Staycations at the Four Seasons

The Four Seasons Scottsdale at Troon North is one of my favorite staycation destinations for many reasons, including a gorgeous setting with views of Pinnacle Peak and impeccable service with a gracious staff.  While there are wonderful amenities such as poolside cabanas with tropical cocktails, activities (golf, tennis, hiking), experiences (Cowboy for a Day, Chef for a Day), and a spa, we spend most of our time relaxing in our room on the balcony admiring the view, lunching poolside at Saguaro Blossom, enjoying a sunset cocktail and appetizers on the terrace at Onyx, dining on the picturesque patio at Proof, or treating ourselves to Chef Mel Mecinas' irresistible menu at Talavera.  

A sunset storm rolling in

Greeted in our room with a handwritten welcome note, layer dip, tortilla chips, and a make your own sangria bar.

Enjoying the patio...

Lobby lounge

Lobby Wine Hour with red snapper ceviche

Chop and Pop salad

Strolling back to the room

A pre-dinner cocktail at Proof: Copper City Mule

In the kitchen with Chef Jesse Hansen

Carving porchetta with Chef Jesse of Proof

Porchetta with red pepper jam, pickled vegetables, crispy kale, and smoked blue cheese polenta.

Chicken and waffles with bourbon-peach syrup, cayenne maple butter, housemade jalapeno hot sauce.

Duck poutine with foie gras at Proof

Pork rib with pea shoots, potato and bacon salad, pea puree at Proof

Waking up to this view.

Room service: huevos rancheros

Saguaro Blossom for a Gin Rattler (Death's Door gin, cucumber, rosemary-infused agave, lemon lime soda).

Tuna tostadas poolside at Saguaro Blossom

Saguaro Blossom burger

Seafood Bento Box

A Mai Tai at the pool

The pool

Bubbly on our balcony as the sun sets

The terrace at Onyx

Negroni at Onyx

"Chef for a Day" program: In the kitchen with Jason Asher and Chef Mel and the Talavera crew

King crab and tuna roulade with green apple caviar and mango puree, and a "cherry bomb" with verjus.

Cedar River carpaccio with caviar and a crispy egg.

Pancetta-wrapped lamb loin with petite vegetables and chanterelles.

Yogurt mousse cake with ricotta fritters

Always a beautiful sunset

Blood Mary at Proof to end another wonderful stay.