Welcome to the Furnace in Death Valley

Wednesday, 31 Jan, 2008 0

When you have a name like “furnace” and are located in a place called Death Valley, you probably have to try Angelic efforts to lure guests and meeting-goers.

So the Furnace Creek Inn and Ranch Resort says it is making more of an effort to tout its cool winter temperatures, ala Heaven.

“These are the months when we see our repeat visitors,” said Phil Dickinson, director of sales & marketing for Xanterra Parks & Resorts, operator of the lodges, restaurants, golf course and shops in the Death Valley National Park in California.

The resort has two hotels — the historic, 4-diamond, 66-room Furnace Creek Inn and the more family-oriented 224-room Furnace Creek Ranch.

“Regular park visitors know that they can hike, golf, and explore the park any time during the day, not just during the early morning hours before it gets too hot. Plus, with fewer visitors, most people find the park even more relaxed and casual than usual” said Mr Dickinson.

For groups, the resort offers more than 4,000 square feet of meeting space, with conference facilities to accommodate up to 125 people, and a boardroom at the 66-room inn.

There are also two small meeting rooms at the 224-room ranch that can accommodate up to 10 people.

Among Death Valley’s many unusual amenities is the world’s lowest altitude golf course.

The resort itself presents a complete contrast to the desolate desert landscape. It includes:

ü An oasis 18-hole golf course (the world’s lowest course at 214 feet below sea level).

ü Four restaurants.

ü A saloon, a cocktail lounge and retail outlets.

ü A Borax Museum.

ü Spring-fed swimming pools, tennis courts, horseback riding, horse-drawn carriage rides, and a children’s playground.

ü Also, massage therapy, a 3,000 foot airstrip, a service station and conference and banquet facilities for 10 – 120.

Report by David Wilkening

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