Desert Willow Conference Center - Phoenix, AZ | Unique Venues
Desert Willow Conference Center

Desert Willow Conference Center

Event Types Welcomed

  • Adult Social Events
  • Corporate Social Events
  • Expo/Competitions
  • Professional Meeting / Training / Conference / Retreats

About

Whether you are planning a corporate event, corporate retreats, business meetings, corporate team building activity or social activity, Desert Willow is the ideal setting. With our eye to detail, let our professional staff help you create a memorable event.

  • All-inclusive pricing
  • State-of-the-art facility
  • Fully comprehensive event planning & support
  • Breathtaking outdoor atrium & terrace for meals
  • Exceptional, personalized service
  • Central refreshment area
  • Fully ADA Compliant Facility
  • Free high-speed WiFi
  • Complete A/V onsite solutions & assistance
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Ample natural light in meeting rooms
  • Ergonomic furniture
  • Built-in video projection systems
  • Gourmet food & beverage catering by Sodexo Food Services

Meeting & Event Spaces

  • Max Capacity: 500 guests
  • Largest Classroom Style: 119
  • Largest Theatre Style: 500
Cottonwood Ballroom
The Cottonwood Ballroom is a fully equiped 5400 sq ft ballroom with complimentary podium and microphone, flipchart, meeting planner toolkit,IAAC approved meeting furnishings, and individual climate control.
Ocotillo Ballroom
The Ocotillo Ballroom is a fully equiped 2700 sq ft ballroom with podium and microphone, flipchart, meeting planner toolkit, and IAAC approved meeting furnishings.
  • 2724 Sq. Ft.
  • 150 Banquet Style
  • 90 Classroom Style
  • 200 Theatre Style
  • Floorplan Layout
Professional Workshops
Seven (7) total workshops available. Our professionally equipped dedicated workshops were designed specifically for training and development. The workshops are uniform in that they all have IACC approved furnishings with ergonomic chairs, flipcharts, meeting planner toolkits, sound proof tackable walls, state of the art av capabilities, and natural light. 

Food & Beverage Options

Desert Willow Day Meeting Package

We are pleased to present this full-service package
Designed to make your meeting planning easy


Day Meet Package Includes:

Deluxe Continental Breakfast:
Fresh Brewed Coffee and Decaffeinated Coffee, Assorted Juices,
Herbal Tea, Hot/Cold Cereals, Assorted Breakfast Bakeries
Including Bagels with Cream Cheese variety, Yogurt and Fresh Seasonal Sliced Fruits


All Day Continuous Beverage Service:
Bottled Waters, Assorted Sodas and Fresh Starbucks Coffee

Chef’s Choice Conference Lunch Buffet:
2 Hot Entrées, 2 Hot Fresh Vegetables, 2 Hot Side Dishes (Potato, Rice or Pasta),
Tossed Salad Bar with Assorted Toppings and Dressings, Chef’s Select Salad,
Soup Du Jour, Dessert, Fresh Rolls and Butter


PM Refreshment Break
with Sweet and Salty Snack Assortment such as:
Trail Mix, Yogurt covered Pretzels, Gummy Bears, Chocolate Malt Balls, Gourmet Jelly Beans,
Reese’s Chocolates, Cookies or Brownies, Seasonal Whole Fruits,
Chips and Salsa or Fresh Popcorn


Meeting room set to your specifications

LCD Projector & Built-in Screen

On Sight AV Technician

Flipchart Easel with Pad and Markers

Whiteboard and Markers

Podium with Microphone (Wired)

Internet for Presenter

Complimentary Parking


Prices do not Include 19% staffing fee or applicable taxes

 

Catering options

Day Meeting Package

We are pleased to present this full-service package
Designed to make your meeting planning easy


Day Meet Package Includes:
 

Deluxe Continental Breakfast:
Fresh Brewed Coffee and Decaffeinated Coffee, Assorted Juices,
Herbal Tea, Hot/Cold Cereals, Assorted Breakfast Bakeries
Including Bagels with Cream Cheese variety, Yogurt and Fresh Seasonal Sliced Fruits


All Day Continuous Beverage Service:
Bottled Waters, Assorted Sodas and Fresh Starbucks Coffee

Chef’s Choice Conference Lunch Buffet:
2 Hot Entrées, 2 Hot Fresh Vegetables, 2 Hot Side Dishes (Potato, Rice or Pasta),
Tossed Salad Bar with Assorted Toppings and Dressings, Chef’s Select Salad,
Soup Du Jour, Dessert, Fresh Rolls and Butter


PM Refreshment Break
with Sweet and Salty Snack Assortment such as:
Trail Mix, Yogurt covered Pretzels, Gummy Bears, Chocolate Malt Balls, Gourmet Jelly Beans,
Reese’s Chocolates, Cookies or Brownies, Seasonal Whole Fruits,
Chips and Salsa or Fresh Popcorn


Meeting room set to your specifications

LCD Projector & Built-in Screen

On Sight AV Technician

Flipchart Easel with Pad and Markers

Whiteboard and Markers

Podium with Microphone (Wired)

Internet for Presenter

Complimentary Parking


 

Accommodations

Various Hotel Accommodations
800+ Hotel rooms within a three mile radius which offer preferred rates to guests of Desert Willow Conference Center.
  • 800 Rooms

Featured Amenities

  • Theater Seating

Venue Location + Transportation

Address

 
4340 E. Cotton Center Blvd, Ste 100,
Phoenix, Arizona 85040

Nearby Airport

  • Phoenix Sky Harbor - 5 minutes

Nearby International Airport

  • Phoenix Sky Harbor - 5 minutes

Nearby Cities

Tempe – 1|Mesa/Chandler – 15|Scottsdale – 15

Things to Know

Technology

High Speed Internet (hardwired and wireless) throughout center. Onsite AV Manager can assist with Videoconferencing, Teleconferencing, Videotaping, and all technology needs.

Testimonials

If Black Canyon is not available for my clients needs--we call Desert Willow. Desert Willow provides me a 2nd option in the valley and they provide the same top notch customer service as their sister property.
Rebecca Joyce with RJ Meeting Planners

Services

Business Center
Our guests are able to check their emails, print copies, make phone calls, and have a variety of resources available to them in our business center.
Conference Concierge Services.
Desert Willow Conference Center enhances your meeting experience by offering conference concierge services.
  • Services that we offer include:
  • Photocopying Documents
  • Duplicating Documents
  • Copying Documents onto Transparencies
  • Sending/Receiving Faxes
  • Shipping/Receiving Packages
  • Shipping/Receiving Packages
  • Creating Tent Cards and Name Badges
On-Site Audio Visual
We have an onsite Media Manager for all your AV needs. Our media team is here to assist in providing you a professional presentation: 
  • Videoconferencing
  • Web Conferencing
  • Audio & Video Taping Capabilities
  • DMP Media Package
  • LCD projector
  • Screen
  • Wireless Presentation Advancer
  • Flipchart
  • Lectern & Standard Microphone
  • Complimentary Internet for Presenters
Conference Planning Manager
Our Conference Planning Manager will be your direct contact throughout the planning process, execution, and wrap up of your event.
  • Special menu creation
  • Event Details and Set-up
  • Special event planning
  • Staffing before, during and after your event
  • Resources available for Floral, Décor and Entertainment
  • Transportation Connections and Logistical Support

Technology

Technology Manger
We provide state of the art technology services and our dedicated Technology Manager is onsite to take care of your every need ranging from videoconferencing to teleconferencing.
Teleconferencing
Videoconferencing
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