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Celebrate Independence Day Weekend with the perfect weekend escape at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia. Experience a full schedule of resort activities like culinary events, fashion shows, music and more.
FRIDAY, JULY 1ST Gelato Happy Hour | 2-4pm | Crave Cafe Enjoy half-off our all natural house-made gelato.
Mbar Happy Hour | 3-6pm | Mbar Enjoy fruit-infused sangrias, as well as a variety of new hand-crafted cocktails.
Blossom to Bottle | 5pm | Crave Cafe Indulge in this olive oil tasting event, featuring Crave’s new line of signature locally grown and harvested olive oils and vinegars. Enjoy a tasting of Montelucia’s private label wine. Snack and shop with special pricing on gourmet olive oils, balsamic vinegars and highlighted bottles of wine.
Prado Pre-Shift | 5pm | $15 per guest | Prado Sit down with servers and staff as you join us in the daily instruction that occurs prior to dinner service as you see, smell and sample daily specials. Discover firsthand the preparation and consideration that has gone into each hand-crafted dish and learn the significance of the produce utilized. With guest instruction from local purveyors and perfectly paired wines, it’s a pre-shift without the work.
Live Jazz | 6:30-9:30 | Mbar Sip classic cocktails at the oversized bar, cozy lounge, or outdoor courtyard while listening to classic jazz.
SATURDAY, JULY 2ND Top of the Morning | Centro | Bar opens at 9am Sip on Mimosas & Bloody Marys while enjoying beautiful views of Camelback Mountain from the patio of Centro Lounge.
Juice Cart | 9-11am | $9 per serving | Centro Build your own 16 oz. juice/smoothie from an assortment of fresh berries, fruits and vegetables at Centro.
Tacos & Tequila | 11am-3pm | Oasis Pool $3 street tacos and Casamigos signature tequila cocktails at the adult only Oasis pool.
Boutique Chic Trunk Show | 11am-5pm | Joya Spa & Dulcinea Come shop with us at Joya Spa Boutique and Dulcinea and enjoy a selection of unique and one-of-a-kind pieces from featured jewelers and clothing lines.
Spanish Guitar | 7-10pm | Prado Enjoy the beautiful sounds of Spanish guitar as you indulge in signature sangrias, Spanish wine and tapas.
SUNDAY, JULY 3RD Top of the Morning | Centro | Bar opens at 9am Sip on Mimosas & Bloody Marys while enjoying beautiful views of Camelback Mountain from the patio of Centro Lounge.
Arizona Beer Tasting | 3pm | Oasis Pool Enjoy complimentary samplings of Arizona craft beer.
Sip of Spain | 5pm | Prado | $10 per guest Take a trip to Spain and taste the robust flavors the country is known for in this social and interactive wine class. The finishing touch of any glass of Spanish wine is the traditional “tapa” which is a small bite of Spanish cusine.
Live Jazz | 6:30-9:30pm | Mbar Sip classic cocktails at the oversized bar, cozy lounge or outdoor courtyard while listening to classic jazz.
MONDAY, JULY 4TH Monday Happy Hour | Joya Spa | $105-$135 Per treatment Choose between a 50-minute Transformation Facial or a 50-minute Classic Massage. Price varies on appointment time.