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These activities are optional and are being offered on a complimentary basis to our customers. They are being offered only outside of the official program. Guests may be included at a reduced rate.
Legendary
champion Jack Nicklaus took advantage of the high Sonoran Desert setting to
integrate strategy, variety and fair shot values into his Signature Golf
Course at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain. With his first Tucson
golf course in 25 years, Nicklaus designed 27 holes that present unique
challenges and distinct character, blending naturally among noble saguaros
that stand together along the surrounding Tortolita Mountain Range.
The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain was unveiled to a global audience
during the 2009 World Golf Championships – Accenture Match Play
Championship. The 64 top-ranked players will return in 2010 to produce
another week of exciting golf competition on the new desert layout, where
the elevation ranges from 2,300 to 3,000. Now guests will enjoy making the
same shots that require imagination and creativity of the world’s best pros,
as Nicklaus purposefully created an elite venue intended to be enjoyed by
golfing legends and friends alike.
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Step into a world of comfort and escape to the solitude
of The Ritz-Carlton Spa®, Dove Mountain -- the newest
luxury destination spa in the country. Healing treatments using organic
desert botanicals are offered to invigorate the body and return balance to
the mind. The healing touch of professional therapists melts away cares and
distractions of life. Only the most exclusive health and beauty products are
used to create a luxurious experience in this peaceful haven.
Incorporating the essence of the desert, inspired by the healing rituals of an indigenous people,
this therapy uses relaxing essential oils
and smooth heated stones and crystals,
specifically placed and artfully applied
throughout a Swedish massage. A
mesmerizing state of relaxation is achieved
while balancing the chakras and grounding
the body’s energy. (50 minutes)
By combining warming rituals with a selection of
pharmaceutical, botanical, and organic
offerings with the highest active
concentrations and lowest pH, this
transformative treatment makes visible
changes in the health and beauty of the
skin. (50 minutes)
Enjoy
the beauty of the Sonoran Desert on horseback. This experience will bring
you a scenic walking ride into the d
esert to a special location for an
assortment of wine pairings with cheese and fruit. Beginning with a complete
training session that we refer to as "showing you the ropes" - all riders
are given basic riding skill instructions. Desert survival tips, as well as
safety-first guidelines, are also discussed before proceeding over the
trails. Led by seasoned wranglers, anticipation is heightened by the vistas
waiting over the next hill and around the bend. Touch the spirit of the
desert terrain and its exceptional appeal while riding a magnificent, yet
gentle companion. Come enjoy an incredible setting and a relaxing way to
enjoy the desert. Transfer times to White Stallion Ranch are approximately
(30) minutes one-way.
Tucson is fortunate to be surrounded by five mountain
ranges - reaching heights of over 9,000 feet in elevation. Our
natural borders consist of three ecosystems, exposing any traveler to an
incredible variety of vegetation. Hiking in the Tortolita foothills directly
from The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain, you will get to experience the mighty
Saguaros and unique desert vegetation, and be mesmerized by the beautiful
views of the canyon. Experienced, certified guides will lead you through
Tucson's back country. Unique experiences last a lifetime, so we invite you
to join us for an exhilarating trail hike that gives you an immeasurable
sense of self-accomplishment and appreciation for the Sonoran Desert.
Note: Please wear comfortable clothing, sunscreen, and proper exercise shoes
for this activity