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Jennifer A. Pelczarski OR
Kristen Hunter The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Dove Mountain Readies For Opening The ultimate desert resort inspires a celebration of the spirit within authentic Arizona setting MARANA, Ariz. - June 29, 2009 - Balancing casual elegance with the natural elements of wood, fire, earth and water, The Ritz-Carlton Spa®, Dove Mountain embodies the authentic outdoor lifestyle of the high Sonoran Desert. Opening in late fall, this secluded 17,000 square-foot retreat embraces the enchanting habitat of the southern Arizona's Tortolita Mountains, featuring a selection of treatments that reflect its inherent peacefulness, as well as personal wellness counseling, full body therapy and anti-aging treatments. Guests can indulge in luxury amenities and legendary Ritz-Carlton service on tranquil grounds that look up toward the same rugged peaks that inspired the ancient Hohokam tribe. Stones along the hillside served as the Hohokams' "canvas," evidenced by the petroglyphs inscribed sometime between 300 B.C. and 1500 A.D. - and still easily visible from the spa today. "The entire resort is centered on an overall spirit of adventure, including the spa, with its distinctive treatments and therapies," said Michael R. McMahon, general manager of The Ritz-Carlton Resort, Dove Mountain. One example is a signature massage using natural oils that is ideal after rigorous activity, as well as prior to hiking or biking on the many invigorating desert trails. Natural elements and metals will be integrated into customized spa treatments. Guests will receive a personalized blend of 100 percent organic aromatherapy oils to enhance the effectiveness of each treatment. The use of aromatherapy oils for healing and enhancing well-being - a 10,000 year-old tradition - seems particularly well-suited to this historic desert location. On staff will be a master aromatherapist, ready to blend special oils and or customize treatments, using indigenous ingredients. The unique destination spa is part of The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain, the largest and most comprehensive Ritz-Carlton project in the continental United States. Guests will enjoy the finest cuisine, prepared by world-class chefs, along with The Ritz-Carlton's unparalleled sophistication and personalized service throughout its 850 acres. There are two couples suites at the Spa, one indoors with a fireplace and a second fireplace in an outside, private courtyard. This suite is ideal for groups who enjoy indoor/outdoor activities, going from poolside to privacy, and is attractive for bridal showers or wedding parties. The second suite is in an outdoor environment with pool access and mountain views. The Spa has its own outdoor pool and therapy tub, exclusively for its guests. The pool is an infinity spa pool with a 10-foot tanning island in the center. For desert sun worshippers, this is nirvana as a fine sheet of water cascades from the center of the island into the pool, allowing the guests to bask in Arizona's ever-present sunshine in a state of sublime relaxation. The pool area will also shine at nighttime, with two built-in firepits illuminating the terrace, ideal for partaking in the resort's signature lunar massages and star gazing. The resort has 250 guest rooms and an adjacent cluster of secluded, multi-bedroom casitas - ideally suited for families and friends. Also featured are 27 holes of championship golf, designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus and home to elite competition at the Accenture Match Play Championship each spring. The resort's invigorating playground reaches out through a majestic Saguaro forest, where the adventurous can engage the lush desert along the Tortolitas. Activities range from a casual nature walk to mounting up for an authentic, Old West cattle drive, as guests at Dove Mountain can explore 20 miles of hiking trails (clearly mapped by National Geographic), as well as marked mountain biking routes and guided Jeep tours. The Spa's offerings include 14 private treatment rooms, two esthetic rooms, a hydrotherapy room, one Vichy shower and two oversized suites, ideal for couples and friends. A full-service salon with two hair stations and three manicure stations and four pedicure chairs with views of the mountainside are also available, as is the comprehensive fitness center. A co-ed lounge joins the two sides of the spa. The Spa menu will offer the finest cuisine, specially prepared by world-class chefs, along with The Ritz-Carlton's unparalleled sophistication and personalized service. Whether it's for the tranquility of the Spa, for the pleasure of the golf, or for the thrill of a new adventure, The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain is a destination to be remembered for a lifetime. For reservation information, call and visit www.ritzcarlton.com/dovemountain.
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