Quail Creek

I knew people who lived there and thought it would be a good community to be part of. I found out otherwise. Other than my salesperson for my new house being wonderful, it was a horrible fit for me. Neighbors don't speak to each other. The main activities are golf and getting drunk. The lines at the grocery store were filled with old men and women buying cases of booze. The golf course is not free. It's big time money. I will say that one thing that was positive was that the Arts Center was very good. They have pottery, jewelry-making, gourd decoration, glass making, sewing, knitting, and painting. The pottery studio was very friendly overall. Most of the people there were from the Mid-West or Washington State. I was from the East. The desert is a huge adjustment for some people. You have to make sure that sand and copper-mined mountains are your preferred view. Tucson is about an hour's drive.

My wife and I built a new home in Quail Creek in late 2018, and we love the house and community. However, we are saddened that a new copper mine will be built just to the east, and this will impact the future water supply and aesthetics. We recommend Quail Creek, but only if the buyer researches the new Rosemont Mine and its impact.

Quail Creek is our own private paradise in the sun. It is a friendly little oasis in the sun. We feel safe, friendly, well respected and care is taken to meet our needs and desires. We have a restaurant with romantic ambiance, spectacular views, casual lunches, a fabulous lounge "where everybody knows your name. The food is extraordinary. There's a wide variety on the menu and daily specials. We have a new pastry chef who creates decadent desserts and pastries at the morning coffee bar. We have breathtaking views of the mountains and golf course. We have 2 country club pools surrounded by palm trees and waterfalls. We have golf, a magnificent athletic center with new state of the art equipment, and activities for every level of ability. All different card games, dance clubs, tennis, bocci, horse shoes, plays, musicals, shows, entertainment, speakers, painting, sculpting, glass design, pet clubs, walking, bicycling, roller blading, and every activity our hearts desire. All this in our own back yard, gated community. They are always busy maintaining and improving our grounds and facilities. Our homes are places we enjoy and reflect our personalities. I have never been happier. It really is the best place to retire.

I call this the gateway to heaven. We moved from Washington State where it's beautiful, but rains all the time. Retired from airline industry. I could live anywhere and here is where I want to be.