?The Lodge is a natural extension of the Bernardus wine experience and Mr. Pon?s dream of a resort that combines the simple elegance of fine country living with the high quality of service and luxury amenities found only in the choicest European hotels,? said Mike Oprish, Managing Director of Bernardus Lodge.

Upon arrival to Bernardus Lodge, guests are greeted with a glass of wine and invited to relax in a double ?parlor? furnished with comfortable spring and down-filled sofas and chairs. In place of a traditional counter and check-in routine, a concierge reviews schedules and itineraries while escorting guests on a tour of the property. The main lodge resembles a French country home, decorated with warm, earthy tones including terra cotta, bittersweet chocolate, ochre and celadon. Hand-plastered walls glazed in rich ochre, rustic heavy-beams, antique wrought iron and copper chandeliers, and limestone fireplaces are informal and inviting.

The resort?s luxurious suites are situated in nine, single and two-story adobe village-style buildings ranging in size from 525 to 1875 square feet nestled along a terraced hillside. Stone woodburning fireplaces serve as the focal point of the sumptuous deluxe king and junior king suites, designed with vaulted beamed ceilings and built-in wine grottos with a different tasting of wine and cheese on the first night at turndown; complimentary in-room wine and gourmet snack pantries; and fresh flowers. Arched windows and French doors open onto spacious private decks with spectacular mountain vistas.