The Hermosa Inn
The Hermosa Inn is an intoxicating, time-capsule oasis that captures the quiet, artistic soul of the American Southwest. Comprising just 43 secluded casitas, the property manages to feel entirely residential and deeply peaceful. The design honors its bohemian roots with original adobe structures, beehive fireplaces, hand-carved wood beams, and a stellar collection of Megargee's actual western artwork. Yet, a recent multi-million-dollar refresh has subtly woven in modern essentials like deep soaking tubs and sleek tech. The crown jewel is its landscape—a vibrant tapestry of towering cacti, blooming bougainvillea, and trickling fountains that instantly lowers your heart rate the moment you step foot on the grounds.
A legendary, boutique hacienda sanctuary hidden away on six acres of lush desert gardens in Paradise Valley, originally handcrafted in the 1930s by cowboy artist Lon Megargee as his private residence and studio.
It isn't a massive, sprawling Scottsdale mega-resort with 500 rooms, screaming kids at a water slide, or a crowded corporate convention center. It trades flashy glass and concrete for intimate adobe architecture and historic frontier romance.
You want the sun-drenched beauty of the Arizona desert, but you want to experience it with old-world privacy and cowboy-chic sophistication. You’re here to escape the generic luxury hotel mold, to read a book by a crackling outdoor kiva fireplace, and to dine on one of the most stunning, romantic patio spaces in the country. Bottom line: you're looking for an intimate, historic retreat that feels a million miles away from the city, even though it's right in the middle of everything.
It’s dusk on the patio at LON’s. The rugged red silhouette of Camelback Mountain is glowing purple against the darkening desert sky. The massive outdoor beehive fireplace is roaring, casting a warm amber light across the stone terrace, while fairy lights twinkle in the overhanging mesquite trees. You’re sipping an artisanal cowboy-inspired cocktail, listening to the ambient murmur of the fountains, feeling completely cocooned in an exclusive, historic haven.
LON’s at The Hermosa Inn – A celebrated culinary destination serving globally inspired Arizona cowboy cuisine. Expect premium wood-grilled steaks, fresh seafood, and hyper-local produce, all served in an authentic adobe dining room or on the iconic, award-winning garden patio. LON’s Last Drop – A playful, stylishly rustic bar and patio named after Megargee’s famous painting. It's the ultimate spot for locally brewed craft beers, custom barrel-aged cocktails, and casual wood-fired small plates. The Cellar – A spectacular, subterranean wine hideaway cut into the earth beneath the restaurant, housing an impressive collection of international vintages for exclusive private dinners.