Lajitas Golf Resort Spa and Equestrian Center
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Lajitas Golf Resort Spa and Equestrian Center
HC 70
Box 400
Lajitas
Texas
79852
USA
Telephone:
(+1-432) 424-5000
Fax:
(+1-432) 424-5001
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Hotel Description
Imagine a place where the Comanche Indians once roamed, Pancho Villa led raids across the Rio Grande, cowboys sat around an open campfire, and miners drank whisky at the Trading Post; all among dramatic Chisos mountain vistas and the borderland majesty of the Rio Grande River.

Tucked away in West Texas between Big Bend National Park and Big Bend State Park lies this exquisite, 25,000-acre private estate where a cast of infamous characters made history and the Old West inspires the rugged luxury of Texas' first destination resort. As Architectural Digest claims, Lajitas "has been transformed into a luxury destination whose guests can enjoy�the same breath taking scenery that persuaded Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1935 to sign Public Law 157, authorizing the creation of Big Bend National Park."
Luxury Hotel Accommodation

There are ninety-two Charming Old West-Style rooms housed in four unique buildings located throughout the property. Offering several lodging choices ranging from reasonable rooms to lavish suites, all with modern day luxuries such as satellite TV with DVD player, complimentary wireless internet, iron and ironing board, coffee maker, hairdryer, lavish bathroom amenities, and of course beautiful views. All rooms are decorated in cowboy chic or Victorian themes and have cozy, comfortable beds with ample quilts for those cool, desert nights. Wake up and enjoy the sunrise over the golf course with a rugged backdrop of the mountains. Noise level - zero, except for the birds.
With over 6,000 square feet of indoor meeting space and over 25,000 square feet of outdoor private space, the resort provides opportunities and ample accommodations for any type of program. A unique destination, offering exquisite amenities and first class service to create a memorable experience for you and your attendees. It is also the perfect wedding destination! A setting of unmatched beauty on the banks of the Rio Grande with an on-site wedding coordinator to ensure a well-planned event and a perfect venue for every wedding theme, from classic elegance to old-fashioned Western or outdoors among the Texas stars. From the wedding garden offering a gazebo and beautiful green lawn, to the ranch-style Lajitas Pavilion, to the spacious Honeymoon Casitas equipped with kitchens and private porches, Lajitas offers complete amenities for a prefect wedding.
One of the most unforgettable activities for your guest is the Cookout at Stargazer Mesa. Ride a trusty steed about a mile to Stargazer Mesa where you'll be greeted by our creative culinary team for an unforgettable chuck wagon cowboy dinner. We can help you customize you’re the perfect menu for the evening. Decide on a full bar or just beer and wine. Gaze at the stars and imagine you’ve gone back in time. After dinner you will be transported by vehicle, back to the resort. Also available for breakfast cook-outs.

Facilities

Black Jack’s Crossing Golf Course – Review Open July 4, 2010 – Grand Opening September 2010.
This semi-private, stunningly unique 18-hole championship and 9-hole Executive length golf course has challenging fairways set against a rugged backdrop. Golfers won't know whether to look at the greenery or the scenery. It is a BIG course worthy of the Big Bend. With seven breathtaking mountain holes and one spectacular desert mountain vista after another, the course itself is a literal work of art. “Some of these tee shots, you just go, ‘Wow!’” says course designer Lanny Wadkins, former CBS golf commentator and PGA Tour Star and recent Hall of Fame inductee states “ on hole four, it’s ‘Holy smokes.’ Then five is better than four and six is better than five, and it just keeps going.”
The course is named after U.S. Army General ‘Black Jack’ Pershing and the old Lajitas Trading Post (ca. 1800s) has been repurposed into the Pro shop and Longhorn Museum. Our P.G.A. professional golf staff will assist you in choosing from our selection of clothing and gifts to remember your round of golf. Our logo will give you a permanent reminder of your amazing round in the Big Bend. If you arrive early you can sharpen your game by utilizing our 5000 sq ft putting green or work on those longer shots on our state-of-the-art full length driving range featuring 25 practice stations with Pro-V1 range balls.
Course Overview:
• Architect: Lanny Wadkins
• General Manager and P.G.A. Professional: Manny Ortiz
• 18-hole Semi-Private Championship/ 9-hole Executive Course
• Par: 72
• Yards: 7081
• Club House, Pro Shop, GPS Equipped Golf carts, Food and Beverage and Club Rentals are also available






Equestrian Center
Is proud to have two National Cutting Horse Association Professional Trainers, O.K. (Kim) Estes and Katherine Hoadley. Each has the ability to train a horse from the first ride to the finished product. Clinics and Lessons are available for the novice rider to the expert rider. Boarding Facilities are also available. Trail Rides provided by the hour, ½ day, full day or even overnight will allow you to explore several scenic areas of Lajitas. With over 25,000 beautiful acres and Big Bend National Park, you could ride for days and never see the same trial twice. A must see and do is the ride to Stargazer Mesa, Buena Suerte Mine and Ghost Town, all in the tradition of the Old West. In addition, try your hand at Cowboy Action Shooting and Five Stand (Sporting Clays) The course utilizes eight automatic traps to simulate game birds such as dove, quail and pheasant and even a bolting rabbit across the ground. One round consists of 25 shots with groups of shots being taken from each shooting stand.

Red Rock Outfitters
Located in the Lajitas resort village they will organize your river trips on rafts, canoes or kayaks, hiking or mountain biking treks, and jeep or ATV adventures based on the time allotted and your goals for the trip. Want to just head out on your own? Trail for hikers and bikers leave right from the resort and lead into the Big Bend State Park.
Dining
Two excellent restaurants are located at Lajitas. Elegant casual dining (breakfast lunch and dinner) can be had in the Candelilla Café, a charming eatery overlooking the Black Jack’s Crossing golf course and the mountains surrounding it. Enjoy some of the regional offerings like Lajitas fajitas Grilled Quail, Aged Porterhouse steaks or Tijuana Caesar Salad. Similar offerings can be had in the Thirsty Goat Saloon, adjacent to the Candelilla. Angus beef is prime here. Choose a table outside to enjoy the romantic breezes, birdsong and moonlight, and outdoor firepits. All meals have some terrific local fare. Don’t forget to ask about the Legendary Clay Henry III, the beer drinking goat and ex-mayor of Lajitas who, due to obvious health reason, retired in 2008.
Agave Spa
Aromatic and healing elements of the Chihuahuan Desert are the foundation for the spa treatments—from specialty massage and skin treatments to hydrating facials. Designed to nourish both the body and soul, most treatments include native extracts including Agave, Rio Grande mud and stones from the Big Bend area. With three massage rooms and a facial room, the spa offers a wide range of treatments in an intimate and soothing environment.
The Hunt Club
Located 40 miles from the resort, it encompases 650 acres along the Rio Grande for all types of game hunting. Half-day hunts are either morning or evening and include beverages and attendant. Full-day hunts include lunch, beverages and one hunt attendant per hunter. The Hunt Club offers "luxury" bunkhouse accommodations, a full bar, a commercial kitchen, seating for up to 65, and a screened porch with shuffleboard. Hunts include White-Wing Dove, Blue Quail, Mule Deer and Aoudads to name a few. Before you hunt, you can hone your skills at the Cowboy Action shoot or Five Stand Skeet Shooting.

Shopping
Stop by to see the Comanche Creek Art Gallery which hosts local artists who have been capturing the lively character of the Big Bend area on canvas for years. On display are landscape watercolors, black-and-white photography and a rotating collection of rare mediums. Christina’s World brings handcrafted jewelry and trinkets from around the world to the Lajitas Boardwalk including exquisite turquoise adornments. Take a tour of the old Lajitas Trading Post which is now home to a Texas Longhorns exhibit. New Shops are coming soon! Opening in March 2010 is the new General Store which will have a variety of items and trinkets, to groceries and deli sandwich bar.

Maverick RV Park
Enveloped by the painted hills of Quiet Canyon and located a short walk from the resort. It offers 101 sites, including 60 pull-through. Each with 30/50 amp connections. Featuring Cable TV, Wi-Fi, luxurious bathrooms with private showers, club house, new exercise room, pool, Laundromat and General Store. All Clubs and Groups welcome.
COMING SOON – The Original Canopy Tour® - Get a bird’s eye view of Lajitas and the Rio Grande - Scheduled opening April 2010
Make NO mistake - An Original Canopy Tour is NOT a zipline and effectively makes ziplines obsolete. A zipline uses steel cables creating vibration and lots of noise A Canopy Tour, uses Hrope™ Technology eliminating internal corrosion, vibrations, and noise. Be the first to try the only Canopy Tour available in the United States designed to give riders an exciting and educational experience over the wild landscape and bird’s eye view of the Rio Grande, while ensuring their absolute safety at all times.

Location
5 miles from Lajitas International Airport. 60 minutes from Alpine Airport. 4 hours from Midland/Odessa Airport. 4.5 hours from El Paso Airport.

Amtrack station located in Alpine Texas. Rental cars available, one hour from the resort.