Kimpton Miralina in Paradise Valley: Your Fall Events Guide

The Best of the Southwest reported that Greg Dickhens of Trinity Investments said before the former Scottsdale Plaza Resort reopened under its new name: "Paradise Valley has long been synonymous with distinctive luxury, and Kimpton Miralina is our opportunity to make our mark in one of the Southwest's most coveted addresses." His audience was travelers. The resort's October calendar looks more local than that. It includes a beginner mahjong lesson from a Scottsdale mahjong club, a watercolor workshop led by a local artist, kids' pastries from Noble Bread, and live music every Friday at the restaurant.

This is Miralina's first fall. The 40-acre property at 7200 N. Scottsdale Road sits in the Town of Paradise Valley, between Camelback and Mummy mountains, even though its mailing address says Scottsdale. It opened in early January. Only half of it is finished. Through this winter, the half that's open is the one you can use for a couple of hours without booking a room.

Two Phases, Built For Different Visits

The resort is in the middle of a $70 million transformation. On June 18, 2026, its owners announced the final phase and changed the timeline. When the resort opened, the villas and residences were expected in late 2026. The June release says Phase Two will begin unveiling in Q4 2026, but the Valley Villas, The Enclave and Katsuya are now scheduled to open in early 2027. The full project should be done in Q1 2027.

That last row matters for people who live nearby. Highgate principal Arash Azarbarzin described Phase Two as "a new luxury residential experience for guests who want privacy and service in equal measure." The Enclave is literally pitched as a hotel within a hotel. The current phase is promoted through day passes, drop-in classes and a restaurant that serves three meals a day. The release also says construction has been scheduled so that every Phase One amenity stays open during the expansion.

The October Calendar Runs On Local Names

Most of what's on Miralina's events page this month comes from Valley businesses and instructors.

• October 8 and 15, 7:30 p.m. Storytelling Under the Stars, with a guide pointing out planets and constellations overhead.
• October 10 and 17, 10 a.m. A free beginner mahjong lesson hosted by Spark AZ, a Scottsdale mahjong social club, with Olio Sunshine Lattes from Café Libre. The listing says you'll be socializing "with locals and fellow guests."
• October 9 to 11 and 16 to 18. Fall break family weekends with kids' sunrise yoga, a kids' breakfast menu with Noble Bread pastries, mocktails at Cima and a poolside movie.
• October 13 and 20, 5 p.m. The Desert in Color watercolor workshop, led by local artist Julianne Martin, who teaches Sonoran color mixing for an abstract landscape study.
• Thursdays, 9 a.m. Ignite Flow Yoga.
• Fridays and Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. CENTRÉ by JH, a strength, Pilates and cardio class from professional dancer Jordan Hill. Miralina calls itself the program's exclusive resort home.

The page doesn't say which events are open to non-guests. Most link to the resort's spa booking system, and the family weekends link to a stay package, so check the booking page before you plan a morning around one. The Chef Series Día de los Muertos dinner, a holiday menu from Hecho Libre on November 1, was already listed as sold out by early October.

Hecho Libre On A Weeknight

The restaurant at the center of the open half is Hecho Libre. It's a three-meal concept from Los Angeles chef Wes Avila, developed with sbe. Executive Chef Stephen Jones, a James Beard semifinalist from the Valley, runs it day to day. AZ Big Media's January opening feature described the menu as Baja and Sonoran cooking over wood fire, with regional sourcing.

The posted hours show it's meant to be used all day. Breakfast runs 7 to 11 a.m., lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., dinner 5 to 9 p.m., and the bar is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Live music runs Fridays from 6 to 8 p.m. No restaurant happy hour or brunch is posted right now. The complimentary beer and wine from 5 to 6 p.m. is Kimpton Social Hour, a hotel program.

For specific dishes, the most detailed review so far comes from Condé Nast Traveler. It praised the smoky, crunchy salsa-macha prawns, braised cabbage finished with Parmesan, and chips with house salsas and za'atar. The reviewer wished for more lighter, vegetable-forward plates. At Cima, the menu runs to poke, hummus, wings, tacos and burgers, and the review recommends an off-menu passion-fruit margarita.

Paying For An Afternoon Instead Of A Night

You can book Miralina for a day instead of a night. On ResortPass, pool day passes start at $45 and spa passes at $95. Those are starting prices, so expect rates to vary by date. The resort also sells a two-hour hydrotherapy pass that doesn't require a treatment. It covers the outdoor sauna, hot tub, cold plunge and Canyon Pools.

For overnight stays, the current "Good Neighbor" offer advertises up to 20% off for residents of Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico. No end date is shown. The Fall Into Miralina package requires two nights and includes a cabana on the second day, pool entry, a $100 food and beverage credit, and either a $100 spa credit or a two-hour hydrotherapy pass for two. Blackout dates apply. PHOENIX magazine's May staycation guide pitched the resort to Valley locals over the summer. That package ended September 7.

Where It Fits In A Paradise Valley Fall

Miralina isn't the only resort in town running a small-ticket calendar this season. Hearth '61 at Mountain Shadows, 5445 E. Lincoln Drive, holds a Spirited Sipping Seminar one Saturday a month at 3 p.m. Each runs 30 to 45 minutes and comes with a light paired bite. On Saturday, October 10, the two calendars line up neatly.

1. 10 a.m. Spark AZ's beginner mahjong lesson at Miralina, with a latte from Café Libre.
2. 3 p.m. "Our Favorite Bourbons" at Hearth '61.
3. Evening. Dinner at Hecho Libre, which serves until 9 p.m.

October 15 forces a choice. Miralina's second stargazing night lands the same evening as Hearth '61's "After Dark" dinner, a four-course wine pairing led by Executive Chef Charles Wiley and Food & Beverage Manager Jim Gallen.

Saturday, November 14 builds around Town Hall. The Town's 21st annual Veterans' Appreciation Vintage Car Show takes over 6401 E. Lincoln Drive that morning. Viewing is free from 8:30 to 11:15 a.m., and the $50 registrations for pre-1986 cars, trucks and motorcycles benefit the Military Assistance Mission and Sentinels of Freedom. That afternoon, Hearth '61's seminar is Food & Wine Pairing, and December 12 brings "Everyone Loves Bubbles." If you drive to any of these this month, the Town's District 3 pavement work runs through October 29, with surface sealing scheduled for the week of October 5. Traffic shifts and temporary closures are possible.

What Early 2027 Adds

Katsuya will sit next to The Enclave residences as their culinary centerpiece. It's sbe's modern Japanese concept, led by Culinary Director Benjamin Dayag, with sushi, sashimi, robata-grilled dishes and premium cuts. Once it opens, the property will have two chef-driven restaurants, 404 renovated keys, six pools and 22 event venues. For now, Katsuya's page on the resort site says "Opening Early 2027" and is collecting email sign-ups instead of taking reservations.

A lot of Miralina's design comes straight from the landscape around it. Saguez & Dash used terracotta, sage, coral and violet, plus a rammed-earth mural by the pool that traces the outline of Mummy Mountain. If seeing what that palette does with a renovated building has you thinking about your own home, Frank Realty Group can walk through it with you. We pair design-minded renovation planning with a clear read on value. Request a Free Home Valuation & Renovation Plan and we'll show you which updates pay off in Paradise Valley.