Let the countdown to the holidays begin! Okay, I admit it. I love the holidays.This was my favorite time of the year as a child and it’s no different as an adult. It’s not about the presents—it’s about family time and sharing good food and drink with people I enjoy being with.
One of my favorite places to enjoy the holidays is at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia. In this fun countdown to the holidays, this is the ultimate Omni event guide to all the fun you can find here in Scottsdale.
I really enjoy the sense of excitement that comes from finally being able to be back outside again here in the Desert Southwest. Here in Arizona, we’ve survived another long hot summer. We’re finally back to the time of year when we can move outdoors. We can enjoy evenings on the patio, sitting by the fire pit, gazing at the stars overhead. I love chatting with friends, relaxing and sipping a good glass of wine. Omni Montelucia has some really special events planned all season long and here are some of the best things you can look forward to for rounding out 2016.
1—Celebrate the Season, all season long
From now through December 31st you can take advantage of the greatest holiday offer around with cozy accommodations, warm service, and the most stylish shopping options around.
Plan your holiday getaway now at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia
Shop until you drop with a retail credit to Montelucia’s boutique offerings and then jet off to the most exclusive shopping outlets in Scottsdale. When you’ve worked up an appetite, use your dining credit for savory bites at Prado before you retreat back to the comfort of your exquisitely draped room for an intimate holiday evening.
Offer includes:
- Luxurious accommodations
- $50 Dining Credit
- $50 retail credit to Montelucia’s on-site boutiques including Dulcinea, Crave & Joya Spa Boutique
- Up to $1700 in savings vouchers to Biltmore Fashion Park, Kierland Commons & Scottsdale Fashion Square
For more information or to plan your trip, click here.
2—Give thanks and donate to a great cause at the Thanksgiving Eve Celebration
Celebrate with the Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Montelucia for Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at 7:00 pm, and donate to a great cause.
Celebrate with the Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia for Thanksgiving Eve
This annual celebration will feature locally inspired culinary creations and live entertainment by The Joe Costello Syndicate and DJ Jen Jones. A portion of the proceeds collected this evening will go to benefit St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance as part of Omni’s Say Goodnight to Hunger initiative. Help support the community by brining non-perishable food items.
For table reservations call (480) 627-3039. For special overnight reservation packages, please contact (480) 627-3102.
3—Light up your holiday spirit at the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
Celebrate the season with the annual tree lighting on Tuesday, November 29th from 5:00-8:00 pm and embrace the magic of the season at the Omni Montelucia.
Celebrate the season with the annual tree lighting at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia
Bring your loved ones to enjoy holiday cookie decorating for the kids, complimentary photos with Santa, holiday bites and be a part of the lighting of the 20 foot Christmas tree in the main plaza kicked off by KISS FM’s Johnjay Van Es. Bring your furry friends for a specialty boutique shopping in support of the Arizona Animal Welfare along with on-site pet adoptions.
4—Deck the halls with Designs from the Desert
On Saturday, December 3rd from 10:00am – 11:30am at Crave Café, you can discover your green thumb this holiday season as you join Tucson Lifestyle Home & Garden Magazine Editor, Debby Larsen, for a one day “hands-on” floral design workshop.
Learn how to create a desert inspired holiday wreath with fresh olive and eucalyptus greens at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia
For just $40 per wreath, you can learn how to create a desert inspired holiday wreath with fresh olive and eucalyptus greens accented with live succulents which can be later replanted after the holidays. Take home your creation for the perfect holiday decoration or give it to someone special. Cost includes the class and all materials. Mimosas available for purchase. Space is limited. Reservations call (480) 627-3020.
5—Ring in the Holidays at the most spa-tacular party around!
Join Omni Montelucia for the 2nd annual Ring in the Holidays on Thursday, December 8th from 5:00pm – 8:00pm at Joya Spa where you can indulge in all of Joya Spa’s greatest offerings for just $130 per guest.
Enjoy spa samples and experience new mini-services at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia
Allow our therapists to transport you to a place of relaxation and rejuvenation as they shower you with spa samples and treat you to new mini-services. Enjoy the company of others as you snack on hand-crafter hors d’oeuvres and sip on complimentary wine all while explore in the chic boutique trunk show buys. Depart with a spa sampler bag which includes a certificate for a 50 minute classic massage or facial to use at a later date. It’s an evening you won’t want to miss. Space is limited. Reservations call (480) 627-3020.
6—Bring on the winter weather with the Holiday Snowfall Showcase
Come one, come all for a joyous night of holiday splendor on Friday, December 9, 2016 from 4 to 7:30 pm on the Kasbah Patio. Your holiday shopping checklist is made easy with unique boutique offerings from Kendra Scott, Monica Mauro, JWare, BJwld, Kadie’s Inspirations, Soul Carrier, Joya Spa, Dulcinea, Farfetched Apparel, Sabai, Drewbees Honey and more! Enjoy samples of Montelucia’s signature label wine and olive oil gift sets.
Come for a joyous night of holiday splendor during the Holiday Snowfall Showcase at the Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia
Tasty holiday bites and drinks to delight all will be available. The air will be filled with the soulful sounds by Phoenix’s own, Obadiah Parker and the Voices of Shadow Advance Choir from Shadow Mountain High School. Help fill Santa’s sleigh benefitting St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance by bringing your non-perishable food items. And it wouldn’t be the holidays without the magic of snow – special snow shows will take place at 6:00pm and 7:00pm, all with Camelback Mountain as the backdrop. Entry is free.
7—Celebrate the passing of the seasons with Sangrias and Sunset Salutations
Celebrate the passing of the seasons with the traditional practice of 108 Sun Salutations to mark the end of one season and the arrival of another on the Winter Solstice, Wednesday, December 21, 2016 from 7:15 to 8:15 pm on Joya Terrace.
Celebrate the passing of the seasons with the traditional practice of 108 Sun Salutations at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia
Flow with our talented instructions every solstice and equinox while your gaze settles on picturesque Camelback Mountain in front of you. After your inspiring practice join your fellow yogis for one-complimentary sangria along with shopping in Crave Café. Bring 3 non-perishable food items to benefit St. Mary’s and receive a complimentary Joya Fitness class voucher. $10 per person. For more information call (480) 627-3020.
8—Finish your year off on top as part of Omni’s Holiday Hikes for Hunger
Help Omni Say Goodnight to Hunger as you hike Camelback mountain for a cause! Enjoy unsurpassed views with fun, festive hikes, led by Joya Hiking Guides. Bring three non-perishable food items to receive a voucher for a complimentary fitness class and bounce back offers to Crave Café.
Help Omni Say Goodnight to Hunger as you hike Camelback mountain for a cause, starting at Crave Cafe.
Includes a bottle of water and complimentary parking. There are three hikes in 2016:
- Black Friday–Two for one on Friday, November 25th at 8:00am. Meet at Crave Café. Two for $25.
- 2nd Annual Merry Montelucia HO HO HO Hike on Saturday, December 10th at 8:00am. Meet at Crave Café. $25 per guest.
- Last Hurrah Hike of 2016 on Saturday, December 31st at 8:00am. Meet at Crave Café. $25 per guest.
For more details on each individually themed hike visit OmniMontelucia.com.
9—Feast on Holiday Splendor with a variety of holiday lunches, brunches and dinners
The Thanksgiving Holiday Feast at Omni Montelucia is on Thursday, November 24th in Prado. The feast is $85 per adult and $35 per child.
Feast on Holiday Splendor with a variety of holiday lunches, brunches and dinners at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia
Gather and give thanks at Prado. Cross Thanksgiving dinner off your Holiday to-do list as you join us for a prix-fixe menu complete with holiday favorites including herb rubbed organic free-range turkey achiote crusted ribeye, along with decadent desserts or enjoy the classics provided on the full, regular Prado menu. Live music will fill the air for this festive occasion. View menu.
Two seating options are available: 1:00pm to 4:30pm and 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Reservations call (480) 627-3020 or book online at OpenTable.com
Christmas Day Brunch at Omni Montelucia is on Sunday, December 25 from 7:00am – 11:00am in Prado.
Celebrate the season with our traditional brunch… but better! A brunch buffet like no other, complete with an array of carving stations. Quench your thirst with endless mimosas, build-your-own bloody marys along with specialty hand crafted cocktails. Live music and patio seating with views of Camelback Mountain complete the experience. For reservations call (480) 627-3020.
Christmas Dinner is served on Sunday, December 25th in Prado. The cost is $85 per adult and $35 per child.
Gather your friends and family for a decadent dinner at Prado. Serving the full Prado menu along with a specialty menu made up of holiday classics and delicious house-made desserts. Festive holiday music will perfectly complement your dining experience.
Two seating options are available for Christmas Dinner: 1:00pm to 4:30pm and 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Reservations call (480) 627-3020 or book online at Opentable.com.
10—Finish off the holiday season with a toast to the New Year!
Join the New Year’s Eve Celebration at Omni Montelucia on Saturday, December 31 at Prado.
Toast the New Year at Prado with a four course prix-fixe menu and champagnes. Enjoy live Jazz and dancing from the talented Joe Costello throughout the evening. Stay until midnight for a special balloon drop to ring in the New Year. After-dinner drinks available at Mbar until 2am.
Join the New Year’s Eve Celebration at Omni Montelucia on Saturday, December 31 at Prado.
Two seating options are available: 6:00pm- $95 per person & 9:00pm – $125 per person. (9:00pm seating includes a bottle of champagne per couple). For reservations call (480) 627-3020.
Note: This is a sponsored post but I only work with brands I believe in and will gladly pass on to my readers. I love Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia and recommend it for my readers.
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