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Dear (Contact First Name),
April is always my favorite month in Tubac: warm enough to begin to entertain on our patio with lovely balmy days. On March 23rd we had our first evening wine and cheese reception of the season for two brother bikers who left from the Floating Stone last weekend to do part of the Anza Trail. Good luck to Mark and Ken whereever you may be! You can see a video of the event here.
Many of you may know already that we have formally kicked off an international search for a new owner of the Floating Stone. This will allow Rocky and I time to pursue the creative arts. Here is the letter I sent to the editor of Tubac Villager editor which better explains...
"It is with a mixture of joy and sadness that I am seeking a buyer/investor for my newly opened Inn & Aqua Spa, the Floating Stone. My passion was to develop an intimate wellness/retreat environment, nestled in an historic and artistic setting, with nature all around. When I first laid eyes on the Charles Poston Residence and saw the vacant land with an old cross (which turned out to be just one part of a laundry line with xmas lights), I knew what I wanted to create here. Being a former project manager and former workshop provider, I saw this development opportunity as a great way to tie the various threads of my life together. I threw myself into making the Floating Stone a 21st century spa with underground rain water harvesting, solar heating, and an all ionized-water facility which rids water of chlorine and other harmful chemicals. I found the areaʼs best massage and aqua massage therapists, offered water and land movement classes and entertainment, raw food cooking classes, dream groups, consciousness groups, and much much more in our Event Center. We have even had potluck dinners under the stars. There have been enchanting moments since we opened last June. I honor the many supporters and friends of the Floating Stone and I will miss all that we have shared together.
 "However, I am hearing the call of retirement and am looking to hand over the reigns through a sealed-bid auction process. A new owner will be able to quickly take advantage and build on the amenities I have developed with pre-approved plans for expansion. And, they can build on the general good will we have already created with our customer base. "In terms of publicity, we were mentioned in the February publication of Sunset Magazine and have 4, 30-minute TV showings, in both Tucson and Phoenix of AAA High Roads with Dan Davies starting in late May. The press has woken up to us and our out-of-town visitors are growing with many repeat visitations. "Should you know someone who is interested in continuing the Floating Stone, please call Fernando Palacios 877 895-7077 from National Commercial Auctioneers." All bids must be received by the auction company by May 10th at 3pm. Please direct all questions to Fernando. The Inn & Aqua Spa will continue running with no interruption of services. John Martin replaced Pati Hope in operations so Pati can better focus on coordinating our programs. Let's have a great April and we'll see you in our classes, events, and spa. Our 20% discount on lodging is for your visiting friends and family members. Mention "code local" when making their reservation, and enjoy the aqua spa for free during their stay. This offer is good through the end of May.
Owner of The Floating Stone Inn & Aqua Spa
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Upcoming Events at The Floating Stone
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Friday, April 13, 5:30 to 7:00pm
Join storytelling, quantum physicist Jack McDaniel for an evening of prying open the cracks between - what IS and what ISn't. Somewhere between the Law of Gravity and the Law of Attraction lies the Attention Deficit Orders of Imagination. What is the difference between first sight and second sight - between our own private thoughts and everyone else's? We all go skidding round our world with the very certain conviction that it will turn up again in the morning just as it did when we went to bed to dream of things that are not "real." Who...is doing the choosing?
Cost: $20 - includes wine and cheese. Please RSVP.
RSVP: 520-398-3193 or email info@thefloatingstoneinn.com.
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Alkaline/Ionized Water Presentation
Thursday, April 19 from 5:30pm to 7pm at The Floating Stone
Come listen to guest speaker, Lynn Mason, talk about the health benefits of this amazing water. Lynn is a registered nurse and has been studying with Peggy Parker, a naturalpathic doctor who is at the forefront of research on ionized water. We will also hear testimonials of people who have been drinking the water. Free community event. Those attending can sign up for our 30-day free water trial.
Cost: Free - Please RSVP if you plan on attending.
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Wine and Cheese Reception with Roger Maller, watercolor artist
Saturday, April 21, 5:00 to 7:00pm
Please join us for a special showing of watercolor art that is for sale in our Event Center. Roger has been on display at Gallery Tubac and his paintings appear in 42 states and 8 foreign countries. He has been painting since 1971 and has worked with such nationally known artists as Tom Talbot, Rose Eden, Ken Hosmer, Herb Thompson, Jim Hamil, Charles Rogers, and Dick Phillips. See details in the feature article below.
Cost: Free Community Event - Please RSVP if you plan on attending
RSVP: 520-398-3193 or email info@thefloatingstoneinn.com.
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ZONTA International Club Meeting
Saturday, April 28, 9am at The Floating Stone
ZONTA is a global organization of professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide. To plan your next meeting with us, call us at 520.398.3193. For more information on the ZONTA Club Meeting, Contact: Call Carrie at 841-1621
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Aquatic Massage Training Course
Adrianne, Stelzenmuller, LMT, CWP, AqMT
2 Modules: April 21-24; April 28-May1
Take the series of two Aqua Massage Modules to become a fully certified Aquatic Massage Therapist. his class is open to anyone in the community who has an interest in learning this gentle practice of bodywork for self-care, caregiving, as a professional or creative outlet. Working in the warm water we combine Watsu, massage, movement and meditation techniques. Ten days of study are required in addition to 40 hours of practice sessions to become certified.
Added Bonus: Stay with us during the session! Receive 20% off room rental, 30% off any Spa Service, have unlimited use of our ionized warm water pools and attend any of our on-going fitness classes as our guest. (Dorm options available)
Tuition: $1500
To register or for more information all Adrianne at 520-406-7861.
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Global Breathwork Day
with Scotty Johnson & Janelle Weakly
Saturday, May 12, 8:30am-6:30pm at The Floating Stone
Join us at the Floating Stone to discover the healing, creativity, and insight unleashed through a session of Holtopic Breathwork. In addition to 2-1/2 hours of deep, circular breathing, participants will discover simple, practical tools for self-exploration, inner growth and personal healing. For detailed information on this workshop, email Scotty at JOHNSON@defenders.org.
This workshop is limited in space, so register early.
Pre-registration is required. $140 before May 4. $165 after May 4.
Contact Scotty at: 520-954-5487
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See Me, Feel Me, Touch Me with Mark Balph
Friday through Sunday, July 6-8, All Day
Two-day couples workshop with the purpose of creating a greater sense of non-sexual intimacy, vulnerablitiy, and nurturing through enhancement of personal sensory awareness, interpersonal non-verbal communication, tender touch, and an overall sense of body play. "Couples" may be any 2 individuals, regardless of gender or relationship. Participants will gain a greater sense of their own bodies and how they encounter the environment, and would then take that enhanced awareness into partner exercises. For cost and information contact Mark at at bluelotusllc@gmail.com
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Personalized Aqua Training Services
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A Future New Offering:"Coolrunning"
Tom Manzi, Triathlon Certified Coach, Ironman athlete, Tubac Resident
Tom Manzi has an innovative way of doing aerobic running in a pool that he may offer at the Floating Stone if there is interest.You can link to this article for more details http://www.coolrunning.co.nz/articles/2001a001.html . He would convert deep water running to shallow water running for the Floating Stone pool. Contact Tom if you are interested in him offering this class at the Floating Stone.
To sign up: Call Tom at 732-948-3572 to get more information.
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New Service Offering:"Swim Effortlessly"
Tom Manzi, Triathlon Certified Coach, Ironman athlete, Tubac Resident
This course will teach how to swim effortlessly and efficiently, by utilizing breathing techniques, balance drills, and stroke drills. Five 45-minute sessions using our "endless pool jets" for $300. If you sign up with a buddy for the same 5 sessions, the fee will be $450.
To sign up: Call Tom at 732-948-3572 to sign up or get more information.
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Roger Maller, Watercolor Artist
The beautiful water color art of Roger Maller is now on consignment and display at the Floating Stone's Event Center.
Roger has been painting since 1971 and while he has painted in oils and acrylic, his favorite medium is watercolor. He has studied with such nationally known artists as Tom Talbot, Rose Eden, Ken Hosmer, Herb Thompson, Jim Hamil, Charles Rogers, and Dick Phillips.
Roger paints in watercolors for flat work and has won awards for his acrylic egg art. His paintings appear in 42 states and 8 foreign countries. Since his retirement from business life, Roger has travelled extensively, painting wherever he goes. His paintings are a true travelogue. Roger also enjoys conducting watercolor workshops.
His painted egg was chosen to represent Nebraska at the White House and the egg is now part of the President's private collection.
He is a Signature Member of the Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild, a member of the Pima Painting Club, and the Southwestern League of Fine Arts. He has won several awards for his art including being juried into the Fifth Annual Watercolor Show, SAWG by George James, head juror for the National Watercolor Society.
We are honored to have his art at the Floating Stone.
 
 
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Reprinted from
Sunset Magazine
Southwest Day Trip
February 2012
Ahhhh-qua massage
While soaking in your
double-filtered, ionized pool at the new Floating Stone Inn and Aqua Spa, you might ask:
Does it get any better than this? Before you answer, try 50 minutes of gravity free stretching that helps joint and nerve decompression.
Or a water massage with someone gently kneading the stress points in your neck and back. Um, what was the question again?
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Ongoing Classes
Aqua Shape with Adrianne Stelzenmuller, LMT, AqMT, CWP
Tuesdays, 1pm & Thursdays, 3pm
A fun strengthening, toning, and shaping aquatic-based fitness class designed to make your muscles lean and flexible and to increase overall tone. $12
Yoga for Golfers Pam Liebowitz,
200 RYT
Tuesdays @ 3:30pm (Land)
Improve your game and how you feel while playing. This class will include postures to increase flexibility, strength and balance. Also meditation & breathing exercises to help you remain focused and calm on or off the course. $12
Aquatic Tai Chi Qi Gong with
Kat Strandlie
Tuesdays & Thursdays
2 to 2:50pm
This class will heal and strengthen your body, mind, and soul. The Floating Stone is working on a plan for Kat to run a community healing and silent meditation time on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons around this ongoing class. Kat would like to hear from you if you are interested in a land-based Tai Chi Chuan and Qi Gong class. Please call her at 520 648-2314. Stay tuned. $12.
Middle Eastern Belly Dancing with Suzanna Becker
(Land - Yoga Room)
Tuesdays @ 6:30pm & Thursdays 9am
Lose up to 15 pounds in one month. Learn a full traditional choreographed dance over 12 weeks that will enhance your body, mind, & spirit. Drop-ins welcome. Please wear yoga attire or tight comfortable clothing. $12
Aquatic Meditation
with Adrianne Steizenmuller, LMT, AqMT, CWP
Wednesdays, 4:00pm
Designed to reduce stress,
increase mind/body awareness, and connection to breath, and provide
a foundational understanding of meditation. (Community Class $5) Must call to register: 520.370.8342
Balance your Chakras with Yoga with Pam Liebowitz, 200 RYT
Fridays, 9:00am (Land-Yoga Room)
Improve your golf game and how you feel while playing. This class will include postures to increase flexibility, strength and balance. Also meditation and breathing exercises to help you remain focused and calm on or off the course. Please wear yoga attire. $12
Aqua Training Stretching and Strengthening with John Martin, LMT, Certified Weight Trainer
Fridays, 11am
Class starts with gentle stretching of all the major muscle groups of the body, followed by a focused strength training session. Ending with a shorter more specific flexibility session. Excellent for athletic cross training or re-training after injury. $12
Aqua Yoga with Kim Flowers
Saturdays, 11am
This is a gentle form of yoga done in warm water. Meditative, flowing and stretching. Good for range of movement and relaxation. $12.
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Beyond Wellness Class
Punch Cards
Save $5 per class!
Purchase a 10-visit punch card for all ongoing Floating Stone classes. $100 for 10 class punch card.
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Aqua Spa Hours &
Punch Cards
Pool Hours
For lodging guests*, pool hours:
Weekdays: 8am to 7pm
Weekends: 8am to 10pm
*Our aqua spa and classes are free for our overnight guests.
For our day-spa guests, our new reception hours are 10 to 6pm, seven days a week.
Aqua Spa Punch Cards
Save over 50%. Drop-in day spa fees are $25. When you purchase a 10-visit punch card, you pay only $120 for 10 visits! We now have "Beyond Wellness Class Cards" - 10 visits for $100. If you enjoy both our Aqua Spa and our classes, buy both for $200 for 10 visits.
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Floating Stone Gift Certificates
are Now Available!
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16 Calle Iglesia
Tubac, AZ 85646
520.398.3193 or 888.767.2325
thefloatingstoneinn.com
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