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"When it comes to location, there's nothing better than these mountain and desert views," says Chippindall. "Our resort architecture has a mid-century modern feel, drawing on the look of the original Mountain Shadows, but we've put a more contemporary twist on things." Subtle Southwestern-inspired patterns and low-key colors create a fresh, modern look in rooms and suites, while metallic accents and "Mad Men"-worthy cocktail carts add a playful edginess to the interiors. Curtains separate huge glass showers from the rest of the interior space. Accommodations also feature oversized marble vanities, spacious desks, flat-screen tele- visions and daily turndown service. Guest rooms at Mountain Shadows are awash in natural light, thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows that face the resort's palm tree- flanked pools and fairways. Upper-floor accom- modations have large private patios perfect for enjoying the views. Downstairs, open floor plans and structural choices contribute to a similar sense of airiness. "The ground-floor rooms all have 13-foot ceilings, so they're very spacious. The interiors are very cool and contemporary, with hints of mid-century and Southwest style done in a modern way," Chippindall says. In addition to standard guestrooms and suites, the resort houses 41 residences that range in size from studios to three-bedroom homes. Stylish and sun-drenched with huge windows of their own, the luxury dwellings come with pre- ferred golf tee times, cabana rental discounts, full access to resort amenities and specials at Mountain Shadows' three dining venues. At Hearth '61, Mountain Shadows' main restaurant and bar, Chef Charles Wiley hosts monthly Sunday dinners with thoughtful tasting menus and wine pairings. The standard daily menu spotlights seasonal ingredients from sever- al local partners. Flavorful ancient grains served in cast iron might be presented with shiitake mushrooms and roasted asparagus; line-caught swordfish and Niman Ranch beef are fired in a stone oven, which adds a subtle smokiness. 242 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S U M M E R / F A L L 2 0 1 9 (Top) A mid-century modern/contemporary guest room at Mountain Shadows. (Below) The Short Course at Mountain Shadows was ranked in the "best par-3 courses in America" by Golf.com and "renovation of the year" by Golf Inc.