Encanterra Community
Encanterra is in Queen Creek, Arizona, in the Southeast Valley of the the Phoenix metro area—about 45 minutes southeast of Phoenix / Scottsdale.
It’s built within a master-planned community (the Encanterra Country Club development) that combines both all-ages and 55+ / active adult neighborhoods.
Because of its location, it offers a balance: relatively easy access to urban amenities (shopping, dining, freeways) while maintaining a more relaxed, resort-style “retreat” feel.
Housing
Homes in Encanterra are primarily single-family detached and duplex styles.
Floor plans generally range from about 1,342 to 2,758 sq ft, with 2–3 bedrooms and 2–3 bathrooms common.
Pricing (new or resale) spans a wide range—some listings show homes in the mid $500,000s to over $1M+ depending on size, lot, finishes, and view.
There is a gated entry and HOA governance.
Amenities & Lifestyle Features
: Encanterra is designed as a resort-style community, with robust amenities geared toward active, social living:
All homeowners within Encanterra automatically receive social membership for club access; they may upgrade to a full golf membership (but non-resident memberships are generally not available).
The community often hosts concerts, social events, and gatherings in its public event spaces and amphitheater areas.
- Clubhouses: Two major clubhouses: La Casa (~60,000 sq ft) and The Algarve (~8,000 sq ft).
- La Casa: Social hub with indoor/outdoor space, multiple dining venues, fitness center, indoor & outdoor pools, spa, multipurpose rooms.
- The Algarve: Offers a resort pool with poolside dining, pickleball courts (eight), bocce ball courts, art / artisan studio, event lawn, etc.
- Golf Course: Encanterra has a private 18-hole championship golf course designed by Tom Lehman (PGA Tour) available to residents (with optional golf membership).
- Social & Clubs: A full-time activities director oversees clubs and events (book club, garden club, camera, cooking, etc.).
- Fitness & Wellness: State-of-the-art fitness center, group classes, spa with steam / sauna, indoor and outdoor pools.
- Other Amenities: Tennis courts, outdoor amphitheater / event spaces, walking trails, green spaces, arts & crafts studio, culinary demo kitchen.
Dining, Shopping & Entertainment
Palma Kitchen + Tap: This is the main on-site restaurant at Encanterra. Contemporary American / farm-to-table, with a menu of shareables, grilled proteins, pizzas, salads, and more.
Poolside / Casual Dining & Snack Options
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Solaz Poolside Bar & Grill: Offers lighter fare, drinks, and bites by the pool. (Part of Palma’s offerings)
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Tapas (The Algarve location): Poolside small plates and casual service. Member-only dining typically.
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Explorations Café / Starbucks: For lighter fare, café style fare inside the community.
Entertainment, Events & Social Life
Because Encanterra is a resort / country club community, much of its “entertainment” is internal — social, recreational, and community events. Here’s a breakdown:
Community & Lifestyle Events
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The “MyTrilogyLife” program runs a calendar of events: wine tastings, cooking demonstrations, mixology sessions, dance parties, live music, karaoke nights, art workshops, etc.
Karaoke at the Algarve
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High-end wine tastings
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Comedy nights
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Mixology demos & cocktail pairing events
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Recreational Amenities as Entertainment
These amenities double as entertainment / recreation venues:
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Alvea Spa: On-site full spa services for relaxation, wellness, treatments.
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Golf & Country Club: Encanterra has an 18-hole Tom Lehman–designed golf course.
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Pools / aquatic spaces: Several outdoor pools (resort style), indoor lap pool, spa pools.
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Sports courts: Tennis, pickleball, bocce ball courts.
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Arts / Studios: Art studio (Santorini’s Studio) and craft spaces for classes.
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Event venues & amphitheater / outdoor event lawns: Used for concerts, gatherings, outdoor events.
