{"id":14068,"date":"2019-11-21T15:00:16","date_gmt":"2019-11-21T22:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/?p=14068"},"modified":"2019-11-21T13:31:19","modified_gmt":"2019-11-21T20:31:19","slug":"historic-west-valley-resort-gives-thanks-to-90-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/desert\/historic-west-valley-resort-gives-thanks-to-90-years","title":{"rendered":"Historic West Valley Resort Gives Thanks to 90 Years"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"750\"  height=\"499\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-14076 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232931\/Fireplace-Patio-750x499.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232931\/Fireplace-Patio-750x499.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232931\/Fireplace-Patio-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232931\/Fireplace-Patio-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232931\/Fireplace-Patio-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232931\/Fireplace-Patio-800x532.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232931\/Fireplace-Patio-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232931\/Fireplace-Patio-620x412.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232931\/Fireplace-Patio-850x565.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232931\/Fireplace-Patio.jpg 1000w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The Wigwam (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/wigwamarizona.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Wigwam<\/strong><\/a> has a lot to be thankful for. Thanksgiving Day 2019 will mark 90 years since the West Valley resort opened up its doors to guests in 1929. What started as a guest ranch house with just enough room for 24 guests, has transformed into an iconic retreat with 331 guest rooms and suites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To commemorate the milestone, The Wigwam tapped two of its employees \u2014 the longest-standing and newest \u2014 on what being a part of the historic property means to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-14075 pk-lazyload\"  width=\"563\"  height=\"288\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 563px) 100vw, 563px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232925\/Historic-Wigwam-16555be7d93cc4f-750x384.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232925\/Historic-Wigwam-16555be7d93cc4f-750x384.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232925\/Historic-Wigwam-16555be7d93cc4f-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232925\/Historic-Wigwam-16555be7d93cc4f-768x394.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232925\/Historic-Wigwam-16555be7d93cc4f-380x195.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232925\/Historic-Wigwam-16555be7d93cc4f-80x41.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232925\/Historic-Wigwam-16555be7d93cc4f-620x318.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232925\/Historic-Wigwam-16555be7d93cc4f.jpg 800w\" ><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"jesse-davis\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jesse Davis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-14116 pk-lazyload\"  width=\"375\"  height=\"291\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232957\/IMG_3591-750x581.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232957\/IMG_3591-750x581.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232957\/IMG_3591-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232957\/IMG_3591-1024x793.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232957\/IMG_3591-768x594.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232957\/IMG_3591-380x294.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232957\/IMG_3591-800x619.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232957\/IMG_3591-1160x898.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232957\/IMG_3591-80x62.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232957\/IMG_3591-620x480.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232957\/IMG_3591-83x63.jpg 83w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232957\/IMG_3591-850x658.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232957\/IMG_3591.jpg 1500w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Longest-Standing Employee<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Length of Employment:<\/strong>&nbsp;48 years (and counting)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Title:<\/strong>&nbsp;Host at Red\u2019s Bar &amp; Grill<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why he\u2019s thankful for The Wigwam<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMy time at the resort has been a wonderful adventure. I really love the resort, the town of Litchfield Park and it\u2019s always been a fun place to work!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What about The Wigwam has been consistent throughout your tenure?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe have maintained high standards for our service, hospitality and culinary offerings. The resort staff has always been one big family, dedicated to putting our best foot forward each day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What has changed most?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe resort has grown considerably! We have developed and built more units, a third championship golf course and we have the capacity for twice as many guests since I started. Also, there are less social house guests and more corporate groups.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fun fact:&nbsp;<\/strong>One of Red\u2019s Bar &amp; Grill\u2019s best-selling dishes was aptly named the \u201cJesse Burger\u201d after the resort\u2019s longest-standing and most dedicated employee. It was his idea to create the classic burger with&nbsp;lettuce, tomato, smoked bacon, cheddar and Red\u2019s sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"brooke-beasley\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brooke Beasley<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-14115 pk-lazyload\"  width=\"375\"  height=\"329\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232951\/IMG_3548-2-750x658.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232951\/IMG_3548-2-750x658.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232951\/IMG_3548-2-300x263.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232951\/IMG_3548-2-1024x898.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232951\/IMG_3548-2-768x674.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232951\/IMG_3548-2-380x333.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232951\/IMG_3548-2-800x702.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232951\/IMG_3548-2-1160x1018.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232951\/IMG_3548-2-80x70.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232951\/IMG_3548-2-620x544.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232951\/IMG_3548-2-850x746.jpg 850w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/24232951\/IMG_3548-2.jpg 1500w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Newest Employee<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Length of Employment:<\/strong>&nbsp;Two months<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Title:<\/strong>&nbsp;Social Media &amp; Marketing Manager<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why she\u2019s thankful for The Wigwam:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Wigwam is truly a special place to work.&nbsp;I love the deep history and the passion and dedication of all the staff. There are employees who have worked here longer than I have been alive! I think that says a lot about the resort and why it remains a beloved destination 90 years after its opening.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What sets The Wigwam apart from other resorts in the region<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Wigwam offers a cozy and familiar haven where guests can feel comfortable and cared for no matter what the occasion. The resort is a home-away-from-home for all that provides top-notch service \u2013 that\u2019s something I haven\u2019t experienced at any other resort.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fun fact:\u00a0<\/strong>Outside of work, Brooke\u00a0loves to cook recipes she finds on Pinterest and enjoys outside activities like hiking, kayaking and soccer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In honor of the season and to commemorate the resort&#8217;s milestone, The Wigwam tapped two of its employees \u2014 the longest-standing and newest \u2014 on what being a part of the historic property means to 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