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	Name:	The Boulders Resort and Golden Door® Spa
	Address:	34631 N Tom Darlington Drove Carefree, Arizona 85377 USA
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	Phone:	480-488-9009
	Type:	Resort Spa

Description: Located high in the Sonoran Desert north of Scottsdale.

Treatments & Programs: Follow the Labyrinth, a path to tranquility inspired by ancient Hopi medicine wheels, or try out the Watsu area for an underwater "back to the womb" experience. Also offered are massage (lymphatic, aromatherapy, Thai, shiatsu, reflexology, reiki, chakra balancing, healing hands, Golden Door, maternity, couples, LaStone Therapy, craniosacral, watsu), body treatments (Szekely herbal wrap, aromatherapy body polish, salt scrub, native grain exfoliation, soothing aloe wrap, raindrop therapy), Native American treatments, Ayurvedic treatments, wellness treatments, facials and skin care, nail services, makeup, hair services, waxing, laser hair removal.

Romantic Treatments & Programs: The Couples Suite has a private fireplace and a spacious patio with whirlpool and majestic desert views. Couples Massage: Indulge in an experience that will create memories you'll both treasure. Share a relaxing Golden Door, aromatherapy or reflexology massage with a partner or friend in the spacious, relaxing couples suite with views of the desert garden outside. To enhance the treatment, enjoy your own private whirlpool before or after your massage. 50 or 80 minutes. Educational Massage: You and your partner will have the opportunity to learn and share in the beautiful, healing power of human touch. Your therapist will guide you through a full 50-minute massage of your partner, showing you different strokes used to relax, revitalize and ease tense, sore muscles. After learning how to give a massage, let your partner give you a full 50-minute massage. 110 minutes.

Maternity Treatments & Programs: Maternity Massage: This is a soothing, full-body massage for the mother-to-be, specifically addressing pregnancy discomforts. It aids in relaxation, benefits circulation and provides comfort during this time of change. Mother-To-Be Package: specifically designed to take care of the mother-to-be. Start with a full body maternity massage, followed by a tranquility facial that cleanses and tones the skin. The facial is enhanced with a face, neck and shoulders massage while hands and feet are pampered in the warmth of mitts and boots. Afterward, the guest is taken into the Salon for a cooling pedicure to assist with circulation in the legs. The pampering continues with a manicure and hairstyling. About 5 hours.

Spa Facilities: 33,000 sq. ft. Golden Door Spa wraps around the north side of the base of the resort’s signature boulder monument and overlooks the sprawling grounds of the property. The spa is designed with West and East Wings. The West Wing house a the check-in area, fitness center, and mind/body and movement studios - all with sweeping views of either awe-inspiring boulder piles or Black Mountain in the distance. The East Wing has a more contemplative setting with meditation areas, treatment spaces (each with four choices of music), hydrotherapy, a full-service salon, elaborate locker rooms, a circular tea room and an interior rock and sand garden. 2,000-square-foot fitness center, yoga studio.

Other Facilities: Four outdoor heated pools - three with whirlpools and the Lodge pool has a rock waterfall. Rock climbing on the resort's granite boulders. Night vision excursions, mountain biking and scenic guided hikes in the Sonoran Desert and mountain trails. Tennis, swimming, hiking and horseback riding, golfing on the 36-hole, Jay Morrish championship course, festival market, galleries, cafes and Native American art museum.

The Golden Door Spa at The Boulders Resort in the News:

Far East Meets Southwest at the Golden Door Spa at The Boulders Resort -Luxury Desert Hideaway Unveils New Spa Services and Golden Door Spa Casitas for 2005 in Response to Marked Increase in “Fitness and Nutrition” Bookings

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