I attended a private event at Desert Foothills recently and found it to be one of the coolest…read moreexperiences of my life! Attending a vendor conference in the Phoenix-area, the last night of the conference was a private party on the Desert Foothills grounds. While Phoenix was suffering through an unseasonably cold winter, the amenities of Desert Foothills didn't dampen anyone's spirits in the slightest. From the retro, ranch-like "Welcome" sign, to the warm and welcoming firepits and patio heaters spread generously throughout the grounds, the venue had everything you could ask for in an open air space. Burros wearing cooler saddles entertained--and refreshed--the attendees, and clever miniature buckets containing everything you needed to make s'mores were nice touches. If you did get too cold, the barn area was very warm and toasty, with an impressive light display and plenty of room for dining, mingling, and a live musical performance (one that, with superior sound and speakers throughout the venue, you could hear clearly no matter where you were). Again, everything was top-notch and I'm jealous of anyone that hosts their event here in the future! In the end, I'm really disappointed that I don't live in the Phoenix area as I would love to host or attend more events here.

Staff was great, the walk is a bit much... maybe giving guests rides in and out can be part of a…read morepackage ? We did appreciate the valet though!

I came here by myself on a day pass that included one spa service and two classes and I paid extra…read moreto take a third class (aerial yoga). The classes were excellent, I did a boxing class with 3 other people, and a TRX class with 6 others, aerial yoga had 8 of us hanging on silks plus the instructor. I wish I could have taken more classes, and done some of the workshops. The spa was awesome too, I had a lymphatic massage using silicone cups that felt great and I don't know if it was this, or the hot and cold plunges, or the salt water pool, or just the whole vibe of Civana, but I left feeling lighter and refreshed. I need to go back and stay a few days. It was nice to be there without any spouse or friends. I could just do whatever I wanted whenever I wanted.

This is my second visit with CIVANA. Overall a very good experience. The spa is nice and the rooms…read moreare pretty comfortable. I think my favorite part of my visit had to be the classes in particular the fengu shi and numerology class. I definitely can't wait to go home and try some of the things I learned in these classes. I personally didn't want to leave the resort, so I opted for the all inclusive package that included daily spa credit. This to me is a nice option to not have to think about what I'll eat. I also opted in purchasing the shuttle to CIVANA. It was an extra cost that most resorts normally include in total pricing, but it was fine. They have an option to do a time shuttle or pay for private shuttle service as well.

The Desert Foothills Theatre put on a matinee performance of Little Women. The performance was…read morebased on the story by Louise May Alcott. This is a classic book. The actors did a good job. They were well practiced and delivered a good play. While the audience was small, it made for choice seating. It was a nice day out to enjoy these actors. Free street parking.

I love coming to MacDonald's Ranch!! Free admission and lots of space for your little ones to roam…read moreand explore. They have a variety of animals you can pet and interact with and horses too. They also have horse back riding! They also have a fun little area what looks like could be out of a western movie. Cute saloon that makes for a fun backdrop for all your instagram flicks. The staff is friendly and the place is well kept. They do charge $15 in October and have a beautiful pumpkin patch as well as a few train rides!

We love MacDonalds Ranch! This is our happy place! We adore the animals in the petting zoo. I…read morerecommend Macdonalds Ranch to all my friends and family because it is such a rare gem in Arizona. The petting zoo is free, but they do accept donations. We enjoy petting the goats, sheep and little ponies. We were especially excited to see 3 baby goats today- they were the cutest. We love supporting this local business- go check them out! You can also hold company events or parties here too! We also love coming here in the fall for their pumpkin patch!

We had an incredible experience! Kendace was an amazing guide and instructor. She was friendly,…read moreprofessional, incredibly knowledgeable, and communicated everything clearly, making us feel comfortable from start to finish. The ranch is absolutely beautiful, and the horses are well cared for and wonderful to ride. One of our favorite parts was the tour through the little Western town--it was such a unique experience and really brought the area's history to life. You can tell this land is full of rich history and has been cared for with pride. This experience exceeded our expectations, and we absolutely got our money's worth. If you're looking for an authentic Arizona adventure with great people, beautiful horses, and fascinating history, I highly recommend visiting. We can't wait to come back!

Great experience! Our guide Bob was so informative and fun…read more You can't ask for better scenery!

Stayed here again and it was absolutely beautiful!!! Had a restful vacation!! It is great that…read morethere are golf carts that can take you around to any place you need to go

I did not enjoy my experience at Boulders. I did think the initial check in was impressive, as they…read moreknew exactly who we were when we got to the front desk. The standalone Casita was STUNNING and we really enjoyed that space. Plus, the grounds were really beautiful. My issues were the pool customer service, food experience, and the inability to walk through the property comfortably. The pool service SUCKED. Our food was missing items that the menu said it included, the drinks were awful and didn't even come with straws, even though everyone else had straws, and there was a very disruptive family in the pool who were loud and splashing water all over the outside of the pool. At one point, they splashed us and the water got all over our food. The staff member was literally talking to us when it happened and didn't do anything about out. When the pool has a very disruptive group, the staff deal with it. The food sucked. We went to the Spotted Donkey for my wife's birthday and the food was disgusting. Soggy tacos, pre packaged rice, a totally disappointing experience and they didn't even acknowledge her birthday even though I included it on the reservation. That was a very disappointing experience. We enjoy walking resort properties and it just wasn't set up for that. You need to request a golf cart to go anywhere and some of the drivers weren't very friendly. We will absolutely not be back.

Cave Creek Beer Burro was an AMAZING and fun part of cocktail hour at my daughter's wedding! They…read morewent above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect! I would highly recommend!!!

We booked the beer burro for our wedding on 5-16-25 in Sedona, AZ and are so happy we did! They…read morewere precisely on time, and the burro was so sweet. The owner even brought carrotts so guests could feed the burro. The pictures came out awesome! Money well spent for an unforgettable memory!

super reliable, great communication and fast responses! I reached out the day before Thanksgiving…read moreand was able to get extra chairs in time!

They were super nice , helpful and great to work with! Tables and chairs were in great condition…read moreand clean and the heaters were perfect. They did drop off and pick up.

We went for lunch a stormy Monday and were surprised to see the location! It was my son and my…read morefirst time eating here so the duck and turtle pond was a fun atmospheric delight! Food was alright. Mom and I split the fajitas which was chicken and beef. The seasoning was pretty good. My sister had the carnitas and raved about them! My son had the quesadilla and ate about half before giving up on eating lunch. Our waitstaff was kind and helpful. The restaurant overall had a pleasant design and matched the authentic Mexican theme well. My biggest peeve was the outdoor chairs were not padded well and it was a challenge to sit comfortably outside.

The ambiance is everything here. Food and drinks are good, but it's just a cool vibe. Service is…read morevery friendly. I got the Sunday special, the seafood enchilada and it was excellent. The sauce was everything. The scallops were the baby dime size and overcooked so a bit mushy but the sauce made up for it. My son had the burrito which was huge and excellent.