Resorts sparkle silver, gold and emerald with grand openings and new renovations
New and renovated resorts in Utah, Phoenix and San Rafael usher in the fall color palette of our dreams alongside refreshing redesigns and newly-opened spaces. Maybe you crave a destination brimming with history high in the mountains. Maybe you seek one glowing under the desert sun, or perched in the foggy green hills of the north San Francisco Bay. Whatever you seek, look no further; here, you’ll find the perfect location for your next autumn meeting.
Silver
Spread across 16 acres in Utah’s Wasatch Mountain region, 8,300 ft. above sea level, Montage Deer Valley has completed an extensive renovation of its guestrooms, suites and dining outlets.
The redesign is a result of a collaboration between BraytonHughes Design Studios and Denton House Design Studios. It pays homage to the region’s heritage as the location of a mid-1800s silver mining boom, which made Park City the leading alpine destination it is today. It also celebrates the incredible wilderness of the Wasatch Mountains.
The 154 guestrooms and suites incorporate textures, colors and furnishings that align traditional and contemporary design. Each room includes historic photographs and colorful landscape paintings, houndstooth fabric pillows and wood-framed mirrors with leather strapping and silver rivet detailing. Hand-forged ironwork on bedside lamps resembles tree branches.
The resort’s dining outlets Apex and Burgers & Bourban were also redesigned. Their onsite restaurant Yama Sushi has introduced an enticing 16-course Omakase culinary journey, directed by Chef Yamamoto.
With customizable event space numbering over 25,000 sq. ft. indoors and 35,000 sq. ft. of outdoors, Montage Deer Valley can cater to the needs of any meeting.
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Gold
At The Wigwam is a family-friendly resort in the West Valley of Phoenix. They recently completed a $20 million comprehensive renovation, elevating the resort’s historic charm and desert luxury. Guests can enjoy renewed guest rooms and multi-room suites as well as the resort’s refreshed 400-acre grounds.
To celebrate this renovation, the resort is offering two new meetings packages available for groups that book before September 30th, 2023. The It Takes Two Package offers 20% off nearly all the resort’s amenities, including but not limited to food and beverage, spa services and AV systems. Groups under 50 people that book the Small Groups, Big Inspiration Package enjoy breakfast, lunch, meeting planning services and more, starting at $95 per person.
The resort offers over 100,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space. This includes 30,000 sq. ft. of indoor space and 65,000 sq. ft. of outdoor space, made up of 25 separate meeting rooms and ten garden and event lawns. The Wigwam is a strategic choice for Arizona meetings this fall. Take advantage of Phoenix’s mild autumn weather while enjoying this resort’s elegant adobe and timber suites and its lush gardens.
Emerald
AC Hotel San Rafael is the first downtown hotel destination in San Rafael. In gorgeous green Marin County, just 18 miles north of San Francisco, it’s right by Smart Meetings’ headquarters!
The hotel celebrated its grand opening on August 2nd, 2023. It brings with it 140 guest rooms designed with a minimalist style in consideration of the modern workspace. The hotel distributes versatile seating areas throughout the lobby as well as a library space. With an onsite gym, featuring the latest Precor equipment and Peloton bikes, onsite parking and complimentary electric car charging spaces, guests will have all they need for a seamless visit.
6,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor event space can meet any group’s needs. The library offers small team-building space, and the 1,100 sq. ft. Innovation Lab can accommodate up to 50 people and features 1,560 sq. ft. of adjacent furnished outdoor patio space. The 2,500 sq. ft. Above Fifth rooftop bar is the city’s first rooftop bar, and the perfect space for larger corporate events and meetings.
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