Old Adobe Mission Scottsdale

Such a lovely place to visit. Everything was decorated so nice. Decorated for day of the dead. We were able to write a nice note for someone close to us who passed and placed it around the church, it was very meaningful.

The Old Adobe Mission is striking and stunning as the pure white building stands out amongst the other vibrant and earthy tones of Arizona. We started the day here wandering Old Town. Walking into the mission, there is a peaceful silence that overcomes you. The awe of the sunlight dancing through the original stained glass windows is breathtaking. The history of the mission is told through photographs and descriptions on the walls. The pews are ample and comfortable for a place to take in all the beauty or prayer. The altar pieces are beyond intricate with astounding detail. The photos I have do not do this place justice. Make this place a stop while you're in the area.

This is undoubtedly a very, holy and special place devoted to Mother Mary. It’s truly a privilege to experience the heritage that was brought to America by Mexican immigrants who found their way to our Lord Jesus through the Blessed Mother. Thank you very much to Rad who took the time to provide us with a historical story of this church as well as his journey in preserving this Catholic treasure. This is a MUST stop if you are in Scottsdale!

The church was built in 1933 and later placed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was originally built using 14,000 Adobe blocks and up to recently, was Scottsdales only Catholic church.

I’ve always wanted to come to a Day of the Dead event here in the Phoenix area. The staff at the front entrance for admission were very friendly. They even gave out pins for the event as well. The art displays were very high tier and unique. Make sure to linger, because the light can change the way the art pieces look. Highly recommend making this the top pick for Day of the Dead. Thank you!

A cool little place to check out when in Old Town. Not as old as you’d think, but kept up well and have a small shop and tiny museum in the back. Despite the many signs, people still seemed to bring their dogs in with them.

Had a wonderful opportunity to walk through the Scottsdale Dia de Los Muertos event at the Old Adobe Mission. Such a cool experience to see all the different artists work in a beautiful setting. Such a hidden gem in Old Town Scottsdale.

Thank you so much for the beautiful celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe. What an amazing experience and beautiful church. Your community was so open and welcoming. God bless you for your reverence and devotion.

This was Scottsdale's first Catholic church, built in the early 20th century. It is decorated with small paintings by Tucson artist Ted DeGrazia. It's a nice break from the commercial phoniness of the rest of Old Town Scottsdale. Nothing to buy here, just a chance to appreciate some Southwestern art and architecture.

Come out and enjoy this spectacular display - ALTARES Y OFRENDAS EXPERIENCES at the Old Adobe Mission in Scottsdale @oldadobemissionscottsdale OCT 23 - NOV 2 10AM - 10PM $15 to enter and walk the interior of the Church and the outdoor grounds, the entire mission lavishly decorated for Día de los Muertos. With so many candles, I wish I could come back at dusk or later at night for a beautiful candlelit view of the alters in this sacred space. I so enjoyed the few hours I spent here. The weather is perfect for it and there are restaurants, cafes and shops right down the street in @oldtownscottsdale as well as The Mission Old Town @themissionaz Restaurant right next door. This event is put on by Scottsdale Día de los Muertos @scottsdalediadelosmuertos

To see the church attached to the restaurant, Mission, you would have to go during the day. There's not much to see here as it's really tiny. Not a grand church, either. You can sit, if you'd like, as there's seats inside the church. There's volunteers inside to answer your questions. The entire self tour can be done in like 20 minutes max. So, if you're passing by and have time, you can just drop in.

I visited the Day of the Dead artist exhibit and was delighted to discover the rich history of the Old Adobe Mission. It's definitely worth a visit if you find yourself in downtown Scottsdale. Make sure to check out the stunning stained glass windows during your visit.

The Old Adobe Mission is striking and stunning as the pure white building stands out amongst the other vibrant and earthy tones of Arizona. We started the day here wandering Old Town. Walking into the mission, there is a peaceful silence that overcomes you. The awe of the sunlight dancing through the original stained glass windows is absolutely breathtaking. The history of the mission is told through photographs and descriptions on the walls. The pews are ample and comfortable for a place to take in all the beauty or prayer. The alter pieces are beyond intricate with astounding detail. The photos I have do not do this place justice. Make this place a stop while you're in the area.

Old Adobe Mission is beautiful. It has so much history. It adds a lot of culture in the Old Town area. The time we went was busy cause it was a gorgeous day out and the market was open. We were waiting for a reservation at The Mission so we stopped by here and I'm glad we did!

The Old Adobe Mission is now a Catholic Church that is registered as a historical site. It's located in Old Town Scottsdale and the oldest church in the area. The church was the dream of the Mexican settlers who built it by hand. After a few years and collections raised by the treasurer of the Catholic Society the church was completed in 1933. It became a parish in 1949. The church seems to be closed for ongoing tourist type visitation. Thankfully they were open for mass at 12pm so I was able to visit at that time. Later I returned and was pleased to have the church almost to myself. It is set up in a way that makes it easy to quietly and respectfully take it all in. They have short summaries displayed so that you can move around quietly while people are praying.

This church was built 80 years ago in 1933 by the poor field workers in the area. As they were able to raise funds things were added but the most impressive thing was every member of the church had a hand in building it. Robert T. Evans designed the church in Spanish Colonial Revival style from ones he had seen in Sonora and New Mexico. The building is constructed with approximately 14,000 adobe bricks which were hand made and dried in the sun. Each brick weighs 50 lbs. Bernabe Herrera handcrafted all 15 stained glass windows from discarded glass from St. Augustine's Cathedral in Tucson. Though the parish has moved to a larger church they have restored this wonder and still holds occasional weddings there. The staff on hand are very friendly and informative.

Passed this heading into Old Town and I just had to come back for a visit. This mission church (Our Lady of Perpetual Help) was founded in 1935, the first Catholic church in Scottsdale, built by the manual labor of Mexican immigrants to the area. It is a quaint old adobe, painted white of course, but inside retains the charm I can imagine in the old church. The reredo (the wall behind the altar) is amazingly beautiful, with statues and artwork focusing on an image of Our Lady or Perpetual Help. Very inspiring even to a non-spiritual visitor. In a room behind the altar (old sacristy?) are displays of photos and artifacts which help flesh out the history of this old parish. Highlight for me is the original cross from the steeple, so simple and yet the parishioners stole it for safe-keeping when the parish was relocated! Also, a beautiful embroidered prie dieu (kneeler for praying) from 19th century France. Again, beautiful in its simplicity. Volunteers may be able to answer your questions, but the best thing is to just be still and soak up the experience, placing yourself there in the history of this mission church.

A beautiful church that hosted a meaningful and gorgeous wedding. The history at the Old Adobe Mission makes it such a powerful place to worship! We are so thankful to have been married there.

This is a neat little church in downtown Scottsdale. It has been around for years and served the community of farmers back in the day. The really neat thing is that they have worked on restoring the building over the years. When you walk inside they have articles that show the history of this Mission. There is even an old original stained glass that was recovered and put back into the Mission. There are even original Abobe bricks inside that show how they were layered to build this structure. There are historic photos along the walls to view. This is a free place to visit, and they accept donations. It only takes a few minutes to stop in and see this historic treasure.

The Old Adobe Mission is a beautiful Catholic Church that is used for weddings and baptism's. The new church is a little ways away, but the Mission had a docents there to provide information and history of the site. Docents were friendly and knowledgeable. Free to see, donations accepted and a neat spot for quiet and solitude. Small shop and in a neat spot of old scottsdale with stores, restaurants and history. Stop here is well worth your time!!

One of my favorite places. I always try to visit when I am in the area. So peaceful. Can't wait to come back.