Hollywood & Wine

What do matinee idol music, glamour gossip, TV talent, movie screenings, theater productions, comedy, and myriad marquee events have in common? They’re all part of the Arizona Biltmore’s second-annual summer festival, known as “Hollywood & Wine”!

Events include:

• Celebrity Winemaker Festival Weekend- featuring a Grand Tasting, Wine Seminars, Cheese & Chocolate Tastings from local purveyors, Jewelry Displays, Movie Screenings, Bottle Signings and after hours Musical Entertainment.

• “Inside the Chef's Studio" Goes Hollywood- where you can learn from noted cookbook authors and chefs who live and work in Los Angeles and Hollywood. Rub elbows with master chefs and learn new techniques as they guide you through the steps to prepare their recipes — and then savor the flavors of what you've prepared!

• Food and Film Winemaker Tastings & Dinners- where Classic movies that celebrate the love affair between wine, food and film are featured. Experience a "Tasting" event with the featured celebrity winemaker and savor a delicious foodie film.
   
• Imagination Emporium: Celebrating Kid's Films- where kids, parents, and grandparents have the opportunity to celebrate "Hollywood and Wine" together, with specially-themed games and activities, food and culinary events, crafts and community projects and, of course, watching each classic kids' feature film on property at the resort's big screen at the Paradise Pool.

To add to the fun and excitement, since the Arizona Biltmore is Signature-preferred resort, you can receive special rates and amenities associated with this spectacular summer festival when you book through FROSCH!

A Relaxing Retreat

Dedicated to the "Art of Wellness", the Arizona Biltmore's award-winning spa has so much to offer, you might never want to leave.

Following the environmentally-conscious principles and practices employed by the entire Biltmore Resort, the Spa masters the art of utilizing natural, chemical-free, and organic products, creating an exceptional experience for guests while preserving the environment.

The Spa's extensive menu includes over 80 treatments, including massages, skin care treatments, and body scrubs and treatments:

Massages like the "Hands of Healing"- which blends fluid Swedish movements with deeper therapeutic techniques- or the "Dream Catcher Aromatherapy"- a Native American inspired massage that includes aromatic essential oils and hot stones- are sure to help you relax.

Skin and body treatments like the "Rose Quartz Facial"- which will improve moisture, increase vitality and oxygenate the skin through Rose quartz's special healing powers and beautifying and curative properties- or the "Healing Desert Clay Wrap"- which uses native clay and essential oils to deliver vital minerals to your skin, increasing circulation and relaxing tired, stressed muscles- improve skin's overall appearance and leave you feeling rejuvenated.

There is also full service onsite salon, which offers hair and makeup services, along with options for manicures and pedicures.  The Spa often has special offers and promotions, making it even easier to relax, indulge, and pamper yourself at the Arizona Biltmore.

Read a recent press release about the Spa.

The "Green" Side of the Arizona Biltmore

The Arizona Biltmore is the proud holder of a Green Certification, awarded for implementing environmentally friendly services and making a commitment to protect the environment.

Some of their efforts include:

• Offering water saving and recycling options in guestrooms
• Recycling program including bins for glass, paper, cardboard, aluminum, plastic, toner, and ink cartridges throughout the property
• Offering paperless check-in and checkout
• Using key cards made from recycled corn products
• Using organic, vegan products in the Spa
• Using Green Seal Certified cleaning products
• Installing low-flow toilets and showerheads in guestrooms
• Providing water coolers to reduce bottled water consumption
• Sourcing food from local growers and purchasing organic whenever feasible
• Giving out a "Green Star Award" each month to the department with best green practices
• Implementing internal policy to turn off lighting and air conditioning when rooms are not in use
• Training employees on 'green' practices
• Using reclaimed water for large lawn areas
• Transitioning to all organic gardening

As a guest at the Arizona Biltmore, you can feel good knowing you're staying at an eco-conscious and environmentally responsible resort, and even participate in the positive efforts!

Join us on Facebook for a chance to win a 3-night stay at the Arizona Biltmore!

A Golfer's Paradise

The Arizona Biltmore boasts two premier championship golf courses- The Adobe and The Links- allowing golf-enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels an opportunity to play up to 36 holes in one prime location.

Adjacent to the resort, the courses feature stunning views of the famous Squaw Peak, an opportunity to play where celebs have played (and still do), and meticulously maintained fairways, greens, and hazards.

The Links course is incredibly picturesque and beautifully frames the signature southwestern desert landscape. You may expect to encounter desert ravines and five pristine lakes that call for a high level of sportsmanship, bold shots, and demanding accuracy.

Insider tip: be sure to take a breather around the 15th hole on the backside of the Links, where you can take in an amazing view of Piestewa Peak, Camelback Mountain, and Papago Buttes, along with three cities.

The Adobe is a classic course, with challenging cross-bunkers, fewer water hazards, and expansive fairways. Green and rolling and with plenty of trees, you could almost forget you're in the Arizona desert. That is, until you realize that the sun is about to set and it's still well over a hundred degrees!

Break out your plaid pants, funny hat, and golf clubs, and call your FROSCH agent today. Book your trip to the Arizona Biltmore, reserve your tee time, and enjoy yourself at this golf paradise!

A Desert Oasis Awaits...

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The only hotel in the world with a Frank Lloyd Wright-influenced design, the Arizona Biltmore has been an Arizona landmark since its opening in 1929, when it was crowned "The Jewel of the Desert."

Today, in addition to experiencing the Biltmore's fascinating history, you can also enjoy a round of championship golf, relax in the tranquil spa, lounge in a private poolside cabana, or rub elbows with celebs while enjoying fantastic wines during their unique, star-studded "Hollywood & Wine" festival. Feel free to bring the whole family, too, as this luxurious desert oasis has plenty to offer children and young adults.

The Arizona Biltmore is also a Signature-preferred property, which means that FROSCH can offer exclusive rates and amenities you won’t find elsewhere. It’s part of the Waldorf Astoria Collection of Hotels & Resorts, a line of luxurious properties throughout the world.

We are excited to announce that we’ll be giving away a three-night stay for two at the Arizona Biltmore* to one lucky winner! For your chance to win, become a fan of FROSCH on Facebook. Good luck!

*Prize is a gift certificate for a 3-night stay, subject to availability. Travel must be completed by July 25, 2012. The contest will run from 10:00 AM CST on Monday, July 11, 2011 to 11:00 AM CST on Monday July 18, 2011. The winner will be announced immediately following the drawing and contacted directly by a FROSCH representative with instructions on claiming the prize.