Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center

Indoor and outdoor spaces, BYO, Valet parking

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Venue capacity

up to 500

Peak Season

January-July-December

Services

Ceremony / Reception
Indoor / Outdoor

Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center Overview

This new inn and conference center is housed in a beautifully restored school, a short walk to the historic Ajo plaza and minutes from millions of acres of pristine desert landscapes. As a not-for-profit organization, they have a dual mission: to attract visitors to the Ajo and the surrounding region, and to support Ajo’s economic development through direct employment and partnerships with local businesses, entrepreneurs, and artists. The Sonoran Desert Inn and Conference Center can accommodate groups from 10 to 250, with space for up to 60 overnight guests. They are perfect for a wide variety of gatherings including you wedding. They also offer authentic cultural, artistic, culinary, and outdoor adventures for individuals and groups. Examples include mountain biking on the Ajo Scenic Loop, hands-on art workshops, guided hikes at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, and walking/golf cart tours of Ajo’s historic district, gardens, and public art. Enjoy this spectacular desert venue as you celebrate the most romantic day of your life.

Venue Notes

The rental fee is $500 for a reception and ceremony and includes 12 hours of event time including set up and clean up time. The set up fee for a courtyard ceremony is $150. There is also a $250 admin/gratuity fee applied to all events. Please inquire about ceremony only options. Admin fee may be waived depending on level of event coordination needed. Please inquire about different catering options. Property can accommodate about 60 overnight guests. If 10 or more rooms are booked for an events, there is a 10% discount.

Amenities And Requirements

Amenities

Bride's dressing area
Dance floor
Day-of coordinator
Full kitchen facilities
Groom's dressing area
Large parking lot
Overnight accommodations available
Podium and/or stage
Wedding planning services

Requirements

- Alcohol must be served by licensed bartender/caterer- All food and beverage handled by venue- Amplified music OK indoors and outdoors- BYO alcohol- Catering provided by venue- General liability insurance required- Music must end by 10:00PM- No open flames allowed- No rice, birdseed, confetti, etc.- Smoking in designated areas only