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This page contains information about lodging for
workshops
held in Siesta Key (Sarasota) FL
For other locations,
see:
Caliente
Resort, Tampa (June 6-8, Sept. 26-28)
Mexico
(Oct. 8-11, 2008, Jan. 24-31, 2009)
For personal assistance, please call Intimacy
Retreats,
941 349-6804 (tollfree 1-877-282-4244)
or send
an email.
Siesta Key is an eight-mile tropical barrier island off the coast of Sarasota, on the Gulf of Mexico, graced
by
one of the world's most beautiful white sand sunset beaches. The
sand, a fine white powder that is 99% quartz crystal,
always stays cool under your feet even when the sun is at
its peak! It is said that our sand has magical healing powers
-
so be sure to take a barefoot walk! A popular "laid-back"
vacation destination,
there are no golf courses
or big hotels on our island. The nearest airport is Sarasota (SRQ, 12 miles).
Flights are more frequent and sometimes
less costly into Tampa (TPA,
65 miles).
Workshop Location: The Intimacy Retreat is held in the "Siesta
Village" area, where you can enjoy the beach, shop in boutiques,
and dine on continental cuisine or at local beach bars. The overall atmosphere is very casual. For the
exact
location of the workshop, see Map.
Below are lodging suggestions that vary in price
and location. Rates listed do not include tax and are subject to change or error.
In most cases, you
contact the hotel directly to make your room reservation and
to confirm availability and cancellation policy. We have
some rooms already reserved, please contact us directly
regarding those. The most economical is $75/night. NOTE: Siesta Key is a destination resort
with limited hotel rooms. MAKE RESERVATIONS AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE.
Those listed in the first group are in Siesta Village, walking
distance from the beach and workshop. Those in the second group are also on the island,
a short drive from the Village.
The third group
lists both luxury hotel and economical motel locations
nearby
in Sarasota (not on Siesta Key).
Generally, in Florida, summer rates are lower than winter.
Summer rates will be posted here shortly. Also you can
contact the specific resort for rates, or call us directly.
In Siesta Village:
Tropical Breeze Resort ~ www.TropicalBreezeInn.com
1-800-300-2492 or (941) 349-1125
153 Avenida Messina, Siesta Key, FL 34242
The Tropical Breeze Resort is a short walk from the workshop space, the beach,
shops and restaurants. Facilities include tropical gardens, a Day Spa, fitness center, pools and outdoor hot tubs.
There
are a variety of room types, including a "honeymoon suite" and beachfront
apartments. Some units require a 3-night stay. Rates through
1/14/09 (excluding holidays) are: Rooms, $129/night
(#116 and #117 are quite small but others are OK). Larger
studio efficiencies $139, small one-bedroom suites $155
and large one-bedroom suites at $189 are an excellent value.
Ask for an upgraded unit and if any special discounts
are available.
Siesta Beach Resort ~ www.SiestaKeyFlorida.com
(800)
223-5786
or (941) 349-3211
5311 Ocean Boulevard, Siesta Key, FL
34242
This is a nice, basic motel right
across
from the beach, walking distance from workshop, restaurants,
etc. Low on ambience, great on location! Rooms with a jacuzzi
have been updated. Rates through 12/20/08, are $124/night
for standard room with one-person jacuzzi tub; $149 for
an efficiency suite and $169 for a one-bedroom suite, both
of which have a 2-person jacuzzi tub. Standard rooms are
$94/night. NOTE: If no rooms are available,
contact us. We may have one reserved for your weekend.
Sunsets on the Key ~ www.SunsetsontheKey.com
1-877-312-9797 / 941-312-9797
5203 Avenida Navarra, Siesta Key, FL 34242
In the center of Siesta Village, the charming Sunsets on the Key is one block from the beach, with a new
pool and spa area. Rates through 12/15/08 start at $149/night
for a studio apt. A one bedroom is $179 and a small 1 bdrm
is $169. A three-night minimum may apply.
Prudie, the manager, knows us. Let her know you are attending
the Daffners' Intimacy Retreat.
Beach Palms ~ www.BeachPalms.com
1-888-241-7009 / 941-349-9900
153 Beach Road, Siesta Key, FL 34242
Beach Palms is in Siesta Village, directly across from the beach. Low Season
rates through 12/15/08 start at $195/night for a cottage
and $225/night for a beach suite. A 3-night minimum may apply. Marie-Louise and Joerg, manager/owners, are familiar with our retreats, let them know you are attending.
On Siesta Key (a short drive from workshop):
Siesta Key Bungalows ~ www.SiestaKeyBungalows.com
1-888-574-3782 or (941) 349-9025
8212 Midnight Pass Road, Siesta Key, FL 34242
This small, quiet, charming, resort (with Ralph Lauren sheets!) is 4.5 miles
south of Siesta Village, on a serene tropical lagoon. Some rooms have a water
view. Rates are discounted for Intimacy Retreat attendees. Rates are $269 through
April. Ask if they are running any specials over and
above our discounted rates. Note: If you will be driving
straight to the workshop space on Friday, be sure to ask about late check-in
procedure.
Tropical Shores / Tropical Sun Beach Resorts
www.TropicalShores.com
/ www.Tropical SunResort.com
1-800-235-3493 or (941) 349-3330
Office: 6717 SaraSea Circle, Siesta Key FL 34242
Located three miles south of Siesta Village, two blocks from the south end of
the beach. Tropical Shores and its less-expensive sister resort, Tropical Sun,
offer clean, updated rooms and efficiency units. Tropical Shores units are larger, closer to the beach and
have a more landscaped ambience. Our discounted rate for an efficency suite
through 1/31/08 is $129/night at Tropical Shores and
$119 at Tropical Sun. The standard room at Tropical Sun
is $89/night. These rates are 10% less than the listed AAA
rates, so be sure to ask for the Intimacy Retreat discount!
Palm Bay Club ~ www.PalmBayClub.com
1-800-725-6229
or 941-349-1911
5960 Midnight Pass Road, Siesta Key,
FL 34242
Just 2.2 miles south of the workshop space,
the Palm Bay Club beachfront condo resort has tennis courts
and heated pools. Gulf view one bedrrom apartments through
12/14/08 are $180/night, Gulf Front $205/night. There is a three-night minimum. Speak to Tammy
and ask for an updated unit only.
Nearby, in Sarasota: (5-7 miles)
Best Western Midtown ~ www.BWmidtown.com
1425 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 34239 - (941) 955-9841
A clean, basic motel, with a heated pool, only five miles north of the workshop space.
Includes continental breakfast for two. We have rooms reserved at a special discounted rate of
$75/night. Contact us to get this rate if you cannot
get it directly.
Hotel Indigo ~ www.HotelIndigo.com
1223 Blvd. Of The Arts,
Sarasota, FL 34236
877-846-3446 941 487-3100
A lovely,
new
boutique hotel
in Sarasota, 7 miles north of the
workshop space. May-Sept, rate is $150, Oct.-Dec. $175/night.
Online reservations may have special rates.
The Ritz-Carlton ~ www.RitzCarlton.com
1111 Ritz Carlton Drive, Sarasota FL 34236
941 309-2000
Sarasota's only 5-star hotel, The Ritz-Carlton, is
on Sarasota Bay, 7
miles (15 minutes) north of the workshop space. Winter rates
are $$$$. They sometimes run summer specials as low
as $149/night.
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