Alright, so I finally made my way over to Vellano Country Club the other day. I’d heard bits and pieces about it, you know, how it’s one of those places. So, I figured, why not see what all the fuss is about? Packed a fresh shirt, made sure the car was clean, that sort of thing. You want to make a decent first impression, even if you’re just there to look around, mostly.
Getting There and First Look
The drive up was something else. Winding roads, big gates – the whole nine yards. Felt a bit like I was entering a different world, to be honest. Pulled up to the main building, and it’s impressive, I’ll give them that. Big, grand, lots of stone and wood. Not gaudy, but definitely trying to make a statement. I parked the car and just took a minute to soak it in. You could smell the cut grass, really fresh.
Stepped inside, and it was pretty quiet. Not stuffy, exactly, but you could tell it was a place where people expected a certain… composure. The staff I saw were polite, very professional. They pointed me in the right direction when I looked a bit lost, which I probably did.
Wandering Around the Grounds
I spent a good bit of time just walking around. The golf course, man, it was something. Perfectly green, like a carpet. Saw a few folks out playing, looked like they were having a good time, real serious about their game. It’s a huge place, you could easily get your steps in just exploring. The views from some spots were incredible, looking out over the hills. Really peaceful, actually.
I peeked into where they have the restaurant. Looked fancy. White tablecloths, shiny glasses. Didn’t eat there this time, maybe another day. But it definitely had that vibe of a special occasion place. I was more interested in just getting a feel for the atmosphere.
What Struck Me
Here’s what I noticed, just my two cents:
- It’s definitely well-maintained. Everything was spotless. Not a leaf out of place.
- The people there, members I guess, seemed pretty relaxed, like it was their second home.
- It’s quiet. If you’re looking for hustle and bustle, this ain’t it. It’s more of a retreat.
I also saw they had other stuff, like a pool area and maybe tennis courts, though I didn’t get too close to those. It seems like they try to cover all the bases for a club like that.
Leaving and Final Thoughts
So, after a couple of hours, I figured I’d seen enough for a first visit. Hopped back in the car. Driving away, it felt like I was re-entering normal life, if that makes sense. It’s a beautiful spot, no doubt about it. A real escape.
Was it for me? Hard to say from just one look-around. But it was interesting to see how the other half, or maybe the other one percent, spends their leisure time. It’s a different kind of setup, very polished. I’m glad I went, satisfied my curiosity. Maybe I’ll swing by again if I get a chance, try that restaurant. For now, it was a good little adventure into a world I don’t see every day.
