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Roundup: Guest Photos We Love

Cover image by @emilybourne Photos taken by our guests continually inspire us with how they experience and capture the beauty of the desert. Each image offers a fresh perspective on the landscape, sunsets, and quiet moments, reminding us of the things that make our day-to-day lives so special. They not only capture the desert’s essence […]

New Moon Playlist

New Moon Playlist Featuring Elliott OK

After a long, lingering summer, fall has finally arrived here in the Sonoran Desert, bringing cooler days and a fresh sense of inspiration. The landscape around JTH Tucson feels reawakened under the gentler autumn sun. We’re celebrating the shift with a special musical collaboration, welcoming Elliott Ok as our featured artist, known for his unique […]

Five Years of JTH Tucson

It’s been five years since we opened our doors at JTH Tucson! Before JTH Tucson was a thought, we started a home renovation in Joshua Tree, CA which is why we are now called ‘The Joshua Tree House’. We’ll never forget how exciting it was to design and renovate that space ourselves and sharing it with […]

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A Day in Tucson, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona is a desert oasis brimming with local charm, creative shops, and breathtaking natural landscapes. A big city with a small-town feel, it’s no wonder the Old Pueblo continues to gain more national notoriety as a travel destination and a steady climbing underdog in the culinary world. While many of our guests are happy […]

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The History of the Canyon Pool: Before & After

An Unexpected Discovery As our fifth-anniversary approaches, we can’t help but reminisce about our time at JTH Tucson and all that’s changed since we first stumbled upon the property in 2018 (including our desert inspired canyon pool). The once-abandoned property had great bones and displayed the skillful craftsmanship and dedication of its original builder, Merv […]

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Summer in Tucson

  When summer casts its warm glow over the Sonoran Desert, Tucson beckons with a tapestry of experiences waiting to be explored. From the iconic saguaro cacti of Saguaro National Park to the vibrant cultural scene and culinary delights, the Old Pueblo offers a captivating blend of natural beauty and human creativity that shines brightly […]

Summer New Moon Playlist

New Moon Playlist Featuring Joe Kaplow

Summer has become one of our most sentimental seasons in the desert—as the temperatures rise we’re reminded more than ever to slow down and reset. Summer also brings ripening prickly pear fruit, peaceful days by the pool, refreshing summer rains and lightning shows along with the most incredible sunsets and rainbows we’ve ever seen in […]

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Introducing the JTH Tucson Bath House!

Introducing the newest experience available for our guests to add-on to an individual room stay and included in a full inn rental at JTH Tucson beginning July 8th: the Bath House! This private spa-like experience features an aromatic cedar sauna, cold plunge tub, outdoor shower, cozy lounge area, and a refreshing gift of house-made bloom-to-bottle […]

The town of Bisbee, Arizona

Field Guide: Bisbee, AZ

Once a copper mining town, nowadays the picturesque town of Bisbee, Arizona is a free-spirited, colorful place with a thriving arts and cultural scene. Bisbee has mild temperatures year round, so it is always lovely to spend a day there wandering around and exploring. And since it is located just a couple of hours from […]

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JTH Tucson Spirit Pot Mini-Retreat Recap

On a lovely evening in May at JTH Tucson we gathered under the waning moon for a Spirit Pot Mini Retreat with Shazieh of Agave Pantry & Jess of Spiritual Abode. Read on for a recap of the event, and if you missed it don’t worry—we’re planning more soon! Our afternoon started by enjoying some […]