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The stunning seaside resort welcomes guests and locals alike to soak up holiday cheer with inspired programming
November 22, 2021
One of the world’s most luxurious oceanfront retreats, Rosewood Miramar Beach, is celebrating the festive season by transforming into a beguiling winter wonderland for guests and the community alike. Today the property announces their full line-up of holiday programming, including dazzling decorations, special events, and an inspired array of specialty food and beverage offerings in celebration of the most wonderful time of the year. This year there is much to celebrate with the return of holiday traditions and reunions with family and friends after much time spent apart, which is why Rosewood Miramar Beach is welcoming all to come together to enjoy this special season in one of the most charming of settings. Spanning the month of December and featuring everything from a five-course Christmas menu to seasonal spa treatments, the resort’s carefully curated programming offers ample opportunity to gather over fine food, drink and fun.
“This year, even more than ever before, we are so excited to welcome guests and locals to celebrate togetherness, gratitude and the true spirit of the season,” said Rick Fidel, managing director of Rosewood Miramar Beach. “We are thrilled to share in this joyful time of year together, and to help our guests create new traditions and soak up the magic of Miramar.”
Festive Holiday Celebrations and Programming
The property will honor Hannukah from November 28 – December 6, and all are welcome to join for a nightly lighting of the Menorah at sunset to reflect together on the spirit of the holiday. Following each of the eight ceremonies, guests will be encouraged to enjoy the beautiful display at their leisure from the comfort of the resort’s Living Room, one of the property’s cosiest and most stunning spaces. Throughout the month of December, the magnificent public spaces of the resort will also be adorned with holiday décor and Santa himself will make socially-distanced visits around the resort. On December 11, The Manor Bar will host two-time Grammy winning artist, Steve Tyrell, for a special performance that will welcome guests and locals to kick off the festive season with entertainment, cocktails and light bites. Mr. Claus himself will also be doing a special Santa Drive-By around the Montecito community on December 19, making stops along his way at Coast Village Road, Montecito Country Mart, Butterfly Beach, and the property’s Miramar Beach Bar, waving hello and helping to spread holiday cheer. For those looking to make their stay even sweeter there are a range of holiday enhancements on offer, including a special Christmas Eve Turn Down amenity of milk and cookies for Santa, complete with carrots for his reindeer, all delivered to guests’ doors. The property also offers both personal Menorahs and options for monogrammed stockings and personal Christmas trees for those looking to celebrate in-room.
The property will also be serving an assortment of dining offerings to celebrate Christmas Eve, including a nod to Italian-American culture with a Feast of the Seven Fishes prix-fixe dinner menu at Caruso’s. Featuring locally and sustainability caught seafood, the menu will be served family style for diners to enjoy this time-honored holiday tradition as it was intended. The property’s other food and beverage outposts will be operating under normal hours, with some festive touches, including a menu of holiday cocktails at The Manor Bar and Miramar Beach Bar. The Christmas Eve dinners will be offered at Caruso’s from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., priced at $225 for adults and $85 for children ages four to 12. Children under four are complimentary. Prices exclude taxes and fees.
On Christmas Day, Caruso’s will welcome guests and locals to a bespoke brunch offering a five-course prix fixe menu composed of coastal-inspired festive cuisine. The Revere Room will also welcome guests to celebrate the exciting holiday morning with a Christmas buffet featuring popular holiday classics, seasonally inspired dishes, and local fare for breakfast and brunch. Both restaurants will be open for regular dinner service, with Chef Massimo adding special menu items inspired by the occasion. Both The Manor Bar and Miramar Beach Bar will be offering special holiday libations on their menu for the duration of the day. The Christmas brunches will be offered at Caruso’s from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., priced at $165 for adults and $65 for children (ages four to 12) and at The Revere Room from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., priced at $165 for adults and $65 for children (ages four to 12. Children under four are complimentary. Prices exclude taxes and fees.
In addition to festive dining offerings, delightful holiday-inspired treatments will be offered from October through December at Sense, A Rosewood Spa. These decadent yet results-driven seasonal experiences range from a Ginger Snap Scrub and Massage, designed to melt away stress, to a Contouring Gua Sha Organic Facial, whose ultra-hydrating and anti-aging properties reveal a radiant glow. Perfect for those looking to carve out time to relax and unwind during this notoriously busy time of year, the treatments are a way to embrace the season while prioritizing wellness. For more information on Sense Spa’s seasonal offerings, please refer to the spa treatment menu.
New Year’s Eve Celebrations
To bring the year and festivities to a close, Rosewood Miramar Beach will be celebrating New Year’s Eve with a black-tie soirée perfect for a variety of revellers. The property will be hosting a one-of-a-kind speakeasy-inspired New Year’s Eve celebration like you’ve never seen before in the stunning Chandelier Ballroom featuring numerous delights and surprises throughout the evening. In the spirit of giving back to the community, a portion of all proceeds from the event will benefit a local charity. Purchase of The Montecito Package includes access to the duration of the event from 8:30 p.m.- 1:30 a.m., a champagne toast, hosted bars from 8:30–10:30 p.m., elevated canapés and hors d'oeuvres, photobooth access, late night bites and more, along with live entertainment in the form of a band, DJ, and dancing. The Late-Night Package allows event access starting at 10:30 p.m. until 1:30 a.m., complete with a for purchase bar, complimentary glass of champagne, festive adornments, and late-night snacks. For those looking to add something extra to the experience, The Founders Package, The Ambassador Package, The Miramar Package and The Jameson Package are also available for purchase. For up to 16 guests, The Founders Package starts with an exquisite private dining experience at Caruso’s consisting of a multi-course prix-fixe menu with curated wine pairings. Following the decadent meal, guests will have access to private lounge seating at the Chandelier Ballroom event with dedicated butler service, premium champagnes and spirits, hand-shucked oysters, caviar and more. Available for up to 12 guests, The Ambassador Package offers the same Chandelier Ballroom experience as The Founders Package, without inclusion of the Caruso’s meal. For eight guests, The Miramar Package provides exclusive booth seating complete with Dom Pérignon, open bar, tray passed canapés, a champagne toast at midnight and late-night bites, while The Jameson Package offers the same inclusions for four guests. The Chandelier Ballroom New Year’s Eve celebration will be hosted from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. The Montecito Package is $400 per guest and the Late-Night Package is $200 per person offering access to the event from 10:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Only one Founders Package is available at $30,000 for up to16 guests and there is limited availability for The Ambassador Package for up to 12 guests and priced at $15,000, The Miramar Package, available for $9,000 for up to eight guests and The Jameson Package priced at $5,000 for four guests. The event is adults-only.
Give the Gift of Miramar
For those looking for the perfect holiday gift this year, gift cards redeemable at Rosewood Miramar Beach are available for sale online at Rosewood Hotels & Resorts. Guests can purchase gift cards for accommodations, dining experiences, spa treatments or for product purchases. Great for a staycation or as the kick-off to a once in a lifetime vacation, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts gift cards give purchasers the opportunity to give the gift of Miramar to their treasured loved ones and friends. For more information, please visit Rosewood Hotels & Resorts’ website.
For more information or to make reservations, please call 805.900.8388 or email miramar@rosewoodhotels.com. Festive imagery of Rosewood Miramar Beach can be viewed and downloaded here.
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About Rosewood Miramar Beach
Named one of world’s best new resorts in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2020 Hot List, Rosewood Miramar Beach is situated on one of the most pristine beaches in the region and is located in Santa Barbara’s picturesque Montecito community known as The American Riviera. Offering 160 ultra-luxury guestrooms and suites, including beachfront accommodations, a collection of signature suites and multi-bedroom bungalows, the resort has been designed with style, grace and glamour and perfectly balances the residential and the refined. Amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness studio, two cabana-lined pools, bespoke beach service on the sandy shores of Miramar Beach and Sense, A Rosewood Spa – the only Forbes Five-Star spa in Santa Barbara. Home to several distinct dining venues including Caruso’s, the signature oceanfront restaurant, and The Revere Room, an all-day eatery with an emphasis on hyper-locality, Rosewood Miramar Beach is a culinary destination for locals and visitors alike. An elevated retail experience further bolsters Rosewood Miramar Beach as the ultimate retreat for the best in luxury lifestyle, with The Shop at Miramar exclusively featuring The Miramar Collection, a first-of-its-kind goop Sundries Shop as well as a new California-inspired concept store curated by designer James Perse. Expansive indoor and outdoor event space, totalling approximately 28,000 square-feet, includes the Chandelier Ballroom with over 6,500-square-feet, and the Great Lawn, which offers infinite ocean views. Personalized service makes Rosewood Miramar Beach the perfect destination for celebrating life’s moments both big and small. Rosewood Miramar Beach is owned by Caruso and managed by Rosewood Hotels & Resorts.
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Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® manages 28 one-of-a-kind luxury hotels, resorts and residences in 16 countries, with 24 new properties under development. Each Rosewood property embraces the brand’s A Sense of Place® philosophy to reflect the individual location’s history, culture and sensibilities. The Rosewood collection includes some of the world’s most legendary hotels and resorts, including The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel in New York, Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas and Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel in Paris, as well as new classics such as Rosewood Hong Kong. For those who wish to stay a little longer, Rosewood Residences offer a distinct opportunity for ownership or rent in extraordinary destinations within the brand’s wide-ranging portfolio.
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