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from Cordillera Ranch Living January/February 2022

from Cordillera Ranch Living January/February 2022, page 44

2022 AT THE GOLF CLUB

The Clubhouse The Clubhouse

The Clubhouse provides spectacular settings for special occasions, cocktails, entertaining guests and enjoying family dinners. To-Go orders are available by calling the Club receptionist.

C-STAR RANCH MENU BREAKFAST MENU

Available in the Main Dining Room, Twin Sisters Lounge and Twin Sisters Patio Tuesday-Thursday, 11:00am to 2:00pm, 5:00pm to 9:00pm Friday-Saturday, 11:00am to 2:00pm, 5:00pm to 10:00pm Sunday, 11:00am to 2:00pm, 5:00pm to 8:00pm Dining from 2:00pm to 5:00pm is available in the Twin Sisters Lounge and Twin Sisters Patio. Available in the Main Dining Room, Saturday-Sunday, 9:00am to 2:00pm Available in the Twin Sisters Lounge, Saturday-Sunday, 11:00am-2:00pm

Wednesday Evenings

CORDILLERA RANCH GOLD RUSH, PRIME RIB BUFFET AND WEEKLY WINE PICKS

Every Wednesday we draw a member’s name from our membership roster. If that person or anyone in their immediate family is in the main Clubhouse at the time of the drawing, they will be awarded the current Club credit. $50 is added to the next week’s drawing if the winner is not present. Our Prime Rib Buffet is the perfect accompaniment for Jeffrey’s wine picks of the week. Sample new wines to purchase and enjoy that evening or to take home.

Thursday-Saturday Evenings

SIGNATURE DINING MENU

Join us for an unparalleled fine dining experience spotlighting our chef’s finest steak and seafood features. On Friday evenings, enjoy live entertainment from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Advance reservations are strongly suggested. The Signature Dining Menu is available in the Main Dining Room, Twin Sisters Lounge and Twin Sisters Patio, 5:00pm to 10:00pm. Sundays

FAMILY MEAL FEATURE

Remember when Mom used to cook Sunday family meals? We do! Join us at the Club for some home-style cookin’! $15.95++ for adults and $8.95++ for children ages 10 and under, from 11:00am to 8:00pm. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sundays

FAMILY MEALS TO-GO

Delicious family dinners are a convenient and affordable way to enjoy a variety of menu options that feed up to four people for $32.95++. Place orders through the Club receptionist or Cordillera Ranch Mobile App for curbside pick-up or delivery, 11:00am to 8:00pm.

For dining and special event reservations, please contact the Club receptionist at 830.336.9000 or receptionist@cordilleraranch.com, or you may reserve your spot through the Cordillera Ranch mobile app or online at Clubsofcordilleraranch.com.

For golf events, please contact Camille Ferguson at 830.336.9165 or cferguson@cordilleraranch.com. For tennis events, please contact the Tennis Club at 830.336.4823.

EVENTS EVENTS

January 1

The Clubs will be closed.

January 20 :: Wine Dinner

Time: 6:30 to 9:30pm Location: Main Dining Room Please join us for an intimate dinner featuring remarkable wines and a custom pairing menu crafted by Executive Chef Isaac Cantu and his culinary team.

January 21 :: Kids’ Science Night

Explore, experiment and a build a unique science project during this special program designed just for kids.

January 23 Back-to-School Kids’ Tennis Play Day

Time: 12:30 to 2:30pm Location: Tennis Club Junior tennis players in two age groups: 4- to 7-year-olds and 8- to 14-year-olds, grab your rackets for game play, pizza and prizes.

January 27 :: W.O.W. Women of Wine

Time: 6:00 to 9:00pm Location: Main Dining Room Calling all ladies! Come enjoy this fun and informative food and wine pairing experience with food demonstrations by Executive Chef Isaac Cantu and select wines by Wines Specialist Jeff Cohen.

February 6 :: Couples’ Pickleball Play Day

Time: 1:00 to 3:00pm Pick your partner for an afternoon of pickleball fun.

February 12 :: Valentine’s Day Dinner

Time: Reservations are available 5:30 to 8:30pm Location: Main Dining Room Please join us for a romantic evening at the Club featuring a special “Valentine’s Day” pre-fixe menu for you and your special someone. Indulge your taste for romance and treat your sweetheart to a fabulous dinner, live music and specially selected wines and champagnes to complement your dining experience.

February 14 :: Valentine’s Day Cycle Ride

If you love a great cycle workout to themed music, then join instructor Kevin Durio for this 45-minute ride.

February 22 :: Tenuta Casanova Wine Dinner

Time: 6:30 to 9:30pm Location: Main Dining Room Please join us as The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch welcome back special guests Rita Salvi and Silvano Cis from Tenuta Casanova Winery. Tenuta Casanova is 20 hectares of vineyard and farm located inside the natural park of Cipresseta Sant’Agnese, in the heart of Chianti, in Tuscany. You will be able to enjoy the irresistible flavor of their farm right here in the Hill Country. Silvano will guide you through an authentic coursed dinner featuring their scented organic wines and real Casanova products, such as 30-year-old Balsamic Vinegar and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. You will be surrounded by the flavors and aromas of Tuscan wine tradition and by the owner’s love for his land.

*All Club events require advance reservations and a 48-hour cancellation policy*

2021

Year-End Review Year-End Review

By Marc DeWall, General Manager

Happy New Year! It is hard to believe 2022 is already here but before we move on to a new year in which we have so much to look forward to, I thought I would share a few highlights from last year! 2021 was undoubtedly the fastest growing year the Club has ever had with more new members and residents than any year since the Club’s inception. At the same time, member dining usage returned with a bang as well as a few special events. Considering the fact that we are still in a pandemic and in the middle of a labor shortage, we have much to be proud of here on the Ranch.

It is hard not to start with the Winter Storm that hit so many parts of Texas hard, including the Club and Cordillera Ranch community in mid-February! The Club sustained damage to various buildings, most notably the Cabana building, which was destroyed from water damage. We were very fortunate to get the MDR, Golf Shop and Locker Room open within 7-10 days, thanks to our leadership team and a restoration team that acted quickly and efficiently. The Golf Shop renovation was completed in November. It looks fantastic and definitely opened it up to allow for more selling space on the floor along with better operational office space. We still have work to do as new carpet and flooring will be installed soon in the Main Clubhouse. We are expecting to begin construction on the new Cabana building sometime in the next couple of months, which includes expansion of the main kitchen. I am excited for our members to see the plans and how they will be utilizing this new amenity!

In March, we welcomed our new Director of Agronomy Stuart Rowland to the team. He has done an excellent job and continues to improve golf course conditioning. Golf rounds were basically flat this past year but the golf course remains busy and we continue to see activity from the explosion of new golfers to the game during the pandemic. Director of Golf Corey Roberson and the Golf Professional Staff hosted member trips to Pinehurst and Lajitas this year where members had a great time!

Pickleball is expanding as we are ready to open six new courts! This game continues to see a huge gain in popularity and I know our members are excited to begin utilizing the new facility. Joe and Brad are busier than ever with lessons, camps and tournaments but I hope you get a chance to stop by soon and see the new facility.

Susie Phillips had a big year in the Equestrian operation as we welcomed new horses to Pasture Boarding and the team gave more lessons and riding instruction to so many new members. It has been fun to watch many of the juniors they teach compete in shows at a high level.

Tamra Christiansen started with us in the Fall of 2020 and continues to hit her stride. A part-time additional Trainer just started in the Fitness Center as well, and the entire Fitness team continues to look for more ways and new group classes to help you reach your fitness goals.

Finally, Shane Reynolds hosted a Signature Vacation for members to Costa Rica in November. He is busier than ever hosting hunting trips and member trips on the river or at the Gun Club.

As you can see, 2021 was a great year here at the Club despite some real challenges. We are looking forward to 2022 and I hope you will be able to participate in some new events that we will be introducing this year and take advantage of the awesome amenities the Club has to offer.

We wish all of you and your families a blessed New Year, and bring on 2022!

Marc DeWall, PGA, is the General Manager at The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch. He can be reached at mdewall@cordilleraranch.com or 830.336.9151.