The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa is situated on 1,300 acres of unspoiled Sonoran Desert in Carefree, a beautiful and hilly enclave near north Scottsdale, Arizona, and has been named "America's Top Resort" for 14 consecutive years.  Designed to blend into its desert surroundings, The Boulders Resort is a casually elegant and peaceful destination, equally popular for its 2 18-hole championship golf courses, its world-class Golden Door Spa, and its full-service Tennis Center, where the weekly Boulders Challenge tennis match (between resort guests and staff tennis pros) is a highly popular event.  

Drawing both its name and decor from the surrounding desert, with its 12-million year old granite boulder formations, The Boulders is also one of only a handful of resorts that now boasts a fully organic dining menu along with a good selection of organic wines.  In addition to getting food from local organic farmers, the resort is setting up its own garden and will be harvesting their own fruit, vegetables and herbs this fall, and also had begun offering organic soaps, candles, and linens along with organic mini-bar refreshments.

The Boulders Resort features a warm and charmingly elegant southwestern style, with such comfortable touches as overstuffed leather chairs, natural hand-hewn wood beams, mexican tile, and wood-burning fireplaces.   All accommodations are spread out amongst multi-room casitas and villas, some private (single-unit) casitas and villas are available.

Upscale amenities are available in all guestrooms, including High-speed Internet access, premium cable television, VCR players, CD players, private patios, personal refreshment bar, spacious bathrooms with oversized bathtub, Golden Door skin care and bath products, a ceiling fan, fluffy robes and thick towels, Egyptian cotton sheets, a walk-in closet, and a workspace with two telephones and voicemail.  All accommodations also feature wood-burning or gas fireplaces, however, they are not available for use during the summer months.

To view a detailed description for each room type available click this link for The Boulders Resort Room Types .

The Golden Door Spa at The Boulders is known the world over for its high standard of luxurious pampering.  This 33,000 square-foot space houses 24 treatment rooms, separate men's and women's locker rooms that are complete with steam rooms, saunas, and a traditional Japanese bath.

The Golden Door Spa also offers several unique features, including an outdoor Meditation Labyrinth, a Watsu (underwater massage treatment), and a circular tea room, along with a movement studio that provides classes in Yoga, Pilates, and Tai Chi, as well as a heated swimming pool and jacuzzi, a state-of-the-art fitness facility, and a full-service beauty salon.

Click on this link for a brochure of Golden Door Spa Treatments and Salon Services. (Note this is a PDF file that will either open in a new browser window or download to your computer based on your personal browser settings).

The Boulders Resort is also home to not just one, but two championship-level, Jay Morrish-designed courses, known for their challenging play, breathtaking surroundings, and sweeping panoramic views, along with The Boulders Golf Academy, including a driving range and putting green.  The Boulders Golf Course has been rated the #2 Golf Resort in the United States and the #1 Golf Resort in the Southwest for 2005 by Travel and Leisure Golf, and among the "Top 100 Courses in the U.S." by GOLF Magazine.

In addition, The Boulders Resort boast numerous other on-site activities, such as tennis (with 8 courts, private lessons, and weekly clinics), hiking, horseback riding, and swimming - enjoy one or all of The Boulders Resort's four swimming pools, including a heated pool and a Lodge pool with a rock waterfall.

• Accommodations for desired number of nights
• Taxes
• Daily us of the spa facilities and fitness center
• Complimentary wireless internet access
• Valet parking

In addition there are a number special packages to choose from, which include meals or meal credits, and your choice of spa treatment(s), tennis, or golf.  Please ask me about available packages if you are interested in enjoying the full Boulders Resort experience.

With a number of dining choices at The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa , you'll find plenty to please your palate.

Enjoy the elegant atmosphere and spectacular desert views at Latilla, the signature dining room at The Boulder's Resort that was recently honored by Gourmet magazine as one of the nation's outstanding restaurants.  Serves regional cuisine expertly prepared with fresh duck, beef, and seafood.

Palo Verde offers delectable seafood and Southwestern-inspired entrees in a more casual setting.

Rusty's Chop House serves lunch and dinner, and features a menu of steak and seafood.

For breakfast or lunch, drop by Bogey's at the Boulders Club, which serves traditional club dishes and other casual fare, and offers a stunning view of The Boulders Golf Course.

For lighter fare, there's the Golden Door Spa Café, featuring light meals, fresh juices, and smoothies.   Or if you're in a hurry, stop at the Bakery Café for snacks and fresh baked goodies.

And for a perfect end to your day, enjoy stunning Arizona sunsets while sipping your favorite cocktail at the Discovery Lounge, a warm, inviting retreat featuring soft jazz, a glowing fireplace, and amazing outdoor views.