This secluded community gets its name from the magnificent boulder outcroppings that are found in its residential area – some of these formations are almost 12 million years old. Stationed on 1,300 acres of land in the Sonoran Desert foothills, this resort community is also home to the luxury Waldorf Astoria resort. Because the neighborhood straddles the border between Scottsdale and Carefree, the community is partially located in Scottsdale and partially located in Carefree. According to Conde Nast Traveler in 2010, The Waldorf Astoria is one of the Top Best 80 Golf Resorts in the World. With its spa, hiking/rock climbing/bicycling tours, 8-court tennis garden, 4 swimming pools and multiple restaurants, how could it not be?
Real Estate
The Boulders offers buyers a variety of lifestyle choices. All villas and luxury estates are built with southwestern architecture in mind. The area’s 12 unique communities are arranged around The Boulders’ two top-rated golf courses, affording residents beautiful views of the golf course and the mountains. Over half of the land in the Boulders community is dedicated to remain open space.
The Boulders Club
This semi-private club offers members and resort guests 2 championship golf courses: the North Course and the South Course. Designed by Jay Morrish, both courses are meet the needs of beginner and advanced players. The North Course runs 6,950 yards from the back tees and has a par of 72. The South Course runs 7,007 yards from the championship tees and has a par of 71. The Boulders course also has excellent practice facilities and a pro shop. There are two types of memberships available at The Boulders: family golf memberships and social memberships. Luckily, both memberships allow access to The Waldorf Astoria Spa, a 33,000 square foot restoration facilitiy which offers everything from massages and facials to a tea room, salon, sauna and Japanese bath. The 8-court tennis garden has weekly clinics, tennis socials and one-on-one instruction with tennis pros at The Boulders. Other highlights of the club include its fitness center, Pilates studio, lap pool and whirlpool.
Schools
School-aged children in The Boulders community generally attend these schools in the Cave Creek Unified School District: Black Mountain Elementary, Sonoran Trails Middle School and Cactus Shadows High School.
The Boulders community is:
- 1 mile away from The Summit at Scottsdale shopping center
- Less than 5 minutes away from the town centers of Cave Creek and Carefree
- 20 minutes away from the Loop 101 Freeway
- 25 minutes away from the Scottsdale Airport
- 50 minutes away from the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
If The Boulders’ relaxing, peaceful lifestyle sounds like it would appeal to you, contact one of our Scottsdale Real Estate Experts for more community and real estate information.
The Boulders Club is a semi-private country club for members and resort guests. There are two courses: The North Course, a 6,811-yard, par 72 and The South Course, a 6,726-yard, par 71. Both were designed by Jay Morrish.
The courses are considered some of the most demanding in the Southwest, and are known for their rugged beauty.The Boulders has excellent practice facilities and a top-notch Proshop. The Club Restaurant is available for use by members and their guests.
The Waldorf Astoria Spa is a 33,000 square foot retreat enhanced by waterfalls, babbling brooks, gardens, and native plants. The Spa has a Pilates studio, tea room, salon, steam room, sauna, and Japanese bath as well as a swimming pool.
The Tennis Garden offers eight different courts, weekly clinics, personal instruction and tennis socials as well as a Proshop. There is also a fitness center with excellent cardio equipment, guided outdoor activities, a lap pool and a whirlpool.
Family golf memberships and Social memberships are available. Both types of memberships include access to the Spa.
Membership is by application.
Rates as of July, 2017
All memberships include the following privileges:
- Use of the Club swimming pool, Club Fitness Center and Tennis Garden.
- Use of all clubhouse facilities including private function rooms.
- A 20% discount off the full retail value of merchandise purchased in the golf pro shop, tennis pro shop, gift shop and Spa Boutique when charged to a members account.
- Charging Privileges for use of facilities and services at The Boulders Club and Resort.
- Member Pricing on rooms at The Boulders on a space available basis.
- A 20% discount on dining in The Club Restaurants.
- 80% Refundability upon transfer of membership (see membership plan for details)
PREMIER GOLF MEMBERSHIP
| Refundable Initiation | Limited number will be sold for $60,000 | |
| Non-Refundable Initiation | $50,000 | |
| Monthly Dues – Individual | $459 | |
| Monthly Dues – Family | $601 |
Premier privileges include:
- Use of both The Boulders’ championship golf courses.
- Reserving tee times up to 7 days in advance for members and guests on the designated course reserved exclusively for Boulders Club members.
- Golf privileges for up to 3 accompanied guests per day paying the Member Accompanied rate. Privileges are based upon rules governing guest play, which may have restrictions.
- Extended family of Premier Golf Members will be entitled to a 15% discount off the then-current Member Guest green fee when accompanied by a Premier Golf Member.
- Access to the Waldorf Astoria Spa at The Boulders.
- Access to the Men’s and Ladies’ Golf Associations, which sponsor the Club tournaments.
- Use of the tennis courts, with court times reserved 48 hours in advance.
- A 20% discount on all spa treatments, services and retail at the Waldorf Astoria Spa at The Boulders.
- 80% Refundability upon transfer of membership (see membership plan for details)
PREMIER SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP
| Refundable Initiation | $21,000 | |
| Non-Refundable Initiation | $15,750 | |
| Monthly Dues – Individual | $221 | |
| Monthly Dues – Family | $307 |
Privileges include:
- Use of both The Boulders’ championship golf courses, subject to a maximum of six rounds per member between October and May and without a limit during the rest of the year, subject to advance reservation policies and paying the Member Guest green fees.
- Reserving tee times and tennis courts up to 24 hours in advance.
- Golf privileges for up to 3 accompanied guests per day paying the Resort Guest rate. Privileges are based upon rules governing guest play, which may have restrictions.
- Access to the Waldorf Astoria Spa at The Boulders.
- A 20% discount on all spa treatments, services and retail at the Waldorf Astoria Spa at The Boulders.
- 80% Refundability upon transfer of membership (see membership plan for details)
PREMIER CLUBHOUSE MEMBERSHIP
| Refundable Initiation | $15,000 | |
| Non-Refundable Initiation | $11,250 | |
| Monthly Dues – Individual | $181 | |
| Monthly Dues – Family | $232 |
Privileges include:
- Use of the Club tennis facilities, with court times reserved 24 hours in advance.
- Access to the Waldorf Astoria Spa at The Boulders.
- A 20% discount on all spa treatments, services and retail at the Waldorf Astoria Spa at The Boulders.
- 80% Refundability upon transfer of membership (see membership plan for details)
Recreational amenities in The Boulders include:
- The Boulders club
- 2 golf courses
- Waldorf Astoria Spa
- Guided hiking/rock climbing/bicycling tours
- Shopping in Cave Creek and Carefree + The Summit at Scottsdale
