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Easter Cookie Decorating Workshop at the Bakery Café at The Boulders Resort

Cassie C — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 23:27:21 +0000

The Bakery Café celebrates the Easter holiday with an Easter Cookie Decorating Workshop on April 6 from 2PM to 5PM. Children and adults are invited to decorate festive sugar cookies in the shapes of Easter bunnies and eggs with pastel icings. Cookie Decorating Kits include plain sugar cookies, sprinkles and decorative frostings.

The Bakery Café was originally conceived as an in-house bakery for the Boulders Resort and later, evolved into a popular breakfast and lunch spot for local residents. The Café offers made-to-order salads and a wide selection of mouth watering sandwiches set in a comfortably sophisticated spot for morning espresso and croissants; a fresh, healthy lunch; or sipping wine with friends. The environment showcases stainless steel countertops with dark wood trim and open lighted cabinets featuring freshly baked items.

Cookie Decorating Kits are $10.00 each. Reservations are required. For more information please call The Bakery Cafe at (480) 488-4100 or visit the website at TheBoulders.com.

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The Boulders Resort Named Leader in Service For Entire Collection

Cassie C — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 23:13:39 +0000

“This award puts The Boulders at the top of a very distinguished list of more than 40 luxury hotels worldwide, from The Waldorf New York, to The Conrad Hong Kong,” said The Boulders’ Managing Director Michael Hoffmann. “This is an honor for every team member at The Boulders to celebrate this achievement.”

Waldorf Astoria announced its 2011 recipients of the S.A.L.T (Satisfaction And Loyalty Tracking) survey bestowing top honors on The Boulders Resort as the luxury brand’s leader with “Best Service Levels” among Waldorf Astoria and Conrad hotels throughout the world. The distinctive 160-room Arizona property was recognized based on exemplary customer satisfaction reports for all the luxury brand’s more than 40 properties throughout the U.S., Europe and Asia.

S.A.L.T is a Hilton customer satisfaction system that tracks guest comments electronically. This hospitality system provides detailed information on guest experiences. After a guest checks out, they receive a survey that is categorized on everything from service to ambiance. The information is distributed to the individual resorts and Waldorf Astoria. Every year, Hilton compiles millions of traveler’s hotel comments to determine its leaders within the luxury division. There are 23 Waldorf Astoria properties and 18 Conrad properties within the luxury collection.

“Delivering the very best in customer service is what drives us at The Boulders day-in, day-out,” says Michael Hoffmann, managing director for the Boulders. “Top service takes commitment and continuous effort from each and every staff person. To be named the leader in service within such an exclusive luxury brand is the ultimate reward for the hard work put forth by our dedicated staff. We have a truly world class hotel right here in Arizona, and this recognition validates our commitment to being the best.”

The Boulders was also the recent winner of the 2012 Travelers Choice awards voted by Trip Advisor as one of the “Top 25 Relaxation/Spa Hotels in the United States,” and ranked #21 by Trip Advisor’s savvy voters. The Boulders was the only Arizona resort awarded.

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Brain Fitness – Neurobics – at the Golden Door Spa at The Boulders

Cassie C — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:25:17 +0000

Have fun while increasing your mental muscle! The Golden Door Spa at The Boulders is offering an innovative class that will give you the opportunity to explore and exercise your brain. The goal is to enhance your cognition, improve your memory and increase neurotransmitter activity.

Each person perceives the world around them differently. We know that the adult brain retains the characteristic of plasticity, its capacity to specialize and grow. With this knowledge, we can slow down the degenerative cognitive loss that is commonly associated with aging. During each session, you will access the different intelligences and incorporate exercises that activate the functions of the brain. This process increases neurogenisis (the ability to increase brain cells and dendrites), thereby improving memory.

The American Senior Fitness Association has determined that two factors appear to effectively combat the progression of cognitive degeneration and simultaneously to promote brain fitness, mental stimulation and physical exercise.

Each session includes a broad spectrum of vibrant mental fitness activity innovations designed to increase neurogenisis. Information on brain health and nutrition support, cognition techniques, brain building workouts and focus on one of the twelve intelligences is included in each session. For more information, please call the Golden Door Spa at The Boulders at 480.595.3500.

Experience The Boulders romance this Valentine’s Day

Cassie C — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:33:39 +0000

Boulders Romance
Love is always a celebration and a romantic rendezvous at The Boulders, one of the world’s most romantic settings. Indulge in the latest modern touches in our newly-transformed rooms, from fluffy robes to your own private balcony, and share an intimate evening for two.

The Boulders Romance Package includes:

Newly-enhanced accommodations for two
Bottle of sparkling wine
$25.00 per adult Food and Beverage Credit for every paid night
Complimentary access to the award-winning Golden Door Spa, including fitness facility, adult pool, steam rooms and Niwa pool.

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Golfers Valentine Refresher
This “action-packed” instruction for golfing couples includes playing the new Pebble Tees with hole lengths between 60 and 200 yards. This is also appropriate for those who need some help with the all- important approach shots and short game. The program ends with a margarita in our The Boulders Club sports bar, Bogeys.

The cost is $259 and includes 3 hours of instruction.

Valentine’s Day
Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Latilla Restaurant
Join us on Valentine’s Day for a special “His & Her” menu. Romantic ambiance, picturesque views of the cascading waterfall and cozy booths, no wonder the Latilla was named one of America’s Most Romantic Restaurants. The signature dining room features a romantic four-course prix fixe menu, priced at $75 per person, plus tax and gratuity.

Seating from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Live entertainment from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM. For reservations, please call 480.488.7317.

The Grill
Private and romantic, this restaurant is sure to please every couple with its warm fireplace and stunning view of lush fairways. Enjoy this three-course signature chef menu is $60 per person, plus tax and gratuity.

Live entertainment from 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM. For reservations, please call 480.488.9020.

Mindfulness Group Meditation at the Golden Door Spa at The Boulders

Cassie C — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:08:04 +0000

Join Buddhist Monk, Bhante Sujatha, when he returns to the Golden Door Spa at The Boulders Resort for the Mindfulness Group Meditation on Sunday, January 29 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. $65 per person. Private sessions are also available Monday, January 30 from 1:00 PM to 3:15 PM.

Reservations can be made by calling the Golden Door Spa at 480.359.5038.

The Golden Door Spa at The Boulders is a 33,000 sq. ft spa where guests find restoration, pampering and renewed energy. The facility incorporates the elements of feng shui and the Zen-like ambiance of the original Golden Door while staying true to the natural environs and Native American influences of The Boulders. Its 24 treatment spaces are complemented by such signature elements as a labyrinth (path to tranquility), an authentic Tipi for guided meditation and a Golden Door affirmation rock for individual guest reflection.

New Golf Programs this Spring at The Boulders Resort

Cassie C — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:09:22 +0000

The Boulders Golf Academy has introduced two new programs this season. The Boulders Family Golfers Guide is for families, new golfers, or those interested in improving their approach shots. Participants play the new and innovative “Pebble Tees” with hole lengths between 60 and 200 yards. The three hour program includes full swing, chipping and pitching instruction and play on the “Pebble Tees”. The Boulders Club is offering this program for $420 for one player, $240 per person for two players and $170 per person for three players.

The Boulders Bonus Golf Series is for the avid golfer interested in building consistency. The series includes seven visits, four golf lessons and three free supervised “tune-ups”. The Boulders Club is offering this program for $250 per person.

For more information, please call The Boulders Club at 480.488.9028 or email Golf Magazine’s Top 100 Teacher in America and The Boulders Golf Pro, Donald Crawley, at Donald.Crawley@WaldorfAstoria.com.

Balance and Mobility Small Group Training at the Golden Door Spa at The Boulders

Cassie C — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:36:13 +0000

The goal of Balance and Mobility Training is to reduce an individual’s risk of falling and increase their functional strength and mobility. This is accomplished in a safe small group setting by incorporating specific exercises designed by Debra Rose, PhD at California State University, for the use in adult balance and mobility settings. Karen Janusz, trainer, is a Certified Balance and Mobility Trainer. Janusz incorporates the core components in her training, which include: * Center of gravity control training, * Multisensory training, * Postural strategy training, * Gait pattern enhancement and variation training, * Strength and flexibility training.

Training sessions are Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 2:00 PM and is limited to six people per session. Before starting the group sessions, each individual must go through a Private Balance Assessment to determine health and/or risk factors to be addressed during training. The fee for the Balance Assessment is $70. The fee for each Group Session is $35 per person.

Reserve your spot by calling the Golden Door Spa at 480.359.5038.

Group Shamanic Experience at the Golden Door Spa at The Boulders

Cassie C — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:36:08 +0000

Aligning with Worlds of Grandmother Earth

Sunday, January 8 at 11:30 AM
Sunday, February 5 at 11:30 AM
Sunday, March 4 at 11:30 AM

In this group experience, you will learn about the mineral, plant, animal, human and spirit world and how they relate to our physical, emotional, mental, spiritual and life force aspects. Then enjoy a ceremonial nature walk to discover a totem or ally from one or more of these worlds that will guide you in your everyday life. 90 minutes, $30 per person. Reservations can be made by calling the Golden Door Spa at 480.359.5038.

Our 33,000-square-foot spa offers stimulating revitalization through the art of massage, the science of facials, and refreshing services. Beautifully infused with ingredients from the desert environment, therapies created over 50 years ago from the original Golden Door are expertly applied. This luxurious spa offers everything you need for soul-stirring renewal in the Scottsdale area.

The Golden Door Spa at The Boulders adds a new Lunch & Lecture program

Cassie C — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:52:52 +0000

The Golden Door Spa at The Boulders Resort, continues to add healthy programs for locals and resort guests. The spa’s resident nutritionist will be offering classes monthly on healthy eating. The Lunch & Lecture topics include:

December 10- Holiday Fun with Food for Pre-Diabetics and Diabetics
Diabetes has increased to epidemic proportions in this country. Learn how to manage your diabetes while putting the fun back into your holidays with health tips, food choices and food preparation designed to keep your body in balance.

January 14– Weight Management Strategies for the New Year
Kick start your New Year’s Resolution to lose weight and enjoy delicious, healthy foods as you shed pounds. Learn how our own spa Chef lost 110 lbs. while cooking wonderfully, delicious food every day. Find your ideal calorie balance needed to achieve your optimum weight goal, food choices, preparation guidelines and tricks to keep your foods healthy, low-calorie, and delicious!

February 11- Gluten-free Eating�
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects nearly one in every hundred people. Unfortunately 97 percent remain undiagnosed and untreated. If you or someone you know suffers from symptoms of gluten intolerance, with gastrointestinal complaints, fatigue, headaches, joint pain, anemia or itchy skin, it may be a symptom of gluten intolerance. Learn easy ways to prepare tasty gluten-free foods and start getting your life back.

March 10- Detoxification for Health and Healing
Symptoms of toxicity include a variety of ailments including; allergies, sinusitis, fatigue, headaches, poor metabolism, colds, digestive problems and many others. Learn how toxins affect the liver and long-term health. Then, watch and learn how to prepare and enjoy nourishing, detoxifying juices and foods. Taste the freshness and purity of whole foods.

April 14- Vegetarian/Vegan Health
Vegetarians tend to maintain a lower and healthier weight than non-vegetarians, have lower blood pressure, less heart disease and cancer than the general population. Learn the unique qualities of a vegetarian/vegan diet and how to prepare the foods to insure adequate nutrition for optimal health.

The cost is $85.00 person and reservations can be made by calling the Golden Door Spa at 480.359.5038.

The Boulders Resort introduces two new Short Courses

Cassie C — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 23:05:06 +0000

The Boulders, consistently ranked among the top golf resorts in the country, has created two new faster-play golf courses. The Boulders’ famed North and South courses will offer nine holes of play respectively. The courses are perfect for busy executives who have only an hour to spare or less experienced golfers who do not want to tackle 18 holes. The new courses feature yardages of 100 to 200 yards and were created by installing new “pebble tees.”

The short courses will be available for play in the afternoons only and the rates for the short courses start at $65 during peak season (January-May). Call 480.359.4794 or visit www.theboulders.com/world_class_golf.