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Sleek furnishings and simple, sophisticated fix- tures fill the Hearth '61 dining room, a chic space with slate, teal and walnut hues that carry through to the adjacent cocktail bar. A wall of windows connects the venues with a large out- door seating area overlooking the surrounding desert landscape. Next to the bar, a cozy living room-style lounge is a popular spot for post-din- ner drinks and late-night conversations. Guests and residents also gather at the Citizens Club, the wellness facility at the heart of the resort. Large windows front the fitness center, a bright room with Precor machines, TRX suspen- sion equipment, weights and other gear. Individuals can take part in personal training ses- sions and a range of classes that includes Pilates, aerial yoga and barre workouts. Seasonal sun- rise and moonlight yoga sessions set up out- doors, as well, and twin 75-foot outdoor pools accommodate aquatic exercise classes. Eight poolside cabanas can be rented for pri- vate use, with package options that bundle a bottle of rose, a six-pack of beer, fresh fruit or other amenities. Staffers deliver smoothies, snacks and cocktails from The Juice Bar's pool menu to patrons relaxing in the cabanas and on chaise lounges that line the water. Some guests prefer to bask in the Arizona sunshine while playing the Short Course, the resort's 18-hole, par-three golf facility. Golf designer Arthur Jack Snyder outlined the origi- nal layout in 1961. His one-time student, Forrest Richardson, led a recent course redesign head- lined by three tee-off options per hole, a hop across the Mountain Shadows pond on hole seven, a bunker within the dual green at holes 13 and 14, and Camelback Mountain views throughout. The combination of distinct fea- tures and short yardages creates a destination that's accessible to novice golfers but also promises engaging chal- lenges for more experienced players. "Traditionally, golf requires a time commit- ment that many people don't have anymore," says Chippindall. "On the Short Course, you can tee off at 7 in the morning, eat breakfast by 9 or 244 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 Mountain Shadows Resort in Paradise Valley opened in 1959. The Arizona resort was entirely rebuilt, with a contemporary design that reflects the former era. Celebrities like John Wayne and Bob Hope popularized the original property. 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.