Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass welcomes back its annual “Storytelling & Song” program, a cherished tradition that brings the rich heritage of the Pima (Akimel O’otham) and Maricopa (Pee Posh) peoples to life through verbal narratives and music. Available for restaurant and resort guests, this complimentary experience begins November 18 and continues every Tuesday through Saturday, weather permitting, from 6 to 7 p.m. until February 14, 2026.

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Honoring culture through stories and song

Honoring cultural customs that reserve storytelling for the winter season, each one-hour session invites guests to gather around the resort’s outdoor fire pit for an intimate journey into the history and wisdom of the Gila River Indian Community. Tribal members will share ancestral legends rooted in the Sonoran Desert landscape, personal narratives from their lives on tribal lands and traditional songs passed down through generations.

“This program offers guests a rare educational opportunity to learn directly from tribal storytellers and understand the deep connection between the Gila River Indian Community and this land,” says Tiffany Bernal, cultural manager at Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass. “When visitors hear these stories and songs, they’re experiencing the heart of a culture that has thrived here for centuries.”

A resort designed to honor the land

This experience is one of many ways the resort honors its indigenous roots. Murals on the premises illustrate the heritage of the Gila River Indian Community, complemented by artwork crafted by community members and displayed throughout the property. The resort itself is designed in the shape of a bird, with a river flowing throughout that holds cultural significance.

Where culture meets luxury

Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass features KAI, Arizona’s only AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five Star restaurant, which serves Native American cuisine inspired by the Akimel O’otham and Pee Posh tribes, and reflects the region’s culture and history. Other amenities that honor the area’s heritage include dining at Ko’sin, treatments at Aji Spa, kid-friendly activities at The Adventure Club and Quail Kids Day Camp, and a daily guide on walking trails and “Land of the Mustangs” experience with the Koli Equestrian Center.

For more information about Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass, visit wildhorsepassresort.com or call 602-225-0100.