Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center

Sonoran Desert Inn & Conference Center occupies a thoughtfully restored 1940s elementary school annex on the Curley Creative Campus in Ajo, Arizona — a quiet desert town steps from the historic plaza and minutes from Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument and Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge. The campus is woven with murals, artist studios, and creative organizations, giving the property a character that reflects the region's artistic and cultural life. Arizona's only nonprofit inn, the venue is purpose-built for groups and gatherings of all kinds: conferences, retreats, workshops, educational programs, weddings, and family reunions. A variety of indoor and outdoor event spaces open onto desert courtyards and invite the surrounding landscape into every occasion. On-site kitchen facilities support catering for groups large and small, with menus that can be tailored to schedule, budget, and dietary needs. Overnight accommodations on the campus include gallery suites, kitchenette rooms, deluxe rooms, accessible rooms, and the multi-room Mesquite Suite, allowing attendees to gather and stay in one place. Revenue from the inn directly supports local artists, entrepreneurs, and Ajo's broader community programs.