Since 2018
Our Story
In 2018, AZ Sleepy Teepee began with one very special party—my daughter’s 10th birthday. What started as a mom wanting to create an unforgettable sleepover for her daughter became something I never could have imagined. That first teepee setup sparked the idea for AZ Sleepy Teepee, and from there, one party turned into hundreds, then thousands.
Over the years, we’ve grown from teepee sleepovers into a full-service celebration company offering indoor sleepovers, outdoor glamping, picnics, movie nights, party activities and more throughout Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix and surrounding Arizona communities.
As the business grew, so did the ideas. We expanded beyond sleepovers into glamping, picnics, party activities and other celebration experiences. I opened an online boutique offering pajamas, gifts and party-inspired products, and eventually began coaching other sleepover company owners and event professionals, sharing the systems, lessons and experience I had gained while building AZ Sleepy Teepee.
What began with one little girl’s 10th birthday party had grown into so much more than I ever planned. Today, AZ Sleepy Teepee has created more than 2,500 celebrations, appeared in local media more than 20 times, and was named Best Kids Party and Best Event/Party Planner in Best of the Valley 2026.
But one of my favorite ways to measure how long we’ve been doing this isn’t in parties, awards or TV appearances. It’s her. The little girl sitting inside our very first teepee at her 10th birthday is now a high school graduate.
And somehow, while she was growing up, AZ Sleepy Teepee was growing up too.
Meet Dana
Founder, Former Teacher & Celebration-Obsessed Mom
Before AZ Sleepy Teepee, I was a teacher—and I think a little bit of that teacher has followed me into everything I’ve built since. I love creating, organizing, teaching and, admittedly, making sure every little detail is just right.
I’m also a mom of three, which is ultimately what led me into the party world in the first place. What began as a creative idea for my daughter’s birthday grew into a business that has allowed me to create thousands of celebrations for other families throughout Arizona.
Over the years, my role has evolved from designing and setting up every party myself to building and training a team, developing detailed systems and standards, mentoring other event professionals through Sleepy Teepee Academy, and continually dreaming up what AZ Sleepy Teepee can do next.
I’m proud of the awards, media appearances and milestones we’ve collected along the way, but what matters most to me is much simpler: when a family trusts us with an important celebration, I want them to feel confident that we’ll show up, take care of the details and create something their child will remember.
Eight years later, I still get excited about a beautiful setup, a new party idea and seeing the final result come together. Some things apparently never change.
Meet the AZ Sleepy Teepee Team
The friendly faces behind your celebration.
When you welcome AZ Sleepy Teepee into your home, we want you to feel confident about who is arriving at your door. Our team members are background checked andtrained and certified in AZ Sleepy Teepee’s setup, safety and service standards, so every celebration receives the same care and attention to detail our company has been known for since 2018.
Teepee Crew
Paige
Luxury Installer
Sarah
Teepee Crew
LeiLani
Luxury Installer
Jamie
Teepee Crew
Nora
Lead Installer
Lisa
Background Checked • Professionally Trained • AZ Sleepy Teepee Certified
PRESS & MEDIA
AZ Sleepy Teepee in the Spotlight
Since 2018, AZ Sleepy Teepee has been featured by local and national media, magazines, newspapers, blogs, television and podcasts—sharing our parties, business story and expertise with audiences across Arizona and beyond.
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