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The Lodge at Ventana Canyon stands out for the natural beauty of it setting in the Santa Catalina Mountains above Tucson, Arizona. Despite having a mere 50 suites, it also has a full complement of resort amenities,
including a dozen hard courts, two highly regarded 18-hole golf courses, and a fitness center.
Texas native Scott Anders, of Peter Burwash International, has recently taken over as director of tennis, assisted by Eric Gessner. From October through May, the weekly calendar includes some sort of clinic or drill session every day but Sunday and there are clinics for juniors of various ages afternoons during the week. In summer, the focus shifts to programs tailored to the needs of junior members of the club.
Pro Shop: 520-577-4009
There are currently 12 hard courts at the Lodge, one of them a stadium and all lighted for night play.
Golf Courses. The Lodge has two award-winning 18-hole golf courses, The Canyon and The Mountain, both designed by Tom Fazio. They are known for their rugged beauty and use of the natural terrain in ways that are at once challenging and environmentally sensitive.
Fitness Center. Open 24 hours a day, the fitness center at the Lodge has state-of-the-art Life Circuit equipment, including stationary bikes, stair masters and free weights. A variety of classes are available as is access to a personal trainer. In addition, there is an outdoor fitness Par Course that meanders through the desert terrain.
And ... A 25-meter outdoor lap pool doubles as the venue for a varied aquatics program, including swimming instruction for all ages and levels.
Every guest has a one- or two-bedroom suite at the Lodge ranging in size from 800 to 1,500 square feet. All have kingsize beds, large baths (many with old-fashioned clawfoot tubs), and private balconies or patios.
The resort's signature restaurant, the Catalina Room, serves eclectic menu of cuisine influenced by the Southwest. It has floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the Santa Catalina Mountains and al fresco dining on its outdoor terrace.
You have a choice of a 1-bedroom or 2-bedroom suite. Check the hotel for rates during the period you want to visit.
Seasons. Although open year-round, the best tennis weather occurs from October through April.
Travel Instructions. The Lodge is 35 minutes from Tucson International Airport and roughly 20 minutes from downtown.
General Tourist Information. For information about vacationing in Tucson, visit the Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau web site or contact them at 110 S. Church Ave. No. 7199, Tucson, AZ 85701. Phone: 520-624-1817; Fax: 520-770-0507.