Wellness
Waldorf Astoria Spa
at The Boulders
The setting for the Waldorf Astoria
Spa is magical. Located on the
northern border between Scottsdale
and Carefree, The Boulders is a
secluded retreat surrounded by
ancient boulders scattered across
the desert landscapes. The Waldorf
Astoria Spa embraces what it calls a
“Zen Desert Lifestyle”—luxurious yet
simple, with an emphasis on serenity,
healing and a connection to the Earth.
Here, you can meditate in a Native
American TiPi, commune with a
shaman, walk the outdoor labyrinth
or amble through the gardens and
lily pond. The real luxury, however,
is the magic that happens in
treatment rooms. The spa’s
signature treatment is the Turquoise
Wrap. Native Americans believe
turquoise ensures protection and
self-confidence. In this treatment,
a turquoise clay wrap follows a salt
scrub. The 80-minute treatment
is relaxing for the body and soul.
soul’s journey, using your
astrological chart.
For the ultimate luxury experience,
book the private Sun Suite for a half
or full day. You will enjoy services
in the privacy of your suite, which
include a private veranda and
outdoor whirlpool, fireplace and
steam shower. The suite experience
includes a spa lunch.
Even if you forego the private suite,
the spa at The Boulders offers a
welcoming respite from the busy
world. While visiting, you can enjoy
the steam room, dry sauna, private
heated pool, whirlpool and fitness
center. You can also book services for
hair and nails at the salon and savor
fresh flavors at the spa café.
Waldorf Astoria Spa at The Boulders
34631 N. Tom Darlington Drive,
Carefree, AZ
480.595.3500 (spa)
480.488.9009 (resort)
theboulders.com/waldorf-astoria-spa
Another signature treatment at
Waldorf Astoria Spa is the Desert Zen
Signature massage. During the 50- or
80-minute treatment, you start with a
relaxing Swedish massage. After your
body is relaxed, the therapist uses
slow calming strokes for the ultimate
peaceful end to your treatment.
For those who want to tap into
the unique energy at The Boulders,
there is a large selection of
balancing and energy treatments.
You can choose from acupuncture,
chakra balancing, private
meditations, or even an astrological
soul reading that traces your
The Spa at Four Seasons
Scottsdale at Troon North
Four Seasons Scottsdale at Troon
North is in far north Scottsdale, with
breathtaking views over the entire
Valley of the Sun and nearby Pinnacle
Peak. Accommodations at this luxury
resort vary from desert-inspired
casita rooms to one-, two- and
three-bedroom suites. Spa guests
may prefer to book the one-bedroom
Oasis Suites, each of which includes
a private heated plunge pool and
outdoor fireplace.
The Spa at Four Seasons Scottsdale
has 16 treatment rooms, including
a couples’ suite and exclusive Spa
Suite. Many of the treatments at the
spa include desert botanicals, such
as the jojoba and prickly pear polish
or the Sonoran honey body polish. For
a truly unique experience, book the
Pinnacle Facial, which uses antiinflammatory properties of gold for
the face and a gold-infused sugar
scrub and shimmer oil for the body.
The Spa includes a full-service salon
with hair and nail services. Guests
can also take fitness classes or book
guided fitness hikes in Pinnacle Peak
Park. For the ultimate pampering,
bring the spa to you and enjoy your
choice of treatments in the privacy
of your own casita or suite.
The Spa at Four Seasons Scottsdale
at Troon North
10600 E. Crescent Moon Drive,
Scottsdale, AZ
480.515.5700
fourseasons.com/scottsdale/spa/