Valley Guide

Caviar and cowboys…fine art and Western ballads…golf balls and gold pans; these are just a few of the contrasting images conjured up by two distinctly different Western towns. However, Carefree and Cave Creek do share at least one element—an emphasis on natural beauty. If you want to leave the tall buildings and hustle and bustle behind, take a short jaunt north of the city. At the gateway to vast stretches of wide-open desert, get ready for a pristine vista of imposing mountains. Mammoth rocks, 12 million years in the making, appear carelessly flung aside by a gigantic hand. By day, the sky is vast and blue, interrupted only by mountain peaks. At night, the stars shine big and bright and seem close enough to touch. A coyote serenades the moon. Stately saguaros, hundreds of years old, guard the land. Welcome to Carefree/Cave Creek—one of Arizona’s last frontiers.

Tonto Bar & Grill

Tonto Bar & Grill stands on the original site of the Rancho Mañana Dude Ranch. Our rustic style lends itself to a casual resort atmosphere where you can enjoy New American Cuisine as well as a taste of native Arizona. You can choose to dine in one of two dining rooms or relax in an outdoor setting while enjoying spectacular views of the Sonoran Desert foothills and southern rim of the Tonto National Forest.

We offer an all-day menu specializing in entrée salads, sandwiches, pastas, a wide range of seafood, and mesquite-wood grilled steaks. All of our breads and desserts are prepared in-house daily by our pastry chef. We offer the freshest, highest-quality ingredients available by utilizing “All Natural” meats and as many native Arizona products as possible.

Our cozy bar offers endless libations— including an impressive array of tequilas and a multi-award-winning wine list. In addition to our restaurant, we also offer comprehensive catering services at your home or other locations.

5736 E. Rancho Mañana Blvd., Cave Creek, 480-488-0698, www.TontoBarAndGrill.com

Cave Creek Museum

Cave Creek Museum, located at 6140 Skyline Drive, remains one of the Desert Foothills area’s finest treasures. It houses an extensive collection of prehistoric and historic artifacts that describe the lives of Native Americans, miners, ranchers, and pioneers. A visit to Cave Creek Museum would not be complete without shopping in the Museum Store. The tax-free store offers a variety of gifts, Indian arts, and a wide selection of books on the Southwest. Visit October through May during Museum hours: Wed., Thurs., Sat., and Sun. from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Fri. from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Entrance fees are $3 for adults, and $2 for seniors and students over age 12. Group tours: $2 per person.

6140 Skyline Dr., Cave Creek, 480-488-2764, www.cavecreekmuseum.org

The Horny Toad

Good food, good music, and good fun are not an exaggeration at The Horny Toad—one of the oldest restaurants and bars in the town of Cave Creek. The rustic atmosphere is full of charm and ambience. House specialties include fried chicken (we serve the whole bird), mouth-watering baby-back pork ribs, and strawberry shortcake to die for. We have all-you-can-eat BBQ beef ribs on Monday night and all-you-can-eat icelandic cod all day and night on Fridays. Our menu consists of something for everyone, from liver and onions to prime rib. We also have a good salad selection, steak selection, and a children’s menu. Weather permitting, we have an outside dining patio where you can enjoy our beautiful sunsets.

6738 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek, 480-488-9542, 602-997-9622, www.thehornytoad.com

Cartwright’s Sonoran Ranch House

In keeping with our commitment to serving the area’s finest cuisine, Cartwright’s is pleased to announce we have an “All Natural” meat policy. In other words, all of our meats are free of growth hormones, antibiotics, and steroids. We’re offering you the best grass-fed beef, Colorado lamb, Kansas pork, elk from Minnesota, and buffalo from South Dakota’s Cheyenne Indian reservation.

Our meats are cooked over a crackling mesquite-wood fire, continuing the tradition of cowboys and ranchers. All of our steaks include your choice of five sauces, five starches, and five fresh vegetables for your own customized plate.

Cartwright’s also offers the freshest seafood from around the world prepared in Asian, European, Southwestern, or Mediterranean style. In addition, we specialize in ranch house favorites such as three-meat loaf, delectable pastas, entrée salads, freshly baked breads, and desserts. Our mesquite bar offers endless libations, an incredible array of whiskies, and a multi-award-winning wine list.

Cartwright’s also offers full catering for any event. Serving dinner nightly from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Casual dress code; reservations are recommended.

6710 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek, 480-488-8031, www.CartwrightsSonoranRanchHouse.com

Cave Creek Coffee Company & Wine Bar

In 1998, we arrived as “Cave Creek Coffee Company.”

We had the dream of the bean, the gift of the grape, and we became the place for the people. Every now and then we get together in The Camp to enjoy the gift of music. This all exploded to become C4!

“Sit, Relax, and Enjoy!” Whether you’re looking for a great cup of coffee, an exceptional glass of wine, good food, or entertainment, Cave Creek Coffee Company & Wine Bar offers you a unique and intimate experience.

Located in the heart of Cave Creek, Arizona, we provide an inviting atmosphere for your enjoyment away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Our own special blend of coffee, roasted in Cave Creek, can be enjoyed on our front porch, in front of a computer, or on a comfortable couch in our wireless lounge.

We have a sizeable collection of wine with a palette of flavors to match our food and your taste. Ask your server for suggestions and pairings. If you like experiencing new wine and want to expand your knowledge, come experience our weekly wine classes. We also offer live entertainment most nights of the week in our wine bar to assist in stimulating all of your senses. We focus on bringing national and local musical entertainment to the high Sonoran Desert. The Camp, our limitedseating music venue makes each performance a truly one-of-a-kind experience.

Visit us for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

• Monday–Wednesday 6:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
• Thursday–Saturday 6:30 a.m.–11 p.m.
• Sunday 6:30 a.m.–7 p.m.

Be sure to visit our website, www.cavecreekcoffee.com, for our calendar of events and upcoming programs.

6033 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek, 480-488-0603, www.cavecreekcoffee.com

The Lazy Lizard

Visiting Cave Creek? Don’t miss the Lazy Lizard, where you will find the area’s most amazing array of the finest quality recycled home furnishings and clothing. From name brands to unique oneof- a-kind finds you’re sure to find it here.

Saddle up with a gently used pair of Tony Lama cowboy boots, accent it with vintage turquoise jewelry, and look for treasures throughout the store. From one-of-a-kind art pieces to family heirlooms, the Lazy Lizard offers unique consignment home and fashion items not found at traditional retailers.

Locals love the selection, price, and quality. You’ll love the fun. Shop at the Lazy Lizard, where you’ll find an experience reflecting the true nature of wild West at a price you’ll love. The Lazy Lizard is open 7 days a week. Stop in today.

6116 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek, 480-488-6505

Sonoran Sun Fine Foods

Featuring gourmet deli sandwiches and salads, local full-service caterer as well as nightly dinner specials and weekend entertainment. Offering full breakfast, smoothies, lunch, and dinner. Fine artworks by Michelle Penington.

6130 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek, 480-595-1221

Harold’s Cave Creek Corral

The Original Wild West saloon and restaurant Since Harold started the place in about 1935, Harold’s has always been the center of Cave Creek activity. It has spawned a million crazy stories...from lions and tigers caged in the back to Harold himself along with his flamboyant friends, movie stars, (real) cowboys, and other colorful characters. Many celebrities have frequented Harold’s. Some to wine and dine on the fine food and some because it was their film location. Warner Bros. filmed Rafferty and The Gold Dust Twins starring Mackenzie Phillips, Alan Arkin, and Sally Kellerman; other films were Electroglide in Blue starring Robert Blake and Jeannie Riley and Little Foss and Big Halsey with Robert Redford. Dick Van Dyke and Hugh Downs frequent Harold’s, but then, the locals always know the best spots.

Harold’s is the place in Cave Creek, Arizona, for good food, great music, and a dang good time. Hitch yer hat, hang yer hoss, and kick back to enjoy some good times eatin’, drinkin’, and dancin’. Harold’s serves up the best durned cooking in these here parts (or any other parts, for that matter). We surely hope you will visit Harold’s. And when you do, take a minute to browse through the photographs on the walls of the wonderful characters that frequent Harold’s. Hope to see you real soon.

Open every day for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and fun from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m.

6895 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek, 480-488-1906, www.haroldscorral.com

Stagecoach Village

The historic Western town of Cave Creek has always been a highlight for locals and visitors of Arizona who are in pursuit of the Wild West. Cave Creek is known for its unpretentiousness and a taste of what the “good ole West” really was, with its saloons, western shops, and live music. You may not know that this majestic town was established as a gold mining town and a stopping point for the US Cavalry in the mid 1870s. While most of the original buildings are long gone, there are many that are still standing, allowing visitors to reminisce about the magic and mystery of the Old West.

Every town in the Phoenix metropolitan area has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years, including the tiny town of Cave Creek. Yet even with the growth, Cave Creek has been able to maintain the rugged, wild Western town appeal. Complementing that Wild West feeling is the newly constructed Stagecoach Village. The grand opening is scheduled for early 2008. Designed to take you back in time, Stagecoach Village is nestled between Black Mountain, Skull Mesa, Elephant Butte, and the Continental Mountain range.

Stagecoach Village consists of 85,000 square feet of retail and restaurants for lease or purchase as well as 25,000 square feet of office condos for sale. Specialty retail shops are also available and include a wine bar, French restaurant, upscale clothing boutiques, fine art galleries, gift and jewelry stores, day spa, and home accessories as a tenant base. The developer is in negotiations with a seafood restaurant, microbrewery, and Italian restaurants.

The center of the plaza at Stagecoach has a cabana for live musical events. There are hitching posts for neighbors who fancy riding their horses over for an evening glass of wine. Motorcycle enthusiasts will look forward to the ride to visit the retail boutiques, galleries, and saloons as they watch the sun set over the Black Mountains. Kids will laugh with joy sitting on the bronze horse and cowboy, imagining riding off for a roundup in the Old West. Come on down and help us make Stagecoach Village a place that the whole Southwest will want to come to.

For more information, contact: Barbara McKenney at 480-365-1202 or barbaramckenney@rbiaz.com; Heather Cheney at 480-365-1239 or hcheney@rbiaz.com; Retail Brokers, Inc., 8111 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale, AZ

85250. Alaris Development. 7033 N. Galloway, Cave Creek

Valerie’s Furniture & Accents

Specializing in the work of Southwestern regional artisans, Valerie’s features one-of-a-kind Western furniture and accents made by American craftsmen. Echoing the spirit of the Old West and the beauty of the Southwestern desert, Valerie's is located in Cave Creek, Arizona, a quick trail ride north from Scottsdale and Phoenix.

Valerie’s is a well-worth destination along the Desert Foothills Scenic Drive (www.scenicdrive.org), which provides a delightful adventure from the Valley lowlands up through lush high-Sonoran desert and scenic mountains to the amazingly accessible yet “true” Western town of Cave Creek.

Valerie’s Furniture & Accents recently celebrated their 18th anniversary in the Valley of the Sun. Long-time customers and out-of-area visitors alike enjoy treasure hunting for rare Western antiques and strolling casually through the festive, bold Western home furnishings. And as the only full-line furniture store in the Phoenix area’s far north Valley, Valerie’s also carries high-quality furniture lines such as Old Hickory Tannery and Burton James.

Owner Valerie Watters works with larger furniture manufacturers to choose leathers, hides, fabrics, and other materials to create unique originals. Many of her local craftsmen have been with her since she opened and have grown their businesses with hers.

Valerie’s evokes the spirit of the Old West with all its vibrant color, rich texture, unbridled originality, and warm hospitality. The store appeals to a special nostalgia for the Old West that endures. “There is a certain amount of romance for the cowboy, who was always the good guy with high morals and values,” Watters has said. “It seems everybody wants to be a cowboy, even if they can only bring a little of that spirit into their living rooms.”

The showroom bursts at the seams with classic Western furnishings and accessories, with shipments of new items arriving every day. You will enjoy strolling through the imaginative product displays in ever-changing vignettes.

Voted Best of the Valley by Phoenix Magazine, Valerie’s is described as “…a cross between ‘cowboy’ and ‘cool’…unlike anything you’ll find anywhere else.” The 4,200-square-foot showroom is the largest full-line furniture store in Cave Creek. They also carry Traditional, Old World, and Tuscan designs. They ship around the world. Closed on Monday. AE, MC, V.

6070 E. Cave Creek Rd., 480-483-3327, www.Valeriesfurniture.com

Find Hot Designer Labels at a Resale Boutique. Whether it’s a stylish Louis Vuitton purse or a trendy Juicy Couture top, you’re likely to find it at Carefree Consignment Boutique. This shop is the best-kept secret of well-dressed women. Located within easy driving distance of the Valley’s most exclusive communities, it accepts designer women’s fashions and accessories on consignment every day. These one-of-a-kind items are in mint condition, and some still have the original price tags on them.

Brand names generally in stock include Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Brighton, Fendi, Coach, Juicy Couture, Chico’s, Dooney & Bourke, Kate Spade, Isabella Fiore, bebe, 7 Jeans, Citizens of Humanity, Diesel, True Religion, and more. In addition to designer purses and fashions, the shop is the only retailer in Cave Creek with the Desert Queen line of perfume, lotion, body wash, soap, and candles.

It’s time to discover Carefree Consignment. You’ll find it in the Village Center next to the Dairy Queen in the heart of Cave Creek.

6554 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek, 480-595-8185, www.carefreeconsignment.com

Bonnie’s Yarn Crafts

You will find Bonnie's Yarn Crafts located in the Galleria Shopping Center in Carefree. In business for 10 years, Bonnie's shop provides inspiration and instruction for all levels of knitters. Come delight in an array of fibers and colors for the knitting enthusiast. Classes in the basics, as well as workshops, are ongoing. Please stop by for the current schedule, or call and join our e-mail list.

37555 Hum Rd., Carefree, 480-595-7229

Saba’s Mediterranean Cuisine

A truly memorable dining experience featuring a full wine selection and attentive staff. Open 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Tues.–Sun.

37555 Hum Rd., Carefree, 480-575-6574, www.sabas-carefree.com

Cosmopolitan Beads

Indulge your need to bead in style and elegance. Grand selection of handmade glass beads from Cave Creek Glassworks, great classes, and everything else to create fabulous beaded jewelry.

6061 E. Cave Creek Rd., Ste. 1, Cave Creek, 480-595-6644, www.cosmopolitanbeads.com

Magic Bird Festivals

Magic Bird Festivals of Arts, Crafts & More presents the art of unique shopping fun with regional artisans in festive outdoor atmospheres. We invite you to attend our 2007–2008 season of artful events throughout the north valley:

• Sept. 22 & 23, Scottsdale Art Center Music & Art Fest
• Oct. 19–21 & Mar. 7–9, Outlets at Anthem*
• Nov. 23–25, Feb. 15–17 & Apr. 4–6, Peoria Sports Complex*
• Jan. 18–20, Surprise Stadium*

Introducing the New Carefree Hwy. World Bazaar located at The Shops at Dove Valley on Carefree Highway & 48th Street every first Friday through Sunday, October through May.*

Events run Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. *Free admission (except Scottsdale). For more detailed information call 480-488-2014 or 602-332-4257 or log on to www.magicbird festivals.com. Ask your concierge for assistance and maps.

Outlets at Anthem, 4250 W. Anthem Way, Phoenix;
Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83 Ave., Peoria;
Surprise Stadium, 15850 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise

Victoria’s Attic Consignment Shops

Victoria’s Attic is a new shopping experience in the heart of Carefree. If treasure hunting is for you, be sure to visit our consignment shops in the Los Portales Mall.

• Home and garden
• Art
• Collectibles
• Women’s clothing
• Men’s clothing, sports gear, memorabilia
• Children’s items
• Used books…and much more

99 Easy St., Carefree, 480-488-9720

Saguaro Grille

The Saguaro Grille is a family owned and operated restaurant in downtown Carefree serving American grill and bar-style food in a Southwest setting. This “Oasis for the Voracious” offers generous portions with “glad you’re here” service. Start your day with a selection of traditional or original breakfast fare. Add a cup of Seattle’s Best coffee, espresso, latte, or cappuccino. Later on, try our lineup of homemade soups, salads, burgers, subs, quesadillas, soft tacos, fajitas, or hot entrées. Beer, wine, cocktails, patio dining, take-out, and catering are available, too.

Our quieter section is perfect for meetings or gatherings for up to 16 guests. Free Wi-Fi and customizable menus streamline your meeting time.

99 Easy St., Los Portales Mall, Carefree, 480-575-0021, www.SaguaroGrille.com

Sam Francis Group

Specializing in luxury listings, Sam Francis with RE/Max Fine Properties serves home buyers and sellers as well as investors in the Carefree, Cave Creek, and Scottsdale areas. For any relocation needs, Sam is the area certified relocation specialist.

602-320-8125, www.carefreecavecreekrealty.com

Carefree/Cave Creek Visitor Center

Come find yourself in lovely Carefree/Cave Creek! Stop by for local information on restaurants, shopping, historical sites, and things to do. Maps and visitor guides available.

748 Easy St., Carefree, 480-488-3381

English Rose Tea Room

Situated in the heart of beautiful Carefree, Arizona, the English Rose Tea Room has developed a reputation for providing exquisite English cuisine in a truly unique and authentic Victorian atmosphere. Attention to detail is apparent in our furnishings and decor, and extends to our outside dining patio, which offers a lovely English garden setting. Observing the English Victorian tradition of “Afternoon Tea,” we offer an extensive menu of authentic English foods and loose-leaf teas. From a simple scone with Devon Cream to The Duchess of Bedford’s Formal Afternoon Tea there is something for every discerning tea lover’s palate. We also offer a wide range of salads, quiches, Ploughman’s lunch, and Shepherd’s Pie.

Be sure to visit the English Rose Accents store, located next door to the Tea Room. Featuring gifts for the romantic home and garden, you can find shabby chic charm, Victorian accessories, eclectic English antiques, and much more. Open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays available for private parties. Open year-round.

201 Easy St. #103, Carefree, 480-488-4812, www.carefreetea.com

Sage & Cedar

Located in beautiful downtown Carefree, Sage & Cedar offers a very special selection of natural and organic skin care, casual clothing and accessories, candles, imported soaps, gifts, and some very unique jewelry.

At Sage & Cedar, we specialize in custom fragrances, where you can create your own signature scent for yourself and your skin care products. We carry more than 100 different fragrances to choose from whether you choose a single note, or a blend of several. Our staff is available to help you find exactly the fragrance that is right for you.

Sage & Cedar also carries several popular lines of skin care, including Suki Naturals, The Thymes, 100% Pure, and Myrtle Leaf. We also carry a great selection of mineral makeup. Whether it is for yourself or a friend, come in to Sage & Cedar, create a new fragrance, find a unique gift, and turn your skin on to something healthy and clean!

If you are in Montana, please visit our other store in gorgeous Whitefish!

42 Easy St., Carefree, 480-575-4332 or 888-863-9411, www.sageandcedar.com

Desert Treasures

Arizona’s finest in minerals, fossils, jewelry, and desert gifts since 1973. Stop in and visit us today.

Spanish Village #11, Carefree, 480-488-3782, www.deserttreasuresaz.com

Amano Folk Art

“Better than a museum…” It’s a comment heard often at Amano Folk Art, which features collectibles from the Southwest and Latin America. Dedicated to helping artisans, Amano has an eclectic mix of ceramics, carvings, weavings, baskets, metal art, and jewelry.

26 Easy St., Carefree, 480-488-1941

Heard Museum North Scottsdale

A community location of the Heard Museum, Heard Museum North Scottsdale boasts two exhibit galleries featuring art by Southwestern American Indians, a world-class shop, and elegant dining at the Arcadia Farms Café. Plus, enjoy a tranquil garden complete with sculpture and desert landscaping.

32633 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, 480-488-9817, www.heard.org

AZ Wine Company

“One of America’s top 50 wine stores”—GQ Magazine. AZ Wine Company has more than 3,500 wines to choose from! Enjoy a taste of five wines during one of our delicious wine tasting events. Wine tastings are offered every Wednesday and Friday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for $10 a person. The $10 tasting fee is refunded back to you with the purchase of one of the wines from the event of $10 value or more. It’s a great place to visit with old friends and make new ones.

Three locations: Carefree at 100 Easy St., 480-488-6203; South at 2515 North Scottsdale Rd., Ste. 15, 480-423-9305; Outlet at 15001 North Hayden Rd., Ste. 109, 480-287-5530; www.azwineco.com

Big Buns Bakery

Big Buns Bakery offers a wide variety of fresh baked goods. Come visit and indulge in the scones, cinnamon rolls, sticky buns, coffee cakes, monkey bread, muffins, cookies, pies, brownies, cakes, breads, and more.

7204 East Hum Rd., Ste. 20, Carefree, 480-595-0450, www.bigbunsbakery.com

Dr. Mark Ellicson

Known for his innovative procedures as a cosmetic dentist, Dr. Ellicson is one of five accredited members of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry in the state of Arizona. He is also an accomplished general dentist.

33725 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. 101, Scottsdale, 480-585-5215, www.carefreesmiles.com

Ortega’s since 1898

For six generations the Ortega family, since 1898, has been trading with the Native Americans. In that time our name has become synonymous with selling some of the finest Native American art and jewelry. The tradition continues in Valley of the Sun, where brothers Max and Darrin Ortega, members of the Navajo Nation, own and operate two locations in the heart of Carefree.

For one of the largest collections of authentic jewelry, pueblo pottery, rugs, sandpaintings, kachinas, and fine Southwest gifts, come and see a place unlike any other. You are sure to find a true treasure of the Southwest.

Two locations to serve you in the heart of Carefree; 6th Generation at the Spanish Village Shops, 480-488-9311; Turquiose Trails on Easy St., 480-488-7922

Tycha’s Fine World Imports

There can only be one Tycha’s Fine World Imports. Where the past meets the present, Tycha’s has sustained the test of time in the historical town of Cave Creek. It has been a family owned and operated business for more than 17 years. Three generations have come together to bring remarkable one-of-a-kind pieces from around the world. Our 5,300-square-foot showroom, warehouse, and spacious outdoor patio offer the largest selection of antiques, reproductions, new furnishings, and more. The unique decorative accessories add a perfect accent for the niches, ledges, tables, walls, and floors to any style home. Making your home or business a retreat to say who you are, with an uncompromised selection of extraordinary religious relics, paintings, folk art, santos, and crosses. First-time collectors and churches have sought out Tycha’s.

The entire inventory on the showroom floor and in the warehouse is available for immediate purchase. There is a wide selection of catalogs featuring hundreds of additional pieces of inventory ready for next-day delivery.

The family has been a part of this community for more than 40 years. People that visit Tycha’s are not just clients, they are friends.

Tycha’s: where furniture and accessories transcend their function to become objects of art that reflect the owners’ personality.

Open seven days week. Design services available.

6061 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek, 480-488-3356, www.Tychas.com