Clodagh Summer 2009 Newsletter

BEST IN SHOW

Hospitality Design magazine recently announced the winners of the fifth annual HD Awards where Miraval Arizona Resort and Spa received first place in the "Luxury Guestrooms or Suites" category. In addition, as a surprise announcement at the event, the Miraval design also received the much coveted "Best in Show" tribute. Both awards honored the newly unveiled sustainable Catalina Suites. The 16 new rooms are the first phase of the resort' notable 110,000 square foot expansion and integrate sustainable living with an invigorating and healing environment.
"Miraval's primary mission is to help guests achieve overall health and wellness and our Catalina Suites combine this holistic approach with high-design," said Michael Tompkins, Miraval's General Manager. "The Catalina Suites are a popular and important addition to Miraval and we, with Mithun and Clodagh, are honored to be acknowledged with this prestigious award."
Facing a pristine stretch of the Sonoran Desert, the suites's expansive glass doors offer unfettered views of the Catalina Mountains with private entries and patios that create a sense of peaceful seclusion. Durable, natural materials, such as rammed earth walls made from the desert's sandy soil, create efficient thermal shells that regulate temperatures while deep overhangs with patios create inviting shaded spaces.
Clodagh's design of the guestroom interiors works cooperatively with Mithun's design of the architectural structure. Materials such as non-toxic, low-VOC paints, water-based adhesives and recycled and renewable materials were used throughout the rooms in order to tread lightly on the earth as well as provide guests with the highest quality in environmentally-healthy surroundings.
Clodagh implemented a "silent design" for the space, which allows guests a memorable experience and the focused observation of self and nature. Tactile materials were used to allow for enjoyable sensation with every touch, from the guestroom bedding to the soft yet durable custom broadloom carpeting used within the space. The interior lighting gives the feeling that the space is "lit with shadow," mimicking the play of light that occurs along the desert floor and accentuating the exterior within the interior.
Resisting ornamentation, these features convey a relaxing sense of authenticity and enliven the senses. Miraval's Catalina Suites also recently received recognition with an honorable mention in the 2009 Hospitality Design/ASID Earth Minded awards during the Hospitality Design Expo in Las Vegas.

PHILANTHROPIMANIA!!

It's official! Between the sale of bazaar goods and silent auctions items, an astounding $65,000 was raised at the 2009 annual Thorntree Event on May 13! All proceeds will go directly to the Samburu tribe. On behalf of our African Queen, founder Jane Newman, and all the incredible hardworking people who got bitten by the virus "Philanthropimania" thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generous contributions. Tucker Robbins (see left) was on hand disguised as a camel salesman and sold 39 and a half camels! Bravo Tucker!

CLODAGH CARES

Launches a brand new web site in partnership with Universal Giving! Come visit and become a Philanthropimaniac with us! www.clodaghcares.org follow us on twitter!