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Lunch with Larry Fitzgerald at Sanctuary Resort Up for Auction, Aug. 11, 2010

Sage Advice for Triathlon Training from Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain's Fitness Team,
Jul. 29, 2010

Celebrate Labor Day with Special Offers from Small Luxury Hotels of the World™, Jul., 2010

Today's Kitchen with Chef Beau MacMillan, Apr., 2010

AZCentral.com: Howard Seftel Review "Elements at Sanctuary, 4.5 Stars", Apr. 7, 2010

Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain to Host a Series of Women's Retreats Inspiring Balance for Today's "Superwomen", Mar. 31, 2010

Top Tips to Help the Novice Cook Look Like a Holiday Star, Courtesy of Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain's Chef Beau MacMillan, Dec. 17, 2009

The Ultimate Challenge Meets the Ultimate Training Ground: Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Introduces a Triathlon Prep Program, Nov. 19, 2009

It's elementary: Sanctuary's Chef Beau MacMillan Takes the "Worst Cooks in America" Back to School in Food Network's Newest High-Stakes Elimination Series, Nov. 4, 2009

Outdoor Hotspot, edge, Opens for Fall at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain, Oct. 6, 2009

Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Forges Ahead With Multi-Million Dollar Renovation Plan,
Sep. 2, 2009

American Hotel & Lodging Association Honors Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain with 2009 Stars
of the Industry Award, Jun. 24, 2009

Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Announces $750 Summer Special on its Mountainside
Estates – a 50% Savings, Jun. 22, 2009

A "Private Sanctuary" for Meetings Meant to Impress: Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Offers Meeting Groups the Keys to an Exclusive Estate Home – On the House, Jun. 18, 2009

Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Invites Guests to Celebrate Christmas in July, Jun. 12, 2009

Where Exclusivity Meets Accessibility: Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Puts Extraordinary Meetings in Balance, Apr. 20, 2009

Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Ignites Meeting Groups with Recharged Retreats Led by
Robert Van Arlen, Apr. 2, 2009

Extended Daylight, Endless Summer Activities at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain, Mar. 2009

Robert Vance Named Spa Director at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain, Oct. 28, 2008

Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Introduces the "Mountainside Estates at Sanctuary", Sep. 2008

Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Forms Elite Partnership with Flight Options, Sep. 8, 2008

Celebrate "Light & Harmony" and the Sonoran Summer at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain,
Jul. 15, 2008

Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Takes Guests to the "edge" with the Ultimate Mountainside Bar, Jun. 30, 2008

Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain's Own "Iron Chef" Awarded for His Heart of Gold, Apr. 24, 2008

Arizona's Award-Winning Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Introduces Revitalized Menu of Spa Services, Apr. 16, 2008

"Not Your Mom's Mac 'n Cheese", Feb. 18, 2008

Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain's "lunch & learn" Series Satisfies the Mind and Palate,
Jul. 18, 2007

Executive Chef Beau MacMillan on Today Show, Dec. 6, 2006

Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Named the Top Resort in the United States by Readers of Condé Nast Traveler, Oct. 18, 2006

Summer School for the Gourmand: Join Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain to "lunch & learn",
Jun. 23, 2006

Executive Chef Beau MacMillan of Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Shows Nerves of Steel on Iron Chef America, Mar. 6, 2006

Google Blogs Alert for: Sanctuary Camelback (June 14, 2010)
Brownell Travel Journal: Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain
By Brownell
Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain • Kitty Armstrong specializes in spa vacations. She is also an expert in adventure travel, independent and family travel as well as luxury and river cruises. The one night I spent at Sanctuary was the ...

Town & Country Travel (Winter 2007)
"The Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain occupies fifty-three secluded acres on the mountain's northern slope... There are also six überluxe homes built on terraces high on the hillside, all with private pools and unobstructed views of Camelback and Paradise Valley."

The Denver Post (November 18, 2007)
"Nestled against the dramatic red rocks of Camelback, the detail-oriented Sanctuary is a haven for relaxation, quiet and pampering, with a world-class spa. It is also home to...elements, one of the best restaurants in the Southwest, if not the country."

Hamptons Magazine (November 2007)
"Mountain and Spa casitas showcase distinct designs, both of which are strikingly contemporary. Accommodations are aimed to inspire guests with breathtaking views and a variety of luxurious features, including wood-burning fireplaces, terraces, and private outdoor soaking tubs."

Chicago Sun – Times (October 3, 2007)
"Gastronomes... are sure to salivate at the Mi Casa, Mi Chef program, a new offering at the swanky Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain."

Arizona Republic (September 27, 2007)
"One of valley's most elegant resort and spas is home to a swanky bar with spectacular views of Paradise Valley and Camelback Mountain."

On Air – Air Canada In flight (September 2007)
"Sanctuary eschews excess ornamentation for a sleek modern ethos. Rooms feature exposed polished concrete and expansive decks upon which to gaze out at the mere mortals living on the valley floor."

Los Angeles Times (June 17, 2007)
"If you're seeking tranquility, this is the place... The ambiance here is strictly Zen."

The Wall Street Journal (June 12, 2007)
"Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain in Paradise Valley, Ariz. has created an epicurean getaway. The palate-pleasing package, [Mi Casa, Mi Chef], for four couples, offers lodging in a private mountain home and a chef from the resort—to both entertain and instruct."

Zink (June 2007)
"This popular desert hideaway is famous for its incredible views of Paradise Valley and its Infinity pool, located near the huge rock boulders and casitas nestled into the mountains. The Asian-inspired spa features luxurious Thalasso water treatments, and its award-winning restaurant offers healthy and hearty dishes that'll satisfy the most discerning palate."

National Geographic Traveler (June 2007)
"Go ahead, run yourself ragged. At Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa, a high-octane retreat tucked away in the orange hued mountains outside Phoenix, there's little reason not to."

P.S. Magazine (Winter 2006)
"At this resort, luxurious casitas look onto the dramatic backdrop of Camelback Mountain and the lush enclave of Paradise Valley...Relax poolside, work out your kinks on the tennis courts or take a bracing hike before dining at elements and winding down with an exotic cocktail by the fire bowl at Jade bar."

Luxury Spafinder (November 2006)
"The spa at the 98-room resort has a substantial local membership – a substantially fit local membership. They're the reason that fitness and yoga classes and hikes are more strenuous here than at most luxury resorts...During Satori ("Enlightenment") weeks, the climb is part of an overall emphasis on inner beauty, a time to reflect, particularly on how your approach to the mountain mirrors your approach to life. The spa recently upped the exercise ante by adding Satori fitness and adventure weeks."

Meetings and Conventions (November 2006)
"A number of spas, including Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain...are built like destination spas but offer services similar to resorts...These spas can host an unbeatable getaway for a group looking to be pampered."

The Arizona Republic (October 27, 2006)
Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain in Paradise Valley has been named the top resort in the United States by readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine. "To be recognized by our guests as the top resort in the United States is immensely rewarding for our team," Sanctuary general manager Mike Surguine said.

Spa (October 1, 2006)
"Immediately adjacent to Camelback Mountain, the Sanctuary Spa faces the Praying Monk, a rock formation atop the mountain – a sight enjoyed from the spa's Zen meditation garden, outdoor treatment rooms, and Watsu and lap pools."

National Geographic Traveler (October 1, 2006)
"Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain...takes the sybaritic resort conceit smaller and smarter, with contemporary design, a flair for luxury at reasonable prices, and bars and restaurants that have locals and guests alike buzzing."

Where Phoenix/Scottsdale (October 2006)
"MacMillan says the whole TV thing seems surreal to him now. 'One of the greatest days of my life was when the show's produce has dinner [at elements] and asked me to compete'...When all is said and done, Chef MacMillan emerged from his hour-long battle in Kitchen Stadium with a three-point edge, the highest margin awarded a Flay challenger."

"Some chefs have reputations as prima donnas, others as 'Hell's Kitchen' fiends. Not MacMillan. He can't say enough about his staff, who he credits with teaching him more than any famous chef he's ever worked with. Colleague Greg Bruni of Queen Creek Olive Mill observes, 'Not only does he have talent and artistry, he has a huge personality that comes through his love of food and life."

Healing Lifestyles and Spas (September/October 2006)
"Situated with picturesque views of both Paradise Valley and the legendary Camelback Mountain, the Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain offers guests a unique blend of desert elegance and Zen living."

"A visit to Sanctuary really doesn't begin until you've visited the Sanctuary Spa."

Weddingbells (September 2006)
"Jennifer Aniston, Vince Vaughn and Britney Spears have all slept here, and it's easy to see why. This magnificent boutique hideaway has 98 mountain and spa casitas offering spectacular views of Paradise Valley."

Elite Traveler (September 2006)
"Several resorts create experiences around the pool to draw crowds...the often "star graced" infinity-edge pool at the Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain."

Scottsdale Magazine (August 2006)
"Taking the concept of "view houses" to new heights, Hi-lob is the highest residence in the red rocks of Camelback Mountain. Featuring floor-to-ceiling picture windows, guests enjoy inspired views of Paradise Valley below."

Virtuoso Life (July/ August 2006)
"This resort prides itself on catering not just to the body but to the soul as well, and one of the best ways to adjust your psychic energy while there is to visit the handsome Jade Bar at day's end during one of Arizona's mind-altering Technicolor sunsets."

101 North (July 2006)
"Beau MacMillan, executive chef of elements restaurant at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa, recently made history. He accepted the challenge to go against Bobby Flay of TV's 'Iron Chef America'...and became the first resort chef and first Arizona chef to oppose Flay and win."

Northeast Mesa Lifestyle (July 2006)
"Whether you are a diva or a metrosexual, a longtime Valleyite or a newcomer, a traditional '50s family or a millennial here, there and everywhere family, the 104-room/casita Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain is a resort that requires only a desire for the very finest."

Arizona Foothills Magazine (July 2006)
"With dozens of local, platinum-level resorts to visit, we Arizonians have little to complain about. But for something extra exquisite and extra luxurious, your first choice is Sanctuary on Camelback."

Item Magazine (Summer 2006)
"Equipped with ladles and carpaccio instead of bats and balls, Chef MacMillan and his culinary team turned long-suffering Red Sox fury into victory for Bean Towners everywhere. The executive chef at elements restaurant in Paradise Valley, Chef MacMillan – a Plymouth, Mass. Native and Boston Red Sox fan from birth – was selected late last year to compete in the Food Network's Iron Chef America competition – the first resort chef and the first Arizona chef so honored... Within an hour and a quarter after the show's 'secret ingredient' was uncovered... Chef MacMillan and team had planned, tenderized, sifted, ladled and plated the legendary beef into courses that so impressed the judges that they awarded his team a three-point victory which still echoes across the river and through The Babe's dugout."

Passport Magazine (Summer 2006)
"Topping the list of hot spots in the first quarter of 2006 was Sanctuary Camelback Mountain... Consistently voted as 'One of the Best Places to Stay' it offers guests all the pampering and relaxation one could hope for."

The New York Times (June 11, 2006)
"The Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain in Paradise Valley, Ariz.... has 6 a.m. guided hikes on Camelback mountain with a picnic breakfast."

Los Angeles Daily News (June 11, 2006)
"In a fine restaurant, sometimes it's not enough to savor each bite of a lavishly prepared item. Your curiosity can get the best of you: You want to know how they did it. Beau MacMillan, the affable executive chef of elements restaurant at the Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain, will show you. A few years ago, he launched 'lunch & learn,' offered on Saturdays during the resort's summer low season."

The Arizona Republic (June 10, 2006)
"Food networking: It seems that the Food Network has been filming Valley chefs more often lately, a recognition of the quality meals being served up at area restaurants... Bruce Seidel, vice president of programming for the [Food] network, will be visiting with a culinary producer to help Paradise Valley chef Beau MacMillan put on a cooking class."

American Spa (June 2006)
"Featuring the fresh scent of citrus, The Revitalizing Tangerine Scrub... at Sanctuary Spa at Sanctuary on Camelback... works to rejuvenate the body and exfoliate dry skin."

Brentwood Magazine (June 2006)
"One of the most talked-about Scottsdale spa retreats in recent years – thanks in large part to the number of celebrities who have passed through its treatment rooms – is the sleek and luxurious Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa. Set amid dramatic natural scenery, this is a haven for couples and busy businesspeople seeking elegant surroundings, superior service and top-notch treatments... And the spa is not to be missed... the treatments are superb."

Lucky Magazine (June 2006)
"Editor's Letter: A girl can dream... During a Watsu massage, you are held in a swimming pool in order to achieve a feeling of weightlessness. I will travel to Sanctuary Spa in Paradise Valley, Arizona... and order the treatment five times in a row. Then I will be carried back to my room, where I will sleep for three days."

"You can also get Watsu at night here – it's done under the stars, in a pool surrounded by votive candles"

Travel + Romance (Spring/Summer 2006)
"Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain...is that rare hotel that is every bit as breathtaking as its setting."

The Arizona Republic (May 28, 2006)
"Privacy and peace: Desert romance comes alive in the intimate mountain setting of Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa..."

The New York Times (May 28, 2006)
"...as airlines have pared their meal services down to a bag of pretzels or chips on domestic flights – if even that – more resorts have stepped in with the latest must-have amenity: the to-go menu... Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain in Paradise Valley, Ariz. started a new menu in mid-April with four options. 'We played with flavors that would be recognizable to our guests.' Said Beau MacMillan, the chef at elements, the resort's restaurant."

The Arizona Republic (May 26, 2006)
"What's new: The 74 mountain casitas received a $5 million face-life, giving them a new look (wood-block floors and touches of limestone) with custom-designed furnishings. The new "Arizona for All Ages" package includes dining, spa treatments, guided nature walks and more..."

For Me Magazine (May 2006)
"Want a truly enlightening and luxurious experience? This Easter-inspired resort nestled on an Arizona mountaintop provides a true journey with consultations in astrology, meditation and evaluation of your 'inner harmony.'"

Luxury SpaFinder (May 2006)
"This is my first aha moment at Satori, a four-night women-only destination-spa program at the 98-room Sanctuary on Camelback in Paradise Valley, an exclusive zip code between Phoenix and Scottsdale. The program is meant to bring about some kind of revelation – Satori means 'enlightenment,' a sudden awareness or intuitive insight, in Japanese – which is why 99 percent of the participants come in the midst of a life transition... From arrival, my Satori experience is one of customization and care with chic creature comforts... I give the experience credence... You can't put inner beauty on a treatment menu. Sanctuary is smart enough to know that, and instead cultivates ways to help you find it yourself."

InStyle (May 2006)
"You'll be cradled into a state of womb-like serenity during the Watsu treatments..., a massage that takes place while you're submerged in warm water. You might even bump into Friends like Jennifer Aniston afterward."

Travel + Leisure (April 2006)
"Cribs with 300-thread-count linens and Mustela baby toiletries await at the Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain in Paradise Valley, Arizona."

Arizona Foothills (April 2006)
"More than a few starlets and Hollywood heavyweights have been known to kick back at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa. And while the unparalleled views and cool rooms are A-list friendly, we suspect glitterati might also be drawn to the first-class cocktails served in ultrastylish jade bar."

Luxury Spa Finder (March 2006)
"The resort treats new parents to 'the baby bunch,' an array of chic amenities that allow little ones to live large. There are Kashwere caps and blankets. Frette crib sheets and Bugaboo Frog Strollers for use in prowling the 53-acre property."

The Arizona Republic (March 22, 2006)
"Chosen to battle renowned chef Bobby Flay in the Feb. 5 episode of Iron Chef America, the executive chef at elements restaurant at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain... served such fare as tartare of Kobe beef, Kobe beef wontons and beef carpaccio... MacMillan found his instincts were right. He sold his dishes to the judges using the elements philosophy of 'sleek, stylish and seductive' when referring to his medallions of beef in razz cherry sauce. [Barbara] Fairchild told him, 'Beau, I don't know how you put it, but I'm seduced.'"

Las Vegas Life (February 2006)
"Architecturally designed to honor the four ancient natural elements of earth, air, water and fire, the 98 mountain and spa casitas provide an ideal spot to focus on your loved ones... With your well-being in mind, the remarkable Sanctuary Spa beckons with dramatic 'yin' and 'yang' spiral walls..."

Golf Living (Jan/April/March 2006)
"A Thai treatment utilizes the tradition of Luk Pra Kope. After soaking in fresh lime and essential oils, the feet are exfoliated with Thai clay, divine for tired peds after a day of golf... Then melt into a chaise lounge by the infinity pool and watch the setting sun illuminate 'the Camel' in golden light."

Star Tribune (December 4, 2005)
"Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain is Phoenix's hottest spa-resort..."

Diversion (October 2005)
"MacMillan's cooking has vigor and precision, balance and harmony..."

Boston Globe (October 5, 2005)
"At elements restaurant, dinner is a relaxing retreat"

New York Times (September 23, 2005)
"For something more secluded but still chic, head north to the Sanctuary..."

The Boston Globe (August 2, 2005)
"Arizona Resort Offers Serenity and Serious Exercise"

New York Times (July 29, 2005)
"Cool Deals: Resorts Fight the Heat"

Pilates Style (July/August 2005)
"For privacy coupled with luxury, head to Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain, a secluded, sleek and sophisticated resort in Arizona's Paradise Valley."

Spa Magazine (July/August 2005)
Baby Bunch package

Bridal Guide (May/June 2005)
American Dreams – "you'll want to stay... in the spa casitas. These stunning cabins have been designed with a fun, young aesthetic..."

Luxury Spa Finder (May/June 2005)
Billie Jo, Satori Retreat Leader, Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain

Sunset Magazine (May 2005)
Best of the West – Watsu massage at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain

Town and Country Travel (Summer 2005)
Homes Away From Home – Exclusive's Listings – Arizona: Desert Mansions "...close proximity to outstanding spas...the Sanctuary at Camelback..."

Arizona Republic (March, 4, 2005)
Scottsdale Republic – Dining Out
"A grand tour where art tastes as good as it looks"

Luxury Spa Finder (February 23, 2005)
Top-10 Most Requested Spa Destinations in North America for 2004
"Our Top-10 Spas represent the diversity of today's spa travel experience – ranging from affordable spas to ultra-luxury spas, from resort properties to pure destination spas," said Spa Finder, Inc. CEO Pete Ellis.

Spa Magazine (January/February 2005)
The Sexiest Spas in the World
"Under the calm gaze of the Praying Monk, a natural rock formation with easily distinguishing features, Sanctuary's bungalows ensure privacy, sprawled along the hillside and connected by meandering sandstone paths."

New York Times (January 2005)
"Intimate and sophisticated with a vaguely metaphysical air and hints of Zen. Soothing background music is particularly spare, with a single flute and sounds that might come from a sitar...Miniature Japanese gardens with bamboo and stones are placed where the eye will fall at moments of rest and contemplation..."

Luxury Spa Finder (January/February 2005)
Grazing Arizona
"Sleeper Hit"