Sunday, April 2: Arrival Day – Welcome to Phoenix!

This morning you will depart from your home city to the PHX airport. On arrival, meet your fellow colleagues for the short transfer to the Arizona Biltmore. Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

After freshening up from a day of travel and perhaps taking a quick swim, meet your colleagues and their guests for a welcome reception.

7:00PM Welcome Reception and Dinner at the Biltmore

Monday, April 3: Morning Business Meeting and Afternoon at Leisure

8:00AM-9:00AM Breakfast for Employees and Guests

9:00AM-11:00AM Business Meeting for Capstone Employees

The afternoon is at your leisure to enjoy the beautiful resort. The resort has 6 pools to choose from, tennis courts, pickleball, yoga classes, walking paths and plenty of areas to refresh and relax. The Biltmore also offers a luxurious spa and fitness center.

The Spa at the Biltmore
The Biltmore’s new multi-million spa is worth a visit. It has been completely reimagined and offers a wide range of treatments from full body massages to relaxing facials. Your Capstone credit will cover up to $200 for your selected treatment. Once you have registered for this offering you will be sent the information to schedule your appointment.

6:30PM Dinner: This evening we will gather at McArthur’s Restaurant at the Biltmore for an informal and fun dinner. A private area has been reserved for the group.

Tuesday, April 4: Day at Leisure, Poolside Cabanas

Breakfast and lunch at your leisure at the resort.

Poolside Cabanas: For those interested in lounging by the pool, stop by the adults only Saguaro Pool to gather with your friends. Three Cabanas have been reserved for the Capstone group from 10:00AM until 8:00PM.

Today’s Optional Activity

The Spa at the Biltmore
The Biltmore’s new multi-million spa is worth a visit. It has been completely reimagined and offers a wide range of treatments from full body massages to relaxing facials. Your Capstone credit will cover up to $200 for your selected treatment. Once you have registered for this offering you will be sent the information to schedule your appointment.

6:30PM Dinner: Tonight’s dinner is at your leisure. A list of restaurants will be made available for your dining selection.

Wednesday, April 5: Day at Leisure, Poolside Cabanas, Awards Dinner

Breakfast and lunch at your leisure.

Enjoy another beautiful day at the Biltmore resort. Three poolside Cabanas have been reserved for the Capstone Group.

Today’s Optional Activity

The Spa at the Biltmore
The Biltmore’s new multi-million spa is worth a visit. It has been completely reimagined and offers a wide range of treatments from full body massages to relaxing facials. Your Capstone credit will cover up to $200 for your selected treatment. Once you have registered for this offering you will be sent the information to schedule your appointment.

6:30PM Dinner: Final Dinner Celebration at the Biltmore

Thursday, April 6: Departure Day

Please meet your transfer in the front lobby. Your transfer pick-up time will be available on Wednesday, April 5 at the Capstone Registration Desk. Most departures to the airport are 2 hours prior to your flight departure. Please note check-out time at the hotel is at 12:00PM.

Safe travels!

The Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

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Check-in: 3 p.m.
Check-out: 12 p.m.

Overview
Known throughout the world as the “Jewel of the Desert”, the Arizona Biltmore provides a restful oasis of 39 acres covered
with lush gardens, sun-kissed palm trees, glistening swimming pools and Frank Lloyd Wright-influenced architecture. The
resort has welcomed presidents, dignitaries and celebrities with gracious service in an unforgettable setting in the heart of
uptown Phoenix. Considered one of the most spectacular resorts in the world, the Biltmore features 739 guest
accommodations centrally located in the heart of the Camelback Corridor and the fashionable Biltmore Estates.

Location
15 minutes from the Phoenix Sky Harbor airport.

Amenities
A full-service Spa Biltmore, Salon and Fitness Center; two 18-hole championship golf courses; six tennis courts; five designer
boutiques; and year-round outdoor adventures.

Dining
There are four unique dining options throughout the property, including American comfort food with a Sonoran influence at
McArthur’s Restaurant and a modern twist on classic cuisine at Wright’s. Recently added, Renata’s Hearth, offers modern Latin
cuisine and the brand new outdoor Spire Bar offers cocktails and upscale snacks.

Noteworthy
The hotel just completed an $85 million renovation – new spa and fitness center, pool and bar, and added a 6 story waterslide.

Once a sleepy Sun Belt city, Phoenix is now a bustling mini-metropolis of some 1.6 million people and is the center of the sprawling Valley of the Sun. A revitalized Phoenix downtown, a new light-rail system that stretches across the Valley, a scenic backdrop of vibrant red mountains and the unique desert landscape makes it an appealing location for both residents and tourists. The area boasts a multitude of golf resorts, unlimited hiking trails, a bustling art scene, creative restaurateurs, and a hopping nightlife. For snowbirds, it is a perfect get away those 8 months of the year when the average temperature is less than 100 degrees.

Due east of Phoenix lies Scottsdale. Scottsdale was not officially incorporated until 1951, but during the Depression it developed a reputation as a haven for artists, including the influential architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Today it’s a somewhat glitzy town—and the area’s wealthiest, after tiny, residential Paradise Valley—but still has an artsy vibe.

Just south of Scottsdale, Tempe is home to large Arizona State University, descended from Arizona Territory’s first college, founded in 1885.