Unspoiled, peaceful and idyllic are just few words that come to mind when describing The Lodge at CordeValle, which is located just south of San Francisco. Cloistered in the picturesque foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, the private 1700-acre resort offers world class golf in an undisturbed, natural setting surrounded by rolling meadows, gently sloping hills, creeks and waterfalls. The countryside views are worth the trip alone. Though what sets CordeValle apart from other destination resorts is the fact it is not a hotel in the traditional sense, but rather an exclusive, invitation-only club that makes its luxurious lodging and leisure facilities quietly available to non-members. On the property sits beautifully designed 36,000-square-foot lodge houses, a health club and spa, outdoor lap pool, well-appointed locker facilities, indoor and outdoor restaurants and a lounge overlooking the Robert Trent Jones Jr. championship golf course. In the autumn, the biggest draw is the "Taste & Tee." In celebration of the crush season (the annual crushing of wine grapes), The Lodge at CordeValle offers guests a unique way to combine the two pleasures of wine and golf. Every Saturday during October, golfers can stop at four different holes to sample the latest releases from the resort winery, Clos LaChance, which is located steps from the 6th green. What better way to celebrate the harvest season! cordevalle.com

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