DRBI Facilities and Rental
Desert Rose is a great Venue for Retreats and Events
Conveniently located between Tucson and Phoenix, Desert Rose is a great venue for retreats, workshops, and events. Our facilities include a large meeting hall, a commercial kitchen, a dormitory which sleeps 40, a boondocking RV park, a campground and a dozen apartments.
We use AirBnb to rent our facilities and apartments when not in use. This provides us with required insurance and a single calendar.
For Retreats, rent our entire Retreat Center: (~ $900/night)
Includes the main Hall, the Roundhouse, the Dorms and use of the Pool
Groups wanting a retreat center can book this complete package. Note: we do not yet provide cooking and cleaning services during events. You will be responsible for running the kitchen or catering in meals.
Check Facilities Availability 📅For Personal Accommodation, rent our Casa Suites: (~ $90/night)
These are individual apartments rented separately
Some participants will not want to sleep in a dormitory and they can book a private apartment individually. We have one and two-bedroom apartments. Note: these are on a first-come first-serve basis and they fill quickly, so tell participants to book well in advance.
Check Casa Availability 📅Eleanor Hadden Hall
Eleanor Hadden Hall was the first structure to be built at Desert Rose and is named after the mother of David Hadden, one of DRBI’s founding members. It is fully air-conditioned with a large meeting area with 20' projection screen, two breakout rooms, a full commercial kitchen, bathrooms, showers, and two covered patios. Seating for meals: 125, for presentations: 200.
Our Casa Suites
Not every participant will be excited to sleep in a dormitory. For such cases, we have a dozen comfortable little apartment units which can be rented independently. These units each share a green central courtyard with gurgling fountains and a complimentary laundry facility.
Check Casa Availability 📅
The Round House
The Round House is a 4,000 square foot space with a kitchen and expansive seating area. Originally built as a private home, this unique and wonderful building is a favorite meeting place. A cupola crowning the building floods the rooms with light.
William Sears Pavilion
The William Sears Pavilion, framed by Italian Cyprus and backed by mountains is a beautiful venue for any outdoor occasion. The landscaped gardens are accessed through a gated wall and the Pavilion has both gentle steps and a ramp to accommodate all users. Think of the Pavilion for your next wedding, memorial or devotional gathering.
Our Dormitory
Our dormitory bulding (Guffy Center) has two wings, each with 20-beds and an attached studio apartment. Each dormitory wing sleeps 20 and includes a commercial bathroom with showers. The dormitory is rustic, but comfortable.
Take a Dip in our Pool
Every oasis in the desert needs a watering hole. In our case we were required to have a large fire suppression reservoir onsite, so the creative architects decided to fulfill the requirement with a large beautiful swimming pool (connected, of course, to the fire suppression system). Our pool is wheelchair accessible and a fun additional activity for any event.
Campsite
This year we will be developing an experimental campsite to provide overflow housing for appropriate events. Our initial camp will have a dozen sites spread out in a Mesquite grove near the guffy center.
RV Park
Our new 5-acre RV Park is in the early stages, with only boondocking capabilities (which means parking, water and dump-station only). We hope to expand this in the future to provide a destination for snowbirding winter participants and volunteers.
