The Bishop's Lodge Ranch Resort & Spa

Nearly four centuries of Native American, Spanish colonial, Mexican, and modern cultures come together at the Bishop's Lodge Ranch Resort & Spa. Hidden in a high-desert valley minutes from the plaza of Santa Fe, guests take in vistas of historic gardens framed by miles of native junipers, pií±on trees, and wide-open New Mexican sky.

Corporate groups can join vacationers or have the entire 111-room resort to themselves. Meeting spaces include the 3,200-square-foot Tesuque Pavillion, the Thunderbird and Charro Rooms for dining and breakouts, and the Presidential Parlor Suite for executive groups of up to 12. Outdoor venues range from the West Lawn adjacent to the pool to Mesa Vista, a mountaintop campsite. An experienced staff oversees everything from team building and catering to business support.

Guests between meetings unwind in the pool, at the SháNah Spa and Wellness Center, and in the exercise room. They enjoy tennis on two all-weather courts, privileges at three nearby 18-hole golf courses, white-water rafting, hot-air ballooning, and Alpine skiing in winter.

The combination of outdoor activity and high-desert altitude guarantees hearty appetites year-round. And, in a region known for its cuisine, Las Fuentes Restaurant & Bar obliges with seasonal American dishes inspired by local traditions. Guests may also dine from a light menu on the terrace or in the privacy of their own view-lined patio, balcony, or deck. There are no packages available at this time. There are no hot dates at this time. Posted 16 Feb, 2011 by Ron Gebhardt Santa Fe, N.M., May 5, 2010 -- Santa Fe's historic Bishop's Lodge Ranch Resort and Spa announced today a Posse Round Up Package for group bookings of 10 to 30 people. This quintessential Southwestern package includes three nights in Deluxe rooms, Nuevo Ranchero meals, choice of one custom or classic massage per person at the Lodge's ShaNah Spa, a history and art tour and, as its centerpiece, 3 days of various horseback riding activities in the breathtaking Sangre de Cristo mountains.

"I think it's safe to say that horses and riding are integral part of the Bishop's Lodge identity," says Rich Verruni, the Lodge's Managing Director, who came up with the idea for the package. "We've been host to at least three generations of riders and even our thrice monthly newsletter always contains a profile of one of our horses."

The Bishop's Lodge is on the site where a Tewa village once stood and where Spanish colonial settlers first tilled this land in the Little Tesuque Canyon starting in 1724. Nearly 130 years later, Bishop Jean Baptiste Lamy-a highly popular French clergyman appointed by the Vatican to minister to the people of the Southwest-built a retreat and a small chapel on land he'd acquired in the canyon. He planted orchards and vineyards and much of his landscaping has survived to today. The lodge and grounds eventually passed into private hands and for the last 93 years has been host to thousands coming to the lodge's beautiful and extensive grounds to have the ultimate Santa Fe experience. And the quintessential Santa Fe experience can not be had without getting on horseback and exploring a few of the hundreds of miles of trails winding through the mountains just outside the lodge's back door.

The lodge's experienced wranglers have extensive training in all levels of riding. Guests can choose from a variety of activities including guided trail riding into the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, horsemanship, a BBQ dinner ride, kids rides and rodeo. Our on-trail instruction places special emphasis on the Parelli Natural Hosemanship techniques. Our stables have horses to match anyone's ability.

Of course, even seasoned cowpokes can get a little saddle weary. That's where the lodge's ShaNah Spa-recently honored with Conde Nast Johansen's 'Most Outstanding Spa' award-comes in. There are six indoor treatment rooms and two outdoor massage gardens, as well as an outdoor Japanese Watsu pool, a whirlpool, a fitness center and a relaxing lounge area. In Navajo, ShaNah means 'vitality and energy', and the sixty and ninety minute massage treatment will have you back in the saddle in no time.

And nothing gets an appetite keen like horseback riding. Breakfast, lunch and dinner all feature Chef Carmen's innovative Nuevo Ranch cuisine. Inspired by his boyhood experiences on farms and ranches, Chef Carmen developed an inspired Southwestern menu with an emphasis on local ingredients served in ranch hand portions. To fill out the program, the Lodge also offers in the package an Art/History tour of the incredible collection of art on the grounds of the Lodge.

Celebrating its 93rd year, Bishop's Lodge Ranch and Resort also offers enough activities to fill up every waking minute including skeet shooting, a Kids Club, badminton, swimming, tennis, hiking and croquet. The Lodge is also within easy striking distance of world-class golf, skiing and fishing.

The price per person based on double occupancy is $1150. There are also single, triple and family rates available.

For more information please contact:
Rachel Silva
Ballantines PR
505 216 0889
[email]Rachel@ballantinespr.com[/email]

About Bishop's Lodge:

The Bishop's Lodge Ranch Resort & Spa is a classic, historic destination resort minutes from downtown Santa Fe. Meeting spaces include four conference rooms totaling 8,000 square feet, fully wired with high-speed Internet access. Outdoor spaces are available for receptions and activities. Business support services are available, as well as catering and culinary planners.

Ranked by Travel & Leisure magazine as one of America's premier retreats, Bishop's Lodge Ranch Resort & Spa is managed by Prism Hotels & Resorts, whose clients also include Marriott, Hilton, Radisson, Doubletree, and Holiday Inn. To make a resort or spa reservation, call 800-732-2240 or visitwww.bishopslodge.com.

http://www.elitemeetings.com/property/the-bishops-lodge-ranch-resort-and-spa/ Posted 16 Feb, 2011 by Ron Gebhardt Santa Fe, N.M., August 2, 2010 - The Bishop's Lodge Ranch Resort and Spa announces the Cowgirl's Getaway to Santa Fe package. The resort, nestled on 450 acres and only minutes from the Santa Fe Plaza, is the ideal setting for a girl's getaway.

Package includes:
 One custom massage per adult
 One hour group horseback ride per adult
 Full breakfast each morning
 Welcome bottle of Bishop's Lodge Heritage Collection Wine
 Resort Fee (including daily fitness classes, art tour, chapel tour,
pool and spa access, scheduled shuttle service to the plaza and WIFI)

Starting at $212.25* per person, per night

*Price is based on double occupancy with a two night minimum beginning at $424.50 per person. Single occupancy and multiple people occupancy available. This package is available for deluxe accommodations to private, luxurious 2 to 3 bedroom Villas. Black-out dates and restrictions may apply.

This year Santa Fe is ranked as the fifth most popular travel city in North America by Travel + Leisure Magazine. With weekly gallery crawls throughout the city's art districts, nightly musical and theater performances, a new Thursday evening schedule for the Farmers Market at the Railyard, art markets, sales, fairs, and expos, some blockbuster museum exhibits, summer is the perfect time to plan a trip to Santa Fe, and The Bishop's Lodge Ranch Resort and Spa.

About Bishop's Lodge:

Bishop's Lodge is a secluded sanctuary nestled on 450 stunning acres in the Tesuque Valley of Northern New Mexico. The resort, with mountain forest surroundings, is located only minutes from the historic Santa Fe Plaza and considered among the best retreats in America by Travel & Leisure Magazine.

Meeting spaces include four conference rooms totaling 8,000 square feet, fully wired with high-speed Internet access. Outdoor spaces are available for receptions and activities. Business support services are available, as well as catering and culinary planners.

Ranked by Travel & Leisure magazine as one of America's premier retreats, Bishop's Lodge Ranch Resort & Spa is managed by Prism Hotels & Resorts, whose clients also include Marriott, Hilton, Radisson, Doubletree, and Holiday Inn.

To make a resort or spa reservation, call 800-732-2240 or visitwww.bishopslodge.com

For press inquiries, please contact:
Kelley Coughlan
[email]kelley@ballantinespr.com[/email]
Ballantines PR Tel: +1.310.454.3080
Fax: +1.310.943.1978
[url]www.ballantinespr.com[/url]

http://www.elitemeetings.com/property/the-bishops-lodge-ranch-resort-and-spa/ Posted 16 Feb, 2011 by Ron Gebhardt Bishop's Lodge Ranch Resort & Spa Offers The Cowboy Solution

December 13, 2010, Santa Fe, NM - Bishop's Lodge Ranch Resort & Spa in Santa Fe, NM has partnered with The Cowboy Solution, a Houston based corporate professional development company, to offer a unique series of team building workshops for corporate groups and professionals.

The Cowboy Solution offers a simple, but effective, core belief system to transform the workplace. Using equine partnerships in an experiential environment, seminars focus on teaching participants how to build strong partnerships throughout the organization based on trust and earned respect and how to use them to achieve success.

"Bishop's Lodge is thrilled to partner with The Cowboy Solution to offer our guests another unique experience at our ranch resort. This program promotes leadership development, team building, project management and is an essential tool for any corporate retreat," said Bishop's Lodge Managing Director Rich Verruni.

"Horses provide a unique frame of reference, enabling participants to discover and hone their skills as a leader," sad Dr. Don Hutson, founder of The Cowboy Solution.

"Furthermore, participants gain a greater understanding that the real power is in building partnerships, which can transform any professional environment with extraordinary results," he said.

To learn more about group packages available at Bishop's Lodge, please call 800- 732-2240 or visit [url]www.bishopslodge.com[/url].

About Dr. Don Hutson, Founder

With over 40 years of experience in education and business Dr. Hutson has worked with thousands of corporate leaders and educators in Texas, Colorado and Canada with great success. Many have reported that not only are they getting better results in their areas of expertise, but they are also gaining renewed rewards and personal satisfaction from their professions.

Dr. Hutson is the founder of The Cowboy Solution; an equine assisted educational and corporate leadership training program. This innovative program is based on the research of Roland Barth, Mike Schmoker, Stephen Covey, Ken Blanchard and others, which shows that building strong partnerships is the first key towards success. For more information on The Cowboy Solution, please visithttp://cowboysolution.com/

About Bishop's Lodge: The Bishop's Lodge Ranch Resort & Spa is a classic, historic destination resort minutes from downtown Santa Fe. Bishop's Lodge is a member of Historic Hotels of America, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and brand of Preferred Hotel Group. Meeting spaces include four conference rooms totaling 8,000 square feet, fully wired with high-speed Internet access. Outdoor spaces are available for receptions and activities. Business support services are available, as well as catering and culinary planners. Bishop's Lodge is ranked by Travel & Leisure magazine as one of America's premier retreats.

To make a resort or spa reservation, call 800-732-2240 or visit [url]www.bishopslodge.com[/url].

For press inquiries, please contact:
Rachel Silva Ballantines PR 505 795 5353 [email]Rachel@ballantinespr.com[/email]

http://www.elitemeetings.com/property/the-bishops-lodge-ranch-resort-and-spa/ Posted 18 Mar, 2008 by Concierge Elite

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Ranked by Travel & Leisure as one of Americas premier resorts, The Bishops Lodge Ranch Resort & Spa is a place where your group can experience a whole new side to Santa Fe. Located at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the Lodge was originally built as a private spiritual retreat. Today, the ongoing tradition of hospitality is upheld with its luxurious ranch-style accommodations and numerous year round recreational activities.

Accommodations and Meeting Services
Located in a private valley, five minutes from Santa Fe, The Bishops Lodge offers 111 unique guest rooms in 15 separate lodges, all featuring high speed Internet access. As one of New Mexicos exceptional conference centers, the Lodge provides 8,000 sq. ft. of meeting space for board meetings, executive retreats or large conferences. Your group can choose from the wide selection of meeting rooms, fully wired with high-speed Internet access and equipped with state-of-the-art amenities. You can also rely on the Lodges business support services to address last-minute emergencies. Plus, the Lodges catering department can plan events for any occasion"from cocktail receptions to cowboy cookouts to New Mexican fiestas. Your group can also take advantage of the resorts Mesa Vista private mountain campsite"a popular spot for trail ride breakfasts or sunset barbecues.

Recreation and Amenities
As a guest you can choose from a myriad of recreational activities, including horseback riding, skeet and trap shooting and tennis. You can also swim in the heated outdoor pool and soak in the hot tub, work out in the resorts fitness center or go for a hike on miles of trails. Or you can relax at the ShNah Spa & Wellness Center, recipient of Cond Nast Johansens Most Outstanding Spa award, which offers massage therapy, body treatments, yoga and nutritional and motivational classes.