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I got an invitation from Rose with the Xplore Arizona Group to go on a tour of Wrigley Mansion. Although I had already been to Wrigley Mansion a couple times before, I thought a tour sounded interesting, as well as 50% off happy hour prices. Rose had mentioned that if you buy the social membership for $15, you would get free valet, which is normally $7. (We were told later that the membership doesn't kick in until you receive your card in the mail, and everyone wound up having to pay for valet, so make sure to buy your membership in advance of your visit.)
The group met at Geordie's Lounge inside Wrigley Mansion. Geordie's is elegant modern with gorgeous city views of downtown Phoenix. Geordie's is run by Chef Robert Nixon, who has seasonal, Italian-accented menus for lunch, dinner, happy hour or Sunday brunch. I have tried the Sunday brunch before, and it was an outstanding spread. Today I tried the happy hour specials and was very pleased with the prickly pear margaritas. Several people in the group got appetizers, including bruschetta, antipasto platter and the olives. Everything was delicious.
There are several amazing rooms adjacent to Geordie's where you can wander around with your drinks and sit around chatting with your friends.
After our appetizers, we grabbed another round, and took a tour of the Mansion. Each room was well appointed, very elegant, all with stunning city views. Many of the rooms looked like they were perfect for large formal events, and there were beautiful more intimate rooms that look perfect for business meetings or smaller functions.
WRIGLEY MANSION
Wrigley Mansion was designed by architect Earl Heitschmidt and was constructed between 1929-1931 by chewing-gum magnate William Wrigley, Jr. at a cost of $1.2 million. It has 24 rooms, 12 bathrooms and is over 16,000 square feet.
In 1992, Geordie Hormel bought the mansion and made it available for meetings, conventions and smaller functions.
Although Wrigley Mansion has so much to offer, it's a bit of an effort to get to, and there are so many other excellent venues in the Biltmore area that are more convenient. Regardless, it's a Phoenix "must see" and should definitely be on everyone's list of places to check out.
CONCLUSION
5/5 HIGHLY RECOMMEND
OF NOTE
*Self-parking is out front, although there are several huge staircases to get up to the Mansion.
*Valet is around back and is $7 or free with membership.
*For more information:
http://www.wrigleymansion.com
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