Winchester Country Club, Meadow Vista California
In the idyllic foothills of the California gold country’s Sierra Mountains, between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe, lies Winchester Country Club, an 1100-acre resort community that offers residents a luxurious, yet casual lifestyle in a lovely and serene mountain setting. The 387 homesites at Winchester range in size from one to six acres and start at $300,000. Custom homes, designed by the Pinnacle Collection, vary from single-level homes to tri-level, six bedroom estates and start at $1.55 million. All offer incomparable, sweeping vistas.
Golfers at Winchester will delight in the 18-hole, championship course, designed by the father/son golf team of Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Jr., just one of seven courses in the world designed by the duo. Huge rock formations border the fairways and sweeping panoramic views of the Sacramento Valley surprise players at every turn. Five sets of tees ensure that even the best players are challenged by the course. A 35,000 square foot clubhouse, complete with a pro shop, fitness center, banquet facilities, and locker rooms, accompanies the course.
Golf isn’t the only feature at Winchester. Residents can enjoy the tennis courts, Olympic-size swimming pool, ten miles of paved hiking and biking trails, and eight miles of perimeter equestrian trails. The clubhouse features a formal dining room, a grill, and a private dining room.
Winchester Country Club has a “far from civilization” feel, but it is just a short drive to many recreational opportunities. Skiing in Lake Tahoe, fly-fishing on the Truckee River, and hiking at Yosemite are all within an hour’s drive. Arts lovers will find nearby Sacramento rich in history and cultural pursuits and the new Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts at UC Davis hosts a full schedule of dance, music, and theater.