December 3, 2024 - Witmann, AZ…read more We stayed here overnight as part of the Harvest Host Program for RVers. I learned so much from owners Sandi and Chuck. They showed us around their ranch, and introduced us to their Alpacas, which are the cutest animals. It is a very personal visit, because all the Alpacas have names and different personalities. We even got to see a newborn (3 hours old). I very much enjoyed our visit and learning about the Alpacas. There is a store on the ranch, and there was an Alpaca rug I really wish I would have bought. The owners could name each Alpaca that contributed to the sections of the rug. I did buy some socks that I am wearing right now. I LOVE these socks. They are so soft and warm. Go visit, and definitely stop in at their store.

Desert Mirage Alpaca Ranch, Wittmann, AZ - December 3, 2024 - Harvest Host…read more We arrived on a Tuesday afternoon about 3:30 pm. They ask that you give them an approximate arrival time and call about 10 minutes before you arrive. You also need to follow the directions the host gives you to get to their place. We were heading southeast on Hwy 60. Jomax Road didn't show up on gps, but that's the road you should turn on going west and on to N 191 Rd and on to their property. Proprietor Sandi opened the gate when we arrived and told us where to park. After we got set up, Sandi, and her husband Chuck, showed us around the ranch, introduced us to their alpacas, which all have names (must have been more than 40). We were fortunate to see a newborn alpaca. It was only about an hour and a half old and could already walk. It knew instinctively that it should be getting some milk from its mom. Sandi and Chuck shared interesting information about alpacas and their ranch operation and took us in to their store. Their items include rugs, clothing items, and more. We bought some alpaca socks for the whole family. Alpaca wool is warmer than sheep's wool. It's hypoallergenic, anti microbial, breathes better, and wicks moisture better than sheep's wool. Can't wait to try them under my boots in the snow! We had a restful night's sleep; however, beware that you can hear traffic that's about a half mile away on the freeway, and a few long haul trains do go by in the distance as well. We have background noise apps on our phones and play wave noises which block out freeway noise. It has worked pretty well for us at quite a few places as long as the noise isn't too close. There is also a faint barnyard animal smell as you might expect. That didn't bother us at all, but it might be something to consider if that kind of thing bothers you. Definitely a fun and educational experience and stop!

Our tour was amazing!!! Our tour guide, Grace, was…read moreincredible!!!! She was so engaging and fun!!!!

Scottsdale Adventure Tours Sunset Jeep Tour was amazing. Our guide, Ed, was incredible,…read moreentertaining, knowledgeable, engaging, professional and friendly. Went with friends and met new ones. Great photos and beautiful sunset through Tonto National Forest. Highly recommend it to see things you won't see on your own! Buckle up...it's a little bumpy! But the bumps make it even more fun! Thank you for a wonderful experience!

7 minutes drive from my house and I often ride my bike here for different events during the winter…read morecooler season. This weekend May 1-3 is the Home & Flowers show and I highly recommended because there are so much to see and learn if you are into the flowers, gardening and home improvement. This show is very reasonable only $10 for adults if you buy cash at the door and $15 online. Parking is free for this specific show which is great!

We attended Scottsdale Art Week presented by Ferrari at WestWorld of Scottsdale for the VIP Opening…read moreNight Vernissage. The venue is great. There's plenty of parking, with both valet and self-parking options available. Self-parking was $10 per car ($13 if paying by card) We've been to WestWorld for other events before, but this was our first time attending Scottsdale Art Week, and the layout inside was very well done. The booths were thoughtfully arranged, making it easy to walk through and enjoy the different galleries. As you enter, there's a bar right at the front, but staff did a great job directing guests to additional bars located throughout the space, helpful since most people naturally gravitated toward the first one. We arrived at 7pm for the 6-9pm event and headed to the VIP area for some complimentary hors d'oeuvres. Unfortunately, about half of the food options were already gone. While they continued to replenish items like meatballs and chicken egg rolls, other offerings like chips, guacamole, salsa, and additional non-meat options were not restocked at all. When I asked a staff member from M Catering, I was told they hadn't ordered more beyond what was initially put out in the first hour, which was disappointing for a VIP event still in full swing. Additionally, the upkeep in the VIP area could have been better. There were quite a few dirty plates and glasses left on high-top tables and seating areas, and it didn't seem like the catering staff was keeping up with clearing or refreshing the space. That said, the artwork itself was the highlight. The variety of galleries and pieces on display was impressive, and we really enjoyed exploring everything. We also really enjoyed the entertainment throughout the evening, and the models wearing artwork were such a unique and creative touch, it added a fun element to the event.

Great annual event, been a few years since the last one I attended and it was tons of fun.read more

Went to the annual Cave Creek Rodeo Days which is a 3 day rodeo that takes place at the Cave Creek…read moreMemorial Arena. They have many events, barrel racing, bronc riding, and bull riding to name a few. It's an official ProRodeo a part of the Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association on the Turquoise Circuit, 20 rodeos on this circuit in the Southwest that you can go to with this just being one of them. I recommend going Friday or Saturday evening and purchasing your tickets early. I waited and bought my tickets two days in advance and only Sunday during the day was available. Also, come very early before the show starts because parking was full 5 minutes before the show began. :/ You can buy general admission or VIP packages on their website (Cavecreekrodeo.com). We were expecting bbq but that was only for VIP packages. We ended up having ice cream from a local Cave Creek ice cream shop having a stand. The other food was typical state fair food. Also, for restrooms they only have porta potties with santizer, no soap and water pumps. :( FYI No one is permitted to bring in large bags (large purses), or weapons.

This review is about HAVASUPAI BG WILD and not the majestical Havasupai Falls…read more This was by far the worse backpacking adventure I've ever been on. Save your money, research and anyone can do this on their own. I had to request an itinerary months after i paid in full. I had a few follow up questions because the itinerary that was emailed had conflicting instructions from the instructions posted on their website. It took an unreasonable amount of time for someone to respond to my email and I was told that the person designated was having family issues. The first day of arrival our guide text us around 7am to let us know that he wouldn't be starting with us, that he would catch up or fly in. I didn't understand why he sent out a text since we were not suppose to meet him until 10am. We were supposed to meet our guide at the tourist office for a meet and greet but also (more importantly) to give us our permits, but he never showed up. Some of us were stopped by a ranger on a horse because we didn't have the wristband permits that were supposed to be given to us by the guide. The ranger was nice but he still asked for my name and permit. I told him that I was with bgwild and our guide hadn't shown up and he said it was unacceptable that Cole hadn't given us our permits. Fast forward. It's now 11am and I'm at the campsite and I still have not met the guide. Another ranger named Erwin came over to the table where I was sitting and asked for my permit. I started asking around and no one had met our guide. This is a very long story so let me get to the point. This was a 2day/1 night traditional trip so in my opinion there was no room for error. We didn't meet our guide until 5:30pm. I prepaid to have my pack transported by helicopter sling and i didn't get it until 6:15. Which meant I had no food from 12-6:15p when my pack arrived, no swimsuit, no shoes or a change of clothes to continue the hike to Mooney and beaver falls. I would've carried my swimsuit and food had I been informed. I was under the impression that my pack would meet me there. There were no details given about what to expect in the itinerary or on their website. Even if I believe that Cole waited 5 hours for a helicopter and that the Natives were to blame for his tardiness, that means he didn't get to the trailhead until noon. He was supposed to greet us at the tourist office at 10am so he still was 2 hours late getting to the trailhead by his own admission. He arrived at the campsite around 5:30. When Cole finally arrived he didn't even apologize. A simple "I'm sorry for the delay" would've made the experience a little better but he immediately went into to defense mode. I'm sure we looked pissed when he walked up because he immediately started blaming the natives. This wasn't cool at all. Accept responsibility for your actions and stop blaming ppl for your tardiness. To date no one has apologized. I'm a member of a travel group on social media with over 376k members AND WILL SHARE MY EXPERIENCE WITH ANYONE THAT WILL LISTEN. I WILL NEVER USE THIS COMPANY AGAIN!!!!

We had the best time with BG Wild!!! Food was great, the adventures were amazing and we did things…read morethat we wouldn't have had the opportunity to do if hadn't have been for Josh and Daniel. They showed us such a great time. They truly are FUN guides!!! ;) The campsite is in a great location. Close to bathrooms and the spring. I would absolutely recommend BG Wild. Well worth the money.

Cannot say enough good things about my experience at Boho Farm + Home! Caroline, the owner, has…read morebeen so warm and welcoming during our entire experience and trust me when I say she is such a visionary and will bring your event to life! This backyard space is seriously the coziest and most charming place to have your event, it doesn't even feel like you're in AZ with all the trees and her garden. I wish I could have more bridal showers just have them here over and over again!

Are you looking for a hidden gem in this urban jungle? Look no fur than than this historic property…read morein the heart of Phoenix to host your next affair. My mother found this venue to host my bridal shower and I was in awe of it's beauty. The garden is lovely and the architectural features are charming. The wood fire pizza oven and fireplaces are romantic touches that set the tone for dining Al fresco It's is everything and more! The food was spectacular and fresh from the garden. The chef was so wonderful. I highly recommend this event space both for the food and atmosphere.

Beautiful and unique property! It's really cool to see the history and the old architecture. When…read morewe stayed there were the most gorgeous sunsets and the kids loved the huge pool and hot tub!

My church group had a men's retreat at wranglers roost, and it was amazing. The property is…read morebeautiful. I stayed in the retreat house, and it was beautiful, clean, and everything worked perfectly. It was a very good time.

My daughter and I were looking for something to do this past weekend and saw the Doggie Street…read moreFestival was happening so we decided to check it out. It was located at Steel Indian Park. There was plenty of parking and we found a spot as soon as we pulled in. There was so many doggies, little ones, big ones, fluffy ones, hairless ones. It was doggie heaven for us! Lol there were a few food vendors and my daughter made a beeline for the Kona ice truck. There was a lot of rescues and pups there. I think it would make it better next year if there were more vendors. Other vendors being added would bring in more people and more potential adopters. It was a good time though and we will be back next year to check it out!

First annual Doggie Street Festival! It was a lot smaller than I thought as it was one small corner…read moreof the park, and there were only a few booths with vendors and dog rescues. It was still pretty fun though. There were lots of free samples and dogs for adoption, including akita, chihuahua, and pug rescues. Dogs of all shapes and sizes were there, and everyone, 4 legged and 2 legged, was very friendly. :) Some notable vendors were Blue Buffalo and Honest Kitchen. I also talked to a lovely lady who helps run a rescue that trains dogs for pet-assisted children's therapy. Hopefully next year there will be more vendors and maybe food options will be available. Another suggestion would be to have signs directing people where to go if you happen to park at one of the farther lots.