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Oct 05

The Wigwam Appoints Veteran Chef Christopher McLean as Executive Chef & Beverage Director

The Wigwam, a historic resort nestled in the West Valley of Phoenix, Arizona, has announced the appointment of Christopher McLean as Executive Chef & Beverage Director. McLean brings over two decades of professional experience earned in kitchens, film sets, presidential kitchens, wine cellars, and directing food-and-beverage operations at hotels and resorts across the American West to his role. He now leads all culinary and beverage operations of the landmark property, including managing teams and fashioning menus for four resort restaurants – Litchfield’s, Red Allen’s Bar & Grill, Wigwam Bar, and Tower Pool Bar & Grill – as well as in-room dining, sourcing fresh seasonal ingredients, and ensuring the success of onsite banqueting and catering operations.
Oct 07

The Wigwam Recognized with Condé Nast Traveler’S 2019 Readers’ Choice Award #17 Resort, Southwest & Texas

The World’s Best Hotels, Resorts, Countries, Cities, Islands, Spas, Airlines, Airports and Cruises Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with The Wigwam – a 440-acre oasis resort nestled in the West Valley of Phoenix, AZ – recognized as the #17 Resort in Southwest & Texas.
Jul 15

The Wigwam in Phoenix’s West Valley Appoints Katy Powers as Managing Director and General Manager

Seasoned Industry Leader and Former Team Member Returns to Lead Historic Southwestern Retreat The Wigwam, currently celebrating 90 years of welcoming guests to the desert oasis just outside of Phoenix, Ariz., has appointed Katy Powers as Managing Director and General Manager.
Feb 04

The Wigwam Celebrates 90 Years of History With a Series of Festive Events & Promotions

From Its Humble Beginnings As Housing for Goodyear Tire & Rubber Executives, To An Award-Winning Southwestern Oasis, the Arizona Resort Invites Travelers To Celebrate Like it’s 1929 with an Array of Unbeatable Offerings This year, The Wigwam, a 440-acre resort oasis, located in Phoenix’s West Valley, celebrates 90 years of welcoming guests to relax in a Southwestern oasis. In celebration of the milestone, the resort is inviting locals and travelers alike to enjoy one of the Phoenix’s landmark resort destinations with an array of specially curated 90-year packages for all to take advantage of. The historic resort will also mark the anniversary with a line-up of epicurean events, wellness journeys, and special promotions throughout the year.
Jul 11

The Wigwam invites guests to indulge their senses at the new Lemonds – Aveda Salon and Spa

Historic West Valley retreat partners with renowned skin and body care brand to offer guests and locals an extensive menu of relaxing, rejuvenating and healing treatments Click to Tweet: Indulge the mind, body and spirit at the new @lemondssalonspa at Phoenix’s Historic @WigwamResort, a luxurious West Valley oasis