Winter rains in the Mojave and Sonoran deserts this year indicate that this spring may be a good year for wildflowers in both Tucson and Joshua Tree. There’s a chance we may even experience a super bloom if we get lucky! Of course, like any natural phenomenon, wildflowers are difficult to predict. Here are some […]
Tucson’s annual Gem and Mineral Showcase is an incredible and unique experience. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, shopping for your home, or just want to admire museum quality specimens from around the world this collection of shows has something for everyone. Tucson Gem Show consists of dozens of unique shows at different venues all over […]
After a stay at one of our spaces we’re always flattered to get questions about the design from our guests. Finding design inspiration is one of our favorite aspects of travel, so it means a lot that many of you have found that sort of inspiration during a stay with us. One of the most […]
When dreaming up our plans for JTH Tucson, we always knew that the space would have a communal component. We designed the inn to include shared spaces for our guests to convene, but we also planned to host workshops and community events. Our soft opening in 2019 was a retreat for the Spell team. It […]
Serendipitous Beginnings After leaving our full time jobs to pursue freelance work in 2013, we set off on a roadtrip from San Francisco to New York that changed our lives. One of our first stops on that trip was Joshua Tree, CA—a place that stuck with us as we continued to travel, and ultimately became […]
As much as we love the desert, sometimes it’s nice to have a change of scenery. Luckily here in Tucson you don’t have to travel far to experience something completely different. Towering at 9,171 feet above sea level, Mount Lemmon’s change in elevation from the base to the peak is comparable to that between Mexico […]
