Golf Course Update

by Dale Engman

I would like to remind and update everyone on the upcoming aeration and re-grassing schedule. Please see below as there are some minor changes.

Aeration
Club & Course Closed: Monday, October 3rd - Thursday, October 6th
Club & Course Reopen: Friday, October 7th

Re-Grassing Phase II
Hole 11-18 Closed : Monday October 10th - Tentatively, Wednesday, November 23rd

Our focus this Fall with regard to aeration is to maintain playability immediately following the process while still achieving our agronomic goals. While this is always our mindset, this year our processes will be adjusted slightly to allow for playability to be very close to normal upon re-opening. The aeration holes will be smaller and the sand lighter, allowing play to continue very close to normal.

We have a slight change in the re-grassing schedule from previously announced. Due to contractor availability we are unable to start the re-grassing work until Monday October 10th. Previously, we were scheduled to begin on October 3rd. While this pushes back the schedule one week, it allows us to open all 18 holes for 3 days prior to the work commencing.

The entire golf course, all 18 holes, will be open Friday, October 7th to Sunday October 9th. Greens 1-10 will be aerated but the remaining greens, 11-18 will not be aerated and play as normal.

Recently I took a trip to British Columbia to evaluate the grass being grown for us and I couldn't be happier. The turf is young, healthy, has good density and is ready to be shipped down and planted here. We are all very excited to get this process underway and return Mayacama to the consistent conditions we all expect.

Please remember, throughout the construction process we will have holes 1-10 open and playing as normal so please don’t hesitate to come out, enjoy the course and Fall at Mayacama.

Results & Recap: Women's Member Guest

Results & Recap: Men's Member Guest

PXG Demo Day

Sunday, October 9
9:00am - 4:00pm

Here’s your chance to see up close and in person one of the hottest clubs on the market today … PXG! We have yet to find a player who switched to the new PXG Clubs that didn’t rave about their feel, response, and of course more distance!

Nick Petralia, PXG Master Fitter will be here with the PXG Mobile Fitting Van and appointments are available beginning at 9:00 am with the last fitting scheduled for 4:00 pm. Appointments are a MUST … So call the Golf Shop ASAP to schedule yours. If you are unable to be there for the fitting day, we have the PXG Fitting System on hand at Mayacama Golf Club and you can schedule a PXG fitting with one of your Mayacama Golf Professionals at a time convenient for you.

New Vendors added to ONLINE Golf Shop

Visit our Online Golf Shop on the Member’s Only website. We are excited to announce that Galvin Green and Johnnie-O have been added to the online Golf Shop. Also, Dunning’s new fall line is now available as well. If you have not visited the online Golf Shop a few of the other vendors currently offered are Bobby Jones, KJUS, and Straight Down.

FIRST FRIDAY POUR: BLACK KITE CELLARS
Friday, October 7
5:30pm - 6:30pm


Black Kite Cellars is a small, family owned and operated winery, dedicated to producing the finest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay using the best growing and wine making practices applied to vineyards ideally situated for these classic Burgundian varietals. Mayacama member Don Green’s daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Tom Birdsall, fell in love with the wines and life style of Burgundy during a bike tour.  They believed they could apply the Burgundian terroir oriented approach in California and created Black Kite Cellars in 2003.  The Kite, Don’s favorite bird, can be seen gracefully hovering over Mayacama in search of prey.

The wine making team features Jeff Gaffner, owner and wine maker at Saxon Brown, one of the stars of the California wine scene.  Jeff has become one of the most sought after consulting wine makers for artisan labels, having gained critical acclaim and a loyal following for his site-specific focus and restrained wine making style. The Wall Street Journal has said that they “love his vineyard voice”, while the Wine Spectator has lauded his wine making as “deft”.  He was named wine maker of the year in 1999 and is featured in the May 31st issue of the Wine Spectator.

Their mix of vineyards and styles offer wine drinkers an enticing menu with wines to drink and cellar now.  Black Kite’s vineyard sources include the Anderson Valley in Mendocino, Sonoma Coast and the Santa Lucia Highlands.  Their wines are vibrant, with intense character and they show the power and elegance.

Click HERE to register or call 707.569.2900

HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL
Saturday, October 29
3:00pm - 7:00pm

Join us at the Mayacama Clubhouse for a haunting night of witches, goblins, all the candy you can handle, and some exciting surprises at the "ghoulest" Halloween Carnival in town. Your night will be filled with entertainment from face painters and balloon twisters, to zombie dancers and carnival style games in the courtyard. Test your fear limits and try not to scream while you work your way through the haunted wine cave with your friends and family, but be warned, it's not for the faint of heart.

Costumes are encouraged for all ages and prizes will be given to those who show off their newest look in the Costume Runway Spooktacular. There will be plenty of fun for the adults as well with Dracula's Casino Games where chips can be turned into prizes. Make sure to bring the whole family and don't miss out on the Halloween event of the year!

$35++ pp ages 13+
$25++ pp ages 12 and under
Register Online or call 707.569.2900

FISHER FAMILY WINEMAKER DINNER
Saturday, October 22
6:00pm - 9:00pm
$125pp++

The winery was founded in 1973, when Fred and Juelle purchased 100 acres in the Mayacamas Mountains on the western slope of Spring Mountain. There, they built a winery tucked in among the vines and Douglas Firs. The winery itself is a product of the estate, having been built from the timber that was cut and milled on-site and crafted into an award-winning facility by their good friend and architect, William Turnbull.

In 1976, the family found another 57 acres on the Silverado Trail in the Napa Valley. The property runs from the Napa River to the Eastern Vaca Range, adjacent to the famed Eisele Vineyard, and is the source of our Lamb Vineyard Cabernet, Coach Insignia Cabernet and Cameron, Bordeaux Blend.

Their Mission
To grow and produce wines of consistent, world-class quality that express their unique mountain or valley heritage in the truest sense of terroir; the resulting wines should pay tribute to the land we are fortunate to care for, as well as each member of our team, which together will yield classic balance and style that transcends time.

"We are small in size but great in scope with both mountain and valley estate vineyards. Our wines reflect the great care we have given these vineyards; those who drink the wines and those who write about the wines sing their praise, and we are grateful."
- Fred J. Fisher, Proprietor

Click HERE to register or call 707.569.2900

Click HERE to register your children for Kids' Night - Soap Making & Movie Night

SAVE THE DATE

DINNER DANCE PARTY
Saturday, November 19
Living Room
6:00pm - 10:00pm
$150pp++

Living Room:
6:00-7:00: Seafood hors d’oeuvres including Hog Island Oysters, Sushi from Sushi Hana and Caviar. Enjoy a glass of Champagne, frozen vodka, plus specialty drinks: Manhattans, Martinis, Rob Roys, and Gimlets
Dining Room:
7:00-8:30: Three course dinner created by Chef Scott Pikey
Living Room:
8:00-10:00: Live music and dancing plus Irish Coffee, Kioki Coffee, Grasshoppers, or  Brandy Alexanders

Click HERE to register or call 707.569.2900

FALL RELEASE PARTY
Saturday, November 26
4:00pm - 8:30pm

Our Seventh Annual Fall Release Party is just around the corner.  Join us in our wine cave to taste new releases and club favorites.  A fall wine offer will be available and the tasting is followed by our “bounty of the county” buffet. 

Click HERE to register or call 707.569.2900

TENNIS CENTER Activities

Come enjoy this amazing fall weather 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 September:

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

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

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

5722 Cottage Ridge

Property Description:
Furnished and ready to move into luxurious Tuscan estate on the prestigious Mayacama Golf Course. Perfect for either a vacation home or full time residence, this nearly 4,200 sq. ft. home has plenty of room for large families or friends to visit. The main home features 4 bedrooms (all en-suite), 4.5 baths plus an office. Top of the line amenities and exquisite attention to detail throughout include Travertine and hickory wood floors, alder cabinets, granite countertops, open beam cathedral ceilings and Subzero appliances. Great room concept combines the family, kitchen and dining rooms in an open floor plan. Curl up in the master suite by the fireplace or in the soaking tub or step outside to wash off in the outdoor shower. The guest casita features 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms and a 1,000+ bottle temperature controlled wine cellar. Gorgeous views of the 6th tee and 4th fairway of the Mayacama Golf Course. Multiple patios, outdoor fireplace and infinity edge pool and spa complete this Sonoma Wine Country getaway.

Main house + 2 casitas
Total Bedrooms 6
Total Bathrooms 6.5
Square Footage 4,192 sq. ft.
Lot size 1.34 acres, overlooking the 6th Tee and 4th Fairway

Bobbi Beehler
CPA,CFA, Realtor®

Pacific Union | Christie’s International Real Estate
3333 Mendocino Ave. Ste 210 Santa Rosa, CA 95403
C:707.478.7428 O:707.547.3822
[email protected]
License # 01354578

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].

Recap: Mayacama Heirloom Tomato Festival

By Jeff McCarthy

On Saturday, September 17th, Mayacama and Kendall Jackson hosted 30 of our members and their guests for a private, smaller version of the Annual Heirloom Tomato Festival. Upon our arrival we were greeted with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc.  Guests toured the tasting room and shopped while the rest of our folks were arriving. 

Our afternoon then began at the grape tasting garden that featured all of the varieties of grapes produce by KJ.  Our group was able to taste the different varietals and learn about what the winemaker looks as he/she is making their decisions on when to pick.

Next stop the garden, where comfortable seating areas were set up for our wine and food pairings.  We enjoyed various KJ wines along with passed hors d’oeuvres along with cheese and charcuterie.  As the afternoon wore on, fresh garden vegetables, a great salad and wood-fired pizza were served. Many of our guests strolled through the gardens tended by Master Gardener Tucker Taylor, formerly of the French Laundry.

The Mayacama Heirloom Tomato Festival is an annual event held in August or September just before the KJ’s grand event.  It is open to all members and their guests.  2016 was our 5th year hosting this event and feedback suggested it was the most fun by far.  Don’t miss out next year.  We are currently in the planning stages for 2017.

Contact our Wine Director, Jeff McCarthy, at 707 569 2906 or [email protected] if you have any questions.

Fall SPA SPECIAL

By D'Arcy Connich

Summer has come to an end and Fall is upon us! All the fun we have been having in the Sun all summer long has been wreaking havoc on our skin! Although we are great at applying SPF to our face and body our hands are often left exposed due to having to wash them constantly and not diligently reapplying SPF. Our hands get the least amount of attention when it comes to Anti-Aging! This Fall Mayacama Spa is offering a complimentary Glycolic Hand Treatment with every 80 Minute Vitamin C Facial. With this treatment we will exfoliate, hydrate and massage those overworked hands and add to the relaxation already achieved by this fabulous facial!

(Vitamin C Facial with Glycolic Hand Treatment Regular Price $225. Special Price $185)

Health tip

As school starts so does Flu Season! Here are some helpful ideas for fighting the flu…

1. Sleep as much as you can and avoid contact with others until you have been fever-free — without taking any medication — for 24 to 48 hours. When you’re resting, place an extra pillow under your head to help drain your nasal passages and make sleeping more comfortable.
2. Gargling with water or salt water may help reduce swelling in the throat and loosen mucus. For extra protection from flu symptoms, consider gargling with green tea. Green tea has catechins, a type of antioxidant which may help prevent the ­infection. Gargling 3 times a day is recommended.
3. Zinc lozenges can help you feel better faster if you start using them as soon as you feel fluish. Zinc helps boost immunity, which can shorten the duration or severity of the flu.
4. If you have a fever, you are at risk for dehydration. Warm beverages like hot tea can be especially soothing for flu symptoms.
5. Carnosine, a compound in chicken soup, can help strengthen the body's immune system and help fight off the flu in its early days. Hot liquids relieve nasal congestion, help you stay hydrated, and soothe inflamed membranes in your nose and throat.
6. If congestion is making you miserable, using a neti pot can help get rid of excess mucus. These saline washes help flush mucus out of the nasal passages. Rinse with a neti pot twice a day if you are stuffed up and fighting a cold or the flu.
7. Steaming up your bathroom or taking a steamy shower can help moisturize your nasal passages.

featured therapist

My name is Christopher Johnson, I am a graduate of the National Holistic Institute for Massage Therapy core 900 hour program. I was always interested in massage as a career, but until recently I never had the courage to pursue it. I have experience in Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, and sports massage, as well as an assortment of eastern modalities. Helping people to heal or even just feel more comfortable in their own bodies is my passion, and I'm endlessly fascinated by anatomy and kinesiology.

Book Your Holiday Party

Tis the Season! Now is the time to book a date for your holiday party, whether it is a company event or a family gathering to celebrate the season. Rebekah will coordinate the details of your day and Chef Pikey will execute an amazing meal. Please contact Rebekah at 707.569.2921 or email at [email protected] to book today!

Happy Holidays!

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!

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.

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