Perched high above the Verde Valley in the historic hillside town of Jerome, The Little Daisy Jerome will make its national television debut on the upcoming season of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” set to air in early 2026. The appearance marks a headline-worthy moment for the 25,000-square-foot architectural landmark—a property that has spent more than a century quietly reinventing itself, long before Bravo cameras ever arrived.
Built in 1918 by copper baron James “Rawhide Jimmy” Douglas as a hotel for miners working the nearby Little Daisy Mine, the mansion was designed by famed Phoenix architects Lescher & Kibbey and quickly became a showpiece of Jerome’s mining-era prosperity. Over the decades, it passed through the hands of inventor William Earl Bell and the Acker family, evolving with each chapter—until its most recent reawakening under managing partner Brian Grooms and his father and business partner, F. Andrew Grooms.
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Today, The Little Daisy Jerome stands as one of the Southwest’s most exclusive experiential-luxury estates—a place where history, design and human connection converge beneath vaulted ceilings, sun-drenched atriums and sweeping mountain views.
“When I first stepped inside The Little Daisy Jerome, I knew it was a place meant for stories,” says Brian Grooms. “To see it featured on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” is an honor—but more than that, it’s a testament to how deeply people connect with the house. It has a way of making guests feel part of something larger.”
That feeling is intentional. Unlike traditional venues or resorts, The Little Daisy hosts only one group at a time, creating the rare sensation of staying in a private home rather than a destination designed for turnover. A soaring, light-filled atrium doubles as an art gallery. A chef-ready commercial kitchen becomes the setting for long dinners and even longer conversations. The billiards room, upper lounge and open-air terraces naturally draw guests together, often well past midnight.
“When I first stepped inside The Little Daisy Jerome, I knew it was a place meant for stories,” says Brian Grooms. “To see it featured on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” is an honor—but more than that, it’s a testament to how deeply people connect with the house. It has a way of making guests feel part of something larger.”
It’s this sense of shared experience that has made the estate a sought-after backdrop for multi-day weddings—celebrations that unfold slowly and meaningfully over the course of an entire weekend. Mornings begin together, meals are shared, stories deepen and by the time vows are exchanged, guests feel woven into the setting itself.
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The timing of The Little Daisy’s Real Housewives debut aligns with another defining moment. In 2026, the estate will officially launch immersive wedding-weekend experiences designed to elevate ceremonies into three-day, story-driven gatherings. Guests can already curate their stays with offerings that tap directly into the spirit of the Verde Valley: private wine tours, wellness and yoga sessions, outdoor adventures, intimate chef-led dinners and personalized itineraries—including a tongue-in-cheek “Real Housewives Experience” inspired by the show’s visit.
With overnight accommodations for up to 33 guests across the main mansion and guest residences, the estate feels expansive yet intimate—equal parts grand and deeply personal. From its hillside perch overlooking Sedona’s red rocks and the distant San Francisco Peaks, The Little Daisy Jerome has become an emblem of reinvention: a house that has evolved with the times while never losing its soul.
Its upcoming appearance on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” will introduce the mansion to millions of viewers, but the real magic remains unchanged. This is a place where Arizona’s past meets modern luxury — and where every guest, famous or not, gets to write a new chapter.
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