Our Story
Where Heritage, Hospitality, and Intention Meet
Rooted in Family. Built With Heart.
Himaya Garden began with a mother and daughter — and a legacy of flour-dusted hands and handwritten recipes.
Odette D’Aniello and Milana D’Aniello are third- and fourth-generation bakers whose roots trace back to Guam and the Philippines. In their family, food was never just food. It was how love was expressed. How stories were told. How community was built.
Growing up Filipino-American, Milana felt immense pride in the strength, resilience, and joy of her heritage — yet often noticed how underrepresented Filipino culture remained, despite being one of the largest Asian populations in the United States.
Himaya Garden was born from a desire to change that.
Not loudly.
But beautifully.
A Garden for Gathering
With decades of experience in events and hospitality, Odette and Milana envisioned something different from the traditional event venue.
Not a ballroom.
Not a banquet hall.
But a sanctuary.
A space where:
◈ Culture is celebrated
◈ Food carries memory
◈ Guests feel genuinely welcomed
◈ And celebrations unfold with intention
At Himaya Garden, we honor our Cebuano roots while embracing the vibrancy of Tucson. The result is a venue that blends desert resilience with botanical care — strength and softness in harmony.
Here, you are not just hosting an event.
You are creating meaning.
Seamless. Professional. Thoughtfully Executed.
With decades of experience in events and hospitality, Odette and Milana envisioned something different from the traditional event venue.
Not a ballroom.
Not a banquet hall.
But a sanctuary.
A space where:
◈ Culture is celebrated
◈ Food carries memory
◈ Guests feel genuinely welcomed
◈ And celebrations unfold with intention
At Himaya Garden, we honor our Cebuano roots while embracing the vibrancy of Tucson. The result is a venue that blends desert resilience with botanical care — strength and softness in harmony.
Here, you are not just hosting an event.
You are creating meaning.
It’s More Than A Venue
Guests don’t choose Himaya Garden simply because it’s beautiful.
They choose it because:
✔ It feels intimate yet elevated
✔ It supports meaningful programming
✔ Food, ritual, and aesthetic integrate seamlessly
✔ It attracts thoughtful, growth-oriented guests
✔ It feels like a hidden sanctuary in the desert
It is designed for atmosphere — not excess.
Who We’re For
Himaya is for hosts who value:
◈ Depth over extravagance
◈ Intention over spectacle
◈ Community over crowds
◈ Experience over performance
You are not looking for a ballroom.
You are looking for something that feels grounded, beautiful, and alive.
You care how your guests feel — not just how the photos look.
If that resonates, you’re in the right place.
