After crossing the creek, you will drive through the peach orchard and up to the Inn.

	Behind the main house is an organic garden and greenhouse supplying Carol with the fresh herbs, vegetables, berries and grapes she uses to prepare hearty and delicious meals.
	Behind the garden is the hen house made from driftwood and chicken wire which takes on the air of a casual cathedral, but also provides a bounty of fresh eggs for the kitchen.

Casita Descriptions

(5 casitas - Double Occupancy)

Aside from each casitas distinctive characteristics described in more detail below, all casitas have separate outside entrances and private bathrooms with large walk-in saltillo tiled showers. Each casita has a queen sized bed with cotton linens and down comforters. The  casitas have working wood burning fireplaces, inside and outside, a covered patio and small refrigerator and coffee-pot. 

The Blue Door Casita

In a patio, tucked under the canopy of a mesquite tree, you will relax on the hand-made twig chaise lounges or on the benches and tables surrounding this casita.  Birds of many colors visit the feeders and birdhouses that playfully dangle on the many porch overhangs.   In cooler weather, enjoy a wood burning fireplace in this spacious and private suite with a comfortable down covered queen bed. The Blue Door casita is decorated with folk art, Carol's treasures, and regional books of interest. It has a large walk-in shower covered with Mexican saltillo tile, one of Carol's signature designs seen in all her casitas.

The Orchard View Casita

Take your morning coffee outside this casita as you sit overlooking the orchards and the Sonoran desert backdrop. Migrating songbirds make their nests in the whimsical birdhouses that surround this unique dwelling. Private fountains offer the continual relaxing sounds of running water. In cooler weather, sleep under a down comforter and enjoy the wood-burning fireplace while you read, write or simply relax. This casita has unique hand-made stonework designs built by Lazaro Cervantes the Artist Builder who works with Carol on all the Casitas

 Carol's Art Studio Casita

Carol's art studio has been the scene of many of her inspired artwork and designs. Her studio has been converted into the largest and most recently opened casita. You will find hand-planed timber walls and rafters held by a large textured tree trunk in the middle of this unique casita. The ambiance is sophisticated and rustic with brightly colored Persian Kilim rugs, hand painted art, and dried flowers. The patio is a work of art itself with hand made chairs, benches and tables, most with hand painted pillows or draped with brightly colored Mexican rugs.

Garden View and Mountain View Casitas

In September 2000, Carol opened two new spacious casitas and dining room in a beautifully renovated barn that sits on the property. The garden view casita overlooks the gardens with a breathtaking sweep of the Sonoran desert, while the mountain view casita has an inspirational view of the red cliffs of Brandenburg Mountain to the North and Holy Joe peak to the East. The casitas are decorated in Carol's eclectic and colorful style, all offering private entry, absolute privacy and Carol's signature walk-in saltillo tile showers.

The Barn Dining Room

November 2005 Carol added a 12 x 40 heated lap pool,outdoor fireplace.

 A great place to gather for all the guests.

Larry & Susie Casa

Now available for a party of 4 to 6, 2-day minimum stay at  Larry & Susie's Casa. This home has 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath, a beautiful state of the art kitchen, large living room with television, outside grill, several patios, and a hot tub.

This Casa is also available for family gatherings small weddings, retreats, and corporate mettings. Please see Reservations page for rates.

A European style continental breakfast that you will find in your room each morning consisting of:   home-made granola, orchard fruits in season, a selection of imported cheeses, fresh yogurt, English muffins with fresh butter and jams prepared from Carol's jam kitchen,  Carol's Sunset Magazine award winning moist and flavorful Morning Banana Nut Cake, and fresh roasted coffee and a selection of teas.  Lunch is a wonderful picnic to be enjoyed either on your own patio, or by your fireplace, one of the palapas on the creek or on a Canyon hike. Delicious sandwiches, fruit , trail mix, nibbles from the garden and homemade cookies.

Dinner served at 7 pm will truly be memorable and captivates both local and world traveled guest. Carol, a 1992 inductee into the Phoenix/Scottsdale Culinary Hall of Fame, takes American comfort food cuisine to a new level. Sample entrees include:  grilled salmon, roast chicken glazed with a sauce of bourbon, soy ginger and garlic, garden fresh salads, vegetables invariably fresh and perfectly prepared, bread hot from the oven, desserts often highlight from the orchard, such as pear crisp with rasberry sauce. Guest are welcome to bring wines or other beverages of their own selection. Gourmet sack lunches can be prepared on request for guests who plan to hike the Aravaipa Canyon or simply take a walk around the property.