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Moody Gardens Golf Course Pyramid Program

February 20, 2013 / Moody Gardens / 0 Comments

Spending time on the tropical golf course at Moody Gardens is a favorite pastime for many people! If you’re one of these people and you aren’t a part of Moody Gardens Golf Course Pyramid Program, then it’s time to sign up. The Pyramid Program is the best way to receive tons of great perks at Moody Gardens Golf Course, and to fully enjoy your time out on the green with the Gulf of Mexico around you.

Perks of being a member of the Pyramid Program include:

Complimentary practice balls during normal golf hours. Members can receive a maximum of six tokens at a time, and balls must be used by Pyramid Program participants only.
During specified times, rounds of golf cost only $15 for Individual Pass Holders (cart included), and for Annual Pass Holders only a cart fee is required. The specified times are after 2 p.m. during Daylights Savings (approximately mid-March through early November), or after 1 p.m. during Off-Daylights Savings (approximately early November through mid-March). This offer is subject to availability.
Looking to improve your golf game? For Pyramid Program members, golf clinics are only $10 per clinic, per person. You’ll be able to start showing up your golf buddies in no time.
Need some need golf apparel? Members will receive a 20% off discount in the pro shop on all items except shoes, gloves, and hats.
Quench your thirst while swinging away with a free fountain soda with your paid round of golf.

Pricing for the Pyramid Program:

Individuals: $50 per month

Annual Pass Holders: $25 per month

Family Members: $15 per month per person (To qualify for a family member pass members must be part of the immediate family, residing at the same address as the participant, and children must be under the age of 23)

For more information visit the Moody Gardens Pro Shop or call 409.683.GOLF(4653).

Be sure to check out Moody Gardens other great attractions such as the Aquarium Pyramid and the Rainforest Pyramid. Take your next family weekend getaway to Moody Gardens!

Moody Gardens Hotel Packages

February 12, 2013 / Moody Gardens / 1 Comment

The Moody Gardens Hotel is one of the best places to stay in Galveston for a variety of reasons—one of which is our value-priced hotel packages. We understand our guests want to experience a great vacation without busting the bank! Check out our great hotel packages that make your dream vacation affordable.

Explore Moody Gardens

This package includes a room in the hotel and two-day value passes for the Moody Gardens attractions. The value passes include admittance into the Aquarium Pyramid, Rainforest Pyramid, Moody Gardens 3D Theater, Ridefilm Theater, Discovery Museum, Colonel Paddlewheel Boat, and Palm Beach (summer season). The package also includes complimentary valet parking and yoga on Saturdays and Sundays.

Sunday-Thursday

Double Occupancy $268
Triple Occupancy $317
Quadruple Occupancy $365

Friday-Saturday

Double Occupancy $291
Triple Occupancy $340
Quadruple Occupancy $388

Romantic Rendezvous

This romantic package includes a stay in one of our popular Jacuzzi suites for two. The package also comes with a bottle of champagne, chocolate covered strawberries, a rose delivered upon arrival, a delicious breakfast for two either in your room or at the Terrace Restaurant, complimentary valet parking, and complimentary yoga on Saturdays and Sundays.

Daily

$398

Honeymoon Package

For newlyweds. we offer a luxurious room for two! The package includes a bottle of champagne, chocolate covered strawberries, a rose upon arrival, breakfast in your room or at the Terrace Restaurant, and complimentary yoga and valet parking.

Sunday-Thursday

$277

Friday-Saturday

$300

Stay and Play Golf Package

For the golf lover! This package includes a luxurious room with your choice of one king bed or two queen beds. When you aren’t enjoying your luxurious room, you will be spending time on the green! The package also includes a round of golf at the Moody Gardens Golf Course (per person), a golf cart, and a bucket of range balls. Be sure to book your tee time before arrival. They can be booked 45 days in advance.

Monday-Thursday

Single Occupancy $224
Double Occupancy $275
Triple Occupancy $327
Quadruple Occupancy $379

Friday-Sunday

Single Occupancy $270
Double Occupancy $344
Triple Occupancy $419
Quadruple Occupancy $494

Contact the hotel’s reservation department to book your package today! Call 1-888-388-8484.

How Can You Use Moody Gardens Hotel?

December 21, 2012 / Moody Gardens / 0 Comments

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The Moody Gardens Hotel is more than just a place to rest your head at night! You can use the Moody Gardens hotel for your next corporate meeting, banquet, vacation, party, or even a wedding!

Vacation: The Moody Gardens Hotel offers a variety of quality rooms and suites to stay in while on vacation in Galveston. We offer the finest accommodations on the island with each room designed to mirror the botanical beauty outside the window. Many of our 500-square-foot rooms offer extraordinary views of Galveston Bay. On the third floor, you can stay in one of Jacuzzi suites, which provide guests with an extended living area, marble bathroom, and a separate Jacuzzi area with a balcony overlooking the Galveston Bay and Pyramids.

Meeting Space: The Moody Gardens Hotel has over 100,000 square feet of available meeting space that can host anything from large banquets to smaller meetings. We have the space to provide you with an intimate dinner or a convention of up to 2,000 people.

Parties: If you’re looking to throw an incredible party or host a local event, we have the space and the catering capacity to take care of your party planning needs. With the help of our Catering Department, you can choose your menu and we can help take care of decorations, and even bring in entertainment.

Weddings: Let the talented team of Moody Gardens’ professionals take care of every small detail of your wedding, from catering to floral design, and even entertainment options! For outdoor weddings, you can have the beautiful backdrop of The Rooftop Terrace, Palm Beach, or the Botanical Gardens. We also have thousands of square feet of indoor space to create your perfect day.

Come take your family weekend getaway to Texas and stay at the Moody Gardens Hotel. While you’re here for a vacation, meeting, or in town for a wedding, don’t miss out on tee time at the Moody Gardens Golf Course, or a relaxing day at the Spa at Moody Gardens.

Field Trips to Moody Gardens

December 12, 2012 / Moody Gardens / 0 Comments

While Moody Gardens is fun and entertaining, it is first and foremost a nonprofit educational destination utilizing nature in the advancement of rehabilitation, conservation, recreation, and research. Which is why it is the perfect destination for a field trip! There is so much to learn and explore at Moody Gardens. Guided and unguided programs are available. There are three different fantastic field trip options to choose from.

Rainforest Exploration

Students will get to experience hands-on fun with some of Moody Gardens’ exotic animals at The Learning Place. A guided tour through our “tropical classroom,” the Rainforest Pyramid, gives students the opportunity to observe interesting plants, exotic fish, and colorful birds from the rainforests of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The trip includes a visit to the MG 3D Theater for a multi-sensory viewing of an educational film.

Ocean Exploration

An instructional presentation starts off this underwater adventure and is followed by a guided tour of the Aquarium Pyramid. In the underwater “classroom,” students observe exotic fish, unusual invertebrates, frolicking seals, and playful penguins. The Aquarium Pyramid features the underwater environment of the Caribbean, South Atlantic, North Pacific, and South Pacific. The trip includes a visit to the MG 3D Theater.

Funday

You can custom-design your own field trip by choosing your favorite attractions and creating a unique learning experience! Select a self-guided tour of the Aquarium Pyramid, Discovery Pyramid, a film at the MG 3D Theater, a simulated moving adventure at the Ridefilm Theaters, a ride on the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat (weather-permitting), or a multi-sensory experience in the 4D Special FX Theater.

For more information on field trips, visit us online at www.moodygardens.com. Be sure to let your local schools know!

For events in Galveston, be sure to check out Moody Gardens Attractions, Moody Gardens Golf Course, and Moody Gardens Hotel. We hope to see you soon!

The History of Moody Gardens

November 30, 2012 / Moody Gardens / 0 Comments

Moody Gardens began as an extraordinary vision to create an island tourist destination. It has grown to become one of the premier education and leisure facilities in the Southwest, with approximately two million visitors annually.

1986: Moody Gardens began as a horse barn with a riding arena that provided a hippotherapy riding program for people with head injuries. The Hope Arena convention center was established, which later expanded and became the Moody Gardens Convention Center.

1988: White Florida sand was brought across the Gulf of Mexico to create Palm Beach. Seaside Safari opened and is now The Learning Place, home of our educational programs.

1990: The production area opened, which included two greenhouses used to propagate most of the plants seen on the ground for our Medicinal Plant Program.

1993: The famous Rainforest Pyramid opened its doors, featuring over 1,700 exotic plant and animal species from all over the world. The Garden Restaurant also started serving delicious food to our customers this year, and America’s first IMAX 3D Theater started showing films in the MG 3D Theater Complex.

1997: The Discovery Pyramid debuted with NASA-inspired exhibits.

1999: The family friendly accommodations and tranquil services of the Moody Gardens Hotel and Spa opened. The hotel is an architectural masterpiece featuring 428 rooms and over 22,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, dining, and a full service salon and spa. The 1.5 million-gallon Aquarium Pyramid opened as one of the largest aquariums in the world.

2004: The hotel gained a brand new 125-room wing, and the Exhibit Hall grew by 60,000 square feet.

2005: The 4D Special FX Theater opened, creating a totally new way to experience the movies.

2008: After a $16 million renovation to the Galveston Municipal Golf Course, the Moody Gardens Golf Course opened, becoming the premier golf course of Galveston.

2011: The Rainforest Pyramid and Palm Beach reopened after extensive enhancement projects, making Moody Gardens better than ever.

If you’re looking for a fun place to visit on your family weekend getaways in Texas, don’t skip the Moody Gardens. Our family friendly Moody Gardens Hotel gives you a luxurious place to rest your head at night, while the Moody Gardens Golf Course and attractions will keep the entire family entertained all day.

Tee Off on the Tropical Golf Course

November 16, 2012 / Moody Gardens / 0 Comments

Golf with us at Galveston’s premier golf course! The Moody Gardens Golf Course features a $16 million renovation by the renowned golf course architects of Jacobsen Hardy Golf Course Design. New turf grass, elevations, drainage, irrigation, green complexes, and cart paths were all included in the renovation. The clubhouse also had a full makeover!

The playing surfaces are kept in top condition with a new irrigation system and water treatment system. The high quality water makes for a high quality course. Along the 18 holes, golfers will experience lowland native areas, natural wetlands, and over 500 palm trees, creating the famous tropical feel.

This first-class public golf course is open seven days a week for local residents and visitors to the island. Not only are the course and clubhouse renovated but other new amenities include a larger driving range, a new golf cart fleet, and a remodeled pro shop. After a nice round of golf, guests can enjoy a meal on The Pelican Grille’s clubhouse patio.

The Moody Gardens Golf Course is a great way to spend your vacation by the water without having to worry about the hassles of getting to the beach. You won’t encounter crowded beaches, kids running around, or have to worry about the temperature of the water. Swing your club, feel the cool sea breeze, and enjoy the scenery of the Gulf Coast. Tee time at the Tropical Golf Course is the perfect addition to any vacation.

Don’t miss out on our special offer at the Moody Gardens Golf Course. For a limited time you can receive a free cart and bucket of range balls with the purchase of a round of golf! Make your next weekend trip to Moody Gardens, and enjoy a round of golf in Galveston. When you aren’t swinging clubs on the course, take advantage of our special deal at the Spa at Moody Gardens in the Moody Gardens Hotel. When you buy one Swedish massage, you’ll get one free!

Why You Should Throw Your Holiday Party at Moody Gardens Golf Course

November 13, 2012 / Moody Gardens / 0 Comments

Planning to throw a fantastic holiday party this season? Want it to be one that people can’t forget? Would you prefer someone else to do the decorating, cooking, and cleaning? Then you should throw your holiday party at Moody Gardens! The Moody Gardens Golf Course banquet room is perfect for creating the ultimate holiday party. We can bring the holiday spirit to all of your guests! Read on to find out why you should throw your party with us:

Choose from two different holiday party packages at Moody Gardens Golf Course:

Texas Two-Step Celebration: This party package includes a BBQ buffet featuring sliced brisket and sausage, baked beans, potato salad, and Texas toast. Price is $35 per guest.

Yuletide Fiesta: Upgrade to a beef and chicken fajita buffet featuring southwest pinto beans, Spanish rice, peppers and onions, flour tortillas, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole. The Yuletide Fiesta package is $40 a person.

Each buffet includes cookies for dessert; iced tea, water, and 2 drink tickets for beer, wine, and soft drinks.

We cater and provide a full bar service for your parties. Our experienced and professional event staff will take care of all your needs from set-up to clean up. Our banquet room can seat up to 80 people and there is on site free parking. Talk about stress-free party planning!

All prices are inclusive, and there is a 20-person minimum. For more information contact Anja Borski at 409.683.1200 or aborski@moodygardensgolf.com.

Moody Gardens Hotel and Attraction is the perfect holiday destination for events in Galveston with our holiday lights festival. Start planning your holiday party with us today, and hurry, because rooms will get booked quickly.

Don’t miss out on our special holiday offer. Receive a Festival of Lights Arctic Package for only $17. We also have special holiday deals going on at the Moody Gardens Golf Course and the Spa at Moody Gardens!