An oasis for oenophiles in the Arizona desert, Castle Hot Springs offers an intriguing collection of 400 wines intentionally selected to appeal to guests’ wine preferences and to enhance the New American farm-to-table menu at Harvest restaurant.
Tucked away in the Sonoran Desert, down a quiet dirt road, Castle Hot Springs offers a restful escape with sun-kissed days full of possibilities—hiking, biking, horseback riding, yoga, meditation, and more. That is what guests eagerly anticipate before arriving. The nights just turn out to be a surprising and memorable bonus.
Distinct mountain ranges are separated by wide valleys veined by storm-carved arroyos, creating a variety of habitats. While it’s hard to call any desert lush, the Sonoran certainly qualifies with its density of plant life.
Everybody loves the Arizona desert in winter. That especially includes farmers and gardeners. While much of the country is covered with snow, crops are still being harvested all across the southern half of Arizona.
Enjoy desert hiking at Castle Hot Springs. Conveniently located near a network of trails, there is instant access to the wide-open country of the Sonoran Desert.
Nothing puts you into a festive spirit faster than a glass of Champagne. Sarah Foote, director of wine at Castle Hot Springs, helps us navigate through different sparkling wines and champagnes in the wine cellar.
The moment of the luxury mocktail has arrived. Whether you call it a mocktail or softail, spirit-free, N/A, or zero-proof, today’s alcohol-free craft cocktails are shaking up the way we drink when we’re not drinking.
Try Castle Hot Springs’ Honey Roasted Carrot Bites after following our recipe. A small bite that packs big flavor, these honey-roasted carrot bites are sure to be a hit at your next gathering!
A sound bath is a deeply immersive, full-body listening experience. Instead of water, you bathe in the healing vibrations of sound. The beautifully-tuned frequencies from crystal and bronze bowls, giant gongs, tiny chimes, tuning forks and other instruments gently wash over your body.
Visitors often mistakenly believe Arizona’s Sonoran Desert has only two seasons: winter and summer. In reality, the desert experiences multiple distinct seasons. There’s winter, spring (often ablaze with flowers and cactus blooms), dry summer (May and June), and the one that gets so often overlooked, the very idyllic autumn—a perfect time to visit. Autumn is an invitation from the desert to come outside and play.
When temperatures rise, there’s always a cool spot inside at Bar 1896 at Castle Hot Springs. Take a seat across from the fragrant bouquets of herbs picked from the on-site culinary garden and watch the cocktail mentors work their magic to create the best summer cocktail. The team of mixologists at Bar 1896 has mastered the art of the cocktail.
Walk into your backyard on a cool summer morning and pull a few ripe tomatoes off the vine. Pick a handful of snap peas. Dig up a bunch of plump radishes. Pinch off some basil, with droplets of dew clinging to the tender leaves. Lunch may still be a couple of hours away but you’re already connected to it. With Castle Hot Springs’ gardening guide, achieve this satisfaction in your own backyard.