Events & Tours
Be Sure to Sign Up for Any and All Activities
Golf
NRA Annual Golf Tournament
Thursday, October 20, 2011
12:00pm
If you tuned into the Accenture Match Play Championship earlier this year, you received a sneak peek of this year’s Annual Convention golf tournament destination. Designed by legendary golf champion Jack Nicklaus, The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain’s golf course features 27 holes with unique challenges and distinct character, blending naturally among noble saguaros and the surrounding Tortolita Mountain Range. You’ll be playing a scramble format on the Saguaro Course on Thursday, October 20, 2011 with a 12:00 noon shot-gun start. Exhibitors, please note that you will be back in plenty of time for the Tabletop event.
Cost: $150.00 per person, $40.00 per club rental, $10.00 per shoe rental. (no refunds available after September 12, 2011)
Friday Afternoon Fun
Scavenger Hunt
Friday, October 21, 2011
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Much like the hit television show, The Amazing Race, and the infamous NRA Naples Beach Party, participating teams will follow clues to destinations in the immediate area. All teams will receive identical packets of information and maps in order to make it to the specific locations on the resort property. Once the teams arrive at each destination, they will have to complete a “challenge,” and after the race, the teams will tell their adventure stories and share their pictures.
Don’t let your company miss out on this event! Start putting your team together now for the Scavenger Hunt…the ultimate in competitive fun! Please contact Marty Covert at 703.533.8571 or co@martycovert.com to get your team signed up.
Cost: Participation in this event is free.
Friday Afternoon Pool Party
Friday, October 21, 2011
2:00pm - 4:00pm
If you’re planning on participating in the Scavenger Hunt…OR if you simply don’t have any plans on Friday afternoon, please join us for the Pool Party, which will be reminiscent of last year’s beach party. Come in your swimwear or casual wear and relax by the pool with the rest of the gang!
Cost: Participation in this event is free.
Optional Tours
Cattle Drive
Thursday, October 20, 2011
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Experience the thrill of the old west as you saddle up and actually “drive” 125 head of cattle gathered from over 30,000 acres of some of the most beautiful ranch landscape in the Sonoran desert. Guided by experienced wranglers, you’ll be provided a thorough overview of the activity, especially as it relates to safety, before embarking upon your adventure. While real cowboys will ride along to observe and offer advice, it will be up to you to collectively herd and move the pack from the starting point to the final destination. There is a 230 pound weight restriction for this event. Participants must sign a liability waiver form upon activity registration, and are encouraged to use all recommended safety equipment.
Cost: $235 per person. (no refunds available after September 12, 2011)
Recommended Attire: Please wear long pants and casual, closed toe shoes for this activity.
Realization of a Dream...DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun
Thursday, October 20, 2011
12:30pm - 4:30pm
The DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun is truly a very special “one-of-a-kind” feature of the Old Pueblo and the realization of a dream for artist Ted DeGrazia. Originally known for his imagery of small wide-eyed children as made internationally famous by a UNICEF campaign, what began as a small construction project in the early 1950s has developed into a 10-acre venue recognized as a National Historic District. A knowledgeable guide will take you through this extraordinary gallery and explain DeGrazia’s thought process in the organization and flow of the facility, which boasts six permanent collections of paintings that trace historical and native cultures of the Southwest. The property also features a chapel named Mission in the Sun, built in honor of our Lady Of Guadalupe.
Cost: $95 per person. (no refunds available after September 12, 2011)
Spouse/Guest Program
Minerals & Mimosas Jewelry-Making Class
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
9:00am
Sponsored by
- Travis Body & Trailer, Inc.
From jasper and peridot, to quartz and turquoise, this class will begin with a discussion on the creation of gemstones. You’ll be able to view actual specimens in all the various forms discussed, enabling everyone to easily understand the path that these stones take to become part of the jewelry that you’ll be making. After you’ve chosen the materials with which you wish to work, you’ll be guided on the use of the implements, your design options and step-by-step instruction on how to string and finish your creation. All of this while enjoying delicious mimosas.
Cost: $25 per person. (no refunds available after September 12, 2011)
Delectable Desert Designs - Creating Your Own Organic Skin Products
Thursday, October 20, 2011
9:00am
The amazing Sonoran Desert has long been known for its exotic abundance of rare botanicals. These indigenous floras, recognized long ago by the Native Americans, have been sought after for decades as ingredients vital to the pursuit of skin and body wellness. Under expert instruction, you’ll have an opportunity to select and blend your own creams, sunscreens and scents as you explore the subtleties of organic products and why they truly make a difference. You’ll also be able to purchase an assortment of luxury organic skin care products produced in Tucson.
Cost: $25 per person. (no refunds available after September 12, 2011)
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Dove Mountain
Step into a world of comfort and escape to the solitude of The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Dove Mountain — a breathtaking Tucson spa resort. The spa features a Mountain View fitness center, indoor and outdoor treatment rooms, over-sized treatment suite for couples and small groups — complete with a private fireplace and courtyard — and an outdoor Serenity pool terrace where guests are able to view ancient Native American carvings in nearby rocks. The majestic views by day and night are amazing in themselves, but add the service and attention to detail that are the hallmarks of The Ritz-Carlton Spa and the results are an unforgettable connection to nature’s beauty. For more information about the spa or to book a reservation, please call 520.572.3000.