Phoenix, Arizona—Revive Spa at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort has incorporated an ancient Buddhist Tradition into its daily schedule. At the start of each day, an associate performs the daily ritual of cleansing and blessing the spa with the ringing of the Noah Bells. Noah Bells are distinctive from other bells due to the melodic, echoing tones. Each bell is completely hand made using a secret family formula of smelting precious metals into the bell and tuning each one personally creating an unusual resonate and distinctive sound. An old Tibetan belief says bells release negativity and allow positive energy or chi, to enter. The associate who opens Revive Spa respectfully walks through both floors of the Spa while ringing the bell. In addition, a book of daily Buddhist offerings is open at the reception area of the Spa featuring ancient wisdom for the current day.

The soothing Sonoran Desert setting of JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa serves as the ideal backdrop for unique offerings at the resort’s 28,000-square-foot, two-level, Revive Spa, named in the new book, America’s Best Hotel and Resort Spas by Mobil Travel Guide.

Complete with 41 elegantly appointed treatment rooms, the spa features a two-story rotunda with a central water feature that flows directly underneath the open skylight two floors above, capturing the grand volume of the space. This earth-to-sky connection celebrates the resort’s unique setting and embraces the outdoors. Wrought iron banisters, fiery copper and tactile stone blend together to highlight the elements of fire, water, earth and sky in this lush desert sanctum. Indeed, Revive Spa mirrors its beautiful and subtle, yet powerful mix of desert elements.

Revive Spa offers a diverse menu of spa experiences that incorporate beautiful, tranquil settings and indigenous flora and fauna into signature treatments where ancient rituals join force with cutting-edge techniques. Treatments run the gamut from Swedish massages and facials to such innovative body treatments as an Avocado Lime Wrap, which works to incorporate lymphatic movement, cellulite removal and hydration of the skin; and a Clary Sage Scrub, which serves as a natural exfoliant that cleanses and nourishes the body.

Spa-goers will also appreciate such unique features as private balconies, indoor relaxation rooms with fireplace, outdoor patios and a private rooftop cactus garden with its flowing water feature. Outdoor celestial showers make it possible to soak in the Arizona sun before or after the pampering begins.

The largest luxury resort in Arizona features 950 guestrooms (including 81 suites), 200,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space, ten dining experiences, Marriott’s first “Revive Spa,” a 28,000-square-foot facility, eight tennis courts and four acres of elaborately landscaped pools including the Lazy River with serpentine slide, two-championship golf courses and Wildfire Golf Club. JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa is located where Phoenix meets Scottsdale, just 20 minutes north of Sky Harbor International Airport, with easy access to the new Loop 101 Freeway.

For more information about JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa located at 5350 E. Marriott Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85054, call 480-293-5000, toll free at 800-835-6206 or visit us at www.jwdesertridgeresort.com.