4TH OF JULY HOLIDAY WEEKEND EVENTS

Happy 4th of July! Summer is now in full swing and we are planning on a great 4th of July weekend at the Club! Come celebrate the holiday with your fellow Members and friends and participate in all the fun we have planned for all ages! Sign up now so you don't miss out!

Friday, July 1
Lego Engineering Camp | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sip 'N Swing Shotgun Start | 4:00 pm
Sip 'N Swing Dinner | 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm
Kids' Night: Everything Backwards | 4:00 - 9:00 pm

Saturday, July 2
Barn Sale | 11:00am - 4:00pm
Archery Camp | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Red, Whites, & Blues | 6:00 pm- 8:30 pm
Kids' Night: Glow in the Dark Games | 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm

Sunday, July 3
Barn Sale | 11:00am - 4:00pm
Archery Camp | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
4th of July BBQ & Pool Activities | 11:30 am - 3:00 pm

Monday, July 4
Barn Sale | 11:00am - 4:00pm
Film & Special Effects Camp | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
4th of July BBQ & Pool Activities | 11:30 am - 3:00 pm

Sip n' Swing & Dinner

Friday, July 1
4:00pm- 8:30pm

Join us for this fun, casual golf event. Open to Social Members and guests. Our Sip ‘N Swing event begins with a 4:00 pm shotgun start, followed with a dinner buffet on the Dining Room Terrace. The format for this event is a six-person, 9-hole scramble. Make your own team of six or sign up individually and we will pair you with a group. Participants will enjoy a specialty cocktail and sip summer wines on some of the holes. Even if you aren't able to play in the Sip 'N Swing, make plans to meet up with the players and enjoy a fun dinner buffet.

$100++ Per Person (wine included)
Register Online or Call 707.569.2900
$55++ Per Person, Dinner Only
Register Online or Call 707.569.2900

Click HERE to register your children for Kids' Night - Everything Backwards.

RED | WHITES | BLUES

Saturday July 2
6:00pm - 8:30pm

Over the 4th of July weekend, celebrate Red, White, and Blues...vintner-style! Join us for a fun-filled evening of amazing wine and buffet BBQ.

Also a special concert from Tommy Castro and the Painkillers! Tommy has a four decade career and has played thousands of shows to hundreds of fans all over the world! The San Francisco Chronicle and Washington Post describe his music as "Funky" and "Soulful". Tommy Castro and the Painkillers will bring down the house with epic guitar rifts and pack the dance floor with funky beats. Bring your dancing shoes and be prepared to cut a rug!

Menu Sample...
Heirloom Tomatoes - Yellow Doll Watermelon, Cucumbers, Burrata, Garden Basil
Summer Salad - Stone Fruits, Arugula, Sunflower Seeds, Goat Cheese
Fingerling Potato Salad - Blue Lake Beans, Charred Onions, Smoked Tomatoes
Grilled Brentwood Corn on the Cob
Smokey Baked Beans & Crispy Bacon
Sweet Tea Brined Fried Chicken
Pacific King Salmon
Smoked Brisket
Cornbread Muffins, Buttermilk Biscuits, Peach Jam
Seasonal Summer Pies, Cobblers, & Cakes

(Menu subject to change)
$125++ Per Person (wine included)
Register Online or Call 707.569.2900

Click HERE to register your children for Kids' Night - Glow in the Dark Games

the barn sale is back

Saturday - Monday July 2 - 4
11:00am - 4:00pm

Come visit the Cart Barn July 4th Weekend and receive savings of 50% or more on Men's and Women's apparel and select equipment. This is our once-a-year Barn Sale, and our aim is to reduce our inventory! We will be passing along incredible savings to you on some of the finest apparel lines in the game, including Bogner, Golfino, Peter Millar, Polo, Carnoustie, and much more. Select Golf Clubs, Golf Bags, and shoes will be included at 50% or more off.

Also, as our wine list continues to grow, it becomes necessary to make room for great new wines. To help us move into new vintages and create needed storage space for these new, exciting releases, we will be offering some of our wines at or just above cost at the Barn Sale. Please join us in the cart barn to take advantage of these greatly reduced prices to help you fill your locker/cellar with some great wines at incredible prices. A list of wines will be available a few days prior to the sale.

Pool BBQ

Sundy & Monday July 3 & 4
11:30am - 3:00pm

Families...celebrating together for the 4th! There's nothing like our traditional holiday BBQ's at the Swim & Tennis! Kids will enjoy swimming, games, and crafts.

July 3rd Menu
Mayacama Hamburgers with all the fixings
All Beef Hot Dogs & Bratwurst, Onion, Sauerkraut, Pickle Relish
Chicken Skewers, Peppers, Onions, Pineapples
Tabbouleh Salad, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Lemon Vinaigrette, Herbs
Summer Vegetables Platter, Green Goddess Dressing
Watermelon

$25++ pp ages 13+
$15++ pp ages 12 and under
Register Online or call 707.569.2900

July 4th Menu
Quinoa Salad, Plums, Pickled Onions, Almonds, Lemon Vinaigrette
Mayacama Hamburgers with all the fixings
Smoked Pork Sandwiches, Bread & Butter Pickles, Seeded Bun
All Beef Hot Dogs & Brats, Onion, Sauerkraut, Pickle Relish
House Made BBQ Potato Chips
Watermelon

$25++ pp ages 13+
$15++ pp ages 12 and under
Register Online or call 707.569.2900

Important News & Updates

Sonoma County’s unemployment rate has dropped to 3.5 percent, reaching a 15 year low! This may be cause for celebration to some, however, it has made hiring good employees at Mayacama a real challenge. Most of the employment in our county is related to the wine and hospitality industries and we are truly experiencing the most challenging hiring environment in our history. Although we are providing competitive wages, benefits and even referral/hiring bonuses; we are still finding it difficult to attract well-trained staffers in all departments and the same is true for employees who have little to no experience.

Spa providers are no exception and with the addition of new hotels and spas opening up throughout wine country, there are clearly opportunities abound. Sadly, we have had to turn away business because we simply don’t have enough spa providers on the payroll. This adversely affects you as members because we aren’t able to provide you with a treatment when you want it. Over the next few weeks and months, we hope to change the business model by adding more staffers who will be onsite from 10am to 3pm on a daily basis. In the interest of ensuring we remain competitive, we are changing the “no tipping” policy in the spa to a “voluntary tipping” policy. We want you to know there is absolutely no pressure to tip your provider, however if you would like, you will now have that opportunity to do so at the end of your treatment by signing your “chit” on your way out. Many members and guests have offered a gratuity in the past and we believe it will help the club maintain more providers on the grounds who will be more readily available to serve you when you request it. This is a change in our policy, however it is normal practice in the spa world and is a large reason many people become providers in the first place. Please be advised our staff has been notified that the policy is purely voluntary on your part as members and please feel no pressure to do so. We hope this new policy will help attract more staff who will be with our team for years to come and provide you with the best possible service….and at a moment’s notice!

Clubhouse & Pool Closed

Please be advised, the Clubhouse and pool will be closed on Tuesday, July 19th for the Annual Employee Picnic.

TENNIS CENTER Activities

Summer is here and this warm weather has everyone looking for ways to spend more time outdoors. Come enjoy the sun and get a great workout with a private tennis lesson or at our clinics. Here are some upcoming activities going on at the Swim & Tennis Center in July:

Adult Beginner Tennis Clinics
Every Saturday
12:00pm - 1:00pm
$35 Per Person / Per Clinic

Round Robin Happy Hour
Friday, July 1, 22, & 29
4:00pm - 7:00pm

Kid's Tennis Clinic
Saturday, July 2nd
12:00pm - 1:00pm
$30 Per Child

Contact Luke Chiurco at 707 321 7139 or [email protected].

SUMMER CAMPS

We have an action packed summer planned with camps ranging from candle making and glass fusion, to archery and fencing. Each camp may have a specific target age group who will get the most out of the camp, but there is room for all ages with a few days advanced notice, so we can give the little ones the attention they deserve.

We have also extended each camp by an extra hour, from four to five hours, so you can get in a solid round of golf on our beautiful course, participate in off property wine tasting at our many nearby wineries, enjoy a luxurious day at the Mayacama Spa, or just kick back for a few hours without the kiddos. Meanwhile you can be assured that the kids are having a great time being adventurous, active, learning new crafts, and making lifelong friends. Guests are always welcome to participate in camps and pricing per camp attendee can be adjusted if you bring in a group of 3 or more. We encourage you to let us know if you have any dates or times when you would like to customize a camp, activity, or have any babysitting requests since we are flexible to accommodate your every need!

See the schedule of camps HERE and sign your kids up today! And if you have any questions, please contact Melinda Murray at [email protected] or 707.569.2908

villa ownership program

Members now have an opportunity to own a fully furnished Villa outright with the Club paying for 100% of the annual expense & maintenance costs.  

The Villas will feature a unique floor plan with the popular central Harvest Room, ideal for al fresco wine country living.  The Harvest Room will feature radiant heat travertine flooring, folding doors for indoor/outdoor living, and an enhanced kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances including a gas range and full size refrigerator. The Villas will include two master suites, a third bedroom with an en suite bathroom, and an additional living room with a "Murphy" bed option for a total of 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.

One Villa has already been sold with four more being released starting at $3,200,000. Please contact the Mayacama Sales Team to find out more information at [email protected] or 707.569.2950

MEMBERSHIP REFERRAL PROGRAM

The Mayacama Referral Program awards Members with a Club Credit when they refer a new Member to the Club. If you would like to refer someone to explore Mayacama Membership, please send your referrals to [email protected] and your Club Representative will be happy to extend to them an invitation to Membership on your behalf.

Referral Rewards:
Social Membership Referral - $350
Non-Refundable Membership Referral - $350
Charter & National Membership Referral - $1,000
Residence Membership Referral - $10,000

CLICK HERE to view all the different ways you could spend a $10,000 Club credit!

For information on all membership and ownership opportunities at Mayacama, please contact our sales team at 707 569 2950 or [email protected].

The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews

Twelve Gentlemen Golfers journeyed to The Home of Golf to compete in the Fifteenth Playing of the Mayacama Traveling Cup Matches! The players where divided into two six-man teams and competed in Four-Ball and Single Matches for points ... Ryder Cup Style! The Traveling Cup (yes, The Cup actually travels with us) visited the likes of Elie, Crail, Lundin Links, Kingsbarns, Carnoustie, and of course The Old Course. The players took a break from their matches for a Club Match with our friends at Panmure, and in keeping with tradition, the home Club won, raising the familiar cry of "HANDICAPS!" ... can't win! Our hosts at Panmure rolled out the red carpet for us as usual as they hosted us for lunch, golf, and then a formal dinner at their Club, capped off by the customary dram of Kümmel!

Congratulations to Captain Stephen Wright and his players for their four point victory over Captain Ted Antonopoulos and his men in the Traveling Cup Matches. The players celebrated their victory (and their loss) at a dinner in The Old Course Hotel overlooking the links ... a breathtaking setting. Attending the Awards Dinner were distinguished guests from St. Andrews Golf Club including Past Captain Michael Cordner, Secretary Tom Gallagher, Member Gordon Donaldson, and of Course Gerry Boyd ... The Driver To Avoid!

Recap: Junior golf school

Eighteen aspiring Junior Golfers attended the newly created Mayacama Junior Golf School in June. Inspired by the success of our Junior Golf Boot Camp, the Junior Golfers learned how to hit all the shots needed to play the game. But the School went beyond that, exposing the Juniors to etiquette, basic golf terminology, and the core values that the game represents! A fun time was had by all during the first two days, and capped off on the final day when the 18th hole was retrofitted into a special 3-hole golf course exclusively for the Golf School participants. We're very excited that this new Junior Golf School was such a success, and look forward to seeing many of the same faces at our Junior Golf Boot Camp on July 27th-29th. There is still room available for Boot Camp so please call the Golf Shop to register your Juniors.

Member - member recap

Three flights consisting of 18 teams competed and braved the high temperatures over 5 nine-hole matches in the annual Member-Member Championship. The three flight winners competed in a two-hole shootout on holes #1 and #18 to determine the Overall Champion. The 1st Flight and 2nd Flight champions, Henry Pilger/Rich Coombs and John Stewart/John Reininga respectively, advanced to the 18th hole as the final two remaining teams. John Stewart and John Reininga won the 18th hole with a score of 6 to become the 2016 Member-Member Champions!

UPCOMING GOLF EVENTS

JULY

• Women's Home & Home at Meadow Club
• Thursday - July 7

There is still space in the Women's Home and Home at Meadow Club on Thursday, July 7. Please contact the Mayacama Golf Shop if you would like to play.

To register call the Golf Shop at 707.569.2915

• Sutter Hospital Golf Outing
• Tuesday - July 12

On Tuesday, July 12, Mayacama Golf Club will again be hosting a Golf Tournament and Dinner/Auction to benefit the new Sutter Hospital in Santa Rosa. If you are interested in fielding a team or support the benefit in any way, please contact Penny Cleary at [email protected] or 707.576.4009

• Husband & Wife Club Championship
• Sunday - July 17

This Championship utilizes the “Chapman” or “Pinehurst” format to identify the best Husband and Wife “Team” in the Club. The format requires both players to truly play as a “team” rather than relying on the skills of the better player. Both players tee off, they then hit each other’s ball for the second shot. After the second shot, the players select the ball with which they wish to complete the hole and play that ball alternating shots until the ball is holed. Both the Champions and the Mayacama Flight (played with Course Handicap) Champions will be recognized with trophies.

7:30 am               Registration in The Clubhouse Lobby
                            Brunch is served
8:45 am               Welcome and Format Explanation at Driving Range
9:00 am               Shotgun Start
1:30 – 3 pm         Awards Reception with Cocktails and Hors D’oeuvres and
                            Presentation of the Championship Trophies

Click HERE to register or call the Golf Shop at 707.569.2915

• Junior Golf Boot Camp
• Wednesday through Friday: July 27 - 29

All Mayacama juniors are invited to join Mayacama Instructors, Ted Antonopoulos, Andrew Black, Zach Makilan, and Chelsa Helget for a three-day golf school, boot camp style! Training is open to all children ages 5 - 10. After basic calisthenics each day, juniors will learn full swing, putting, chipping and pitching techniques, along with golf etiquette and rules of golf. The last day of the camp will include the Putting Championship and 5-Hole Scramble Tournament, followed by an awards luncheon for cadets and their parents. Open to the first 30 cadets who sign up.

Wednesday, July 27
10:30 am                         Check-in at the Snack Bar
11:00 - 11:15 am             Safety & Rules
11:15 am - 12:30 pm       Golf Fitness & Golf Skills
12:30 - 1:00 pm               Lunch
1:00 - 1:45 pm                 Chipping & Pitching 
1:45 - 2:00 pm                 Closing Remarks

Thursday, July 28
10:30 am                          Check-in at the Snack Bar
10:45 - 11:15 am              Etiquette & Rules
11:15 am - 12:30 pm       Golf Fitness & Golf Skills
12:30 - 1:00 pm                Lunch
1:00 - 1:45 pm                  Full Swing (Irons & Drivers)
1:45 - 2:00 pm                  Closing Remarks

Friday, July 29
10:30 am                           Check-in at the Snack Bar
11:00 - 11:45 am               Putting Championship
11:45 am - 12:15 pm               Cookout on the Driving Range
12:15 - 1:45 pm                 Scramble Tournament 15

Click HERE to register or call the Golf Shop at 707.569.2915

• Parent-Child Golf Tournament
• Saturday - July 30

The spirit of the Parent-Child is to bring family members together by providing a fun golf experience that will be memorable for all participants and to introduce new and young golfers to competitive golf. Teams shall consist of any parent child combination such as Father-Son or Daughter, Mother-Daughter or Son, Grandparent-Grandchild. There will be two tournament Divisions, 18 Hole and 9 Hole.

Click HERE to register or call the Golf Shop at 707.569.2915

18-HOLE DIVISION FORMAT
Chapman Stroke Play.  In Chapman Stroke Play, two players play as partners, each playing from the teeing ground and each playing their partners ball for the second shot.  After the second shot, partners select the ball with which they wish to score, and play that ball alternately to complete the hole.

9-HOLE DIVISION FORMAT
Modified Alternate Shot.  Each person will tee off and the best drive is selected.  After the partners have selected the drive with which they wish to score, they shall play the ball alternately to complete the hole.

Schedule of Events - Saturday, July 30, 2016
9:00 am               18-Hole Division Shotgun Start
11:00 am              9-Hole Division Shotgun Start 
1:30 - 3:00 pm      Awards Presentation & Luncheon

• Men's Member Guest & Ladies Member Guest now open for Registration!
• Women - Thursday Sept 8, Practice & Reception
• Women - Friday Sept 9, Tournament
• Men - Wednesday Sept 21, Practice & Reception
• Men - Thursday - Saturday Sept 22 - 24, Tournament

Members may now register on-line for our two Premiere Events ... The Men's and Women's Member-Guest Golf Tournaments. Don't miss out on these great events! Click here to register now for you and your guest to enter!

Women click HERE to register or call the Proshop at 707.569.2915
Men click HERE to register or call the Proshop at 707.569.2915

Hosting a summer wine party

By Jeff McCarthy

Summer is the perfect time to host a wine-themed party. Seize the opportunity to taste something new or different.   

Creating a summer wine tasting offers all kinds of advantages: it is social, fun, creates conversation and gives your guests something to talk about.  With wine as the focus, you can cut back on the food preparation by serving  hor d’oeuvres, finger foods or creating a backyard BBQ allowing  your guests to mingle and interact.  You can even make it a pot-luck with a theme. 

When planning your event ask yourself whether you want something causal or formal.  A formal tasting requires more preparation with perhaps a few more wines.  Let your guests be your guide.  If you prefer to keep it simple, have some themed wine stations and let your guests enjoy their favorites. If your group loves wine, then you might want to make it a sit-down event.

The challenge with a sit-down tasting is glassware.  For a formal tasting you will need one glass for each wine.  Glassware is easy to rent and if you limit the number of wines to 6-8 it is easily manageable.  Also note your serving size as the more wines you present, the smaller the portions should be. 

It is easy to create a tasting matt so your guests will remember the wines they tasted and they can write notes below each of the wines.  You can also serve the wines in flights….whites then reds.

For simple stand-up tastings one glass per person should work.  Have a separate table for glassware and a few well-placed dump buckets.

Unless you are hosting a high-end tasting, keep it simple. For example: Start with three white grapes (aromatic white, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay) followed by three reds (Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel). This will illustrate the basic differences between varietals.  You could also pick a single varietal showcasing the differences in terroir and styles.

If you would like help planning your event or you need to purchase wines at great prices, please reach out to someone on the Mayacama Wine Team.  We are happy to help you with all aspects of your event and we can even host your event at the club.

Contact our Wine Director, Jeff McCarthy, at 707 569 2906 or [email protected] if you have any questions, or would like to place an order.

Summer SPA SPECIAL

By D'Arcy Connich

Mayacama Spa would like to offer two treatments for the Summer Spa Special;  it was simply too difficult to choose just one!

The Aromatherapy Healing Treatment is a great way to start your summer! This 80 Minute Treatment begins with a relaxing and relieving body massage, followed by the rotation of eight essential oils. Each oil is dispersed using the raindrop effect down the Central Nervous System (the spine) and lightly spread along the bare-back and soles of the feet.  In conclusion of this treatment you will receive a wonderful lymphatic facial massage to help drain any congestion. These powerful essential oils target four systemic constants within the body assisting with stress relief, inflammatory response, the immune system, and all around homeostasis. The essential oils that are selected for the Aromatherapy Healing Treatment are of the highest quality and 100% pure.

Since these oils are pure, they can have a strong impact on the body. These essential oils can regulate digestion, circulation, internal functions; assist in detoxifying and flushing the body to help create a better balance. It is very important to relax and rest for the following 24-48 hours, eat healthy, and stay well-hydrated!! The essential oils need to be diluted to assist the toxin removal.  This is the perfect way to realign the mind and body to be happier, healthier, and all around balanced!

**CAUTIONS - if you have not used pure essential oils, or have been drinking excessively prior to the treatment- you can become sick from the flushing of toxins. -safe but not fun!   Essential oils are safe to use on anyone who is not PREGNANT, taking hormone medication, thyroid problems, or has an allergy to specific oils in the rotation.

*For 24 hours DO NOT drink alcohol or use any drugs, excessively exercise, or become dehydrated. You can intensify the flushing and become nauseous.

80 Minute Aromatherapy Healing Treatment
Regular Price $180.00 Special Price $150.00

The Mayacama Facial for the Back is the best way to polish up for the summer!  In this 50 minute treatment your Esthetician will draw out impurities and thoroughly cleanse, exfoliate and soothe your back and shoulder area. You will enjoy a relaxing back, neck and shoulder massage as well as a customized mask for your skin's specific concerns.  Upon completion of your treatment your back will feel soft, hydrated, relaxed and ready to enjoy the summer!! 

50 Minute Mayacama Facial for the Back
Regular Price $135.00 Special Price $105.00

Health Tip

Coconut oil is one of the few foods that can be classified as a “superfood.”  Its unique combination of fatty acids can have profound positive effects on health.  This includes fat loss, better brain function and it can kill harmful pathogens, potentially helping to prevent infections.  Coconut Oil may also be used for Oil Pulling, also known as "kavala" or "gundusha,” an ancient Ayurvedic dental technique that involves swishing a tablespoon of oil in your mouth on an empty stomach for around 20 minutes. This action is known to draw out toxins in your body, primarily to improve oral health but also to improve your overall health.

LET US KNOW

The Mayacama Connection brings you news and updates about Mayacama Golf Club and the wonderful events we have planned for you and your family. We hope that this newsletter and the website reflects our passion for making Mayacama the best Club in the country. We very much want to hear your comments or suggestions. Feel free to drop us a note at [email protected] and we will be glad to follow-up. Thank you in advance for your time, consideration, and input.

If you need assistance to log on to the Members Only Website, please contact Alicia Minkel at [email protected]. Please note that all menus and event activities listed are subject to change. Unless otherwise noted, cancellations for events or Spa treatments made less than 24 hours in advance and no-shows may be charged in full.

MILESTONE BIRTHDAYS

Are you or a loved one celebrating a milestone birthday this year? Make it extra special and let us help you plan an unforgettable party! We're even really good at surprises! Contact our Events Manager, Rebekah Reynoso at 707 569 2921 or [email protected] to coordinate a custom menu, cake, decor, and even music for a magical evening!

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