Lane, Paso Robles, 805-275-2706, innparadiso.com

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