![]() ![]() So we went for the Christmas at Schnepf Farms the Sunday after Thanksgiving, at first I thought for sure we could make this a tradition. A must do bucket list item for all devoted Orthodox Christians! Truly a holy experience that you will never forget. It literally is a tropical Oasis in the middle of the desert. This beautiful and holy compound has multiple gorgeous churches laid throughout and many water fountain as well. I visited last time, kind of a last minute thing, and they had plenty of extra clothes to borrow if necessary as I had no pants to wear and only shorts since I was visiting in the summer. There is a strict dress code so make sure you take notice of that before visiting. The people there are very friendly and informative and they have a wonderful gift shop with many items as well as olive oil made from their own olive oil trees, olives, and many other nice gifts. They have groves of olive oil trees, Orange trees and lemon trees on the holy compound. Whether you're orthodox, Christian or not even religious, this is a beautiful Oasis to visit in the middle of the desert. This is truly a holy and blessed place to visit. The whole experience was good for my Soul. The staff and all of the volunteers were wonderful people. ![]() I am not much of a shopper, but this was full of gorgeous pottery and minerals and books and Prickly Pear Taffy! The snack bar there has delicious drinks too! I loved the AGAVE LIMEADE! And the Prickly Pear Lemonade was delicious. It's a nice walk but you see mostly the same things near the entrance.Įven the Gift Shop was amazing. And you can see a lot but don't have to do the loop through the desert unless you want to especially if you have young kids or are concerned about the heat. ) And, keep your paper map! Your phone probably won't have service either. But I could spend days just getting lost in this wonderful place.ĭefinitely remember how HOT it is. You could probably see the highlights in an hour or two. The minerals are in a cave exhibit which looks like the real thing. I love the MINERAL EXHIBIT and the aquarium exhibit. It is also a great walk through the desert with a gorgeous view. I love Botanic Gardens, but to have all the desert plants and flowers makes it unique and fascinating. Or, escape to the Catalina Mountains and book a stay at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort for some serious R&R.This place is special. You’ll be close to all of the action happening in the heart of the city. Make a reservation at Downtown Tucson’s historic Hotel Congress. You’ll undoubtedly want to spend a weekend here. And, Saguaro National Park is just outside of the city limits. The city’s also home to a handful of historic missions, including San Xavier del Bac, an architecture marvel that’s a must-visit for anyone passing though. Tucson’s been designated as a Worldwide City of Gastronomy, so you’ll never be pressed to find something delicious. More than a sports hub, Tucson hosts an annual gem and mineral show that brings out thousands of crystal collectors each go-round. Other notable sporting events include the Tucson Rodeo, MLS preseason training camp, and an epic PGA golf tournament. Move over Tour de France, this bike-friendly Southwest city’s got Tour de Tucson, a 104-mile bike ride through the unmistakable, cactus-dotted Sonoran Desert. San Diego, California skyline | Photo by Carol Highsmith for Visit Californiaĭistance from Phoenix: 116 miles south 2-hour drive You can hit up both areas if you give yourself some extra time to visit America’s most distinguished landmark. And, it’s less than 100 miles from Grand Canyon National Park. It’s undeniable that Flagstaff is a gateway to outdoor adventure. ![]() Whether you’re up for a rigorous hike through scenic Coconino National Forest or game to tackle the Flagstaff Ale Trail, keeping it closer to civilization, there’s something for everyone and every interest here even if you’re not exactly an outdoorsy type. The hippie-boho culture of Flagstaff brings in wanderers and travelers from all over the country. The High Country gets about 110-inches of the white stuff each year. And for the uninitiated and new-to-AZ crowd, yes, it snows here. Distance from Phoenix: 144 miles north 2-hour driveįlagstaff is home to Humprey’s Peak, the highest point in the state and one of the few places where you can ski and snowboard in Arizona. ![]()
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