Opposite page: An exterior of the cedar-clad Ventana Inn & Spa, the newly renovated Northern California hotspot. Clockwise from top: The inn has an intimate relationship with nature, adding to its secluded feel; a Pacific House Suite with an outdoor hot tub, complete with views of the sunset; and the outdoor patio adjoining the lobby. www.hospitalitydesign.com October 2010 87http://www.hospitalitydesign.com