Top Day Trips Near Dove Mountain

With bright, sunny skies and mild temperatures in the 60s and 70s, winter is the perfect season to explore Southern Arizona’s rich heritage and natural beauty. Living at Dove Mountain places you at… Read more »

Living Among the Saguaros

May is in full bloom at Dove Mountain. At Saguaro Reserve, our newest neighborhood, homebuyers are marveling at bright blooms bursting forth from desert cacti, peppering the Tortolita Mountain landscape with technicolor reds,… Read more »

Experience the Spirit of the West

If you’ve ever been captivated by images of a lone cowboy framed by towering Saguaros against a setting sun, you’ve already gotten a taste of Southern Arizona’s rugged roots. Though the days of… Read more »

Not-To-Be-Missed Springtime Festivals!

Springtime in Southern Arizona brings idyllic temperatures perfect for a whole host of beloved festivals. Here are some standout events happening in and around Marana. It’s best to plan ahead as some events,… Read more »

Springtime Excursions

Arizona’s “Sonoran Desert Spring” author John Alcock perhaps describes it best — “Spring on the Sonoran Desert can be a four-month-long spectacle of life and color.” Thanks to this year’s winter showers, the… 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 »

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 »

You’re invited to Founders’ Day

Every year, Marana ushers in spring with great fanfare with its Founders’ Day event. It’s a day to celebrate the history and people of Marana, plus meet more of your neighbors, make new… 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 »

You Belong Among the Wildflowers

Follow any Sonoran Desert hiking trail in mid-March through late April and you’re sure to discover a brilliant painter’s palette of wildflowers. Each year, the springtime display varies depending on late autumn rainfall.… Read more »

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 »

Marana on the big screen

Movie making in and around Marana It’s probably no surprise that southern Arizona — with its towering saguaros, rugged peaks and magnificent sunsets — is a much sought after backdrop for films, especially… 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 »

Marana’s Dove Mountain Community

Stewardship of this exquisite Sonoran Desert landscape has been a top priority dating back to the 1920s when Eugene Cush established his ranch at the base of the Tortolita Mountains.