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Spring at Westward Look
Sick of the snow? Would you rather be basking in the warm sun rather than shoveling foot after foot of the white stuff? Then it's time you booked your next flight to Tucson. The weather has been amazingly pleasant, ranging from 60 to 70º. Simply beautiful! We've had a few bouts of rain, but there something about rain in the desert that makes Tucson one of the only places in the country where dark clouds are a welcome sight. Take a look at some of the great packages we are offering now by clicking here.
When you arrive at beautiful Westward Look Resort for your escape from the cold, you'll love all of the new programs we've rolled out for Spring 2010. Our new Cooking with the Chef program allows visitors to experience the beauty and awe of the plant life at the resort while also seeing firsthand the luscious produce freshly grown in our onsite Chef's garden. Attendees will learn how to pick the ripest ingredients... then take your harvest to the GOLD terrace for a cooking class and demonstration. You will have a personal table equipped with cutting boards and burners to create a perfect sauce. You'll learn how to grill meat and veggies to perfection, make magnificent marinades, and other great cooking techniques. The class includes an entrée and dessert to enjoy, plus each guest will receive a binder filled with the recipe series and notes for the day. Our next class is Saturday, February 27, but if you can't make this one, Cooking with the Chef will be held monthly. Check the website for the schedule!
Ever wondered how some desert gardens look so lush and beautiful, while your garden perhaps feels a bit sparse? Let Westward Look help you create your own backyard oasis. Our Desert Landscape School will teach you about xeriscaping, a style of landscaping that incorporates design principles and plants that conserve water, generally utilizing plants that are native to the area. Our very own resort is a perfect example of xeriscaping. The classes are hosted by our very own resort gardening guru, Raymundo Ocampo. If you're passionate about plants, this is a must! The class costs $15 per person and includes a take-home workbook.
Coming up on March 2 is another fantastic Wine Dinner hosted by Francis Coppola Winery. Chef Wallace has designed a truly delicious menu for the night...check it out by clicking here.
We hope some of our exciting upcoming programs and events have tempted you to visit us in sunny Tucson! We truly look forward to meeting you.
See you around the resort,
Alan
New Year Brings Exciting Events
Happy 2010! I hope you enjoyed a truly fantastic New Year. We are enjoying absolutely balmy weather here in Tucson - it's hard to believe it's snowy and freezing in so many other parts of the country.
I'd like to take a moment to congratulate the fantastic staff of our very own Sonoran Spa. The spa was named in the R&R section of Tucson's Lifestyle Magazine's annual Best of the City issue. Our Blue Corn Scrub is featured...a one-of-a-kind creation from our director, Debra Henrickson. Check out the article by clicking here.
With January almost over, we are gearing up for a truly fabulous February, the month of love! Valentine's Day at Westward Look will be filled with many sweets and treats, including three romantic room packages and delicious dinners.
The Love is GOLD one-night room package includes a deluxe-sized renovated guest room, chocolate nachos and two Voss bottled waters upon arrival, as well as a romantic Valentine's prix fixe dinner for two in GOLD. This special is offered at $350 and includes taxes, gratuity and resort fees. Check out our other packages here.
Now you may be hungry for that Valentine's Day dinner at GOLD, so here's a sneak peek at the four-course menu. The dinner will be offered for $59.00 per person, which excludes any alcohol. Chef Wallace's menu is delicious, luxurious and, of course, created with love. Menu items includes warm pecan crusted goat cheese, creamy wild mushroom bisque, pan roasted diver sea scallops, filet mignon, and a petite trio of sweets for dessert. View the full menu and our other Valentine's Day offerings by clicking here.
We'd love for you to experience Westward Look Resort this winter or spring season. Please visit our website often as we are debuting new room specials, events and news each week.
I'll see you around the resort,
Alan
Holiday Spirit
Excitement is in the air here at Westward Look. Last week, we held our official Christmas tree lighting ceremony and had a super turn out. We had toast your own s'mores and hot cocoa and warm cider, accompanies by live Christmas music. Now the resort is truly in the holiday spirit!
This week we are gearing up for our Couples' Gingerbread House Decorating on Thursday evening (December 11), where adults can be children for a few hours at least. Create your own gingerbread house, enjoy music and savor wine and refreshments while you work. We'll supply the gingerbread houses and all the necessary sweet and colorful trimmings - all you have to do is bring your creativity. Interested? Give us a call at 520-297-1151 for more details or come ready to decorate at 7 p.m. ($30 per couple).
Stop by to see our very own Executive Chef James Wallace's large-scale gingerbread creation on display in the lobby - can you say yum?
We've also just posted our Christmas and New Year's Eve menus on the holiday section of the website. Indulge in all we have to offer this holiday season by clicking here.
Don't forget, if you're looking for a present sure to please this holiday season, we've got plenty of options for you. Dinner at GOLD? An aromatherapy massage at the Sonoran Spa? A private room looking out to the Catalina Mountains? One Westward Look gift card...so many possibilities!
One last thing - check out Chef Wallace in this month's Tucson Guide. Accompanying the article is a delicious recipe of our appetizer delicacy Lobster and Roasted Corn Risotto Cake just for you! Enjoy!
Hope to see you Thursday!
See you around the resort,
Alan
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Chef Wallace's Gingerbread House |
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The Holidays are Here
With Thanksgiving just days away, the holiday season is officially here! We are gearing up for a truly magnificent array of festivities at Westward Look Resort. On December 1, the resort will unveil its festive holiday makeover - stop by to see our sparkling lights, Christmas tree and other merry decorations.
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ffering festive fun throughout the entire month of December. In addition to sunset s'mores and live music on the middle terrace, we invite you get creative and join us for our grownups-only gingerbread house decorating. This couples' event has become somewhat of a tradition here at the Look. Some sweets, your sweetheart and a little wine make for the perfect holiday evening away from the kids! Check out this photo from last year! The price is $30 per couple and includes a glass of wine per person, candy and icing, appetizers, crudités, a cheese display and, of course, your gingerbread house to take home!
We will also be hosting our second annual Holiday Fashion Show on December 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy numerous fashion vendors with tableside and runway modeling, wine & cocktail specials, raffle prizes from vendors and Westward Look and 25 cents off your bill for every can of food donated to the Community Food Bank (max $2). If you like fashion, I promise you'll have a good time and find some great last-minute gifts!
After Thanksgiving, check back on our website for Christmas and New Year's menus and activities. We've got a delicious and exciting lineup for you!
And there's one more thing! Check out this fabulous article on vacationing in the Southwest by The Washington Post. Westward Look Resort was included as a top choice for accommodations! We would love to host you and your family this holiday season. Sun and Santa! You can't get any better than that.
The resort is still happily taking Thanksgiving reservations for breakfast, brunch and dinner, as well as accommodations. Check out our Thanksgiving Day dining options by clicking here.
Have a happy Thanksgiving! I'll see you around the resort.
Alan
Fall Flavors
October was a fabulous month at Westward Look Resort! One of the best parts: the weather was unbelievable and the sunsets awe-inspiring. It's well known that some of Tucson's best sunsets are in October and the resort sure does show them off well! November brings with it continued gorgeous weather here in the Old Pueblo for the kickoff of the holiday season.
I'd like to invite everyone to join us on Friday nights on the Middle Terrace from 5 to 6 p.m. for sunset s'mores and live music from 5 to 7 p.m. featuring Gerry Glombecki. It's just the start of all of the amazing events we have planned for the holidays.
Of course, November wouldn't be complete without a Thanksgiving celebration...with all the fixings! This year, forget the holiday hassle and let our culinary team create a feast for you and your family to remember. Our Thanksgiving offerings include a delicious hot buffet breakfast in the Catalina Ballroom, an elegant three-course plated brunch in GOLD and a generous Thanksgiving buffet in the Sonoran Ballroom. All offerings include Thanksgiving favorites and more! If you are interested in creating a new tradition with us this year, take a peek at our menus and additional information here.
With El Tour de Tucson just around the corner on November 21, I am sure many of you out there are looking for a place to set up camp for the weekend. Our Fall Frenzy package is offered at just $149 a night and includes a $50 resort credit for each night of your stay. Westward Look offers many amazing amenities for rest and relaxation...just what you'll need before and after the big race! See the details here. This package is also a great option for those of you who are heading to Tucson for fall break or Thanksgiving! Our Sonoran Spa is ready to create pure bliss with its signature treatments, and our pools are heated, ready for you to dive right in!
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Hope you have a great week! I'll see you around the resort,
Alan
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