Updates From Your Club GM

Dear Members,

As the year comes to an end, I’d like to thank all of you, as well as the entire team, for making Encanterra such a great place to live and work. I have said it many times, but I will say it again, Encanterra truly is a special place.

Before we pop the champagne and ring in the new year, I wanted to share a couple of updates from around the Club, both looking back on 2024 and looking ahead to what’s to come in 2025. Let’s dive in:

Encanterra Holiday Fund

The Employee Holiday Fund is still available if you would like to contribute to the team, click here or you can stop by the Concierge or Business Center before December 22nd.

Member Satisfaction Survey

Thank you to everyone who participated in our recent Member Satisfaction Survey. Our goal was to receive a 1,000 participants and we achieved 1,149! This is an increase of over 400 from the previous year. We greatly appreciate the number of Members providing their feedback and constructive comments.

Our goal is to provide you with an unmatched resort lifestyle that includes top-notch experiences throughout our facilities and at our events. To do this, we understand that the feedback from our Members is vital for us to acknowledge opportunities for improvement and growth. We truly value the feedback you have provided through the Member Satisfaction Survey. See the results compared to last year below:

Food & Beverage

We hope everyone is adjusting to “winter” in the desert! With the beautiful weather we’ve been having, the patio is still a great spot to enjoy the Club, whether it’s at Palma Kitchen + Tap, The Algarve, or Solaz.

We just had our biggest Wine Showcase ever and heard some great feedback from Members about the incredible charcuterie display as well as the amazing wines and spirits that were offered.  If you missed it, you’ll have a chance to come to the next semi-annual Wine Showcase in May.

Our hope is to change the Palma menu soon and offer our Members some new and exciting favorites. We absolutely listen to feedback from Members and enjoy making the offerings at the Club something that everyone loves.

We have some new team members in the Food &Beverage department so if you see someone you don’t know, please say hello – they’re excited to meet everyone!

We are still trying to make Member charges as precise as possible and are striving for 100% accuracy. Signing ALL Member charge receipts will definitely help us ensure that you are charged for only the items you have purchased at the Club. Please be patient if some of our new team members double check the name on the Member charge since we have several same or similar last names in the neighborhood and not everyone knows every member – except for Tawny!

We hope to see you all around the Club soon and hope your holiday season is filled with fantastic food & beverage moments that are shared with the people you love. Cheers!

Let’s Talk Golf!

The first month of the season has come and gone! So far it has been great, but we wanted to take this opportunity to discuss why pace of place is so important.

Our goal each day is to have the pace of play be around 4 hours and 15 minutes. As you’re on the course, please keep the following in mind when it comes to pace of play:

• Parking Your Cart – Park between two players’ balls, so both players can get prepared to hit their shots.
• Play Ready Golf – Know your yardage and pick your selected club while other players are hitting their shots so that you can be ready when it’s your turn.
• Pre-Shot Routine – Be aware how long your routine takes and keep it simple.
• Reading Putts – Read your putt while others are putting.
• Continuous Putting – We strongly encourage all players to continue putting once its their turn, eliminate the number of times a player marks their ball on the putting green.
• Pick it Up / Gimmie – If not playing in “tournament conditions”, it is okay to pick up your golf ball when near the hole and give yourself the most likely score.

We are excited to have everyone out on the course, helping maintain the incredible playing conditions by being mindful of their pace of play. Thank you in advance.

Upcoming Events

• December 24th – Christmas Eve | 9:00am Shotgun | No Tee Times. Practice Facility closes at 2:00pm.
• December 25th – Christmas Day | CLOSED

We look forward to everyone having a happy and healthy holiday season.

Golf Dues Increase

On January 1st 2025, Golf Dues will increase to $640.00 per month for a single. The Family Dues will increase to $960.00 from $900.00 per month. The Initiation Fee will increase to $75,000.00 from $60,000.00.

Golf Course Maintenance Updates

The golf season is in full force and this year’s overseed has filled in nicely. The warmer weather has given the maintenance staff the opportunity to spot seed some of the thin areas and we’ve seen some good growth on areas continuing to fill in. As we get into cooler temperatures and shorter days, the turfgrass growth will slow and frost delays may occur. Remember, frost also affects the golf maintenance staff as all course preparations are delayed until the frost has lifted.

As we all enjoy the beautiful golf course here at Encanterra, let’s remember to fill our divots and repair our own ball marks as well as a few others. Failing to repair a ball mark can seem like a minor oversight, but there are lasting consequences, not only for playability, but also in overall turf health. Unrepaired or incorrectly repaired ball marks can take several weeks to heal versus a correctly repaired ball mark. See some helpful tips below:

From the entire golf department, we wish you all a happy holiday season!

Lifestyle

Tis the season to be jolly and your Lifestyle Team’s number one goal is to bring the merry, so you all have a jolly good holiday season!

December has been full of fun and festive activities and events, including our Holiday Stroll. We saw TONS of decorated golf carts and festive people dressed up for the holiday season! Thanks for making such a special day and being a part of such a great cause to gather the most donations for Toys for Tots in all of Pinal County.

The holiday fun doesn’t stop there. Bring your family and friends and join us on December 23rd for Krismas Karaoke at La Cocina Fire Pit. It might be chilly so bring a jacket!

Then, we will finish off the month and the year with our annual New Year’s Eve Glitz & Glam party!  A night of great food and music, all celebrated with your closest friends and family. Tickets available until December 26th.

We are wishing you all a wonderful holiday and we look forward to you coming out to have some fun with your Lifestyle Team in 2025; everything we do is for you!

Spa & Fitness

December Movement Calendar

Check out our December Movement Calendar packed with amazing classes to keep you moving and motivated through the holidays! Click here (PDF) to view!

Featured Fitness Classes:

• Aqua Fit | Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11:00am
  Dive into this energizing, low-impact class designed to boost cardio, flexibility, core strength, and fat burn. Using water’s natural resistance and equipment like aqua gloves, dumbbells, and noodles, Aqua Fit is perfect for all fitness levels while being gentle on joints.
• Tai Chi | Tuesdays at 11:30am & Fridays at 10:30am
  Known as “meditation in motion,” Tai Chi blends graceful movements with stress reduction and improved well-being. Suitable for all ages and abilities, this mindful practice is a must-try.

New Year, New You Evening Bootcamp

Jumpstart 2025 with Celeste Sandoval’s dynamic bootcamp! This six-week program will energize you with strength, cardio, core, and agility exercises tailored for all fitness levels.

• Dates: January 13th – February 19th
• Days/Times: Mondays & Wednesdays at 5:00pm
• Location: Fitness Center
• Cost:
  • 2 Days/Week: $265 (Returning Members: $245)
  • 1 Day/Week: $155 (Returning Members: $135)

Register now on MTL to secure your spot—space is limited! A minimum of six participants is required. Sign up here!

Alvea Spa | Spa-liday Getaway Specials

Celebrate the season with relaxation and rejuvenation. Encanterra Members receive a 15% discount on all personal spa services—the perfect way to indulge or gift to a loved one.

• Shimmer & Shine MASSAGE & FACIAL • $195
  Immerse yourself in the comforting warmth and spice of the season. Begin with a soothing massage enhanced by hot stone placements to ease tension, then rejuvenate your skin with a facial featuring warm stones that gently massage and stimulate to restore your natural glow. Upgrade your experience with the Berry Merry Pedicure for an additional $75!
• Winter Glow MASSAGE OR FACIAL & FULL BODY SCRUB • $175
  Embrace the magic of winter with a cranberry spice body scrub to exfoliate and refresh your skin. Follow with your choice of a soothing massage to melt away tension or a rejuvenating facial to enhance circulation and radiance with hot stones for ultimate relaxation
• Berry Merry PEDICURE • $80
  Treat your feet to luxury with this invigorating pedicure. Enjoy a cranberry spice scrub, hydrating paraffin mask, and soothing hot stone massage. Walk out with silky-soft, revitalized feet ready for the season’s festivities!

Every spa service includes access to our Relaxation Room, tea service, or a complimentary glass of champagne. Don’t miss out – reserve your experience now. Book your Spa-liday escape today by calling 480.677.8070!

Offers valid through January 31, 2025. Discounts may not be combined.

2025 Fitness Updates

There are exciting things to come in the world of fitness and wellness in 2025! Learn more here.

Facilities

Upcoming Projects:

The Mallorca refresh is not complete. We still have new artwork, sound system, and acoustic panels which all should be completed by January 27th.

2025 Projects

• Locker Rooms – Steam room and shower refresh.
• Ladies & Men’s Lounges- New carpet, paint, lighting, and furnishings.
• New Fitness Equipment, flooring, paint and lighting.
• Renovation of the Spa Front Desk.
• The Main Entry Road to the Clubhouse.
• New app-based system which will replace the card key system.

These are just a few of the items that are in the works, along with many more to keep the facilities updated and in good working order. I know everything seems to take longer than expected, we are working diligently to complete these projects and not disrupt your enjoyment of the Club.

While you are enjoying the Club, if you see any problems, please take a photo of the issue with your phone and email our Facilities Maintenance Manager Mark Alexander at mark.alexander@encanterra.com.

Friendly Reminders

Parking for Mail Pick-Up and at The Algarve

Please do not park in the mail parking spots unless you are picking up your mail. If you are golfing, working out, or dining, please refrain from parking in the mail parking spots.

We would like to remind Members that driving or parking on predestination pathways is not permitted. This includes all foot pathways around La Casa Clubhouse, Algarve, Santorini’s Studio, Solaz, and throughout all neighborhoods. This includes Golf Carts, Motorcycles, and Motorized Scooters. This is for the safety of all of our Members.

Outside Food and Beverage

We would like to remind Members that outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are not permitted on campus. Bringing outside alcoholic beverages onto Club property is never allowed at any time. This jeopardizes our liquor license for the entire property, including the golf course. We thank you for your cooperation!

Please Do Not Speed and Be Mindful of Your Neighbors

Please follow the speed limit and rules of the road within the community. When driving a golf car please drive carefully around the Clubhouse, on paths and at intersections. Only golfers playing golf should be on the course cart paths.

We Love Your Pets

While we know that many of you like to take your dogs for walks and enjoy the beautiful weather, we would just like to remind you to please pick up after your pet and to refrain from walking on the golf course. In addition, we would like to remind you that no animals, except Service Animals, are allowed in the Clubhouse. Below are the Encanterra Rules & Regulations regarding pets:

Pets and Service Animals are subject to different laws and rules with regard to public areas. Service animals are not pets and are not subject to restrictions as to where they may go so long as they are with their handler at all times and the animal is under the control of the handler. Control means the animal must be on a leash or harness unless such restriction would interfere with the animal’s specific work or task. In such limited cases, the animal must be at the handler’s side and under voice control. A service animal that is not under control may be required to leave the property. No animal, including a service animal, may eat from a table or be placed on a bar. Only dogs or miniature horses may be service animals under the ADA.

Pets, in contrast to service animals, are welcome only in certain locations and are specifically excluded from other locations such as the pool, restaurants or bars, the golf course and club facilities without prior written consent. Pets must always be on a leash and under control. Property rules on service animals and an explanation of the federal and state law regarding service animals, comfort animals, therapy animals, and pets is listed on the Club website. 

Dress Code Policy

We would like to provide a friendly reminder regarding our dress code policy for the Club. The following guidelines are intended to provide further clarity to what is appropriate dress throughout the Club, including Palma Kitchen + Tap, Mallorca, the patios, Bodega, and the Grand Living Room.

• Men: Shirts must be worn and have sleeves, pants, slacks, jeans, Bermuda, board, hybrid shorts, cargo, shorts, are considered appropriate attire. Shoes must be worn in all areas to include dress, athletic, sandals, and flip flops. Attire that is not acceptable are as follows: tank tops, sleeveless shirts, mesh shirts where skin can be seen, pajamas, swimsuits, items containing offensive language, pictures, graphics, or anything that Club Management finds adversely offensive to others.
• Women: Shirts that cover the body, dresses, skirts, slacks, jeans, shorts are considered appropriate attire. Shoes must be worn in all areas to include dress, heels, athletic, sandals, and flip flops. Attire that is not acceptable are as follows: halter tops, sleeveless rompers, mesh shirts where skin can be seen, pajamas, fitness attire, swimsuits, items containing offensive language, pictures, graphics, or anything that Club Management finds adversely offensive to others.
• Headwear: Ball caps are not permitted in Palma or its adjoining patios after 5:00pm. Appropriate headwear is permitted in all other indoor and outdoor areas at the Club. Headwear containing offensive language, pictures, or graphics is not acceptable. Exceptions: From time to time, Members and guests will have the need to check in at the Concierge Desk in attire appropriate in the pool areas. Both men and women must wear cover-ups that conceal swimwear for both tops and bottoms, and everyone must also wear footwear.

Thank you for your consideration of others.

Fitness Center & Pool Entry

When using the Fitness Center, please sign in.

Please bring your Member card for entry at the pools as we are checking people in. Mary, Jacob & Meagan are our pool attendants at Solaz & Algarve.

Guest Registration

We kindly remind you to register all guests through MTL or by clicking here. Should you need help please stop by or call the Business Center at 480.677.8095 or Concierge Desk at 480.677.8000.

From all of us at Encanterra, we wish you all a very happy and safe holiday season.

Sincerely,

Trish Huff
General Manager
Encanterra Country Club
BlueStar Resort & Golf