< Previous48 AZFOOTHILLS.COM RNR RELAXATION STATION. The Hills ARE ALIVE “Sedona is a pure window into the earth’s soul,” says Stephen Yang, owner of San Francisco-based Point Hospitality Group. Feeling pulled by the magnetism of Arizona’s red rock country, Yang opened Sky Rock Inn of Sedona, a boutique hotel that straddles two vortexes perched atop the West Sedona hilltop. The pet-friendly stay is bursting with organic materials, calming neutral tones and native textures that celebrate its desert surroundings. Many rooms even feature romantic fi replaces and wide terraces to soak in the fresh air and scenery. Sky Rock is within walking distance to shops, restaurants, breweries, art galleries, abundant trail heads and more. SKYROCKSEDONA.COM. MELISSA LARSEN Feb Issue 2.indd 48Feb Issue 2.indd 481/23/20 4:32 PM1/23/20 4:32 PMFeb Issue 2.indd 49Feb Issue 2.indd 491/28/20 11:35 AM1/28/20 11:35 AM50 AZFOOTHILLS.COM RNR: Stays STAYS From resort renos to spa specials, take a look at what’s new in travel and leisure throughout the Valley and beyond. BY MELISSA LARSEN Happy Trails Slated for completion this summer, one of the top resorts in the state for wellness and adventuring will debut TRAIL HOUSE AT ENCHANTMENT RESORT. The multi-faceted activity center promises to elevate Enchantment Resort’s already-robust outdoor and adventure programming (there are currently 100-plus weekly activities on the agenda property-wide). Upon completion, the 4,000-sq.-ft. Trail House will have a retail space for professional-grade assembly and purchase; and even an area dedicated to the discovery and education of Sedona’s trails. Plus, Enchantment Resort and Mii amo guests will have access to the resort’s expert trail guides. A slew of new programming with also be introduced alongside Trail House, including the all-new Canyon to Creek challenge for biking enthusiasts. enchantmentresort.com/trailhouse. Make No Bones About It Though pets are always welcome at MOUNTAIN SHADOWS, experience the same level of luxury as their two-legged parents. Upon booking the package, dogs will be welcomed to the guestroom with a card and a framed photo of their fuzzy face, alongside a dog bed and a mid-century-modern doggie dish. At the end of the relaxing retreat, your prized pooch will get to take home a cactus bandana and a bag of all-natural, locally made Bentley’s Biscuits. This package can be reserved up to 48 hours in advance and is $55 per stay (per dog, additional $10 per night for stays longer than four nights). mountainshadows.com. Feb Issue 2.indd 50Feb Issue 2.indd 501/23/20 4:32 PM1/23/20 4:32 PMFeb Issue 2.indd 51Feb Issue 2.indd 511/23/20 4:32 PM1/23/20 4:32 PM52 AZFOOTHILLS.COM RNR: Golf & Leisure THE DESERT MOUNTAIN Difference Desert Mountain truly is something special. The North Scottsdale destination is among FORE REAL: A variety of play with multiple courses and cool- season turf on four of the seven courses allow more days of green grass golf than any other club. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION: Sitting at a slightly higher elevation lowers Valley temperatures by 10 degrees, extending summer outdoor playtime and evening adventures. BE A SOCIAL BUTTERFLY: The diverse membership offers the chance for like-minded people to enjoy and connect. EAT UP: Members have their choice of 10 restaurants and grills to satisfy every taste, along with complementary views and a vibe for every mood. JOIN THE CLUB: Desert Mountain has an abundance of options to engage the entire family and promote a healthy lifestyle. THE GREAT OUTDOORS: Desert Mountain boasts the only private, 20-mile award-winning trail system equipped with the exclusive Trail Guide technology. TO LEARN MORE Desert Mountain desertmountain.com Feb Issue 2.indd 52Feb Issue 2.indd 521/23/20 4:32 PM1/23/20 4:32 PMBEAUTIFUL OUTDOOR SPACE BALLROOMS TO FIT EVERY SIZE EVENT MOUNTAIN AND CITY VIEWS Chateau Luxe Exclusive Wedding Venue 1175 E. Lone Cactus Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85024 (623) 266-8747 www.chateauluxeaz.com | info@chateauluxeaz.com Feb Issue 2.indd 53Feb Issue 2.indd 531/23/20 4:32 PM1/23/20 4:32 PM54 AZFOOTHILLS.COM RNR: InMexico To Learn More NOBU HOTEL LOS CABOS nobuhotelloscabos.com. Feb Issue 2.indd 54Feb Issue 2.indd 541/23/20 4:32 PM1/23/20 4:32 PMThe New NOBU A winning concept opens in Cabo San Lucas. BY SUZANNE KOCH J UST OPENED THIS PAST APRIL, Nobu Hotel Los Cabos is the latest venture from the notable brand found by Japanese chef Nobu Matsuhisa and Academy Award-winning actor Robert de Niro. Guests can expect to fi nd the brand’s Japanese minimalist aesthetic mixed with local Mexican elements. Dine at signature Nobu Restaurant and the California- born farm-to-table concept Malibu Farm, along with other dining and bar destinations. Guests can enjoy golf nearby at Diamante, an on-property culinary garden, high-end shopping and four pools. Private swim-up and beach cabanas are available along with four super cabanas that are complete with a full bathroom, day bed and more. To relax, a spa with 13 treatment rooms offers indoor hydrotherapy areas and an outdoor hydrotherapy garden plus an array of body treatments, rituals and facials. Nobu also boasts more than 14,000 square feet of meeting and event space to host everything from wedding ceremonies and beyond. @azfoothills #azfoothills 55 RNR: InMexico Feb Issue 2.indd 55Feb Issue 2.indd 551/23/20 4:32 PM1/23/20 4:32 PM56 AZFOOTHILLS.COM RNR: Travel J NFINITY-EDGE POOLS are well-named, aren’t they? Find one with a memorable view and you want to stay in it, well, forever. A perfect example, with two-tiers no less, can be found on Kauai at the Timbers Kauai Ocean Club & Residences. This private residential club opened in the summer of 2018 on the island’s southeast coast, just a short drive from Lihue Airport. Part of the 450-acre Hokuala resort community overlooking the include Ninini Point Lighthouse and the occasional gigantic cruise ship arriving or departing from nearby Nawiliwili Bay. Two-, three- and four-bedroom residences are elegant and comfortable. They’re also for sale as whole ownership—from $2.59 million to $9.75 million—or as fractional ownership interests starting at $399,000. And yes, there is golf, in the form of the only Jack Nicklaus Signature design on the island. The Ocean Course at Hokuala— winner of “Hawaii’s Best Golf Course” by the 2019 World Golf Awards—was renovated in 2017 and is everything you would expect nine however, with four oceanfront holes (especially the stunning par 3 14th), that you won’t soon forget. Make sure it’s that half of the course Garden Isle GOLF Tee up at above-par island courses. BY TOM MACKIN Feb Issue 2.indd 56Feb Issue 2.indd 561/23/20 4:32 PM1/23/20 4:32 PM @azfoothills #azfoothills 57 you play with the new Swing & Sail experience, which includes nine holes and a two-hour Kalapaki Sunset Catamaran Cruise where RNR: Travel To Learn More gogolfkauai.com. timberskauai.com. Feb Issue 2.indd 57Feb Issue 2.indd 571/23/20 4:32 PM1/23/20 4:32 PMNext >