Scottsdale Blog - Things to do in Scottsdale, Arizona » Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa http://blog.scottsdalecvb.com Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:21:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Scottsdale Businesses Honored with Awards http://blog.scottsdalecvb.com/scottsdale-businesses-honored-with-awards/ http://blog.scottsdalecvb.com/scottsdale-businesses-honored-with-awards/#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:58:09 +0000 Melissa Matthews http://blog.scottsdalecvb.com/?p=1467 Congratulations to our members who recently received awards. 

 

Several Scottsdale-area restaurants were recognized by The James Beard Foundation as semifinalists across several categories:

Golfweek magazine’s list of best public-access courses honored several local golf clubs:

TripAdvisor’s Travelers Choice Award recognized Royal Palms Resort and Spa as No. 78 on its “Best Luxury Resorts in the World” list and as No. 7 on its “Top 10 Luxury Resorts in the United States” list.

 

Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch received Elite Certified Status by Elite Meetings International and also was honored with Meetings & Conventions’ 2009 Gold Tee Award and Successful Meetings’ Pinnacle Award.

 

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport was named No.1 on Health Magazine’s “America’s Healthiest Airports” list and No. 7 on Travel + Leisure’s “Best Airports of 2008” list.

 

Encore Creative was recognized by Event Solutions magazine as the “2009 Event Supplier of the Year.”

 

InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Spa was honored on Travel + Leisure’s “Top 45 New Hotels of the Year” list.

 

Chaparral Suites Resort Scottsdale was awarded Meeting & Conventions’  Gold Key award.

 

 

]]> http://blog.scottsdalecvb.com/scottsdale-businesses-honored-with-awards/feed/ 0 Master Mixologists Serve up Innovative Drink Options http://blog.scottsdalecvb.com/master-mixologists-serve-up-innovative-drink-options/ http://blog.scottsdalecvb.com/master-mixologists-serve-up-innovative-drink-options/#comments Mon, 09 Mar 2009 22:19:31 +0000 Josh Kenzer http://blog.scottsdalecvb.com/?p=1009 As a man who knows the true meaning of cocktail culture, Peter Kasperski has dreamt up some of Scottsdale’s most delectable drink items. You won’t see soda guns or bar blenders in any of his four downtown restaurants where emphasis is placed on fresh juices and ingredients. Try the absinthe-infused Nightfly at Cowboy Ciao or Digestif’s Pretty Ugli, a mixture of fresh basil, Nardini Acqua di Cedro and lemon. For more information, visit www.cowboyciao.com.

Bill DeGroot of the SouthBridge Restaurant Group is the mastermind behind two of Scottsdale’s most infamous cocktails, the Strawberry Smash at CANAL and Pear Alsace at Estate House. The mixture of strawberries, fresh mint and potato vodka makes CANAL’s drink a real palate pleaser, and one sip of the pear-flavored drink will make you think you’ve actually taken a bite into the fruit. It’s a blend of Grey Goose vodka, pear brandy and lemon juice garnished with a fanned-out Anjou pear. For more information on CANAL, visit www.canalaz.com. For more information on Estate House, visit www.estatehouseaz.com .

Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa’s newest bar, edge, has a drink menu that’s as extensive as the list at award-winning restaurant, elements. Liquid Relations founder Ryan Magarian taught edge staff the skills behind “liquid cooking,” concocting items like the chamomile breeze, a fusion of gin, honey and lemon steeped with chamomile tea leaves. And we’d be remiss not to mention the innovative spins on classics like the Tom Collins and Sidecar. For more information, visit www.sanctuaryaz.com.

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    • ]]>     Scottsdale’s resorts house plenty of large meeting rooms for big events and groups, but they also boast more intimate venues for a shorter attendee list, too.

    Groups seeking a relaxed setting for their next function can unwind in seclusion at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain’s Casa Montana estate. This private, 3,500-square-foot mountainside retreat is complete with all the comforts of home like spacious bedrooms, six full baths, and a billiard room with a bar area for entertaining attendees. The retreat also features a flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi internet, and business services in an Old World Spanish atmosphere. For more information, visit www.sanctuaryaz.com.

    Add a touch of intrigue to your next gathering by taking your group underground at Lon’s at the Hermosa Inn. The underground tunnel, which now stores the restaurant’s large selection of wine, is said to have housed secretive, cowboy celebrations during prohibition. But now, groups can hold intimate gatherings in this historic space which is crafted out of stone and centered around a heavy wooden table. For more information, visit www.lons.com.

    Hold your next function atop the city at the Penthouses located at Hotel Valley Ho. Situated on the seventh floor of the Valley Ho’s Tower, the building offer views of downtown Scottsdale and legendary Camelback Mountain. These private modern digs also boast floor to ceiling glass walls, small break out rooms, on-site bathrooms and kitchen space. For more information, visit www.HotelValleyHo.com.

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    ]]>     http://blog.scottsdalecvb.com/a-perfect-fit-for-meeting-groups-of-all-sizes/feed/ 0     Discover Your Soul’s Path at Scottsdale Spas http://blog.scottsdalecvb.com/discover-your-souls-path-at-scottsdale-spas/ http://blog.scottsdalecvb.com/discover-your-souls-path-at-scottsdale-spas/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:42:11 +0000 JoAnne Zeterberg http://blog.scottsdalecvb.com/?p=1132 Sanctuary on CamelbackHave you ever wondered about your true purpose here on Earth? Or, why certain patterns in your life keep repeating and you just can’t seem to break free? If so, look to the stars and let Tom McMullan help you navigate your personal celestial roadmap.

    A professional astrologer for more than 20 years, McMullan brings humor, intuition and a profound understanding of astrology and human psychology to his Soul Readings at The Sanctuary Spa at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain and The Centre for Well-Being at The Phoenician. In a relaxing spa setting, McMullan uses the symbolic language of astrology to help you uncover the tools you need to improve relationships, increase your awareness, and discover your hidden talents and potential. However, be prepared: a reading with McMullan is not a spectator sport! But, if you’re willing to participate, open yourself to new ways of interpreting your life experiences, and maybe even do a little homework, you’ll come away with valuable insights that will serve you well on your life’s path!

    ]]>     http://blog.scottsdalecvb.com/discover-your-souls-path-at-scottsdale-spas/feed/ 0     SCOTTSDALE COMPANIES RECEIVE AWARDS http://blog.scottsdalecvb.com/scottsdale-companies-receive-awards/ http://blog.scottsdalecvb.com/scottsdale-companies-receive-awards/#comments Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:02:37 +0000 Melissa Matthews http://blog.scottsdalecvb.com/?p=1057
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    • ]]>     Congratulations to our members who recently received awards.  

     

     

    Hotel Valley Ho’s Executive Chef Charles Wiley was named “Outstanding Manager of the Year for 2008” by the Arizona Hotel & Lodging Association.

     

    GolfWorld Magazine recognized several Scottsdale golf courses on its lists of “Top 50 Public Courses” and “Top 50 Resort Courses” in the country:

    • Public Courses: Grayhawk Golf Club (No. 21), SunRidge Canyon Golf Course (No. 26) and Eagle Mountain Golf Club (No. 43)
    • Resort Courses: We-Ko-Pa Golf Club (No. 31), Boulders Golf Club (No. 40) and Ocotillo Golf Resort (No. 49)

    Golfweek magazine honored local golf courses on its best resort and casino courses list:

    • Resort Courses: We-Ko-Pa Golf Club’s Saguaro Course (No. 16) and Cholla (No. 38), Boulders Golf Club’s North Course (No. 54) and South Course (No. 80) and Longbow Golf Club (No. 89)
    • Casino Course: We-Ko-Pa Golf Club’s Saguaro (No. 3) and Cholla (No. 8)

    The 2009 Mobil Five-Star Awards were recently announced and several Scottsdale businesses were recognized:

    • The Phoenician and Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North both received four-star ratings for the resorts category.
    • Talavera at the Four Seasons was honored with the four-star designation in the restaurants category.
    • In the spas category, Fairmont Scottsdale, Four Seasons, The Phoenician, Royal Palms Resort and Spa, and Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain all were honored with four-star ratings.

    Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch was honored by Smart Meetings magazine with the “2008 Platinum Choice Award”, and with MeetingNews’ “2008 Planners’ Choice Award.” The resort also was named one of the best resorts for family trips in the Southwest region by Travel + Leisure Golf.

     

    Hotel Valley Ho was honored with Spa Week’s Luxe Award for “Best $50 Treatment” for its hot shells massage treatment.

     

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    ]]>     http://blog.scottsdalecvb.com/scottsdale-companies-receive-awards/feed/ 0     Scottsdale Resorts Ranked Among the Best in the World by Travel + Leisure http://blog.scottsdalecvb.com/scottsdale-resorts-ranked-among-the-best-in-the-world-by-travel-leisure/ http://blog.scottsdalecvb.com/scottsdale-resorts-ranked-among-the-best-in-the-world-by-travel-leisure/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:03:37 +0000 Josh Kenzer http://blog.scottsdalecvb.com/?p=999
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    • ]]>     Travel + Leisure ranked eight Scottsdale resorts among the finest in the world in their “2009 World’s Best 500 Hotels” survey. Winners included:

    The ranking of number one resort in Arizona went to the Royal Palms Resort & Spa.

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    ]]>     http://blog.scottsdalecvb.com/scottsdale-resorts-ranked-among-the-best-in-the-world-by-travel-leisure/feed/ 0     Couples Escape to Scottsdale for a Truly Romantic Retreat http://blog.scottsdalecvb.com/couples-escape-to-scottsdale-for-a-truly-romantic-retreat/ http://blog.scottsdalecvb.com/couples-escape-to-scottsdale-for-a-truly-romantic-retreat/#comments Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:15:29 +0000 Josh Kenzer http://blog.scottsdalecvb.com/?p=493 Let’s face it, even the best of relationships need a little rekindling every once in a while. Not even Brangelina can be that crazy about one another all the time! Between kids, careers and every day responsibilities, couples may find themselves in dire search of a little “us” time, and Scottsdale grants several opportunities to spark up the flames of love all over again.

                The Ultimate Indulgence package at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa lets lovers spoil themselves with a bit of quality time, fine food and fancy accessories. In addition to luxurious casita accommodations, the deal includes a romantic staple of champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries, elegant dinner for two at elements and a $1,000 shopping spree at Molina Fine Jewelers including a champagne toast and roundtrip limousine service.

                For a romantic rendezvous of a more racy kind, sneak away to the W Scottsdale Hotel & Residences. The property’s Feel the WUV package indulges couples with a bottle of bubbly, late 2 p.m. check out, and a box of Max Brenner Chocolates made especially for their visit. And, the lovebirds won’t find any reason to leave the room – simply ring the W Scottsdale’s Whatever/Whenever service for in-room couple’s massages, a romantic dinner for two delivered to your door, WUV-potion cocktails, and more. The special also includes a Jimmyviane SPIN ME game in addition to other goodies to help make your stay memorable.

                Romance is in the design at the Royal Palms Resort & Spa. The Spanish Colonial-themed resort, named one of the “Top 50 Romantic Retreats” in the world by Travel + Leisure, is home to beautifully sculpted gardens and walkways and strategically positioned fireplaces that create the ultimate dreamy ambiance. Starry eyed lovers will be happy to know that the property even has a staff member on-hand to cater specifically to their every whim. Robert H. Vickrey, the resort’s new director of romance, plans, arranges and executes romantic gestures for couples – everything from over-the-top proposals to anniversary celebrations that rival the wedding itself. There’s no limit to what Vickrey can dream up to sweep lovers off their feet.

    ]]>     http://blog.scottsdalecvb.com/couples-escape-to-scottsdale-for-a-truly-romantic-retreat/feed/ 0     AAA Recognized Scottsdale Resorts and Restaurants with Diamond Ratings http://blog.scottsdalecvb.com/aaa-recognized-scottsdale-resorts-and-restaurants-with-diamond-ratings/ http://blog.scottsdalecvb.com/aaa-recognized-scottsdale-resorts-and-restaurants-with-diamond-ratings/#comments Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:17:00 +0000 Josh Kenzer http://blog.scottsdalecvb.com/?p=476
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    • ]]>     AAA recognized several Scottsdale resorts and restaurants with its diamond ratings. The AAA five-diamond rated hotels are:

    •      Camelback Inn, A JW Marriott Resort & Spa
    •      Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
    •      The Canyon Suites at the Phoenician
    •      Fairmont Scottsdale
    •      The Phoenician

    Hotels awarded four-diamonds include:

    •      The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa
    •      CopperWynd Resort and Club
    •      Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort Scottsdale
    •      FireSky Resort & Spa
    •      Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas
    •      Hotel Valley Ho
    •      Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch
    •      Radisson Fort McDowell Resort & Casino
    •      Royal Palms Resort and Spa
    •      Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa
    •      Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains
    •      Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center
    •      The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa

    The four-diamond restaurants include:

    •      Alchemy at CopperWynd
    •      Asia de Cuba at Mondrian Scottsdale
    •      Bourbon Steak at Fairmont Scottsdale
    •      Deseo at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
    •      Elements at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa
    •      La Hacienda at Fairmont Scottsdale
    •      Latilla Dining Room at The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa
    •      Lon’s at Hermosa Inn
    •      Mosaic
    •      Palm Court, at the Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center
    •      Talavera at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
    •      T Cook’s at The Royal Palms Resort and Spa
    •      Il Terrazzo at The Phoenician
    •      Windows on the Green at The Phoenician

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    ]]>     http://blog.scottsdalecvb.com/aaa-recognized-scottsdale-resorts-and-restaurants-with-diamond-ratings/feed/ 0     Halloween Themed Cocktail Recipes from the Sanctuary http://blog.scottsdalecvb.com/halloween-themed-cocktail-recipies-from-the-sanctuary/ http://blog.scottsdalecvb.com/halloween-themed-cocktail-recipies-from-the-sanctuary/#comments Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:48:04 +0000 Kelly Tope http://blog.scottsdalecvb.com/?p=104 Sanctuary’s jade bar has a “spirited” group of special Halloween cocktails that also will be available at the new edge bar, making its formal debut in October. They have graciously provided the recipes below. Make your own, then head to edge bar to compare the results.

    Mixologist: Jason Asher

    ghostini

    • 1 oz. Godiva White Chocolate
    • 1 oz. White Cream de Cocoa
    • 1 oz. Stoli Vanilla Vodka

    witch’s brew

    • 2 oz. Kettle One Citron Vodka
    • ¾ oz. Lime Juice
    • ½ oz. Blue Curacao
    • 1 oz. Cranberry Juice
    • Garnish Dry Ice

    pumpkin-tini

    • 2 oz. Pumpkin Infused Vodka
    • 1 oz. Cream
    • ½ oz. Simple Syrup
    • Garnish Allspice Sugar
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