SOUTHWEST WINGS
Birding and Nature Festival in Sierra Vista, Arizona
Greatest Little Birding Festival in the United States - since 1991
Our mission is to promote nature-based tourism and environmental awareness in southeastern Arizona
Lodging
We urge you to make any lodging reservations as early as you can.
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Special Rates for Southwest Wings Attendees
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260 N Garden Ave.
Sierra Vista, AZ. 85635
520-335-0404
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Best Western, Sierra Vista is offering special rates during Southwest Wings festivals. The room types the rate would apply to would be their King Standard and Double Queen Standard rooms, which include Handicap Accessible Rooms. A discounted rate of $139 + tax is available for guests attending the festivals (usually $194 + tax).
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3500 E. Fry Blvd.
Sierra Vista, AZ. 85635
520-459-0515
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Comfort Inn & Suites, Sierra Vista is offering special rates during Southwest Wings festivals. The room types the rate would apply to would be their King Standard and Double Queen Standard rooms, which include Handicap Accessible Rooms. A discounted rate of $139 + tax is available for guests attending the festivals (usually $157 + tax).
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Anyone who wishes to book at either of the hotels above should call the hotel directly and mention the Southwest Wings Festival when booking so you can receive the special rates.
Hot breakfast is offered at each property but it doesn't start until 6AM. Early-bird attendees are offered Grab and Go bags at both of the hotels for those guests who need to leave earlier than the breakfast hours. Guests simply need to let them know at check-in what time they would like to pick it up and how many bags they need. They also offer 24 hour complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and water.
Here are some other recommended options.
Please let them know Southwest Wings referred you.
8933 S. Yell Lane
Hereford, AZ 85615
(888) 257-2050 (toll Free)
(520) 366-1300
email: bedandbirds@gmail.com
An enchanting oasis surrounded by the beauty of Southern Arizona. Set in the San Pedro river valley, enjoy fine cuisine, comfortable accommodation and breathtaking scenery. Feeders attract a wide range of bird species .
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29 E Ramsey Canyon Road,
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 559 7827
email: lodging@ramseycanyoninn.com
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Located at the entrance to Ramsey Canyon Preserve, this unique bed and breakfast offers terrific birdwatching opportunities. The gourmet breakfast adds to the exceptional experience and feeders attract a wide range of hummingbirds and other species.
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76 E Ramsey Canyon Rd,
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 255 9166
email: ramseycanyon76@gmail.com
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The fully equipped self-catering cabins are set on eight acres of woodland along Ramsey Creek with four different trails and more than 50 feeders.
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3460 E Fry Blvd
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 685 3417
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Close to shops and restaurants in the center of Sierra Vista, this family-owned motel offers a complimentary breakfast which is available as a 'Grab and Go' the evening before for any early birds.
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Battiste Bed, Breakfast and Birds
4700 E Robert Smith Lane
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 335 1030
Well established and affordable B&B with personal attention given to each of our guests. Surrounded by indigenous oaks and mesquite trees, with a photo-blind and many feeders placed in the garden. 176 bird species have been seen in or from our yard, including nesting Elf Owls from mid-March through July.
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5979 E Calle Linda
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 255 0464
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Bird Quest Manor offers a comfortable place to relax after a day enjoying scenic Cochise County. This Vacation Home has 2 private wings with shared outdoor spaces and garage parking. Guests love the outdoor dining and enjoying birds and mountain views in the yard. Local birds include Vermilion Flycatcher, Pyrrhuloxia, Phainopepla and Rufous Winged Sparrow.
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