Finishing touches to the interior and landscaping continue as The Vistas Pavilion at Las Sendas wedding, corporate and banquet venue prepares to host its initial event, the annual general meeting of the Las Sendas owners, set for Feb. 18.
“The support from the community for this endeavor has been overwhelming,” exclaimed Lloyd McBean, Las Sendas Golf Club Executive Director and Managing Partner. “In fact, when we made our presentation for the project to the Mesa Planning Board, more than 100 Las Sendas residents took the time to come down and voice their support,” he continued. “We had passed out white Las Sendas caps to all who came, and the board was met with a sea of white heads nodding their approval. It was amazing.”
Lloyd also is excited about the overall effect of The Vistas Pavilion on the Las Sendas community. “As the golf club’s facilities and amenities continue to expand and improve, it also has a positive effect on home values for the whole community,” he stated. “It’s a win-win for all of us. The new addition follows the same Tuscan style, so all that’s new blends into the old. We were extremely careful to maintain quiet and dust control during the major construction periods, and we have had no complaints,” he added. “We can’t thank the community enough.”
The Vistas Pavilion is an apt name for the structure, perched high up on the mountainside above the existing club buildings, and with even broader views than the renowned Patio Restaurant. The 12,800-square-foot center features a 60-foot-by-26-foot kitchen area for banquets and catering. In addition, a huge covered patio around two sides, offers panoramic 180-degree views of the Valley, mountains, desert and golf course. Interiors feature neutral travertine and bold, black and beige paisley carpeting.
Lloyd envisions the pavilion as accommodating three main types of events—weddings and large parties; conferences and meetings; and attracting major golf events. “We were voted 2012 Best Golf Course in the Phoenix area, and we have already contracted for five major golf tournaments this year,” he said. “It kicks off April 21, with the Alice Cooper Rock and Roll Pro Am, including a concert featuring Alice Cooper, the Eagles and Kiss. Tickets have sold out,” Lloyd continued, “but the public is invited to come out and watch the tournament play.” Other golf tournaments slated are for Save the Family, Mesa Chamber of Commerce, the Coyotes and Coyotes alumni.
“On the east side of the building, we are creating a serenity garden, with lush landscaping and water features to make a perfect wedding and reception setting that connects to the patio and main banquet room,” Lloyd said. “This has the option of entertaining up to 400 guests.” Weddings also can be staged on The Patio and other picturesque locations around the grounds. “In fact,” Lloyd stated, “we have 10 weddings booked already, and expect to host around 100 this year.”
As a conference and meeting center, 400 can be seated in the main room. “The area also can be partitioned to have two events simultaneously,” Lloyd stated. “We are wired for state-of-the-art conferencing, and have four 20-inch-by-30-inch screens. Smaller meetings and events can be accommodated in the first floor, 16-seat board room, and for 40 in Bogey’s.”
Lloyd promises the same great quality of food and beverage preparation for the new center for which the three club restaurants are now known. Hotel packages for extended conferences and wedding parties are being coordinated with three local hotels, just 15 minutes away and convenient to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Falcon Field.
For more information, or to schedule events, call (480) 396-4000. Applications are now being taken for on-call banquet, catering and service personnel.