Tessoro at Las Conchas sponsored two holes at the event, running a closest-to-the-pin contest on each of the event’s golf courses. The prize was a luxury vacation at Tessoro’s award-winning beachfront condominium residences in Puerto Peñasco. Cardinals coaches, NFL players and alumni, and corporate sponsors all swung away, eager to earn a Rocky Point vacation on the Las Conchas Peninsula.

The winners on the two holes included a corporate sponsor and a center for the Arizona Cardinals. In addition, a few special contests brought Arizona Cardinals linemen, receivers and defensive backs to the tee at Tessoro’s hole. The winning players will be visiting the resort soon.

Over the past twenty years, Cardinals Charities has distributed more than 3.5 million dollars to hundreds of worthy Arizona charitable organizations on behalf of the Arizona Cardinals and the National Football League. Cardinals Charities supports programs designed to improve the quality of life and enhance opportunities for children, women, and minorities in the state of Arizona. It is part of the organization’s commitment to its community.

The Celebrity Golf Classic is organized every spring to raise money for Cardinals Charities. This year’s event was held at the Whirlwind Golf Club at Wild Horse Pass. Dozens of current players and coaches participated, along with several celebrity NFL alumni. There were over 300 golfers in the event and numerous corporate sponsors. Rocky Point’s representatives proudly joined this tradition.

It looks like the Arizona Cardinals and Tessoro at Las Conchas is a winning combination.

The Las Conchas Peninsula was alive with the sights and smells of fresh-cooked fish, ceviche and oysters on Saturday, April 10. In a show of support for Las Conchas’ first residents and the sustainability efforts of CEDO, Tessoro and its owners invited the NaturArte Cooperatives to hold a special seafood market at the resort. All proceeds went to support the cooperatives and their families.

The NaturArte Cooperatives have fished, farmed and cultivated mariscos on the Morua Estuary since long before the American and Canadian tourists arrived. They were Las Conchas’ original residents and pioneers. In the years since, Puerto Peñasco and the Las Conchas neighborhood have grown quickly. CEDO has organized the 3 primary cooperatives into the NaturArte Ecotourism Corridor. This allows these indigenous residents to participate in the benefits of tourism and maintain their lifestyles. It is one of the wonders of Las Conchas. The cooperatives engage in environmentally-friendly, sustainable fishing and oyster farming practices. They safeguard parts of the Morua Estuary and protect its pristine character.

Tessoro at Las Conchas offers its owners a beachfront resort like no other in Rocky Point. Our owners love the natural beach, environment and unique location in Las Conchas on the Morua Estuary. Part of what makes Tessoro special is its commitment to maintaining the natural beauty of its surroundings and its commitment to its neighbors and the Las Conchas community institutions. Unique in Puerto Peñasco, Tessoro strives to offer luxury beachfront living with meaning and social consciousness.

Tessoro owners and a small number of Las Conchas Homeowners and CEDO supporters enjoyed the freshest seafood imaginable on Saturday. The fish were caught that day. The oysters were pulled from the Estuary an hour before the market started. The ceviche was specially prepared. It was a community seafood experience and a joyous event. This really captured the boutique resort experience and beachfront lifestyle that Tessoro promises. Another day on the marvelous Las Conchas Peninsula in Rocky Point . . .

Last weekend, two of my brothers were in town and the three of us had fun playing bocce ball on the beach, watching the Texas/Alabama game at Capone’s, and playing shuffle board at the Black Dog. Rocky Point has for years been a great source of family bonding for my extended clan!

As usual, the weather has been “just right,” with only one windy day out the eight thus far and the rest of them calm and warm. Sort of competes with a Salt Lake Winter rather well. I’ve witnessed some spectacular sunrises all week long; Puerto Peñasco certainly does produce great sunrises as well as their famous sunsets.

I hope to see all of you when you return to town, so please drop by Tessoro any day from 9:00 to 5:00 to see once again where your first-class beachfront condo may await you.

By Scott Spackeen

The beautiful Nuevo Temazcal at Tessoro Spa opened on the Las Conchas beachfront on November 25, 2009. It is a wonderful amenity for the Tessoro resort and the first spa in the exclusive Las Conchas neighborhood.

Nuevo Temazcal Spa has distinguished itself in Puerto Peñasco since 2002 for its excellent service, professionalism and treatment results. The Spa owners saw a unique opportunity in Tessoro and were thrilled to be selected as the operator of this special facility in Rocky Point.

The owner of Nuevo Temazcal is Mayra Luz Gracida Veldepenna, a certified cosmetologist and member of several international cosmetic and spa associations who studied at the prestigious UNAM (Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico). All services at Nuevo Temazcal Spa at Tessoro will be offered by highly trained staff ready to provide a consistent and high level of service.

• Massages are among the most requested of spa services and you will be able to choose among: Holistic, Relaxation, Chiropractic, Sports, Hot Stone and Reflexology massages.
• Facials are offered, are guaranteed to be relaxing and rejuvenating, and are complemented with facial, neck, upper back and shoulder massage.
• Manicures and Pedicures are practiced with care and offered with state of the art tools sterilized with UV rays.

Nuevo Temazcal at Tessoro is particularly proud to offer the opportunity for special massages beneath a canopy directly in from of the sea with the soft sounds of the waves . . . the only spa in Puerto Peñasco to offer such a location and view.

Hours: The Spa will operate on Friday and Saturday from 9am to 5pm and Sunday from 10am to 2pm. Appointments can be made in person at the spa or by telephone at 638 388 6288 or 638 383 4947. The Tessoro concierge can help with appointments as well.

Nuevo Temazcal at Tessoro is proud to welcome the Rocky Point community to this most special of locations.

Q: So when did you first visit Rocky Point?

Over thirty years ago, our family started taking vacations to the beach at Las Conchas. We rented different beach houses and always enjoyed spending time at the estuary. The beautiful wide-open spaces offered something for everyone in our family. We enjoyed body surfing, walking the beach, collecting shells, fishing, exploring the coral reefs, building sand castles, frisbee, picnics, bonfires, and cruising the sand dunes.

Many locals walked the Las Conchas beaches peddling fresh shrimp, jewelry, paintings, blankets, etc. Friendly locals! We would frequently get stuck on the sandy Las Conchas road. Young men who were working on homes under construction would run over and push our car out of the sand. We would offer to pay them but they refused.

Q: That sounds like some good memories.

Yes. All these years later, the five of us kids and our parents still enjoy reminiscing about the fun times we had as a family and with friends. Back when we were playing on the dunes, I certainly never imagined that I would have a home there someday.

Q. How did it happen exactly, deciding to own a home?

Two years ago, I brought my family down to Las Conchas for the first time. We were excited to spend time at the estuary since I have so many fond memories there.  I was surprised (and initially disappointed) to discover the early stages of a building project in what had always been a gorgeous, undeveloped area. Curious as to what was happening at “our” beach, we checked out what was the first Tessoro model. The architecture, design, attention to detail, and overall vision of Tessoro was, to say the least, breathtaking.  If that land had to be developed, we are so glad it is being done so well.
Hey, if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em!

Q. I understand that when you came down to take delivery at Tessoro in October, your father came with you and reconnected with an old favorite.

Yes, in early October Harry (my father) told Beverly Arrowood, a sales associate at Tessoro and long-time Puerto Peñasco resident, about the great little bakery we used to visit from about 1979 until the late 80’s. A former Las Conchas homeowner, Jack Ward, had told us about the place. Years ago when we visited this bakery we would bring the elderly gentleman who (we think) owned it a can of beer nuts. Don’t know if he liked them but he sure smiled when he accepted them!

On our recent trips to Las Conchas, we were unable to find this special bakery. My dad was obsessed with finding the bakery every time we went down there!  Trust me, we ALL wanted him to find the bakery so he wouldn’t keep talking about it! Plus we remember the really good rolls our mom would fried in butter. Sometimes with spun honey on top…yummy.

Beverly knew where it was and graciously drove us to the great little bakery with the beehive oven heated with wood. The very same bakery!  Needless to say, we will be visiting there in the near future.

Q. Your’s is such a nice story. Your father brought you here and now you are making Las Conchas and Tessoro a part of your family’s lifestyle.

We are thrilled to now own at Tessoro and make Las Conchas a part of our children’s life experience. We look forward to making more memories and feel blessed to be able to share this special place with the people we love.  Taking breaks from our hectic schedules and busy lives to relax here is simply good for one’s soul…..

Tessoro at Las Conchas actually offers a state-of-the-art pool decking that remains cool under the hot sun. It is one of many remarkable features that Tessoro’s sophisticated team of architects and developers have brought to Puerto Peñasco. The powder white, textured decking that stretches around the main infinity pool and the children’s pool is not your usual concrete. It is actually made by mixing crushed marble with special advanced materials – the resulting decking does not trap heat and remains blissfully comfortable.

What else will you notice Tessoro’s resort pool area? The outdoor shower area, secluded in a circular nook of marble, is home to a towering cylinder of smooth Onyx. This onyx contains the multiple shower heads, quite a surprise. In the evenings, the Onyx shower is back lit and glows, casting a unique light over the pool area. The use of marble-cut onyx is a signature of the Tessoro developers.

Finally, Tessoro’s pool area is graced with rich wooden decking. This wood is from a cousin of the Teak tree and is both comfortable to the bare foot and sturdy (used in ship building). The use of natural materials is another signature of the developers and visitors should look at what a difference natural wood can make.

There is much to see out at your favorite new resort on the Las Conchas Peninsula. Tessoro has broken new ground among beachfront developments in Rocky Point and elevated the entire real estate market. Come take a look and tell us what feature made the biggest impression on you?

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As I drive around Puerto Penasco this time of the year, the streets are so colorful with Mexican flags flying everywhere. This is a particularly festive September, as Puerto Peñasco celebrates both new leadership and old triumphs.

On September 13th we install Puerto Peñasco’s new Mayor and Sonora’s new Governor. The city hall is being transformed for the street party. Shortly thereafter, on September 16, Mexico celebrates its independence day – the Mexican version of the Fourth of July.-

At 11:00pm on September 15, the festivities begin. The mayor gives the cry “VIVA MEXICO!” and the crowd chants back “VIVA MEXICO!!!” This is known as “El Grito” and celebrates the call to battle by Miguel Hidalgo in the town of Dolores in 1810, part of an effort that lead to Mexican independence from Spain.

After “El Grito,” there is music until all hours. There are fireworks that have been affixed to the light poles and a hugh wooden structure that also holds fireworks as well as the traditional aerial fireworks. It is awesome when they all light up. When the locals sing the Mexican National Anthem, they do it with so much pride. Food vendors line both Benito Juarez and Blvd. Freemont and the smells of carne asada fill the air. On every corner there are vendors selling flags and anything that you can think of in red, white and green. Autos roll past, proudly displaying the flags from their vehicles.

Several years ago I had the privilege of spending September 16th with some friends of mine, Valdimar and Loleta. They are rare musicians and were scheduled to perform that night. We walked on September 15th to one of the streets where a hugh stage had been set up and Loleta sang and people were dancing and making jokes (bromas) in Spanish. Although I did not understand the words, I understood the actions and the laughter of the people. We then went back down to the municipal center where more bands were playing. Finally, when it was nearing 3 am and we were sitting in front of SeaSide Window coverings having hamburgers and drinks, I informed them that I needed to go to bed. It was of the most fun nights I have ever had.

Working at Tessoro and living in Puerto Penasco has been very special for me, thanks to many dear friends. There is so much talent in the form of music (Armando Noriega, The Light House), Julio Mesa (shell art) and the list goes on and on. When you are here, venture out and meet the real people of Puerto Peñasco and experience their holidays … you will not be disappointed.

Stop by Tessoro or give us a call and I’ll be glad to share more of my stories about life in this wonderful town.

“VIVA MEXICO!”

By Beverly Arrowood

While driving to work this morning to Tessoro at Las Conchas a covey of Quail (about) crossed in front of me heading to the sea. I never cease to be amazed how fast those little guys can travel. We have them in our back yard in Sun City but do not see a lot of the little guys down here. We are in the throws of summer with the heat and humidity higher than the rest of the year, but I remind my self daily that living in Puerto Penasco, surely beats shoveling snow and fighting off black flies and mosquitoes in the mid-west.

We have a great breeze off the ocean and the waves are lovely. The past few weeks we have seen hugh flocks of Sea Gulls and Pelicans lining our beach. While standing out on the terrace of Tessoro with some clients, I looked up and they were all in flight. It was incredible.

The Pelicans soar past the 4th and 5th floor wrap-around Diamond residences with such grace and agility that I am always amazed. I envy the owners of the Diamonds as their views are so unbelievable. I would imagine they will have their cameras permanently perched on the railings. Just picture yourself at Tessoro at sunset and if you are lucky enough to be here to experience a full moon illuminating the sky and tranquil sea . . . WOW is the only way to describe it.

Our owners are now moving in and they are all so pleased with the finishes, quality and natural setting on the Las Conchas Peninsula. Thus far, the “punch lists” have been short and the owners thrilled. It says a great deal about the architects, contractors and quality control.

If you are in Puerto Penasco for Labor Day weekend, I invite you to come out, join the party and see it for yourselves!

Do you want to spend Labor Day enjoying the most beautiful new resort and finest natural beach in Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point)? Then join us!

Tessoro at Las Conchas will welcome its new owners and the Puerto Peñasco community to enjoy a beach and pool party on Saturday, September 5 from Noon to 7:00pm. You don’t want to miss it! Lounge pool-side under swaying palm trees and enjoy the amazing infinity-edge views as blue water blends into azure sea. Enjoy margaritas and cervezas served from under Tessoro’s towering palapa, Refill from the swim-up bar. Welcome to paradise.

The fun does not stop there. Tessoro will be welcoming a celebrity Asadero to make fresh Sonoran-style tacos poolside and a local fishing cooperative will bring their family ceviche to serve over fresh tosdadas. On the beach, Tessoro will be offering up horseback rides and sea kayaks to enjoy the majesty of the Las Conchas Peninsula and Morua Estuary. You haven’t experienced Puerto Peñasco until you have seen the beach in this part of Las Conchas. Guides from the CEDO ecological institute will be on hand to give nature tours and explain the local environment and sea life. It will be a great learning experience for parents and kids alike.

Tessoro will be delivering between mid-August and mid-September and welcomes our may proud owners who will be moving in that weekend. It is the only major resort delivering in 2009 and the finest real estate project ever seen in Rocky Point. Now is your chance to see what everyone has been talking about. See you by the pool.

As promised, Tessoro is about to deliver and visitors were treated to a pool full of water, nearly 30 tall sturdy palms trees swaying in the breeze, a towering palapa, finished steps and first floor lobby, a nearly completed outdoor bar and grill building and green landscaping beginning to sweep across the site.

The elevators are tested and running – and visitors for the first time could see that they are graced with travertine and granite flooring with engraved Tessoro logos. Every detail shines with class.

The surprises did not stop with the building and common areas. A CEDO environmental expert arrived before sunset to conduct a first-ever eco-tour of Las Conchas from the Tessoro rooftop. A large crowd enjoyed a sweeping tour-de-force of Puerto Peñasco’s natural bounty without sweating or stepping into a kayak. Tessoro’s unique position allowed the guide to take everyone through San Jorge Island (aka Bird Island), the Morua Estuary, Pinacate Volcano, and the NaturArte oyster and fishing cooperatives. Sea lions, shrimp and crab nurseries, rare and migrating birds and bountiful tides were brought to life and seen from a bird’s-eye view. Also revealed were the new Las Conchas eco-maps, created in cooperative effort between Tessoro and CEDO for the benefit of the community and local environmental conservation efforts.

Back at the model, an American flag ruffled in the breeze and guest grill-master Bill Arrowood kept the hot dogs coming. Smiles, hugs and handshakes were the order of the day. Happy Independence Day America!