Taliesen West
The Bison Museum
artspace
Bella Palazzo
Deseo
- Located in a stunning desert setting, Frank Lloyd Wright’s home and architectural school provides a fascinating glimpse into the eccentricities of the 20th century’s most celebrated architect. Tours for groups can be arranged that include Wright’s personal living quarters and the surrounding foothills. Taliesen West can also host evening events for up to 300 people. www.franklloydwright.org
The Bison Museum
- Groups wanting to check out Southwest heritage will enjoy this museum and its collections, which include an array of Native American artifacts, bronze sculptures, paintings and prints by Frederic Remington, memorabilia from the movie Dances with Wolves and an extensive Buffalo Bill Cody exhibit. Event spaces include the Western Pavilion, which offers a sound stage and seating for 160 people. www.bisonwesternmuseum.com
artspace
- Among Scottsdale’s wealth of art galleries is artspace, which features a diverse selection of contemporary painting, sculpture and crafts by emerging and internationally renowned artists. The 7,400-square-foot gallery is available for private receptions and also offers an outdoor terrace. www.artspaceaz.com
Bella Palazzo
- Bella Palazzo provides access to some of Scottsdale’s most exclusive mansions and unusual venues, including Boulder House, a structure formed from natural boulders adorned with ancient petroglyphs. Boulder House, once featured on the cover of Architectural Digest, can be the site of dinners for up to 60 people. www.bellapalazzo.net
Deseo
- This restaurant in the Westin Kierland Resort is known for its Latin American cuisine, artwork by resident Cuban artist Nelson Garcia—who can often be seen at work in the restaurant foyer—and its Muddle Bar, where mojitos and other cocktails are created from fresh fruits and herbs. The restaurant, which accommodates up to 100 guests for events, is available for buyouts. www.kierlandresort.com