There are no fewer than seven pillows on each of the several couches in the lobby of the World Equestrian Center s new hotel. Most have eight. According to Lead Designer Ric Owens, they help prevent echoes in the massive foyer. A “professional pillow fluffer” tidies up their appearance each day.
The World Equestrian Center (WEC) opened its gates in December. Though the public was welcome to visit horse shows for entertainment and competition, only now is this centerpiece, as Media Director Brenden Martin called The Equestrian Hotel, open, pillows and all.
Even if all of WEC’s barns and arenas and expo centers disappeared, The Equestrian Hotel with a patisserie, toy store, restaurants, upscale boutiques and stunning décor could stand on its own as a destination.