The Lodge at Rancho Mirage Vacations, Family and Luxury Travel Packages

The Lodge at Rancho Mirage boasts a wealth of amenities, including a world-class spa, an on-site destination services team, and world-renowned golf courses just a chip shot away.

The Lodge at Rancho Mirage Guest Services

24-hour room service
Twice-daily housekeeping attention
Complimentary overnight shoeshine
Overnight laundry service
Express check-in / departure
Valet parking (weather protected)
Complimentary morning newspaper
On-site fitness center
Babysitting services available upon request
Car rental
Gift shops
Multilingual staff
Daily kids activities
Business services
Conference concierge
24-hour secretarial services (fax, photocopies, telex, courier)
Airport shuttle service provided by hotel or local transportation company (fee may be applicable)
Technology butler
Notary Public on property

The Lodge at Rancho Mirage Facilities

The Avanyu Spa
The Avanyu Spa at The Lodge at Rancho Mirage combines the high desert's beauty and tranquility with personalized programs guaranteed to pamper and rejuvenate. The Avanyu Spa offers more than 30 treatments, many with products indigenous to the desert.

The Fitness Center
Features exercise equipment, fitness classes, and weight and exercise consultation.

The Tennis Center
The Tennis Center is located adjacent to the hotel and may be used for a variety of events from an intimate meeting to a tennis seminar, clinic or competitive match. With lighted courts, this can be an exciting area for teambuilding.

The Croquet Lawn & Gazebo
The Croquet Lawn, encircled by the spectacular natural beauty of the Santa Rosa Mountain Range, is located on the northeast side of the grounds. A sweeping, green lawn and lush flowers and plants compliment the view from 650 feet above the valley floor. This is truly a regal setting for any event: weddings, elegant cocktail receptions / dinners, teambuilding activities and much more.

Golf
The Front Putting Green is the perfect area for sharpening your putting skills as well as a unique and secluded spot for intimate gatherings. Or play a round of golf on one of the many nearby golf courses.

The Business Center
High-tech amenities and services accompany your stay so that you may conduct business effectively. Our full-service business center is available to assist with any needs you may have to prepare your business day.

Standard Services and Equipment

High-speed photocopying
Plain paper faxing
Scanning
High-speed Internet access
PC workstations IBM compatible (1 Pentium 450, 2 Pentium 350)
Laser printing - color, black and white (HP LaserJet 6P, 6MP Mac compatible, 4500)

Software

Windows 95
Office 97 - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Adobe Photoshop 5.5
Adobe Photo Deluxe Business Edition
Adobe Acrobat 4.0
Omega Zip Drive
Internet browsers

Equipment (available for rental with advance notice)

High-speed connections
Copy machine
Plain paper fax machine
Notebook computers
Printers
Cellular phones
Pagers
Radios

The Lodge at Rancho Mirage INDOOR ACTIVITIES

The Fitness Center
Features exercise equipment, fitness classes, and weight and exercise consultation.

You can always just take a leisurely stroll through our lobby area into Traditional Jewelers, the gift shops, or treat yourself at the Gerard Alexander Salon.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

The Tennis Center
The Tennis Center is located adjacent to the hotel and may be used for a variety of events from an intimate meeting to a tennis seminar, clinic or competitive match. With eight lighted courts, this can be an exciting area for teambuilding.

The Croquet Lawn & Gazebo
The Croquet Lawn, encircled by the spectacular natural beauty of the Santa Rosa Mountain Range, is located on the northeast side of the grounds. A sweeping, green lawn and lush flowers and plants compliment the view from 650 feet above the valley floor. This is truly a regal setting for any event; weddings, elegant cocktail receptions / dinners, teambuilding activities, jazz under the stars and much more.

Golf
A perfect area for sharpening your putting skills as well as a unique and secluded spot for intimate gatherings. Or play a round of golf on the renowned Mission Hills Golf Course or on one of the many nearby golf courses.

Hiking and Biking Trails

Kids Activities

A visit to the Avanyu Spa is the perfect way to increase your enjoyment of the natural beauty and serenity of Rancho Mirage. You can start your day with an inspirational morning yoga class. Or maintain your cardio well-being with an aerobic workout followed by weight training.

The Avanyu Spa offers you a choice of ways to rejuvenate and relax. Our dedicated therapists specialize in herbal aromatherapy wraps, various kinds of massage and a variety of personalized body treatments, including facials and wraps.

Situated in a charming room with breathtaking views of the pool and valley below, the Café serves a variety of light California dishes, grilled items and innovative health-conscious alternatives. Photos

Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the bright and airy Café also offers a popular Friday night seafood buffet and Sunday champagne and caviar brunch. Seats 125 with an additional 50 seats on the terrace overlooking the spectacular swimming pool and Coachella Valley.

Frederic Nail - Executive Chef

Francois Gaertner - Pastry Chef

Brett Maddock - The Cafe Chef

Sample Selections from The Cafe Menu

Appetizers

Creamy Maine Lobster Bisque

- Lobster Oil and "Salpicon"

Crispy Baby Hearts of Romaine

- Shaved Regiano, Garlic Focaccia Croutons, Creamy Caesar Dressing

Baby Mixed Field Greens

- California Citrus Vinaigrette, 12 Year Old Balsamic Vinegar

Dungeness Crab Salad

- Shaved Granny Smith Apple and Fennel Slaw, Curry Dressing

Lobster and Papaya Timbale, Fried Goat Cheese

- Baby Spinach and Passion Fruit, Smoked Bacon Vinaigrette

Pan Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras

- Baby Golden Beet Salad, Red Onion Relish, Tangerine and Lemon Grass

Seafood Entrees

Aromatic Herb Crusted Atlantic Salmon

- Winter Vegetable Fricasse, White Bean Broth

Skin on Onaga Filet

- Ginger & Sweet Onion Compote, Oregon Truffle & Pineapple Consomme

Golden Seared Georges Bank Sea Scallops

- Sun Choke Puree, Southwestern Relish, Micro Tatsoi, Yellow Corn Coulis

Meat Entrees

Roasted Free Range Chicken Breast

- Applewood Smoked Bacon, Potato Gnocchi, Natural Jus

Braised Beef Short Ribs

- Sauteed Baby Spinach and Glazed Rutabagas

Organic Idaho Double Pork Chop

- Confit Red Cabbage and Roasted Baby Fingerling Potatoes

Grilled Rack of Lamb

- Warm Potato and Pork Chorizo Ragout, Basil Lamb Sauce

Grilled Beef Tenderloin

- Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Potato Puree, Oyster Mushrooms, Red Wine Sauce

Milk-Fed Veal Chop

- Porcini and Butternut Squash Risotto, Bordelaise Sauce

Desserts

Creme Brulee

- Tahitian Vanilla

Peach Cobbler

- Homemade Classic with Cinnamon Sorbet

Chocolate Cake

- Served Warm with Cafe Expresso Ice Cream

Vanilla Risotto

- Orange Marmalade, Rum Raisin Ice Cream

Raspberries and Strawberries Compote

- "Chantilly" Quenelles

Mahogany-paneled walls, an exquisite 18th-century marble fireplace, fine art, antiques and plush club chairs and sofas create an intimate atmosphere for enjoying tea, hors d'oeuvres, cocktails or desserts in The Lobby Lounge.

Relax with an after-dinner port or cappuccino while listening to the outstanding array of nightly music and jazz entertainment against the panoramic backdrop of the Coachella Valley. The Lobby Bar provides a cozy and relaxing setting. Enjoy the new gas lit fire pits on the patio which provide a serence setting overlooking the Coachella Valley. We also have a special menu for guests of The Lobby Lounge.

Entertainment in the Lobby Lounge

Rose and Joe

Every Wednesday in the Lobby Lounge Rose Bierek and her husband Joe perform jazz standards, soft rock, light alternative, and favorite requests. Rose is an avid songwriter and has co-written music for the great Ray Charles. She has also recorded four original albums, sung for TV movies and specials, as well as jingles for radio and television. Please join Rose and Joe for a memorable evening.

Dennis Michael Trio

Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening in The Lobby Lounge Dennis Michaels' rich baritone voice and piano strokes will entertain all musical tastes. Well known for his distinctive arrangements and incomparable piano style, Dennis performs a variety of jazz favorites, contemporary hits, and classic hits. Dennis has worked throughout his professional career with such starts as Shirley McLaine, Ray Charles, Henry Mancini, Leslie Uggams, Fred Travalena, Neil Sedaka, Helen Reddy and Shecky Greene.

For casual, outdoor dining at the desert's only cliffside restaurant, the Mirada features "Lite a Faire" cuisine created by one of California's premier chefs. Photos

Open daily for lunch, this casual, invigorating, poolside setting 650 feet above the valley floor allows fresh-air aficionados to unwind. No other desert locale offers al fresco dining coupled with a view of the surrounding Santa Rosa Mountains. Cooling misters keep the air chilled for dining on the warmest days and heaters provide a cozy atmosphere on cool evenings. A torch-lit backdrop sets the magical mood for private dining beneath a star-filled sky. The Pool Bar offers a selection of frozen beverages.

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