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The Perfect Place to Say “I Do”
On the grounds of the Barona Valley Ranch Resort and Casino, a Wedding Chapel in the Victorian style offers the perfect place for a couple to pledge or renew their matrimonial vows in the presence of loved ones. This simple and elegant structure, located at the edge of a lake on the property, holds 70 people. Under the glowing light of a beautiful stained glass window the wedding ceremony unfolds. Nearby, the spacious Golf Events Center, which overlooks the Barona Creek Golf Club, provides an ideal reception setting for up to 600 guests after the nuptials. The same attention to quality and service in all details, which is the hallmark of Barona Valley Ranch Resort and Casino, ensures perfect décor and delectable cuisine for this special event. And what better place for a honeymoon than an exclusive Canyon Suite at the Resort? These extraordinary lodgings are available for couples who have chosen to marry at
the Barona Valley Ranch Resort and Casino.
The breathtaking, newly redesigned Canyon Suites at Barona Valley Ranch Resort and Casino.
include a workout room with treadmill and other tness equipment. e El Capitan Grande suites also contain a butler’s pantry, with 24-hour butler service available to guests in these suites.
Regardless of the level of suite life you nd yourself enjoying at Barona Valley Ranch, two aspects stand out in all suites: attention to detail, and quality of services. is is apparent in the newly redesigned Canyon Suites, where the choice of décor, from colors and fabrics to furnishings and accessories, creates a luxuriously welcoming atmosphere that is both contemporary and comfortable. New 42-inch at-screen televisions hang on the walls of bedrooms and living areas. And 15-inch at-screen TVs are planned for all Canyon Suite bathrooms, according to Mike Brlan, director of front o ce operations for Barona Valley Ranch Resort and Casino. But even simple amenities in all suites re ect the resort’s attention to quality. Exclusive
Acqua di Parma toiletries and thick plush towels and robes are available in the Canyon Suite bathrooms.
No detail is left to the ordinary.
The Suite Life Continues
Of course, once you leave the comfort of your suite, the feeling of being pampered and specially cared for never leaves you. Do you need assistance with tickets to special events? Would you like to take a local tour? Is there a special need or desire that you want to ful ll? Concierges in the second- oor lounge of the hotel await your requests. If you’ve brought your car, Barona Valley Ranch o ers valet parking, and auto detailing as convenient services.
You and your companion can choose to take advantage of the attentive services and personal care o ered at the AmBience Day Spa, where treatments include European
facials, manicures and pedicures, massages, soothing body wraps and makeup applications, bronzing, and waxing. Relaxing at the Reflections Pool, enjoying the comfort of the multi-jet hydrowhirl spa, or taking advantage of the fully equipped tness center at Barona Valley Ranch are other options.
You may then want to take up the challenge of one of California’s best resort golf courses. e Barona Creek Golf Club, an 18-hole par 72 course, has received numerous awards, including third best resort course in California and one of the top twenty best resort courses nationwide, according to Golfweek Magazine. e San Diego Union Tribune has also rated the Barona course as number two in San Diego.
Of course, the centerpiece of Barona Valley Ranch Resort is the Casino, which set a new standard for gaming in California when the resort opened in 2003. Barona
Valley Ranch Casino features 2,000 Las Vegas slots, video
poker and Keno machines, as well as nearly 70 table games including blackjack, Barona Roulette, Barona Craps, Mini and Cash Baccarat, a 15-table poker room, and an o -track betting area. ere are also regularly scheduled Bingo games in Founders Hall. Barona Valley Ranch Resort and Casino has received numerous awards from players as best casino, luckiest casino, and best progressive slots. You’ll nd constant excitement with some of the most popular games and Barona’s Sneak Preview Slot area where you will nd the newest games on the market today. And who knows?Youmayshareintheexcitementofreceivingsome of Barona Valley Ranch’s amazing average daily payouts of nearly $14 million!
When it comes time for a meal, the resort o ers nine dining options, including the Branding Iron Café, overlooking the Golf Club, and game-side Jackpot Dining. Plus, there’s the delicious Ranch House Buffet, with international all-you-can-eat specialties, the Asian cuisine of the Ho Wan Noodle Shop, and the posh Barona Oaks Steakhouse, the perfect place for a dinner to celebrate your suite life experience. You also have the choice of taking a meal in the comfort of your suite, thanks to the 24-hour service of in-room dining.
At Barona Valley Ranch Resort and Casino the luxury, comfort, and seclusion of a world-class resort is closer than you ever imagined, and when you add the excitement of gaming and the desire of everyone at Barona Valley Ranch to make you feel welcome and happy, the suite life in Southern California is very sweet indeed.
Anna Tennant writes about traveling and lifestyles. She recently wrote about gaming and cruise life for this publication.
The beautiful Mission Suites re ect Barona’s signature ranch theme.
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