{"id":9194,"date":"2017-11-30T07:30:36","date_gmt":"2017-11-30T14:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/?p=9194"},"modified":"2017-11-26T08:25:03","modified_gmt":"2017-11-26T15:25:03","slug":"holiday-happenings-ritz-carlton-dove-mountain-omni-montelucia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/desert\/holiday-happenings-ritz-carlton-dove-mountain-omni-montelucia","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Happenings at Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain and Omni Montelucia"},"content":{"rendered":"

With all the holiday activities going on this time of year, it can be hard to decide which ones to participate in.<\/p>\n

Thankfully, both Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain and Omni Montelucia have a number of events going on the month of December so that you have ample opportunity to fill up with as much holiday cheer as possible!<\/p>\n

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Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain<\/h2>\n
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If you’re looking for the perfect quick getaway that gives you a total escape from reality, then Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain<\/a> is your place.<\/p>\n

And with all the holiday happenings here, you will be saying “sayonara” to your stress and “hello” to happiness.<\/p>\n

Fourth Annual Holiday Tree-Lighting Ceremony |\u00a0Sunday, December 3<\/em><\/h3>\n

From 5 – 8 p.m., you will be feeling all the holiday cheer at the resort. With holiday refreshments prepared by Ritz-Carlton chefs, as well as a visit from Santa himself, this ceremony is a great way to kick off the holiday season.<\/p>\n

Spread the cheer as well by bringing a toy to donate to the Marin Corps’ Toys for Tots Foundation in Tucson, or canned food to donate to the Marana Food Bank.<\/p>\n

Admission is $25 per vehicle, and includes refreshments, entertainment, and photos with Santa. A portion of the proceeds will go to Tucson’s Casa de los Ninos.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Dine-In Gingerbread House |\u00a0December 2 – 27<\/em><\/h3>\n

Known internationally to be one of the best places to dine during the holiday season, The Ritz-Carlton’s Dine-In Gingerbread House is back again this year.<\/p>\n

Reserve a private meal for up to six people inside the resort’s gingerbread house and love eating amongst all the holiday happiness.<\/p>\n

Booking for this eating experience is $200 per midweek seating, or $250 per weekend seating plus individual meal costs.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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Christmas Weekend |\u00a0December 23 – 25<\/em><\/h3>\n

The excitement has been building up for the weekend of Christmas, and The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain will not disappoint.<\/p>\n

Here’s the calendar of events they’ve got planned for the best weekend of the year:<\/p>\n

Saturday, December 23<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gingerbread Decorating Workshop |\u00a0 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Sunday, December 24<\/strong><\/p>\n

Christmas Eve Dinner at CORE Kitchen & Wine Bar | 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Dinner is priced at $98 for adults, $38 for children under 12.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Monday, December 25<\/strong><\/p>\n

Christmas Brunch at CORE Kitchen & Wine Bar | 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Brunch is priced at $90 for adults, $38 for children under 12.<\/em><\/p>\n

Christmas Dinner at Cayton\u2019s Burger Bistro | 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Prime rib special plus regular \u00e0 la carte menu<\/p>\n

Monday, December 25<\/strong><\/p>\n

Christmas Dinner at CORE\u00a0Kitchen and Wine Bar | 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Dinner is priced at $98 for adults, $38 for children under 12.<\/em><\/p>\n

To book your spot in these holiday events, visit the resort’s website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Omni Montelucia<\/h2>\n
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Why go away when you have a fab place to enjoy the holidays right in your backyard? Head over to Omni Montelucia<\/a> this holiday season to get your fill of Christmas cheer.<\/p>\n

Merry Montelucia Ho Ho Ho Hike |\u00a0December 9, 8:00 a.m.\u00a0<\/em><\/h3>\n

Show off your holiday spirit and get a great workout while doing so! This holiday-themed hike is all about the costumes — Most Spirited hike wins a 50-minute massage at Joya Spa.<\/p>\n

Even better, this hike is led by none other than Santa Claus, so reserve your spot now!<\/p>\n

This hike is priced at $25 per person.<\/em><\/p>\n

Yappy Hour Howl’day Party | December 13, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.<\/h3>\n

Your dogs deserve to have a fun holiday too, and this party is their chance. Bring your dressed up pup to the Howl’day Party for some photo opps with Santa, as well as a chance to win a box filled with Harry Barker treats, toys, and picture frames.<\/p>\n

If your dog wins the prize of best costume, you’ll also go home with a bottle of Montelucia wine (in addition to the free glass of wine every guest gets!).<\/p>\n

This party is priced at $15 per guest.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Breakfast With Santa |\u00a0December 2, 9, 16, and 23, 8:00 – 11:00 a.m.<\/em><\/h3>\n

Have you ever experienced the joys of a Spanish Christmas feast? Regardless of whether your answer is “yes,” or “no,” you won’t want to miss out on this breakfast buffet.<\/p>\n

Here you’ll be able to stuff yourself with:<\/p>\n