In the highlands edging Lanai City, this grand country estate exudes luxury and quiet romance. Secluded by old pines, 1.5 mi of paths meander through formal gardens with a huge reflecting pond, a wedding gazebo, and an orchid greenhouse. Afternoon tea is served in front of the immense stone fireplaces beneath the high-beamed ceilings of the magnificent Great Hall for a fee of $29. The music room lounge is a relaxing haven after a day on the lodge's golf course or sporting-clays range. A long veranda, furnished with wicker lounge chairs, looks out over rolling green pastures toward spectacular sunsets. Pros: beautiful surroundings; impeccable service; walking distance to shops and restaurants in Lanai City. Cons: doesn't feel like Hawai'I; can get chilly at 1,700-foot elevation (especially in winter); not much to do in rainy weather.
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