As the days shorten and nights grow chillier, we’re entering the desert’s version of cozy season. This year we are embracing the familiarity of revisiting our old favorite trails and restaurants, but also seeing them in new ways since we now have our toddler daughter along with us. This sweet combination of the fresh and…
If you’re planning a visit to JTH Tucson and want to experience a really unique day trip, then don’t forget to pack your passport! The vibrant border town of Nogales, Mexico is just a short, scenic drive away from us. From JTH Tucson, it’ll take you about an hour and a half to reach the…
One of our absolute favorite spots to grab a cocktail in Tucson is Westbound. We always recommend for our guests at JTH Tucson to pop by their bar and bottle shop, which is located on the westside of Tucson in the MSA Annex—a cute outdoor shopping and dining area housed in shipping containers. We asked…
The high desert region known as Joshua Tree really encompasses three different towns with stretches of the National Park in each: Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree, and 29 Palms. As a visitor to the area it can be confusing to figure out how to plan your days so you’re not driving back and forth between different…
We are so lucky to live in and host our guests in two locations with incredible creative communities: Joshua Tree, California and Tucson, Arizona. During a stay in either location, you’ll find that our spaces are filled with special pieces by artists, makers, and small shops we admire. Both our inn in Tucson and our…
The bone soaking heat of summer has arrived along with the ripening of cactus fruit and the most vibrant sunsets of the year. Summer days are a little slower (and a little sleepier). We’ve found the spaciousness of Ocie Elliott‘s music to be the perfect soundtrack these days. This season’s playlist is a particularly special…
When we designed JTH Tucson, we dreamt of creating more than just a place to stay, but an immersive experience. Inspired by our travels in Europe, Morocco, Mexico and Southeast Asia we imagined an oasis that offered both privacy and connection. It brings us so much joy to see this once abandoned space filled with…
We are so excited to welcome you to our newest space in Joshua Tree—The Cabin—which is now available for guest stays! The Cabin is a remote 1958 original homestead cabin that is off-grid and solar powered. It’s located 20 mins from the west entrance of Joshua Tree National Park and about 15 minutes to downtown…
Heavy rains have been falling here in the desert since the beginning of the year, with the cold weather beginning to yield to the blooms of spring. We’re looking forward to the landscape waking back up and new life blanketing the valleys and hills around us. We’ve been listening to Valerie June a lot recently,…
Picacho Peak State Park is a landmark that is sure to catch your eye as you approach JTH Tucson from the East. The peak has a distinct shape that always reminds us of a sombrero. This park is famous for springtime wildflowers, which cover the hillsides in vivid colors after rainy winters. This year’s super…
