Experience the valley’s most distinctive and luxurious shopping destination. Nestled among rugged foothills, majestic skies, and 12 million-year-old rock formations, el Pedregal, Shops, Dining & Full Service Salon at The Boulders is an enclave of high-end Arizona shops, gourmet dining, and fantastic outdoor live events-all awash in the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert. (Taken directly from www.elpedregal.com/shopping/) Hours are Monday-Saturday 9 AM to 4 PM and Sunday 11 AM to 4 PM with some shops, restaurants and galleries open later in the evening. Some of the shops include: Mumbo Jumbo – offers antique furniture and Victorian style clothes and hats. Barbara’s Boutique –offers a selection of contemporary, dressy causal clothes. Scottsdale Pantry – offers unique houseware items as well as gourmet foods. They also offer custom gift baskets for any occasion. The Christmas B- offers holiday gifts, ornaments, decorations and cards. They will reopen in September. You may want to check out a free concert at the 1200 square foot courtyard stage. Kurt Hunter will be performing August 22-28. Dates and times are as follows: Sunday, August 22 from 11 AM-2 PM Tuesday, Aug. 24 from 9:30 AM-12:30 PM Thursday, Aug. 26 from 9:30 PM-12:30 PM Saturday, Aug. 28 from 9:30am-12:30pm A Louisiana native, Hunter began playing and writing songs at the young age of 13. Now a successful songwriter and performer, Hunter’s style and tastes were largely influences by southern rock and blues. Hunter was an original member of the band called The Young Americans and has appeared on national television with a starting role as an animated character for Esurance singing the original jingle titled, “Get Animated.” – Taken directly from www.elpedregal.com/events_at_el_pedregal/ The Boulders Resort is just a short distance from El Pedregal and offers some great dining. For more information visit www.theboulders.com/resort_activities/dining.cfm |