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!

It was very peaceful. The front desk and spa staff were helpful. There is reserved parking and…read morerestroom facilities for those with mobility issues as well as lifts for one of the therapy pools and the spa pool. There is also an elevator in the spa. It is helpful to know that they charge a $15 fee if you cancel a class the day of the session. Also, the some classes, such as aerial yoga, require quite a bit of flexibility and strength. The meditation classes do not.

Feeling SO refreshed after my trip to Civana!!! Everything was perfection, and I'm already planning…read moremy next visit. The spa was phenomenal. I had the Marine Oxygen Facial with Jennifer. My skin was glowing and feeling great afterwards. The aqua therapy rooms, sauna, and steam room were amazing as well. All of the food was high-quality and delicious. I personally loved the charred octopus appetizer, salmon filets, matcha pancakes, and vegan mac n' cheese. Wanted to shout out Joshua, Kalkidan, and Yolanda at Terras. Your service above and beyond. I feel like we left as friends! The fitness center and group classes were just what I was hoping for. Shoutout to Anton, Mikayla, and Joshua for bringing your energy and programming great workouts. Lastly, shoutout to Sonia at Seed for your kindness and conversation during my visit!

I took a walk this morning through the Pavillon. All was quiet and the misters were operating much…read moreto my delight. The air was heavy and humid so the wet mist felt good. I saw one other walker a block away. That was about the only activity I noticed. Free parking available.

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 a great field trip but it was just SO SMELLY I wish they picked up after the animals more…read more I've been to plenty ranches and they never smelled this bad :(

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!

We celebrated a birthday in the beautiful Boulders setting. The guest of honor likes ice cream…read morecakes. I was in charge of that. The Carvel cake was cool and perfect. Quiet here today. Many of the residents have left to seek cooler weather.

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!

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.

Jacob was so friendly from start to finish! He was on time and smiled the entire time! I will 100%…read moreuse him for the next party I host!

Great find in Cave Creek! Friends turned us onto it after loving it themselves and we are happy to…read moreagree with them! Sat outside on a Wed. evening, PACKED! Albeit we're 'in season' here in AZ so prob. more crowded than usual, but service and food did not suffer because of it. Hubby had chile verde with beef rather than pork--loved it. Both our friend and I had the pollo fundito and it was excellent. LOTS of crema and that's a bonus! Had half to take home for tomorrow! Environment can be loud w/the large crowds, screaming kids chasing the ducks and turtles in the pond, but overall a beautiful, seemingly authentic Mexican feel. Can't wait to return!

I don't quite understand all the hype and glowing reviews unless I happened to visit on an off day…read more The setting is definitely the highlight--the view of the lake and ducks is beautiful, peaceful, and makes for a nice atmosphere. Unfortunately, the food was underwhelming. The carnitas were very fatty and didn't resemble authentic carnitas at all. The rice and beans were mediocre, and the guacamole tasted old and more like something store-bought than freshly made. The shredded cheese mixed into the guacamole also felt odd and took away from any sense of authenticity. The only thing I really enjoyed was the lime. It may be worth trying if you're curious about the buzz, but based on my experience, I wouldn't return.