The Firepit at Saguaro Sanctuary: Where Group Evenings End

Every group trip settles into a routine, and at Saguaro Sanctuary the evenings tend to end in the same place. Once dinner is done and the sky starts to darken, people drift out to the firepit, and the conversation picks up where the day left off.

What it looks like

The firepit sits out on the property’s private acre, between the desert garden and the pickleball court. Two curved benches wrap around a round fire bowl, so the whole group faces the fire and each other. Saguaro and other desert plants fill in around the edges, and the house is a short walk back across the grounds.

An easy fire to start

The fire bowl runs on gas, so there’s no firewood to haul and no smoke to chase around the circle. It lights quickly and turns off just as easily, so it works as well for a short half hour after dinner as for a long night outside.

How groups use it

For a family reunion, it’s where the stories come out once the kids are in bed. On a golf trip, it’s where every round gets replayed one more time. For a birthday or bachelorette weekend, it’s the calm end to a full day before everyone heads to their suites. Because the whole acre belongs to your group, nobody needs to keep their voices down for the room next door.

Best in the cooler months

Desert evenings cool off quickly once the sun goes down, especially from late fall through early spring. That’s when the firepit gets the most use, so pack a warm layer even if the afternoon was hot. Pair the evening with dinner at the outdoor kitchen, or a soak in the hot tub before heading out to the fire.

Plan your evenings here

Saguaro Sanctuary hosts up to 13 guests across four bedrooms on a private acre in Cave Creek. To find a weekend for your group, check the open dates on our booking page.