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Guest Meal Package

Guest Meal Package: $325 (includes conference breakfasts, lunch and reception)

Please note: Admittance into the breakfast, lunch and reception requires a badge to enter the room. If a spouse or guest is accompanying you to the conference and wants to join you for meals, a guest meal package must be purchased.

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

TOUR #1: Desert Jeep Adventure

Time: 8:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. (Depart Lobby at 8:15 a.m.)
Cost: $289 per person (advance purchase required)


4-Wheeling Jeep Adventure with Lunch in the Desert
Open to All Guests and Attendees!

Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Sonoran Desert! This rugged 4-wheeling adventure is designed for guests and attendees looking to experience Arizona’s wild beauty up close.

You’ll be picked up in open-air jeeps and whisked away to the desert trailhead—just a 25-minute transfer. From there, our experienced jeep wranglers, true outdoor enthusiasts, will guide you through a breathtaking landscape of desert floor and majestic mountains. Along the way, they’ll share their deep knowledge of the region’s native flora and fauna.

As you traverse the rugged terrain, keep your eyes peeled for desert wildlife—deer, jackrabbits, javelina, and more may cross your path. You’ll also enjoy a short botanical nature walk, offering a deeper appreciation for the lush and vibrant ecosystem of the Sonoran Desert, considered the most biologically diverse desert in the world.

After your adventure, relax and enjoy a delicious lunch served in the desert setting—an ideal way to reflect on your journey and connect with fellow attendees.

Don’t miss this chance to explore the desert like never before—perfect for nature lovers, thrill-seekers, and anyone looking to make lasting memories.

  • 8:15am: Meet in Lobby
  • 8:30am: Depart Hotel
  • 8:30-11:30am: Jeep Tour
  • 11:30-12:15pm: Desert Lunch
  • 12:15-12:45pm: Return Tour
  • 12:45pm: Arrive at Hotel

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Tour #2: San Xavier Mission

Time: 9:15 - 4:00 p.m.. (Depart Lobby at 9:30 a.m.)
Cost: $159 per person (advance purchase required)

San Xavier Mission, Tubac Art Village & Tumacacori Mission Tour

Step back in time on this enriching 6-hour tour through Southern Arizona’s cultural and historical treasures.

Begin with a visit to the stunning San Xavier Mission, known as the “White Dove of the Desert.” This beautifully preserved 18th-century Spanish baroque church still serves the local Tohono O’odham community and offers a glimpse into centuries-old religious traditions and architecture.

Next, enjoy lunch at Wisdom’s Café before exploring Tubac, a vibrant artist colony with deep historical roots. Once a Spanish presidio, Tubac now features galleries, studios, and shops where art and history meet.

The journey continues along the Juan Bautista de Anza Trail to Tumacacori Mission, part of a national historical park preserving the ruins of early Spanish missions. Discover the mission’s gardens and learn about the lives of the Franciscan padres and native peoples who once lived there.

Note: This tour includes moderate walking. Comfortable shoes recommended.

  • 9:30am: Depart
  • 10:15-11:00am: Mission Tour
  • 11:30-12:30pm: LUNCH
  • 12:30-2:30pm: Shopping in Tubac
  • 2:45-3:00pm: Tumacacori Mission Tour
  • 4:00pm: Return to Hotel