For 15 years, The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain Resort & Spa has been more than just a coveted getaway — it’s been a cornerstone of the Dove Mountain lifestyle. Blending seamlessly with the beauty… Read more »
Discover the Social Side of Dove Mountain Living
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 »
Into the Wild
Residents of Dove Mountain come from Arizona, across the country and around the globe. One of the major attractions is the serenity and beauty of the Sonoran Desert with its towering saguaros, rugged… 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 »
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 »
A Perfect Day at the Tucson Premium Outlets
Let’s face it. Sometimes we all need some retail therapy. Thankfully, Dove Mountain is minutes from the Tucson Premium Outlets. The outlet stores offer up to 65 percent savings on designer goods from… Read more »
Why Phoenix Home Buyers Love Dove Mountain
Read the 2024 update to this article. If the pandemic has taught us anything, quality of life matters. And, where we live is an anchor to our happiness. Perhaps that’s why we are… 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 »
Get Outdoors This Fall!
With temperatures coming down, the late summer and early fall is a great time to be in Southern Arizona! Throughout the fall there’s a wealth of opportunities to get out of the air… Read more »
Luxury Living at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Dove Mountain is on the Rise
Tucson real estate values are on the rise, but the luxury home market movement has lagged behind other sectors. Real estate experts have said some home buyers with the means to invest in… Read more »
Enjoy a Perfect “Progressive Dinner” at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain
Gather up your best friends and head to The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain for a fun and crazy-delicious “moving meal” that requires no cooking, no mixing of drinks, no fuss and is an absolute… Read more »
Springtime Happenings in and Around Dove Mountain
Springtime on Dove Mountain is in a word — spectacular. The average high temperature is in the mid 70s, the desert is lush and fragrant with cacti, wildflowers, shrubs and trees in full… 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.