{"id":3361,"date":"2009-10-12T10:28:38","date_gmt":"2009-10-12T17:28:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/?p=3361"},"modified":"2009-10-12T10:46:57","modified_gmt":"2009-10-12T17:46:57","slug":"fairmont-scottsdales-season-of-personal-discovery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/travel\/fairmont-scottsdales-season-of-personal-discovery\/","title":{"rendered":"Fairmont Scottsdale’s Season of Personal Discovery"},"content":{"rendered":"

The beautiful five-diamond Fairmont Scottsdale is offering its guests a truly unique weekend experience this fall with its themed-getaways known as the \u201cSeason of Personal Discovery\u201d. Six weekends have been carefully \u201cplotted\u201d out by the resort and by today\u2019s most celebrated authors, who will be joining guests at the Fairmont on their special occasion. Plus guests will take pleasure in resort discounts, including specials at Willow Stream Spa and rounds of golf at the TPC Scottsdale \u2013 home of the famous FBR Open!<\/p>\n

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The past few weekends have been themed around the \u201clove of books\u201d or us females with the \u201cUltimate Girls Getaway\u201d package. Themed weekends still in store include food, wine, mystery, thrill and giving. See more details below\u2026<\/p>\n

Oct. 23-25
\nFood & Wine for the Soul \u2013 Culinary Weekend<\/strong>
\nWine connoisseurs and food lovers gather for a delicious and fun-filled weekend of culinary delight as the masters share their secrets and techniques in the kitchen.<\/p>\n

Authors to Attend<\/em>: Michael Mina, Michelle Bernstein, Jamie & Bobby Deen, Karen Macneil and Robin Goldstein<\/p>\n

Nov. 6-8
\nCloak & Dagger \u2013 Mystery Thriller Weekend<\/strong>
\nThis weekend will be filled with intrigue, conspiracy and suspense for all those who love a heart-pounding novel. Some of the best sleuth writers will be on hand to share how they create thrillers that keep readers at the edge of their seats.<\/p>\n

Authors to Atttend:<\/em> Steve Berry, Joseph Finder, Les Standiford, M.J. Rose, David Morrell<\/p>\n

Dec. 4-6
\nLiterary Stew \u2013 Grand Finale Part I<\/strong>
\nSaving the best for last, this versatile weekend comes packed with a Pulitzer-Prize winner and crime novelist, mixed with a bit of \u201cNeverland.\u201d<\/p>\n

Authors to Attend<\/em>: Ridley Pearson, Dave Barry, Scott Turow<\/p>\n

Dec. 4-6
\nSmall Change for Big Change \u2013 Grand Finale Part II<\/strong>
\nPlanned at the start of the holiday season, this themed weekend will show how even the smallest gesture pays big dividends with the inspirational voices of great philanthropists.<\/p>\n

Authors to Attend<\/em>: Jacqueline Novogratz, Wendy Smith, Jessica Jackley<\/p>\n

The Season of Personal Discovery Weekend Package Includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n