Valentine’s Day Dining at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort

From its mountain perch above the Sonoran Desert, Sanctuary On Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa elevates a weekend getaway for two with an opportunity for learning something new. Paired with an exceptional dining experience, couples will fall head over heels with a stay at this dreamy resort.

Partners who can’t keep their hands off each other can channel their obsession into learning the art of massage. The desert hideaway’s Massage 101 workshop-for-two teaches couples skills they can practice to their heart’s content throughout their stay in their own Spa Suite, complete with glass-rock fireplace, outdoor canopied daybed and an outdoor soaking tub. Turn up the heat with an in-room delivery of Asian oysters Rockefeller (to share, of course) from Sanctuary’s signature restaurant, elements, paired with a cheeky Bananas in Pajamas cocktail.

For Valentine’s Day dinner (served from 5-9 p.m. on Feb. 13 and 14), surrounded by wall-to-wall windows that showcase the breathtaking sunset over Mummy Mountain, guests can savor elements’ four-course, prix-fixe menu by Executive Chef Beau MacMillan. Priced at $149 per person plus tax and gratuity, dinner begins with a chef’s amuse of Whipped Brie Crostini with balsamic roasted strawberries, toasted walnut and micro celery. Standout dishes will include Thai Spiced Lobster & Coconut Soup with purple basil, ginger and lobster dumpling; Beet Raviolo with ricotta, honey cured beets, charred Romanesco, preserved lemon and pistachio emulsion; Barolo Braised Short Rib with candied root vegetables, porcini sugo, parmesan polenta, and two wash ranch fried egg; and Pineapple Green Curry with farmer’s market vegetables, sticky rice fritters, green onion and toasted cashews. A variety of decadent desserts will end the meal on the perfect note. The full menu, as well as a Vegan menu, can be viewed online. Reservations are required and all social distancing guidelines will be in place.