Southwest Charmer: Wigwam Resort

Wigwam Resort

Litchfield Park, Arizona

By: Sherra Meyers

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The dawn’s first blush to the tangerine sunsets in the Sonoran Desert is a no stranger to the Wigwam Resort in Litchfield Park, Arizona. The 85-year-old Phoenix area resort is entwined with Arizona history and still a travel tradition for generations of families. There is nothing tired about the Wigwam Resort after a recent 16 million-dollar make-over, with over 440 lushly landscaped acres the desert retreat is home to 3 championship golf courses, tournament tennis courts and an enchanting 26,000 square foot Red Door Spa and workout facility topped off with gourmet indoor/outdoor dining options.

BIG DAY DETAILS

Multiple indoor and outdoor wedding ceremony and reception sites, including a new signature wedding lawn that offers a private outdoor location for weddings, and the new poolside al fresco terrace hosting events up to 300 guests.

The Wigwam has thought of every detail. There are multiple wedding and reception packages to choose from making the planning a breeze for even the busiest brides. Only interested in a ceremony? They have thought of that too.

WE SIMPLY ADORE

The main pool with dual waterslides, poolside service and luxury cabanas.

The 9,300-square-foot outdoor plaza is the social pulse of the resort in the evenings. Featuring an indoor/outdoor bar with lounge areas embracing romantic fire pits.

Bocce Ball Courts in the outdoor plaza near fire pits and lounge making for fun evening entertainment.

OUT AND ABOUT

If the resorts 54 holes of championship golf aren’t enough, Wigwam also entices guests to enjoy access to the Arizona Biltmore Country Club golf courses.

HERE’S THE SCOOP

Just 15 miles west of downtown Phoenix and a 30-minute drive from Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), the Arizona luxury resort features 331 guest rooms, including 70 luxurious suites and two presidential suites. Each casita has an outdoor patio or terrace area sitting area.