Archive for July, 2008

The hills are alive with the rain from monsoons

A quick glance at the Catalinas as you drive up Craycroft and you might think you’ve been transportated to a lush, green Hawaiian island.

Not so.

The plants, trees and flowers of the area are thriving with the monsoon rain and the gentle flow of the Ventana Wash serves as a tranquil reminder of how water does the desert good in the summer season.

Now is the time to wander the Window Walk nature trail at Loews and discover the natural flow of our 80-foot waterfall and the wide variety of indigenous plants, like the blooming Desert Hackberry, which is producing a vibrant orange mini-berry (about the size of a pencil eraser.) It’s just one of the many amazing plants that make it exciting to explore the desert.

If you’re in the neighborhood, come check out the Window Walk nature trail and all the lush greenery. It’s the perfect respite from the usual dry heat in the summer.

Happy Hiking!

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Spa Happy Hour in the Cascade Lounge with 97.5 BOB FM

Sip $6 “Bob-tinis”–that’s a gin martini named after 97.5 BOB FM– this Thursday from 5-7 p.m. While you’re here checkout promotions from Loews Lakeside Spa, Savannah MedSpa and Face Me makeup boutique, who will be exhibiting services and products at the Bob FM Happy Hour.

The promotional Happy Hour will continue for three more weeks on Thursdays.

It’s a girl’s night and a chance to register for certificates to the above-mentioned retreats for relaxation and pampering.

See you there?

 

Date Night at Ventana: Here’s looking at you, kid

Cozy up with your loved one on Friday nights in the Cascade Lounge to watch classic and cult-classic romance films.

Join us on Friday nights for a complimentary movie and a “Date Night Dinner Special” in the Flying V Bar & Grill. Share a rack of ribs, tableside guacamole and dessert for two for $38.

Friday, July 4th features Casablanca.
The complimentary movie begins at 8 p.m., just after Katy and Doug Martin perform. And there’s a live band following the film. Friday nights at Ventana have never been so cozy.

Here’s a schedule of upcoming flicks. Hope to see you there.
July 4 Casablanca
Jul 11 Roman Holiday
July 18 Forget Paris
July 25 My Best Friend’s Wedding
Aug. 1 Some Like it Hot
Aug.8 Ever After ( A Cinderella Story)
Aug. 15 Father of the Bride
Aug. 22 Hope Floats
Aug. 29 The American President

All movies begin promptly at 8 p.m.
For questions, please call the Concierge at 299-2020.