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118-122 DEST Quail Lodge_SU07 4/22/13 8:01 PM Page 4 replace The Covey, the former signature restau- to a high-speed camera system that creates Park. Adventure junkies might also book an out- rant at the property, were also being finalized. three-dimensional images of a golfer's swing. ing at the on-site Land Rover Experience The lobby's California ranch style carries over Non-golfers can take advantage of several Driving School, where they'll tackle steep hills, into Quail Lodge's 93 rooms and suites, where tennis and bocce courts plus a refinished, heat- hairpin turns and off-road obstacles from sea grass furniture, natural wood and slate ed outdoor pool perfect for splashing and behind the wheel. accents reinforce the resort's sense of place. All swimming laps. Two cabanas overlooking the It's fitting that the resort houses the only rooms open to private decks or patios with pool hold cardio and weightlifting equipment, Land Rover Experience facility on the West Adirondack furniture, and many have vaulted while a third offers a place for yoga and stretch- ceilings and fireplaces. Flat-screen televisions and ing exercises. Walking paths circle the property, in-room coffee and tea provide the comforts of and more serious hikers will find miles of trails home, while spacious bathrooms with soaking just down the road at Garland Ranch Regional Quail Lodge's 93 remodeled rooms, suites and patios were decorated by Barry Design Associates in warm earth tones to mimic Carmel Valley's warm weather, and furnished in Spanish Colonial style. tubs and marble appointments encourage vacation relaxation. It's fitting that the resort houses the only Land Rover Experience facility on the West Coast, given that it's also the site of several high-profile auto events. Beyond the guestrooms, Quail Lodge offers 850 sun-kissed acres primed for outdoor recreation. The Quail Lodge Golf Club, central to founder Edgar Haber's original vision for the resort, remained open throughout the hotel's four-year closure. KemperSports, which operates golf and athletic facilities in more than two dozen states, took over management of the semiprivate Rober t Muir Graves-designed course last fall. The 6,500-yard, par 71 gem takes players to challenging fairways along the Carmel River, and putting greens offer additional practice options. Back in the clubhouse, golfers can purchase equipment at the pro shop or grab post-game cocktails at Edgar's, a sports bar and restaurant named for the late Haber. The Golf Academy at Quail Lodge also presents rare opportunities for skills analysis and custom club fitting, thanks C ARMEL MAGAZINE•SPRING/SUMMER 2013 121

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