The Venue: Talking Stick Resort & Casino

Who says a business meeting has to be all business? From gaming and golf to arts and entertainment, Talking Stick Resort offers a host of ways for meeting and conference attendees to wind down, amp up, or just have a little fun.

Perhaps the most unique and exciting amenity of Talking Stick Resort is its casino—an impressive site with 240,000 square feet of the very best in gaming action in Arizona, and the highlight of any meeting or event function. Featuring more than 700 slot machines and 50 table games dealing your favorite games – including Blackjack, Three Card Poker, and Let It Ride – there’s sure to be enough space for everyone.

What’s a meeting or event without a round or two of golf? Talking Stick Golf Club, located on and owned exclusively by the Salt River Pima – Maricopa Indian Community, challenges golfers of all skill levels with two unique courses. From links-style adventure through the grasslands and ingenious bunkering of the North Course to a traditional style of play on the tree-lined fairways of the South Course, both provide a memorable and challenging day of play.

A focus on learning builds an appetite and Talking Stick Resort has numerous restaurant selections throughout the hotel. In addition to Wandering Horse Buffet, a multi-station international buffet, there is Black Fig Bistro, an express-service restaurant, and Ocean Trail, a sophisticated seafood bar. The resort’s most prized dining experience, however, is Orange Sky, located on the 15th floor. Guests delight in Orange Sky’s delicious menu of aged beef, fresh seafood, and seasonal vegetables and savor its 360-degree views of Scottsdale and the Valley.

After soaking up the Arizona sun, guests can seek pampering in The Spa at Talking Stick. Located on the 14th floor, The Spa at Talking Stick is the ultimate in world-class rejuvenation. With private rooms offering guests unparalleled views of Scottsdale and the Valley and floor to ceiling windows, there is simply no better place to relax and refresh. Enjoy a relaxation and serenity lounge, spacious steam room, and a fully-equipped fitness facility that is open 24/7 to guests of the resort hotel.

An art exhibit at a casino? Absolutely. Talking Stick Resort’s art collection showcases pieces by artists of Native American descent, including those of Pima and Maricopa ancestry. The collection includes works from masters of the arts of painting, sculpture, metal work, ceramics, basketry, and printmaking as well as new additions of historical photography, custom pieces for Talking Stick Resort, and two talking sticks that reflect the history of the Pima and Maricopa communities.