The Sunset Terrace, a small patio just outside the Wright family’s living quarters, leads out onto the Prow. The Prow is a beautiful terrace overlooking the Valley of the Sun, a view Wright likened to “standing on the rim of the world”. There is no better view in the Valley than the Prow at sunset. You and your guests will be able to enjoy the full beauty of the Sonoran Desert with the backdrop of Taliesin West and the McDowell Mountains.
Outdoor Space Seats 200 Standing 250
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Please note that the Prow's ground is comprised of fine pea gravel.
Nestled between the Citrus Grove and the Drafting Studio, the Garden Squares is the perfect venue for hosting large groups. With views of the Pavilion and Wright’s office, your guests will feel immersed in this National Historic Site.
Outdoor Space Seats 250 Standing 350
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Please note that the ground is comprised of fine pea gravel.
The Cabaret Theatre is the perfect space for you and your guests to experience the brilliance and delight of a Frank Lloyd Wright design. Designed for entertaining, the Cabaret Theatre is made of desert masonry walls, partially sunk below grade. The unique slope and shape of the room allow for unimpeded views of the small stage below and carries sound perfectly through the space, a faint whisper from the stage can be heard even in the back row.
Indoor Space Seats 50 Dining 40 Standing 50
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Opened in 1957, the Music Pavilion was the last structure that Frank Lloyd Wright oversaw at Taliesin West. Your guests will be surrounded by a symphony of red – the seats, curtains, and carpeting all pay tribute to what Wright believed to be one of the life-giving colors of creation. The theatre’s interior includes a series of curtained backdrops that can be arranged to change the depth of the stage and a beautiful mural, intended for Midway Gardens in Chicago, depicting an abstraction of the Chicago skyline. This multi- functional hall continues to be used for concerts, parties, and public meetings.
Indoor Space Built-In Seats 108 Seated Dinner (stage only) 80 Standing 175
Just outside the Music Pavilion, the Pavilion Terrace houses many sculptural masterpieces by Wright’s former apprentice Heloise Crista. Your guests will be surrounded by these beautiful works of art as they take in the stunning views of the Valley from this serene spot.
Outdoor Space Seats 50 Standing 65
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The Kiva is a hidden treasure at Taliesin West. Named after an underground chamber used by Pueblo Indians, the Kiva was one of the first structures built on the property. It has been used as a dining room, movie viewing room, lounge, and library. With five different lighting settings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, this intimate venue will create an inviting ambiance for you and your guests.
Indoor Space Seats 13-15 Standing 20
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Transformed from being a central passage through the heart of Taliesin West’s historic core into an event venue, this beautiful, narrow space abuts the Drafting Room on one side and a hedge of vivid, verdant bougainvillea on the other, with the wide-open Garden Squares just beyond it. Semi-sheltered by the wooden beams above, the Pergola is a versatile space, easily reimagined with long family- style tables for sit-down dinners or set up with bars and high-tops to create an inviting lounge atmosphere.
Outdoor Space Seated 100 Standing 100
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