Optional Events
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All optional events will take place on Thursday, March 20, 2008.
Aerial Excursions — Sonoran Desert Balloon Flights
4:00pm - 7:30pm
There's no better way to experience the tranquility of the Sonoran Desert. Board a gondola and climb to a thousand feet above the desert floor for a breathtaking flight in a hot air balloon. Riders feel the exhilaration of smooth air travel as they soar above desert plateaus and outcroppings. Keep your eyes open for some of the desert's natural inhabitants, including coyotes, hawks, javalina and deer. Your FAA certified pilot is an expert on the legends and lore of the area, and will supply a colorful narrative as the ride unfolds. Once you touch down, the occasion will be marked with a traditional toast and flight certificate ceremony.
PRICE
$235.00 per person / minimum 8 participants
INCLUDES
- Round-trip transportation based on scheduled duration
- Professional, uniformed coordinator to accompany group
- One hour balloon flight with certified FAA pilot
- Flight Refreshments - Sunset hors d'oeuvres
- Traditional champagne toast following flight included
- First flight certificates for each participant
- Includes pilot, driver and crew gratuity
- Coordination by View Arizona
NOTE
Hot Air Balloon Rides are dictated by season and weather conditions and subject to cancellation within one hour prior to departure time. All charges are waived if cancellation occurs due to weather conditions. We recommend comfortable walking shoes, hat and sunglasses for this activity.
Architectural Digest — Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin West
1:00pm - 4:30pm
In 1937, famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright designed and built a remarkable set of structures in the foothills of the McDowell Mountains, known as Taliesin West. Set amid 600 acres of Sonoran beauty in North Scottsdale, Taliesin West was more than Wright's personal winter residence and studio. It was also the home of the Taliesin Fellowship, a group of 23 young architectural "disciples" who built the complex under Wright's direction. Long regarded by architectural critics as a masterpiece, the U.S. government declared Taliesin West a National Historic Landmark in 1987. This two and one-half hour guided tour gives a more intimate look at Taliesin West than is possible during the standard tour. In addition to the Seminar Theatre, Music Pavilion, Cabaret Cinema, and Frank Lloyd Wright's private office, this tour includes the opportunity to talk with associates of the famed architect, visit the dramatic living room, and explore the historic Sun Cottage. Refreshments will be served at the conclusion in the Fellowship dining room.
PRICE
$90.00 per person / minimum 15 participants
INCLUDES
- Deluxe transportation based on scheduled duration
- Iced coolers with bottled water and soft drinks aboard vehicle (2 per person)
- Professional, uniformed guide to accompany group
- Admission to Taliesin West
- Two hour private, docent led tour
- Refreshments in Fellowship dining room
- A visit to the Wright's residence
- All gratuities
- Coordination by View Arizona
NOTE
Group tour pricing is based on a minimum of 15 participants. We recommend comfortable walking shoes, hat and sunglasses for this tour.
Golf Tournament
1:00pm
This year's exciting and competitive tournament with prizes for first, second and third place foursomes will be held on Thursday, March 20, at the Tournament Players Club of Scottsdale - Stadium Course. Avid golfers will enjoy a PGA Tour Golf experience at The Tournament Players Club (TPC) of Scottsdale, Stadium Course. These courses are located adjacent to The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. Designed by the team of Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish, each course has its own unique qualities and offers guests a choice of challenge.
The Stadium Course is the home of the annual PGA TOUR FBR Open (formerly the Phoenix Open). The course boasts a 400,000 plus gallery, excellent for spectators who enjoy the excitement of The Open every January. Lush fairways surrounded by desert vegetation and breathtaking mountain views enhance the golf experience on this 18 hole, par 71 course. One of the most dramatic holes on the TPC Stadium Course is the 15th hole. It is a reachable par-5 with water surrounding an island green; with bunkers in the front of the green and a lake to the left it creates an interesting challenge.
PRICE
$350.00 per person
Limited to first 144 players
INCLUDES
- Boxed lunch
- Complimentary beverage carts on course during tournament
Let's Ride — Sonoran Desert Horseback Riding
1:00pm - 4:30pm
Not too long ago, horseback was the preferred form of transport in the Valley. Take a step back in time and explore the Sonoran Desert from the saddle. Guides lead you into the heart of the desert, where mountain ranges and desert plateaus will make you forget you're so close to the city. Journey through groves of mesquite, across ever changing terrain and into a state of mind that's pure enjoyment. Keep your eyes on the horizon, and you may be rewarded with a glimpse of Arizona wildlife, from hawks, eagles and other birds of prey to the creatures that roam the desert floor. Take a surreal journey through one of the scenic jewels of the desert southwest.
PRICE
$145.00 per person / minimum 15 participants
INCLUDES
- Deluxe transportation based on scheduled duration
- Iced coolers with bottled water and soft drinks aboard vehicle (2 per person)
- Professional, uniformed coordinator to accompany group
- One and one half hour trail ride guided by wranglers
- Gratuity for each wrangler
- Coordination by View Arizona
NOTE
Rider weight limit is 230 pounds. Riders must be 8 years of age and older. We recommend comfortable walking shoes, long pants, hat, sunscreen and sunglasses for this activity.
Paddle Up — Desert River Float
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Experience the desert's natural beauty in a way that few take advantage of. For a spectacular outdoor experience, climb aboard these oversized rafts for a serene, scenic float down one of Arizona's pristine waterways. While you may be asked to ply your paddle from time to time, the slow and steady current performs most of the work on these picturesque river journeys. Witness dazzling Sonoran Desert scenery, and you may even encounter some of the state's more famous wildlife. Wild horses, herons, and any number of creatures can be spotted on the banks and in the skies. For a longer or more complete experience, we can enhance your excursion with a variety of water or land based games and activities, lunch, or dinner.
PRICE
$115.00 per person / minimum 15 participants
INCLUDES
- Deluxe transportation based on scheduled duration
- Iced coolers with bottled water and soft drinks aboard vehicle
- Professional, uniformed guide to accompany group
- Professional river guides to manage the two hour float
- Rafting and safety equipment; dry bags for participants' items and life jackets
- Ice cold soft drinks and bottled water onboard rafts
- Resort towels
- All gratuities
- Coordination by View Arizona
NOTE
We recommend soft-soled shoes, shorts, swimsuit, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen for this activity.
Tennis Tournament
1:00pm
This year's tournament with prizes for first, second and third places will take place at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Tennis Club. The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Tennis Club is a premier facility with seven hard courts and a 6,300-seat capacity Stadium Court. It is the former home of both a Men's A.T.P. tour event and a W.T.A. Women's tournament. The full-service Pro Shop with the finest in clothing, rackets, shoes and accessories overlooks the beautiful clubhouse court.
PRICE
$85.00 per person
INCLUDES
- Complimentary beverages on courts during tournament
PLEASE NOTE
Because these events are exclusive to NAREIT attendees and their guests, should the minimums not be met for each activity, each one is subject to cancellation. Should cancellation occur, or an event becomes sold out, you will be placed on your second option event.
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