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Enchanting, mysterious, inspirational - a lost paradise found... are the words guests use to describe their experience at this charming bed and breakfast Country Inn. Enjoy incredible bird watching, hiking or simply relaxing in this beautiful Arizona Sonoran desert wilderness preserve.
But sometimes less is just plain more. Words would simply guild the lily. Sort of trying to paint the Grand Canyon, it can never be done adequately." Betty Marvin, Arizona Highways Publication. |
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Carol Steele, 1992 inductee into the Phoenix-Scottsdale Culinary Hall of Fame, weaves her magic in creating an Inn experience that tantalizes all your senses from...
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Aravaipa Canyon located 2 1/2 hours SE of Phoenix, Arizona and 1 hour North of Tucson is known worldwide for its dense biodiversity and spring fed pristine creek that weaves through the canyon. Located next to the Aravaipa Wilderness Preserve, it is home to a hundred butterfly species, 400 bird species, 93 mammals, and 47 amphibians and reptiles - the greatest diversity of vertebrates in the U.S. and the second highest land-mammal diversity in the world. You will begin your experience as you turn off the road from Highway 77, south of Superior, Arizona and onto Aravaipa Road leading to the Aravaipa Wilderness Preserve and Carol Steele's Inn. The paved road will soon end and you find yourself on a winding well-maintained dirt road. This road takes you through high stands of saguaros with beautiful vista views at every turn and soon you will see the creek winding through the canyon forming a natural riparian habitat. The creek is surrounded by large old sycamore trees, cottonwood trees and natural grasses. You may catch sight of the great blue heron as colonies call Aravaipa their home. |
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| Carol's inn and orchard farm is located across the creek, so you will enjoy the actual experience of crossing the creek. The creek usually is no more than a foot deep, easy access for most vehicles. After crossing the creek, you will drive through the peach orchard and up to the Inn. |
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The Main House is a charming burnt adobe ranch house where you will check in. Carol lives in this home in which the colors and textures of the Southwest abound in the rustic eclecticism of Carol's unique decorating style. You will see folk art, antiques, fossils, paintings and a library of over 300 cookbooks.
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A fitting close for your day, as you walk to your casita, is to view the magnificence of the stars unhindered by city lights. On moonless nights, the Milky Way and all the constellations can be seen in all their splendor, depth and dimensions. Sleep well in the desert quiet only broken by gentle breezes ruffling through the trees and trickling water fountains. For added enjoyment and relaxation, all casitas at the Inn are phone and television free. Guest should note that most cell phones are unable to send or receive a signal inside the canyon. A telephone is located in the dining room for guests to make calls since cell phones do not function in the canyon. |
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Guest Rooms/Rates |
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner |
Directions to Across the Creek |
Activities |
Our Favorite Recipes |
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Aravaipa Farms A Bed & Breakfast Country Inn 89395 E. Aravaipa Road Winkelman, Arizona 85292 Carol Steele, Owner |
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