Cottonwood Springs Trail is a beautiful and lesser visited trail that winds through the ecologically diverse confluence of the Mojave and Colorado deserts in Joshua Tree National Park. This short trail is a really interesting one that offers a glimpse of many of the unique flora and fauna of the region, including one of the […]
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 […]
Exploring Tucson with Kids Tucson, Arizona is such a fun destination for the whole family to visit. For one thing, the landscape is one of a kind! The Saguaro cactus, the largest cactus in America, grows only in the Sonoran Desert around Tucson. The iconic natural vistas may be what draw visitors to Tucson, but […]
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 look forward to spring and summer in the desert all year. It’s a wonderful time of year when the pool is the perfect temperature for swimming, the evenings are still cool enough to dine al fresco, and the cacti are blooming! If you’re thinking of making a desert trip, it’s a great time to […]
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 […]
