About Fort McDowell Adventures
 Fort McDowell Adventures is located on the spectacular 25,000 acre Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation just east of Scottsdale Arizona. We are the premier outdoor activity and event venue in the state and feature the Sonoran Adventure Center, six unique event venues, and The Wild West Experience. We've been hosting groups from around the world for more than 18 years.
Fort McDowell Adventures has maintained its uniqueness, beauty, and character by refusing to compromise the properties integrity by continuing to market to groups only. We can accommodate groups of 10-2,000. We've hosted 1,400 guests for a sit down plated dinner at La Puesta del Sol and intimate cowboy cookouts for groups of 10, cattle drives for 400 and teambuilding events for 20. No matter what size your group and no matter what the occasion, Fort McDowell Adventures has the experiences, venues, and staff to create memories that will last a lifetime.
Individuals are welcome for trail rides through the Verde River. Our stables operator, Troy Haviland, has been on property with us for over 16 years and houses 100 horses and cattle. The Stables at Fort McDowell Adventures is one of the finest stable operations in the entire Southwestern United States. Our 1 ½ hour ride through the ever flowing Verde River is our most popular ride.
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"Thank you! The meeting last night is still receiving rave reviews from the attendees. Every comment is positive and appreciative of the great job that you and your staff did on the food, beverage, ambiance and hospitality. It was with great reluctance that I sat down at my desk this morning, longing for La Puesta del Sol and the sweet refrain of a cowboy singing on horseback!"
Rosie
Phoenix, Arizona
"I would like to thank you and every member of your staff for the fantastic celebration you created. All of the "special touches" that you added- the valet parking, the flautist, the Yavapai dancers, the anniversary cake with our logo, and last but not least, the fireworks made our event a "One of a Kind". "The best party this town has had in years"! Your attention to detail was outstanding and the execution of every aspect was flawless! It was a true pleasure to work with you and your staff."
Rebecca
Fountain Hills, Arizona
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Our staff:
 Rick Cibik: General Manager
Rick joined Fort McDowell Adventures (FMA) in 2000 after spending 15 years in the food and beverage industry working for companies such as Marriott, Aramark, and Dining Services Inc. He graduated from Kent State University with a degree in business management and marketing. Rick continues to take the enterprise to new levels with strategic partnerships, marketing, and a passionate customer service focus. He is a member of the Fountain Hills/Fort McDowell Visitors Bureau, Scottsdale and Phoenix Convention and Visitors Bureaus, and is a past-president of the Arizona chapter of the Society of Incentive & Travel Executives. Rick is a certified challenge course facilitator and a published author.
 Bob Melendez: Beverage Manager
Bob, a native of California, was born and raised in Los Angeles. He later moved to the beaches of Carlsbad, CA, where he raised his family and was able to pursue his love of sailing. Bob retired from a 30 year career in telecommunications, managing network testability throughout California and 12 other states. Following his retirement, Bob began a new venture in the hospitality industry working for a five diamond resort. In 2004, Bob traded the sands of the ocean for the sands of the Sonoran Desert. He joined the Fort McDowell Adventure team in February of 2005, bringing with him his vast leadership and managerial skills, as well as his passion for superior customer service. Bob still enjoys sailing and is an avid golfer.
 Sharon Waldie: FMA Tour Guide
Originally from Ohio, Sharon has been in Arizona since the 1970's. After retiring from the medical profession, she joined the Arizona Guides Association and became a Certified Arizona Tour Guide. Sharon also is a Certified Tourism Ambassador for the Valley Hotel and Resort Association. She has a love of the desert and showed it by becoming a docent at the Desert Botanical Garden. Sharon also has several advanced certificates and a leadership certificate from Toastmasters International. She enjoys speaking to large groups. With her exceptional speaking abilities and extensive knowledge of Arizona and the desert she keeps our programs interesting. Sharon is the facilitator/tour guide for The Yavapai Experience, an authentic cultural heritage tour at Fort McDowell Adventures and acts as the docent/tour guide for events at the Boulder House.
Raphael Bear: Cultural Development and Operations Assistant
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