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The Boulders Resort & Spa

The Boulders Resort & Spa

Price
Price on request
Capacity
200 guests
Season
Year-round
Best October–May

The Boulders frames weddings against one-billion-year-old Sonoran Desert rock formations, with eight distinct venues ranging from the intimate cascading-waterfall Promise Rock setting to the 250-guest Latilla Ballroom with floor-to-ceiling views.

The story

Ceremonies shaped by one-billion-year-old rocks

Thirty-four miles north of Phoenix, in the high desert village of Carefree, one-billion-year-old granite formations rise above the resort like silent sentinels, shaping the landscape into something that no amount of landscaping could ever replicate. The Boulders is built into that geology rather than placed on top of it — casitas nestle between rocks, event lawns open onto boulder-framed sightlines, and the Promise Rock ceremony site positions a cascading waterfall directly behind the couple's altar.

Eight venue spaces give couples an unusually wide palette: the intimate Organic Garden with its reflection pond, the dramatic Latilla Ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the formations, the Duck Pond with golf course and mountain views, and El Pedregal's Moroccan-inspired courtyard that glows gold at dusk. Between the championship golf, the 33,000-square-foot spa, and the Sonoran Desert astronomy that turns rehearsal dinner evenings into star-gazing ceremonies, The Boulders rewards couples who plan for a full wedding weekend rather than a single event.

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The details

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Pricing & packages

Price
Price on request

Capacity & stay

Capacity
Promise Rock 150; Latilla Ballroom 250; Duck Pond 250; 19th Green 250 ceremony / 200 reception; El Pedregal Courtyard 200; Tohono Ballroom 175; Boulder View Room 85; Organic Garden 30
Accommodation
Villas sleeping up to 6 guests; casita accommodations on-site

Location & experiences

Region
Carefree, Arizona, United States
Nearest airport
Nearest international hub
Best season
Year-round; best October–May
Experiences
  • Two Jay Morrish-designed championship golf courses
  • 33,000 sq ft full-service spa with desert-infused therapies
  • Rock climbing on the resort boulders
  • Horseback riding
  • Hot air balloon experiences
  • Multiple dining venues including Palo Verde and Spotted Donkey Cantina

Planning & policies

Catering
In-house catering; AV services via Encore Global
Planner
Dedicated wedding consultant included
Address
34631 N. Tom Darlington Drive, Carefree, AZ 85262
Phone
480-488-7319 (weddings)
Email
PHXRS.catering@Hilton.com
Venues
8 distinct ceremony and reception spaces; capacity 30–250 guests
Frequently asked

Good to know.

How many guests can The Boulders accommodate?

Venues range from the intimate 30-guest Organic Garden to the 250-guest Duck Pond and Latilla Ballroom. The 19th Green at the golf club accommodates up to 250 for ceremonies and 200 for receptions.

Which outdoor ceremony space is most popular?

Promise Rock is a signature setting — a natural outdoor amphitheatre with a cascading waterfall and saguaro cactus backdrop, accommodating up to 150 guests.

Is accommodation available on site?

Yes. The resort offers casita guestrooms, executive suites, and villas sleeping up to six guests across the property.

What activities are available for wedding guests?

Golf on two championship courses, spa treatments in the 33,000 sq ft spa, rock climbing on the boulder formations, hot air ballooning, horseback riding, and astronomy experiences.

How do I contact the weddings team?

Call 480-488-7319 or email PHXRS.catering@Hilton.com.

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