Welcome to Dove Mountain, an outdoor oasis nestled in the stunning Tortolita Mountains north of Tucson, Arizona. Though residents treasure the peace and privacy of our high desert setting, living at Dove Mountain… Read more »
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 »
Your Sonoran Desert Sanctuary Awaits
The feeling of isolation and the resulting anxiety that we felt during the pandemic put a renewed focus on the quality of our lives. More and more of us sought out safe and… 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 »
The Benefits of Buying a New Construction Home
The Fearless Pursuit of New Construction Homes With fewer preowned homes on the market, apprehensions about building custom homes are fading. What may have seemed like a scary and expensive proposition in the… 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
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
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.
Our Favorite Winter Cycling Destinations
Dove Mountain offers a full and active lifestyle within a resort-like setting, minutes north of Tucson. Luxury homes are located along some of the finest golf courses in Arizona, only a short distance… Read more »
The Wild Horses of the Tortolitas
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 »
2021 Promises to be a Another Strong Housing Market
Dove Mountain, home to the 5-Star Ritz-Carlton Resort & Spa, is a luxury community offering spacious and highly customizable homes. The community is known for its stunning desert and mountain vistas, championship golf… 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 »
A Taste of Tradition: Living Through the Hohokam and our Ancestors
The Vast Sonoran Desert The Sonoran Desert is a vast expanse of land, approximately 100,000 square miles, that can seem inhospitable at times. Yet when looking at it closely, it is home to… 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.