With just 40 rooms and villas, the intimate size of CopperWynd Resort and Club makes it ideal for executive groups and incentives seeking a special brand of personalized service.

Seemingly remote, it also lies on the easily accessible border of Scottsdale and Fountain Hills, Arizona. The 99-acre hilltop takes in extraordinary views of Four Peaks Mountain, considered sacred by the local Yavapai nation. Steeped in the mystical beauty of desert scenery in all directions, groups find a setting tailor-made for focused, creative business.

Indoor events take place in the 14-seat Executive Boardroom and the Sonoran View Room, which accommodates 45 people classroom style and 75 theater style. Floor-toceiling windows bring natural light and desert views to the space, while dual fireplaces create a welcoming atmosphere.

Between sessions, the Spa at CopperWynd invites participants to schedule treatments that merge European methods with Southwestern touches. Planners can even punctuate their agendas with "spa tastings"-quick massages and other mini treatments- during brief meeting breaks.

Outdoors, the Mountainside Event Lawn hosts up to 200 under the sun or stars. Smaller groups often gather on the upper terrace, where, again, the resort’s intimate size allows for unlimited possibilities in custom menus and dramatic presentations-always a big hit with high-end corporate groups.

For magical restaurant dining, the AAA Four Diamond Award–winning Alchemy at CopperWynd entertains right at the resort. Intriguing appetizers, inspired entrees, and views through open floor-toceiling panels contribute to the glamour, magic, and fun.

Similarly, the 32 guest rooms all feature generous proportions and walls of glass to let in the views. For guests requiring an added measure of space, the resort’s eight villas furnish up to 3,000 square feet-two or three bedrooms and a variety of settings for meetings and entertaining (catered by Alchemy, of course).

Participants at leisure gather around two pools, one served by the Pavilion Bar and Grill. They unwind in a secluded waterfall Jacuzzi, work out at a 5,000-square-foot fitness center, face off on tennis courts terraced down the mountain ridge (the pro arranges games for players of every skill level), and tee off on several famous courses in the area, including neighboring SunRidge Canyon Golf Club and the We-Ko-Pa Golf Course at nearby Fort McDowell, which boasts the highest course rating in Arizona.

Other bonding opportunities include cattle drives and Hummer or horseback tours into the wilderness. Area attractions range from world-class shopping, dining, and gaming to abundant spectator sports and annual events like the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show and the Barrett-Jackson antique car auction.