by professional athletes and local experts . The menu includes everything from learning to skimboard or surf with world champions to hydrofoiling , hiking with a photographer to capture family moments , a luxurious yacht experience and more . These adventures may be booked through the resort ’ s concierge or on the Montage Laguna Beach website .
“ We strive to be people ’ s home away from home , where they feel taken care of , special and recognized every time they visit us , leaving with new cherished memories ,” says Rogers , who adds that this approach has not wavered since the opening of Montage Laguna Beach . As for the company ’ s future ? Fuerstman says to expect continued growth , focused on quality and quantity . “ We have a robust pipeline in front of us ,” he says , noting that there are currently 14 hotels , equally divided between the Montage and Pendry brands along with 11 signed management contracts for future hotels . “ There ’ s international growth in front of us , as well as continued growth here in North America .”
GIVING BACK Montage is actively committed to giving back to the communities it calls home through the Hearts of Montage program . Also celebrating its 20th anniversary this year , the program has expanded to all Montage properties ( with a Hearts of Pendry program also in place at all Pendry locations ).
The associate-formed and -led program allows employees to support local community organizations that provide empowerment opportunities to those in need , focusing on education , senior citizen care , family socioeconomic assistance , health care and disease prevention as well as environmental protection and education . Support comes in the form of volunteering time , plus offering expertise and financial assistance .
Last year , Hearts of Montage in Laguna Beach hosted and participated in more than a dozen local programs including beach cleanups , American Red Cross blood drives and providing backpacks with school supplies to underserved children in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach . g
20th Anniversary Celebrations
Montage Hotels & Resorts is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Laguna Beach resort with yearlong partnerships , packages and pop-up events worldwide — some already announced and more being added throughout the year . And Laguna Beach residents can get in on the celebrations .
“ We truly care about our local community and will be celebrating them with several exciting experiences ,” says Mary Rogers , managing director of Montage Laguna Beach and area general manager for Montage Healdsburg and Pendry San Diego .
Rogers says locals can get involved through “ the return of Montage Los Cabos ’ famous Thai restaurant Talay to Studio Garden this summer ; a new fullsensory , 150-minute treatment with VR technology at Spa Montage ; elevated retail offerings in collaboration with Jimmy Choo and Jonathan Simkhai at Treasures , plus more .”
These designer collaboration pieces will be available starting in April at some resorts ( including Laguna ) and online at shopmontage . com .
The company is also offering an anniversary hotel package called “ Montage Twenty ” which includes up to $ 200 per night in resort credit as well as a complimentary view upgrade at check-in ( subject to availability ) with any stay of two or more nights at any location through Dec . 18 .
As a special toast to Montage ’ s 20 years , 300 bottles of limited series Clase Azul Ultra and Montage XX Anniversary tequila will be available for guests to sip neat or in a special “ Dolce Veinte ” cocktail at Montage Laguna Beach ( as well as the Healdsburg and Los Cabos properties ). This extra añejo tequila has been aged in both American whiskey and sherry casks . The liquor comes in handfashioned decanters that have an illustration of sunset at the Montage Laguna Beach swimming pool .
The exclusive bottle isn ’ t available to purchase , but comes with the Legendary Laguna Offer , which includes a five-night stay in the 2,800-square-foot Catalina Suite , a $ 1,000 food and beverage credit , a $ 1,500 Spa Montage credit , airport transfers ( if needed ), a whale watching trip for two , private docent-led tour of Laguna art galleries , and the takehome 20th anniversary gift collection
Spa Montage ( above ) is offering a new full-sensory treatment using virtual reality .
including a Montage Laguna Beach custom brick building set , a customdesigned Simkhai x Montage resort collection scarf and the bottle of tequila , all in a Jimmy Choo limited edition Laguna Beach tote bag . Only two of these stay packages are available at $ 50,000 each for travel through Dec . 18 .
The Montage Laguna Beach custom brick building set mentioned above , with 2,122 pieces to re-create the resort ’ s buildings , walkways , greenery , artwork and pools as the ultimate anniversary keepsake , will be available for purchase in the fall ; all proceeds will benefit the Hearts of Montage program , which aids local organizations that empower people and causes in need .
Beginning in early April , Montage Laguna Beach will welcome a completely redesigned s ’ mores cart at its seaside fire pits , complete with new fixings from house-made citrus to vanilla marshmallows and squares of double milk chocolate with sea salt caramel .
A new 20th anniversary scavenger hunt for kids also kicks off April 1 through Paintbox , an immersive program that offers the resort ’ s youngest guests with enriching activities and local knowledge . For years , children have been collecting Montage merit badges for completing fun tasks like riding the Laguna trolley , building a sandcastle or catching a wave . Those who do all 12 activities receive a pirate pin to represent their Pacific Explorer status . This year , a special 20th anniversary Montage merits pin will be awarded to those who finish the scavenger hunt to discover fun and interesting historical facts about the resort .
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