September is National Honey Month, and to celebrate, Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows has a slew of honey-centric offerings for both resort guests and the public across the spa, restaurant, and hands-on workshops with its own onsite bee hives!
Please see below for all events details on how to “Bee Our Guest” at Andaz Scottsdale this September.
Last year, Andaz Scottsdale launched an onsite beekeeping programme in partnership with
Alvéole, an urban beekeeping organization devoted to reconnecting people in cities to nature. This September, the resort will host “From Hive to Honey Jar,” a free hands-on honey extraction workshop where guests will get to experience the sweet side of nature. Under the guidance of the resort’s expert beekeeper, guests will be able to uncap honeycomb cells, spin them in a centrifugal extractor, and filter the raw honey before jarring and labeling their very own take-home treat. Andaz will also host “Meet Your Bees”, an immersive experience where
guests can step into the shoes of a beekeeper as they open and inspect real, buzzing hives. If they’re lucky, participants will catch a glimpse of Lady Andaz, the Queen Bee herself.
From Hive to Honey Jar | September 6 @ 3 p.m. | Free admission
Meet the Bees | September 26 @ 3 p.m. | Free admission
At Andaz Scottsdale’s signature restaurant Weft + Warp, savour the buzz with a honey-themed menu that’s as sweet as it is sophisticated. New highlights include Sip on our Bees Knees cocktail, a refreshing blend of gin, honey, and lemon juice, garnished with a lemon twist for a zesty finish. Indulge in a Whipped Feta Crostini, topped with fresh figs, pistachios, and a drizzle of golden honey. Lastly, don’t miss Berenice’s Burnt Honey Gelato, a creamy, caramelized treat with a smoky sweetness that’s both gluten-free and egg-free.
Andaz Scottsdale’s Palo Verde Spa & Apothecary will offer honey-themed treatments from September 1-30, including:
- Just Bee Massage 60 minutes, $210 | 90 minutes, $280
- A classic Swedish-style massage (light to medium pressure), with the sweet, floral scent of milk & honey that creates a soft and warm atmosphere to de-stress, soothe & revitalize.
- Bee Natural Facial 60 minutes, $210
- Organic Facial that incorporates the latest advances in natural cosmetics to rapidly improve skin tone and texture. Completed with a moisturising honey lip butter and a take-home gift of wildflower seed mix to create a blooming paradise for our bee friends.
- Meant To Bee Scrub 60 minutes, $225 – This uplifting full-body refresher begins with a buffing body scrub featuring honey granules and continues with a sweet orange essence whipped body butter application, revealing brighter and moisturised skin.
- Bee You Mani/Pedi Manicure, 30 minutes, $75 Pedicure, 45 minutes, $95
Individual package booking of 3 services receive 15% off spa retail and a bee + honeycomb soap to take home.
Guests can enjoy complimentary honey-themed welcome amenities in the lobby, including “The Getaway” cocktail, a refreshing blend of vodka, grapefruit, honey, and sparkling wine, and honey-infused cookies available at the front desk for a delicious treat on the go. And for a sweet souvenir, pick up a jar of our exclusive Andaz Honey straight from the resort’s on-site hives, available for purchase at the lobby store for just $15.
About Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows
Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows is an artfully designed, mid-century modern enclave tucked away on 23 acres of gardens and shaded groves in the heart of the Sonoran Desert. This is a retreat ideal for discerning travelers in search of paths less traveled, with 185 bungalows, suites, and villas featuring private entrances and patios; designer furniture and works by local artists; three pools; an open-air fitness centre; a full suite of customizable treatments at the 12,000-square-foot Palo Verde Spa & Apothecary; and a glass-walled chef’s table at the resort’s signature restaurant, Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen. From private, chef-curated meals hosted at the chef’s table, or a sunset meal on the terrace featuring picturesque views of Camelback Mountain, and a starlit evening at the garden table, Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen offers an immersive experience led by Executive Chef Sammy DeMarco, “Sammy D”.
