For those who wish to stay on site, we offer shared lodging in the maloca—a spacious yurt where ceremonies are held—at no additional cost. Most guests sleep on the same bedroll they used during ceremony the night before. Others sleep in their vehicles or pitch a tent. We can provide extra mats and sleeping bags to help make your rest as comfortable as possible. Bring an eye mask and earplugs to help you get restful sleep.

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You'll have access to a hot shower as well as a simple kitchen for food preparation (please bring your own groceries, cooler and ice). To help stay cool during warm desert days, the maloca is equipped with an evaporative cooler.

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This is a communal, no-frills lodging option that allows you to stay fully immersed in the experience with minimal transition. It's a great opportunity to connect more deeply—with the land, the ceremony, and fellow participants.

Questions?
Email us at ceremony@aya.guide
Call us at (520) 222-9106

Hotel McCoy is a comfortable place to lodge with a charming atmosphere and several amenities, including a cold mineral pool, in Tucson, AZ. We currently have an arrangement with Hotel McCoy that gives AYA participants a discount on their stay: just mention you’re with AYA if you’re making your reservation directly—or use the discount code AYA20 for a 20% discount on a one-night stay or AYA30 for a 30% discount off your entire stay of two or more nights if you’re booking online. It’s also a pretty straightforward drive to the ceremony location from Hotel McCoy. 

Drive Time to Ceremony Location: Approximately 45 minutes 

Current Availability, Price, and Booking:
Website: www.hotelmccoy.com
Phone Number: (844) 782-9622

Situated in a new neighborhood,  that's walking distance to El Rio Preserve in Marana.  Bill & Judy's new 4 bedroom home has 2 single and one double bedrooms available for AYA ceremony participants  to rent for our ceremony weekends. Single bedroom have twin beds with firm new mattresses’.   Windows with blinds to facilitate undisturbed sleep before, after, or in between your ceremonies. There is one shared bathroom with a shower and bathtub. Clean linens and towels will be supplied for guests and full kitchen access is available too. The house, naturally cool, has central air and heating available as well. Ample Street parking is available, and the overall atmosphere of the neighborhood is slow-paced, quiet, and friendly -- making it an ideal landing spot for ceremony attendees. Please beware that we have two small dogs in case you have allergies to them.

Drive Time to Ceremony site: Approximately 60 minutes.

Current Openings

Reach out to the host

Price: $60 per day per person for the whole ceremony weekend. Guests will have access to the house from 11am on Friday morning through Monday evening at 6pm -- depending on your length of stay and ceremony attendance. If you would like to come earlier or stay after the AYA ceremony weekend has ended, accommodation can be made for $60/day/person. Bill & Judy will supply front door lock code once you have settled reservations.

Booking:
If you have any questions or would like to book lodging at Bill & Judy’s Place, please text Bill at (530) 632-5639.

Situated in an established historic neighborhood that's walking distance to the University of Arizona, Margaret’s 1920’s-style adobe house has one bedroom available for AYA ceremony participants to rent for our ceremony weekends. The bedroom has a twin bed with a firm yet comfortable Beautyrest mattress and features warm ambient lighting with blinds to facilitate undisturbed sleep before, after, or in between your ceremonies. There is one shared bathroom with a shower and bathtub. Clean linens and towels will be supplied for guests and full kitchen access is available too. The house, naturally cool, has central air and heating available as well. Ample off-street parking is available and the overall atmosphere of the neighborhood is slow-paced, quiet, and friendly -- making it an ideal landing spot for ceremony attendees.

Drive Time to Ceremony Location: Approximately 45 minutes

Current Availability:​

Reach out to the host

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Price:

$150 for the whole ceremony weekend. Guests will have access to the house from 11am on Friday morning through Monday evening at 6pm -- depending on your length of stay and ceremony attendance. If you would like to come earlier or stay after the AYA ceremony weekend has ended, accommodation can be made for $50/day. Margaret will greet you on arrival with keys, a quick orientation, and a map to the AYA ceremony site.

Booking:
If you have any questions or would like to book lodging at Margaret's place, please text Margaret at (512) 522-3452.

Enjoy a Quiet Desert Sanctuary

Choose from two cozy 10' x 12' guest rooms in a peaceful, light-filled home with central heating and A/C—or stay in a comfortable 20' RV. All guests have access to a tranquil outdoor sitting area and a gas grill. Vegetarian meals and light breakfast available (gratuities appreciated).

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Lodging Options:

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• Room #1: Queen bed

• Room #2: Trundle day bed (configured as two twins or one king)

• RV: Queen bed, full bath with shower, small kitchen, and dinette

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Guests booking a room have access to a shared kitchen, living room, and guest bathroom.

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Drive Time to Ceremony Location: Approximately 15 minutes

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Current Availability, Price, and Booking: Please see individual listings on AirBnB (links above).

Twice a year, we partner with THE AYA MISSION to host special 3-day ceremony weekends exclusively for veterans. These weekends follow a unique model, distinct from our public ceremonies.

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When you join an AYA MISSION weekend, you’ll stay on-site in our quonset hut. You'll have access to a hot shower and share meals with fellow participants and facilitators.

To learn more, visit THE AYA MISSION. You’re also welcome to reach out to us at ceremony@aya.guide or (520) 222-9106 with any questions.