A Historic Resort in the Heartof Arizona
The Wigwam offers over a century's worth of experience in providing luxury and comfort to travelers from around the world. Started as a small lodge during the rise of cotton ranching in the early 1900s, The Wigwam first opened its doors as a resort in 1929.
Then and Now
The Wigwam celebrates more than 90 years since opening in 1929! See our timeline and experience one of Arizona's most historic and unique resorts.
- TodayThe Wigwam features 331 elegant rooms, three signature dining venues, 54 holes of championship golf, three pools, and a 26,000-square-foot spa across 440 lush acres, representing relaxed Southwest luxury at its finest.
- 1979Two plush Presidential Suites, the Sunset and the Twilight, were constructed. The Sunset Suite features more than 5,000 square feet of elegant Southwestern furnishings and décor.
- 1965Robert Trent Jones, Sr. was brought in to oversee the development of a second 18-hole golf course and rebuild the first. The new 36 holes were renamed the "Blue Course" and the "Gold Course."
- 1935V.O. "Red" Allen expanded the course to 18 holes and became the first golf pro at The Wigwam.
- 1930The first nine-hole golf course was developed.
- 1929On Thanksgiving Day, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company opened "The Wigwam" as a guest ranch.
- 1918The first building on the property, The Organization House, was opened as a meeting venue for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.