THE QUINTESSENTIALS: ISSUE 7

THE PERFECT POOL DAY

The sun’s golden rays are shining down, and temperatures are on the up and up. Weather conditions that beg for time spent in and beside an oh-so-refreshing pool. If you don’t have a backyard oasis, it also means it’s time to live the resort lifestyle at Lansdowne!

Take the Plunge

Lovers of summer flock to Lansdowne to take advantage of our sparkling Aquatic Complex for the exclusive use of our resort guests and club members. Three outdoor pools – including one with zero-depth entry – are calling your name. Your whole family can take the plunge to cool off under the watchful eyes of certified lifeguards. Then, let the sun slowly dry your skin from a relaxing lounge chair.

Go VIP (Very Important Poolsider)

For the ultimate summer experience, you can rent one of our ultra-exclusive private poolside cabanas. Whether you choose the half-day or full-day option, you’ll enjoy a personal sanctuary that’s worthy of envy-inducing social media posts. Be sure to request a reservation early, as our cabanas are limited and in demand by resort guests and club members.

Alfresco Dining
You don’t have to leave paradise to satisfy your hunger or thirst. Our Currents Grill menu is at your service. From a mid-morning exotic fruit cup and frozen slushie to a lunchtime signature salad to an afternoon of sipping handcrafted cocktails and munching Mediterranean hummus to a hardy handheld and glass of wine or beer for dinner. It’s like having a private chef at your beck and call.

Necessities and Niceties

Remember to pack and apply sunscreen regularly to protect your skin from the intense rays of the summer sun and bring plenty of water to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. We also recommend keeping a healthy stack of reading material. Think: favorite magazines and splashy books – we recommend this list to help you choose a juicy one!

You can even upgrade your resort stay pool days with our limited-time Discover Summer Package! In addition to overnight accommodations, you’ll also receive generous breakfast and resort credits, a welcome amenity of seasonal fresh fruit and Saratoga Water, two Lansdowne-branded Tervis Tumblers (for those hydrating liquids you need to drink) and a stylish Lansdowne beach bag to haul all of your perfect pool day gear.

SUMMER GOLF: 9 HOLES WITH BITE

There IS a way to play a round AND beat the heat. Our Greg Norman-designed Sharkbite Course delivers all the demands of our championship 18-hole courses with the flexibility for family play. Five sets of tees deliver a total yardage of just over 2,300 from the back tees and a mere 870 from the junior tee box, putting players of all ages and skill levels in a strong position.

To help establish your plan of attack, our golf pros are sharing the challenges you’ll encounter and top tips for winning the day, hole-by-hole:

Hole #1

The Challenge: Making your way onto a well-defended green with bunkers guarding the front while the back and right sides are sloped into a collection area.

Top Tip: Place your tee shot between 70-80 yards short of the green so your approach shot will have enough spin to hold the green. Tee shots placed too close to the green require quite a bit of finesse to stay on the putting surface.

Hole #2

The Challenge: Staying out of the bunkers.

Top Tip: Try to play a tee shot into the middle of the green that will give you a fair putt to any pin location.

Hole #3

The Challenge: Steering clear of penalty areas right and left.

Top Tip: Play a shot to the right center of the fairway, avoiding the left bunker. The approach shot is fairly straightforward – just avoid the bunker guard to the right of the green.

Hole #4

The Challenge: Eluding the right green-side bunker.

Top Tip: Keep your approach shot below the hole as the green tilts quite a bit from left to right.

Hole #5

The Challenge: Avoiding the left fairway bunker and right tree line.

Top Tip: Leave your approach shot about 75 yards from the green so you can hit a medium-full shot that holds the putting surface.

Hole #6

The Challenge: Staying out of the woods to the left and fairway bunker on the right side of the hole.

Top Tip: Play your approach to the center of the green – the short left is guarded by a deep bunker and the right side of the green slopes quite a bit into the rough.

Hole #7

The Challenge: The toughest Par 3 on the course, you’ll face a long hole guarded by a swamp on the entire left side.

Top Tip: Play a shot to the right middle of the green. Anything to the left could be problematic. (If you hit into the swamp, don’t worry. Our Golf Shop is well stocked with premium quality balls.)

Hole #8

The Challenge: Keeping away from the very large left green-side bunker.

Top Tip: Play a shot to the middle of the green. It’s fairly flat, so you should have a reasonable birdie putt from the center.

Hole #9

The Challenge: Bypassing the penalty area on the entire right side of the hole.

Top Tip: Play a tee shot to the left center of the fairway to avoid the penalty area. The approach shot should be aimed at the right center of the green to ensure the ball stays on the putting surface. 

Now that you’re prepared with playing tips, reserving a tee time on Sharkbite is the ideal way to round out your summer stay at Lansdowne Resort. Don’t miss out on the fin-tastic fun!

YOUR BODY, YOUR TEMPLE

As the DMV’s premier wellness resort, Lansdowne is the ideal destination to commit to the all-important pursuit of self-care. Experiences throughout the property are specifically designed to improve your overall well-being – body, mind and spirit.

Start by exploring the diverse range of Body Treatments and Body Rituals available in Spa Minérale. The latest addition to this pampering lineup is our signature Satin Skin Body Treatment. This 80-minute therapeutic regimen begins with an essential oil-scrub exfoliation followed by a Swedish-style massage utilizing a lavender oil-based, moisture-binding emollient. For the ultimate in hydration, the service concludes with a shea butter and lavender body wrap for skin as smooth as satin.

Savvy spa-goers know to reserve a resort stay package to bundle AAA Four Diamond accommodations with generous spa credits to indulge in the treatments of their choosing. Our advice: Book a midweek appointment to enjoy the most tranquil experience and get more spa-ahhhhhh.

COOK LIKE CHRIS: AIR FRYER PEACH TURNOVERS

Peaches are the favorite summertime fruit, but they can be tricky to ripen. Day one: hard as rocks, but just 24 hours later… overripe! Here at Lansdowne Resort, we’ll use our perfectly ripe peaches to make salsa, relish and coulis by the gallons plus cobblers or other desserts to serve a few hundred guests. For at-home chefs, I developed a small-batch savory peach turnover recipe for the air fryer to keep the heat out of your kitchen during these long, hot days. They’re a great little indulgence.

AIR FRYER PEACH TURNOVERS

Preparation and cook time: Approximately 90 minutes

Yield: 4 generously sized turnovers

Ingredients

• 5 ripe peaches, stones removed, roughly chopped – skin on or off, the choice is yours
• 4 dates, stones removed, roughly chopped – these will naturally sweeten the filling
• 1 sprig fresh thyme, leaves finely chopped – adds a savory note
• 1 orange, grated zest and juice
• Flour for dusting
• 1 box grocery store puff pastry
• 1 egg, beaten

For the topping

• 4 TBSP sugar
• ½ tsp finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
• ½ orange, juice only
• 2 TBSP toasted nuts of your choosing 

Directions

Make the Filling

1. Put the peaches, dates, thyme, orange juice and half the zest into a sauté pan over medium/high heat.
2. Cook 10 minutes, stirring a couple of times, until the peaches just start to break down. Set aside to cool, then place in the refrigerator to stop the cooking process. It is easier to handle when the filling is cold.

Make the Turnovers & Topping

1. Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F.
2. Once the filling is cool, lightly dust a work surface with flour. Roll out the puff pastry to make a square roughly 34×34 cm/13½x13½ in. Cut this into four equal, smaller squares.
3. Spoon a quarter of the peach filling into a corner of each square. Brush the edges with beaten egg, then bring one corner over to meet the other, creating a triangle shape and covering the filling. Use a fork to press down and seal the edges.
4. Brush each turnover with beaten egg.
5. Air-fry for 10 minutes, then flip over and cook for another 5 minutes.
6. While the turnovers are cooking, you can make the topping. Mix together the sugar, thyme and about 2 teaspoons of the orange juice to make a thick, smooth paste that you can drizzle.
7. When the turnovers are crisp and golden brown and the filling is slightly oozing out, remove from the air fryer.
8. Slightly cool and drizzle the topping mixture over the warm pastries. YUMMY!!!!

Helpful Tips

• I suggest making the filling in advance. It can be stored in the refrigerator until you are ready to use it.
• Once you finish making the turnovers, place them in the refrigerator for 5 minutes or so to avoid the dough becoming soggy or mushy.
• Leftover filling can be used for tasty toppings on pancakes, waffles and ice cream. 

LET’S TALK TURKEY

Guests who joined us for Lansdowne Celebrates America over the loooooooooooong July 4^th weekend had a red, white and true-blue blast! If you’re suffering from FOMO, no worries. Our resort is THE place to join in the festivities for every major holiday on the calendar. Quintessential Tip: Next up is our lavish Thanksgiving feast. Be sure to keep an eye on our website for announcements and make your reservations as early as possible for this event – it sells out every year.