What are the ingredients to a long, quality, healthy life?
The folks at the Blue Zones Project think they have it figured out, and HonorHealth, Cigna Healthcare, and Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona are partnering to institute a Blue Zones Project in Scottsdale. Learn more on pages 10-11. There are nine central tenets to healthy living according to the Blue Zones Project. How does DC Ranch measure up? Many of our values align.
Jenna Kohl Community Council Executive DirectorBelong DC Ranch aspires to the mantra of Living Connected Right Tribe Meet neighbors with similar interests at one of DC Ranch’s many programs, from fitness to social hours to mahjong
Family First Family friendly community is a DC Ranch value, and this is supported from play structures to signature programs
Move Naturally One of the best trail systems around connects neighborhoods to shopping, dining, and parks
80% Rule Access to top notch restaurants in DC Ranch makes stopping when 80% full a challenge
Wine at Five Enjoy a glass of vino at Grapenuts wine club
Plant Slant Pick up fresh fruit and veggies at Safeway, AJs, or a local farmers market
Purpose Living a life in abundance is possible here; our DC Ranch Gives program provides many ways to give back to the greater community, and you can make an impact through a variety of volunteer opportunities
Down Shift Stress relief can be found in numerous ways on the Ranch—take a dip in the Desert Camp Community Center pool or attend Casino Night at The Homestead
How do you live connected on the Ranch?
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DC Ranch seamlessly connects people to the beauty of both the created environment and the natural Sonoran Desert. Residents feel a sense of community, connecting with each other in friendship and common interest. It is a thoughtfully crafted community designed with unprecedented attention to detail. DC Ranch has a distinctive governance structure with ample resources that exist to ensure a legacy of an amenity-rich and active way of life. The highest standards and a convenient north Scottsdale location establish DC Ranch as a nationally desirable place to live with an exceptional quality of life and premium home values.
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The National Fire Protection Association has named DC Ranch a Firewise USA® Certified community as the Ranch Association continues to successfully complete the Firewise USA program’s annual requirements. This recognition is an outstanding accomplishment for the Firewise Committee, DC Ranch Landscaping Department, and community collaborators including the Scottsdale Fire Department, McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, Copper Ridge School, DC Ranch sub associations, The Country Club at DC Ranch, and The Silverleaf Club. These partnerships are an invaluable part of the continued success of the project, and it is only with this community cooperation that DC Ranch Firewise work is now nationally celebrated.
Launched in 2021, the DC Ranch project is a multi-year fire fuels mitigation effort and is the largest community in the nation to hold the Firewise USA certification. The project continues through 2023 with 16 acres targeted for clearing in Country Club, Windgate, Terrace Homes East and West, The Estates, and Montelena by years end. With a total of 48 acres identified for hazardous fuels mitigation throughout DC Ranch, the project will be complete
in 2024. Following project completion, the work will continue with refocused efforts to uphold the defensible space around previously cleared common areas maintained by the Ranch Association. This post-project work will ensure continued Firewise USA certification in DC Ranch.
This certification is an important acknowledgment of the long term, strategic and physical work done to protect DC Ranch homes and comes on the heels of the Ranch Association grant application submission to the Arizona State Department of Forestry and Fire Management to request additional funding support for continuing work on fire fuels mitigation. More information on the DC Ranch Firewise project can be found on DCRanch.com.
While DC Ranch is strengthening its protective barrier to try to prevent wildland to urban fires, there are many resources available for residents to stay educated about fire prevention in and around residential neighborhoods. The National Fire Protection Association, Scottsdale Fire Department, and personal insurance companies all provide guidance for keeping homes safe from fire dangers.
• Ensure all backyard fires, fireplaces and grills are completely extinguished after use.
• Do not burn debris, vegetation clippings or trash.
• Keep lawns watered and landscaping healthy.
• Remove flammable objects from front and back yards and store items properly—at least 30 feet away from the residence for maximum safety.
• Maintain landscaping per the DC Ranch Standards on personal property to ensure fires cannot “jump” to unmaintained vegetation.
• When modifying the exterior of a residence, use appropriate materials for fire-resistance and protection.
• Inquire with residential insurance companies about insurance deals available for at-home fire protection.
As school starts and new routines begin, residents can anticipate an increase in traffic. DCR-24 Speeding states all persons traveling on DC Ranch private roads must obey the speed limit. The DC Ranch speed limit is 15 mph unless posted otherwise. DC Ranch does not enforce speeds on Legacy Boulevard, Thompson Peak Parkway and the South loop of Desert Camp Drive, which are public thoroughfares monitored by the Scottsdale Police Department. With kids soaking up the last days of summer break, it is important to bring play equipment in the house, garage, or behind a barrier wall after every use, and keep all other personal items stored. DCR-25 Storage of Personal Items requires that all personal items must be stored out of public view, either behind a fence or inside the garage. This includes, but is not limited to, items such as ladders, bicycles, toys, sports equipment, building materials, etc.
Ongoing programs
All Levels Yoga
Mondays and Wednesdays | 9 to 10 a.m.
The Homestead Community Center
Strength and Balance
Mondays and Wednesdays
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
The Homestead Community Center
Yoga Basics
Tuesdays and Thursdays | 9 to 10 a.m.
The Homestead Community Center
Pickleball Club
Sundays and Fridays | 6 to 9 a.m.
Desert Camp Courts
Thursday, Aug. 10 | 5 to 7 p.m.
The Vig at McDowell Mountain Ages 21+ | RSVP
The DC Ranch Women's Club is open to all women living in DC Ranch. Many different types of activities are enjoyed on a monthly basis. Come meet your neighbors!
Saturday, Aug. 12 | 2 to 3:30 p.m.
The Homestead
Ages 4-12 | $12
Kids are invited to escape the heat and join neighbors for some indoor fun with multiple bounce houses, an obstacle course, games, crafts and snacks. Children must attend with a guardian. No fee for adults.
Events are subject to change. Check DCRanch.com/calendar for the most up-to-date listing information.
Please note: To sign up for all activities, you must create a CivicRec account. Details at DCRanch.com/CivicRec.
Casino Night
Saturday, Aug. 19 | 6:30 to 8 p.m.
The Homestead Ages 21+ | $23
Feeling lucky? Take a chance and join neighbors for a lively evening of playing poker, blackjack, roulette and craps at the dealer tables. Beer, wine and light bites provided. Tokens will be provided to earn prizes.
Social Hour at The Homestead
Friday, Aug. 25 | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
The Homestead Ages 21+ | RSVP
Cool off indoors and enjoy a refreshment. These casual gatherings provide a nice way to end the week and chat with friends or get to know new neighbors. Light snacks, beer and wine provided. Please note location change.
scenes ranging from everyday life to war.
Inner passages eerily lined with beheaded sculptures belie sinister happenings in the 1990’s. Spirited away by Thai art thieves, these tranquil countenances were sold to collectors. The perilously steep steps of the inner temple reward the brave with large, intact buddhas and the center of the building perfectly compass aligned.
By Kat Thatcher | Resident contributorThe sand-colored, crowns of Angkor Wat preside over the verdant leafy jungle surrounds of Siem Reap, Cambodia. Deemed the world’s largest religious structure, this Hindu relic of the Khmer Empire was dedicated to the god Vishnu in the 12th Century.
“Temple-mountain” and “galleried temple” forms combined to dramatic result with tall, storied center structures secured by a 3-mile moat. By the 13th Century, Buddhistic elements were also incorporated.
Relief carved walls, with tug-of-war rope pulling in Churning the Ocean of Milk, decorate seemingly endless portico passages. Elephants, crocodiles, monkeys and other creatures mix with humans in
For 2023’s Year of the Rabbit New Years ceremony, curtains and gardens of heart shaped pastel folded papers were arranged Guinness Book of World Records. Nearby, Angkor Thom beckons with its own beauty, laid out as a cosmic (mandala) built by conquerors. mountain-like center represents Mt. Meru, the center of the universe on earth.
Famed for its fourfaced towers that survey visitors eerily from every angle, the Bayon Temple features each cardinal direction carved with a different large scale facial profile. These impart mysterious effect, particularly with open eyes and smiling faces. Each wears a filet-style crown, and inverted lotus earrings from
elongated earlobes. The serpent god Naga features prominently below them with its many-faced Cobra hood.
Many bas relief scenes here stand in more dramatic relief. They’re either more deeply cut, or less damaged by flawed early restoration attempts that sadly accelerated erosion in Angkor Wat, which suffered cleaning attempts with acid that are still exacerbated with rain. Many scenes depict the war between Khmer and Chams.
Tomb Raider and Angelina Jolie fans flock still further to Ta Prohm Temple, partly ensconced with giant trees. Python-like roots threaten to submerge buildings back under the jungle. Though some
restoration has been undertaken, many favor this partially restored state, where blocks, laid without mortar, battle to stay above the jungle floor.
As a grouping, this vast temple complex is surely one of the most exotic sites the world over. Follow Thatcher on Instagram @TheArtfulTourist.
DC Ranch residents report high satisfaction in community survey
Resident satisfaction with informational sources received high marks according to responses in the 2022 Resident Survey.
One section of the survey provides insight into how residents feel about communications. When rating the information sources utilized for DC Ranch, residents were most satisfied with the “This Week on the Ranch” emails (88%) and with Ranch News (84%). Eight-in-ten residents were satisfied with the “Ranch Roundup” emails (80%) and e-invitations (79%).
Residents were significantly more likely to report satisfaction with the Annual Report this year compared to 2019 (69% vs. 61%). Satisfaction also increased slightly for e-invitations this year (79% vs. 74% 2019). Other interesting findings include:
• Six-in-ten DC Ranch residents would like to see more communications in a digital format (61%).
• Nearly three-quarters of residents typically get their information about DC Ranch through emails (72%).
• Another two-in-ten get their information from Ranch News (22%) or postcards (17%).
Scottsdale gives green light to 101 Freeway construction
Scottsdale City Council approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) on June 13. The agreement clears the way for ADOT’s project design and construction to make modifications to four 101 Freeway traffic interchanges: 1) Princess Drive/ Pima Road; 2) Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard; 3) Raintree Drive; and 4) Shea Boulevard.
The ADOT project is slated to start construction this fall. It seeks to improve the traffic flow and increase the capacity and efficiency on the 101 and conjoining intersections, and includes the following:
• Add one general-purpose lane in each direction on the 101 from Pima Road/Princess Drive to Shea Boulevard.
• Add a third southbound left turn lane at Pima Road/Princess Drive Interchange.
• Convert the Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard Interchange to a diamond configuration.
• Add right turn lanes at Raintree Drive and Shea Boulevard interchanges and cross-streets.
• Update sidewalks to make them ADA-compliant.
• Upgrade freeway and ramp lighting to LED. For up-to-date project information visit AZDOT.gov.
Saguaro cacti are protected by the Native Plant Protection Act. Pictured here in 2000, young resident Hilary Stein stands near the hundreds of Saguaros that were tagged and relocated on Thompson Peak Parkway during construction of DC Ranch. If you have an interesting photo or story to share about the early days of DC Ranch, please email history@dcranchinc.com.
HonorHealth, Cigna Healthcare and Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona have announced the launch of Blue Zones Project in Scottsdale to help residents live better, longer lives. The Project is a comprehensive initiative that transforms the environments where people live, work, learn and play to measurably improve community well-being, resilience and economic vitality.
Blue Zones Project is a first-of-its-kind population health initiative based on research and principles developed by Dan Buettner, a National Geographic Fellow and New York Times best-selling author who identified the cultures of the world—or blue zones—with the healthiest, longestliving populations.
HonorHealth supported the initial Blue Zones Activate assessment in collaboration with the City of Scottsdale, during which the Blue Zones team did a deep dive into the city to determine if it was feasible to launch a community-wide initiative.
Todd LaPorte, CEO of HonorHealth, shares, “As the largest employer and healthcare provider in Scottsdale, we are committed to improving the health and well-being of everyone in Scottsdale and throughout the Valley, and that means expanding our efforts outside hospital walls. We are fortunate to live in a beautiful place. However, loneliness and isolation have been growing within our community and one out of two Scottsdale residents currently report they are struggling with their health. Now is the time to act to improve the well-being of the communities we serve, and this Blue Zones Project will help us build a sustainable future.”
Research shows that where people live has a bigger influence on their health than their genetics, so Blue Zones Project focuses on the Life Radius®—the area close to home where people spend 90% of their lives. Blue Zones Project works with communities to optimize public policies, social connections, and the places and spaces where people spend the most time (streets, parks, schools, workplaces, grocery stores, faith communities and homes) to help make healthy choices easy and more accessible to all.
Participating communities have seen double-digit drops in obesity and smoking rates, economic investment in downtown corridors, grant funding awards to support policies and programs to improve health equity and measurable savings in healthcare costs.
“Cigna Healthcare’s mission is to improve the health and vitality of those we serve, and Blue Zones Project can help us achieve this by sustainably improving health, well-being, and vitality at the community level,” says Kim Shepard, commercial market president of Cigna Healthcare of Arizona. “We are proud to partner with leading organizations HonorHealth and Goodwill in this effort; together, we can create a healthier, happier community with higher vitality and quality of life.”
“Goodwill is a social impact engine that has helped Arizonans build pathways out of poverty for more than 75 years,” said Tim O’Neal, CEO of Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona. “We are passionate about creating opportunities and communities where every person can thrive, and the Blue Zones Project will help us drive sustainable change. We are proud to partner with Blue Zones and other Valley leaders on such an important initiative.”
Ben Leedle, CEO of Blue Zones and co-founder of Blue Zones Project, says, “We are excited to come together with these powerful leading organizations in this partnership for the greater good. We applaud these forward-looking, exemplary leaders for investing in improving the well-being for all current and future residents. We believe Scottsdale can become a model for communities around the country in their commitment to the future health, happiness, resilience and economic vitality of their residents.”
The launch of Blue Zones Project represents the beginning of a multi-year collaborative effort with the City of Scottsdale that involves the entire community working together toward one common goal—to support and build a culture of community health and well-being. The local implementation team has begun the Foundation and planning phase. For more information, visit bluezones.com/bzpscottsdale.
While exercise lowers mortality risk by 20 to 40 percent, and having a good diet is more or less the same at about 30 percent, Blue Zone studies have shown that relationships and being connected to your community can lower mortality risk by 45 percent. Even though
diet and exercise are critical to health and life span, these numbers suggest social connection should not be excluded from the menu of healthy living practices.
Here are some ways to strengthen your social ties in DC Ranch:
• Attend an event or program. Visit DCRanch.com/calendar for a full schedule.
• Try one of several fitness classes available: Yoga, Strength & Balance, Aqua Fitness.
• Join a club! Take a swing with Pickleball Club, join a friendly game of bridge or canasta, enjoy a glass of wine at Grapenuts, or meet neighbors at Women’s Club.
• Volunteer for a board, committee or DC Ranch Gives activity.
By Susie Timm
Paul Keeler’s unexpected and untimely death in 2021 left a hole in the hospitality industry and his restaurant family. To honor Paul’s legacy, his family (who actively run Keeler Hospitality Group and the restaurants therein), have opened Poppy’s Office next door to their Liberty Station location at 34522 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 160 (not the one on Market Street).
The entry vestibule is a replica of Paul’s actual office complete with his desk, lamp, bookshelves and memorabilia. Patrons then enter the speakeasy through a secret passageway.
Once inside, the 1500 square-foot bar features rich fabrics, wood and dark leather bar stools, as well as elements of copper, low lighting and a lot of unique artwork and photos of the Keeler family. Two “family booths” seat large parties with curtains that can be drawn around them for privacy. Type-X Design Studio was the design firm partner for the project. “North Scottsdale doesn’t have many speakeasies—and like all our concepts —we are delighted to open in this part of town. These residents deserve the same type of amazing cocktails and experiences as other parts of the Valley offer. We will continue to innovate in this area—we love playing in the sandbox with our neighbors,” said Matt Keeler, Paul’s son and CEO of Keeler Hospitality Group.
Poppy’s Office is replete with “Poppyisms,” or sayings that the elder Keeler was famous for espousing at any given moment. These sayings are placed around the speakeasy and serve as another reminder of the impact Paul had on the community.
Poppy’s office is open daily for happy hour and closes around 10 p.m.—later on weekends. A rotating selection of “Poppy’s Tacos” are offered daily and customers can also order food to-go from Liberty Station.
Keeler Hospitality Group’s director of beverage, Adam Downey has created an elevated cocktail menu which includes a margarita prepared tableside with freshly squeezed juices, a smoked old fashioned and other innovate libations. A full wine and beer menu is also available.
A month after his father’s passing, the idea for Poppy’s Office came to Matt in a dream. “I woke up, called my family, and said, ‘we have to do this,’ and they agreed,” said Keeler.
For more information, visit keelerhospitalitygroup.com.
Since its inception as a resident generated idea in 2012, DC Ranch women from all backgrounds and life stages have been invited to participate in monthly Women’s Club activities. Organized by members of the group in collaboration with the DC Ranch Community Council, these year-round activities include luncheons, happy hours, educational classes, and interactive outings that facilitate social connections among neighbors.
“Whether it be bowling, learning and contributing to a local charity, exploring the beautiful Desert Botanical Gardens, or even sipping wine, the Women’s Club is a very welcoming, fun, and energetic group of dynamic women,” states passionate club advocate Victoria Hayes. “I have met women from almost every neighborhood in DC Ranch and friendships have flourished from the initial link of being like-minded neighbors. All ages and stages of life intermingle both on and off the Ranch and each month something new and different is on the calendar.”
Serving as a testament to how Women’s Club provides a powerful platform for ladies to connect, engage and grow, Victoria carries on sharing, “It was a thrill attending a charity luncheon last year and bumping into a friend, also from NYC, that I knew 25+ years ago. I don’t think our paths would have crossed without the DC Ranch Women’s Club bringing us together!”
When continuing to ask residents what it is about Women’s Club that keeps them attending events, Marla Walberg says, “There really is something for everyone. I particularly enjoy learning about the different organizations that support women throughout the Valley and what we can do to contribute and give back." Recently, ladies gathered for a happy hour event in support of Hope Women’s Center, an organization whose mission is to serve, teach and support vulnerable women and teen girls in any difficult life situation. The residents were joined by the Hope organization CEO who spoke about how donations make a lasting impact.
The overall success of Women’s Club is due in large part to the volunteers who serve as Club Chairs and on the program planning committee. All ladies from DC Ranch are invited to share new ideas that they believe support the mission of the Club and continue to promote fun, relaxation and connection for all who attend. Visit DCRanch.com for a calendar list of all upcoming events. Hope to see you soon!
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“Whether it be bowling, learning and contributing to a local charity, exploring the beautiful Desert Botanical Gardens, or even sipping wine, the DC Ranch Women’s Club is a very welcoming, fun, and energetic group of dynamic women.”
By Kathren Coleman | Ranch Association
The Community Patrol and Gate Access (CPGA) Committee has done a tremendous amount of work on behalf of DC Ranch since fall 2022 when the Ranch Association Board of Directors reorganized the structure and scope of work for the committee. Transitioning from the previously named Safety Committee, the revamped CPGA Committee works to review and provide recommendations on various community concerns such as, but not limited to, improvement of services offered by the Association’s third-party vendor, camera technology enhancements and locations, community speed limits, speed deterrent alternatives, reduction of motorized vehicles on paths, resident accountability on standards, and emergency preparedness. The CPGA Committee also recommended a traffic study be done to address areas of concern. The traffic study was completed by Stanley Consultants and provided data with emphasis on traffic calming and speed deterrent options. The committee members meet monthly to discuss improvements for the community and are focusing on the implementation phase of the recommendations that have resulted from the traffic study and addressing concerns from the 2022 Resident Survey.
“I look forward to working with this resident committee to improve the safety in our community by recommending speed deterrents, increasing community patrol presence, and educating our residents on the scope of services that are provided through our community patrol and gate access team,” says Greg Kiraly, Chair of the CPGA Committee.
Additional safety signage indicating pedestrian/ bicycle and cart crossing, speed limits signs and traffic calming signage. Speed humps are being considered in several locations in Windgate and Horseshoe Canyon in addition to some park areas.
Increasing the speed limit on portions of Windgate Pass.
Enhanced raised crosswalks that are visually different than the road, by using differing color or textures, are also being considered for Windgate, Country Club, and Horseshoe, and perhaps in-road crosswalk lights at Crescent Park/ Ethyl’s Garden area.
Stop bars and enhanced stop signs are part of the recommendation that will assist in curbing excessive speeds.
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Located at the northwest corner of Loop 101 and Hayden Road, Cavasson is meticulously designed to welcome the world’s finest organizations—elevating businesses and lifestyles— in what’s quickly becoming the region’s premier business district. At full completion, the project’s mix of uses will include approximately 1.8 million square feet of market leading commercial office space, 1,600 residences, a full-service hotel, retail, restaurants and amenities.
The initial phase of the 135-acre premier project is complete with a 440,000 square foot multi-tenant office building housing major corporations including Nationwide Insurance, Stealth Partner Group, Quantum, Wells Fargo, and Sigma Company’s Bar-S Foods. Another 5-story office building is complete along the 101 housing Choice Hotels International’s technology headquarters, as well as a 6-story parking structure and retail building that is home to a second location for local restaurant, PITCH. The highly-anticipated Hilton at Cavasson is now complete, which also houses Scottsdale’s newest bar and restaurant, the Desert Pony Tavern. The Southwest-inspired gastropub features an open-air dining experience and an impressive cocktail menu.
The Hilton North Scottsdale at Cavasson, owned and developed by Nationwide Realty Investors and managed by Columbus Hospitality Management, has been recognized with a new build award in the Hilton Hotel & Resorts category of the Hilton Americas Development Awards. Hilton Cavasson was one of 10 new build award winners in the Development Awards by Brand category.
“We’re thrilled to receive this distinguished development award for the outstanding Hilton project at Cavasson,” said Brian J. Ellis, President of Nationwide Realty Investors. “This represents another major milestone as we bring to life our full vision for the Cavasson development and welcome business and leisure travelers from around the globe to Scottsdale’s newest award-winning hotel and event center.”
The state-of-the-art, full-service Hilton North Scottsdale at Cavasson opened in January 2023. The hotel features six-stories of elegantly appointed guest rooms, a resort-style swimming pool, trendy dining with views of the stunning McDowell Mountains, and a sophisticated 15,000-square-foot event center positioned perfectly to serve as the venue for events ranging from small group meetings to large corporate gatherings, weddings and social affairs of all sizes.
“It’s an honor to earn such a notable development award that celebrates the thoughtful intention behind the design, architecture and decor of the Hilton Cavasson,” said Kathyrn Burton, COO of Columbus Hospitality Management. “From the hotel’s indoor/outdoor approach to the grand lobby, pool, restaurant and event spaces, to the elegant decor and art collection with a nod to the great Southwest, our guests can expect a memorable stay with us.”
For more information, visit cavasson.com.
The Organization of World Heritage Cities recently granted the city of Scottsdale membership among an elite group of more than 200 cities from around the world that are home to UNESCO World Heritage sites.
With this acceptance, the organization recognizes Scottsdale as the location of Frank Lloyd Wright’s desert home and laboratory, Taliesin West, and welcomes the city as an active participant in international efforts to protect and preserve the heritage of mankind.
“Scottsdale is proud to join the Organization of World Heritage Cities in solidarity with communities from around the world,” Mayor David D. Ortega said.
“Taliesin West truly exemplifies where exceptional design intersects with our Sonoran Desert environment, here in Scottsdale.”
Established in 1937, Wright’s winter home in the foothills of the McDowell Mountains was forged from the natural elements of the desert, with most
Stuart Graff, president and CEO of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, said. “Those of us who live and work in Scottsdale, and the visitors who come here, also know how his work shaped our community. The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation is pleased that the city now benefits as a World Heritage City because of Wright’s work at Taliesin West.”
The site has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1974, was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1982 and was added to the Scottsdale Historic Register in 2006.
of the labor done by the architect and his apprentices, making it one of his most personal works and a premier example of organic architecture.
It stands today as one of the region's most beloved attractions, with sprawling views of the Valley, open to the public with tours and special events throughout the year.
Taliesin West was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, alongside seven other Frank Lloyd Wright sites, in 2019. The list recognizes natural and cultural sites that demonstrate significance and influence on a global scale.
“Frank Lloyd Wright’s work was added to the World Heritage List because it changed the way people design, build and live throughout the world,”
“Long ago, Frank Lloyd Wright saw the beauty and potential of Scottsdale’s Sonoran Desert, and his influence on the city remains clear to this day. Taliesin West draws travelers from around the world to Scottsdale, and this recognition will further elevate Scottsdale’s status as a renowned destination where art, architecture and design are not only experienced, but created and celebrated,” says Experience Scottsdale President and CEO Rachel Sacco.
