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Photo courtesy of Rancho Santa Fe Polo Club

Photo courtesy of Rancho Santa Fe Country Club

tates are tucked away behind trees, tall The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, also de- Opposite top: The sloping garden pathway from
walls and gates. The few you can see are signed by Lilian Rice. The landmark ho- the Inn at Rancho Santa Fe leads to the heart of
simple ranch or Spanish-style homes, tel sits atop a gently sloping lawn that the Village. Top: Polo players from the Rancho
many reflecting the style instituted by connects it with the main street of the Santa Fe Polo Club get ready for a match. Above:
architect Lilian Rice during the Ranch’s village. At one time, shops there offered The greens of the exclusive Rancho Santa Fe
development in the 1920s. What non- a wide array of merchandise for visitors Country Club.
residents can enjoy is the charming and the locals. Today the village is dom-
village in the center of the community inated by real estate offices of every
that serves residents and those who stripe, banks and financial services, a
want to be a part of it. couple of small galleries, jewelry stores,
styling salons and several restaurants.
The centerpiece of Rancho Santa Fe is If like me, you like to explore real es-

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