Creating Luxury Spaces for Spring Guests

We love spring in Southern Arizona. The weather and scenery are picture-perfect and local events are plentiful. It’s when friends and family drop hints about visiting, and we welcome the opportunity to introduce… Read more »

From Desert to Dish

To know Tucson is to love its culinary traditions, some dating back thousands of years. Worldwide, our remarkable “foodie” culture has not gone unnoticed. In 2015, Tucson was designated the very first U.S.… Read more »

A Community of Cherished Friends

What could be better than creating a community of friends in a place as stunning as Dove Mountain? For one couple from Chicago, this is a dream that is now coming true. In… Read more »

Where Golf Dreams Come True

The popularity of Golf has surged nationwide and locally during the past two years. It’s a great way to stay fit, enjoy the outdoors, and safely interact with friends and other golfers while… Read more »

2022 Homebuyer Market Trends

Home values in 2021 appreciated at approximately 12% in 2021!  Low mortgage rates, the freedom to work from home during the pandemic and low housing inventory made the market super competitive, leading to… Read more »

Destination Tohono Chul

Parks, Trails, Wildlife, Events, Culinary, Shopping

Delights at every turn. Spring is a fantastic time to visit Tohono Chul. Within its 49-acres showcasing an incredible array of Sonoran Desert plants and themed gardens are nature trails, a recirculating stream,… Read more »

Day Tripping and Wine Sipping

Culinary, Dining, Attractions

February is a great time for a road trip to Southern Arizona’s wine growing region just 60 miles south of Dove Mountain. Many visitors are surprised to find out the deep loam soils in Sonoita and Elgin, Arizona share characteristics found in the Burgundy region of France. The result is some amazing wines.

The Wild Horses of the Tortolitas

Wild horses galloping through the desert

Dove Mountain is a special place to live and visit. The community sits at the base of the Tortolita Mountains offering stunning views of wild desert terrain alive with wildflowers, blooming shrubs and… Read more »

Your New Holiday Traditions

Late fall and early winter are a magical time of year in Southern Arizona. The air gets crisp, and the temperatures begin to drop, and it’s time to break out sweaters and coats.… Read more »

Homesteading the Canyon

Dove Mountain is a special place for visitors and residents alike. Guided by an historic legacy of celebrating and respecting the land, the master-planned community integrates the beauty of the Sonoran Desert with… Read more »

Giving Back This Holiday Season

Dove Mountain developer Cottonwood Properties believes in supporting the local community. For years Cottonwood and its owners, the Mehl family, have supported the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona’s Marana Resource Center. The… Read more »

Mixing It Up Ritz-Carlton Style

Meet Chris Shannon, a mixologist extraordinaire who concocts amazing cocktails using fresh, floral and exotic flavor combinations at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain’s Ignite bar and lounge.

New Gastronomy Tours in Marana

Marana Gastronomy Tours are an exciting offshoot stemming from Tucson’s designation as an official UNESCO City of Gastronomy in 2015. The tours are a 5-hour adventure offered twice a month through April 2018.