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Weekend at the Arizona Biltmore

Posted on May 07, 2009 under Archives | No Comment
Biltmore Arizona Lobby

Biltmore Arizona Lobby

A few weeks ago I travelled to Phoenix and stayed at the lovely Biltmore hotel.  Located six miles northeast of downtown Phoenix on 36 impeccably landscaped acres, this  Frank Lloyd Wright influenced resort is a nice weekend getaway destination.  A unique architectural gem, the resort  houses 739 large rooms and 72 villas with Mission-style furniture, eight swimming pools, seven tennis courts, a 20,000 square foot spa and four restaurants.

Suite at the Biltmore

Suite at the Biltmore

I was lucky enough to stay at their new Ocatilla Wing and was greeted with a nice chocolate plate and goodies.

chocolate plate

chocolate plate

goodies

goodies

I also enjoyed the spa, beautiful pools and had a private golf lesson with pro Ron Heraty.  Golfers will enjoy the 18-hole putting course and two 18-hole PGA courses, The Links and The Adobe, at the adjacent Biltmore Country Club.  The Adobe Course (6,428 yards) is one of the oldest in Arizona, dating back to 1928.  Stately and grand, this course is spacious and offers wide flat fairways.  The younger, eccentric shorter Links Course (6,300 yards) houses unexpected swerves, ups and downs and turns amidst rolling fairways lined with luscious pines surrounding some of the most stunning homes in Phoenix.

My friend Sheila joined me for dinner at the resort’s Wright restaurant.  Here are some pics:

Shrimp appetizer

Shrimp appetizer

Salmon

Salmon

Chocolate Souffle

Chocolate Souffle

Sheila joined me for dinner

Sheila joined me for dinner

The Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa is located at 2400 E. Missouri Avenue in Scottsdale, Phoenix.  To make reservations, call 602/955-6600.

Interview with Ron Heraty, Head Golf Pro at the Arizona Biltmore

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Ron Heraty, Head Golf Pro at the Arizona Biltmore

Ron Heraty, Head Golf Pro at the Arizona Biltmore

While in Arizona for a golf story I got to take a private lesson with head golf pro Ron Heraty at the Arizona Biltmore.  Ron has been a member of the PGA for 15 years is a graduate of the Professional Golf Association Business School in San Diego and in Denver.

View of adobe course, 14th hole

View of adobe course, 14th hole

We talked about his golf background and the  two 18-hole courses, The Links and The Adobe, at the Biltmore. 

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