Music Among the Red Rocks

An Unforgettable Evening at Sorrel River Ranch

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. October 14, 2008

MOAB, UT, August 6, 2007. Imagine this: the soft vibrations of a flute echo around you, the low hum of a cello chime in, and the energetic burst of the fiddle suddenly brings the tune to life. As you look toward the stage, past the lively musical ensemble, beyond the verdant fields, the setting sun illuminates the towering red rock buttes framed by the vast desert sky. On September 14, 2007, this experience will become reality to lucky festival-goers and guests of Sorrel River Ranch Resort & Spa.

Celebrating music in concert with the landscape, Moab's 15th annual festival (August 30 to September 15, 2007) blends the beauty of two art forms, music and nature, in perfect harmony. Among southeast Utah's stunning canyons and spires, over 30 world-class artists gather to perform. Throughout the event, styles and genres unite in sweet-sounding triumph, where guests are privy to classical masters, contemporary delights, fiddle and pipes as well as Latin instrumentals.

Music-lovers across the United States travel to the southwest for this unique event each year, many of whom pair the melodic delight with an equally indulgent stay at Moab's Sorrel River Ranch Resort and Spa, a Moab Music Festival concert venue.

In addition to beautiful accommodations, Moab Music Festival patrons receive the a 20 percent discount on a stay of two-nights or more at Sorrel River Ranch anytime between August 30 and September 15, 2007. (Details follow press release.) What makes Sorrel River Ranch so appealing to Moab Music Festival attendees is the seamless blend of location, refinement, and luxurious relaxation that define the resort's unique character. Located just twenty scenic miles from the center of Moab, the ranch also serves as a convenient base from which to enjoy the Moab Music Festival-right in the center of festivities-and further explore the enchanting region.

Situated alongside the beautiful Colorado River and surrounded by vast desert landscapes, as Conde Nast Johansens' 2007 "Most Excellent Ranch in the US and Canada" and the only AAA Four-Diamond resort in Southeastern Utah, Sorrel River Ranch caters to guests seeking a one-of-a-kind luxury ranch experience. The property's sunken entertaining pavilion, designed and constructed in 2003 to accommodate Moab Music Festival musicians and patrons, provides an ideal venue with rich acoustics and magnificent views.

This year, Sorrel River Ranch will host Highland Hootenanny at their lovely pavilion, featuring a showcase of Celtic music, brought to life by host and fiddler Paul Woodliel, pianist Susie Petrov, flautist Christopher Layer, multi-guitarist Steve Gibb, cellist Natalie Haas and award-wining Scottish vocalist Emily Smith. Concerts at Sorrel River Ranch have long been a favorite for festival-goers, and, as in years past, the performance is expected to sell out. Guests staying at Sorrel River Ranch on the night of September 14th, 2007 will receive one complimentary ticket per person to the concert.

After the event, guests are urged to unwind at the Sorrel River Grill, offering a dining experience like no other in Moab. Riverside dining is available on the outdoor deck overlooking the Colorado River - a perfect vantage point from which to watch the sunset color the landscape. Paired with a glass of wine, the restaurant's savory cuisine and outstanding service ensure a perfect end to the evening. Advanced reservations are required.

Between events, festival attendees and resort guests can explore nearby Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, enjoy one of Sorrel River Ranch's many adventure activities or simply indulge in a massage at the intimate and inviting Spa @ Sorrel River.

Tickets for the Moab Music Festival are currently on sale. Pricing for events (some concerts are offered for free) and further details can be found by visiting www.moabmusicfest.org.

To arrange a stay at the luxurious Sorrel River Ranch Resort & Spa, guests can book online www.sorrelriver.com or call (877) 359-2715. Guests taking advantage of Sorrel River Ranch's Moab Music Festival discount will be required to provide proof of Music Festival tickets within 24 hours of room reservation. (Offer is valid only at time of reservation. Discount is not combinable with any other offers.)