As the cacti begin blooming and summer draws closer, we’re placing the spotlight on Angel Olsen. Her unforgettable vocal melodies and memory-conjuring arrangements are the right soundtrack for a time of year when the best of yesterday is laying the foundation for tomorrow’s laughter, heartache, and everything else worth singing about. Along the way, enjoy […]
Field Guide: Seven Falls Trail
It’s easy to see why Seven Falls trail is one of the most popular trails in Tucson. It has a little bit of everything: beautiful mountains, saguaros, water … and it culminates at a breathtaking waterfall! The trail is located on the east side of Tucson, so about an hour drive from JTH Tucson. It […]
New Moon Playlist Featuring Riddy Arman
The timeless and earnest voice of Riddy Arman has been on our minds as we make the shift into the cool winter here in the high desert. Her song “Half a Heart Keychain” kicks off our holiday playlist, but the entirety of her self-titled album is worth a long listen as you make the […]
Field Guide: Black Rock Loop
A great hike to celebrate dropping temperatures is Black Rock Loop. The trailhead is located at the Sweetwater Preserve which is a 20 mile scenic drive from JTH Tucson. The parking lot starts you off on Saguaro Vista trail (full of dense Saguaros) which then leads to Black Rock Loop (that loop is about 1.6 […]
New Moon Playlist Featuring The Bones of J.R. Jones
We met Jonathon Robert Linaberry, who goes by the moniker The Bones of J.R. Jones at our Posada in Tucson, Arizona. The New York singer/songwriter admittedly has a fascination with the southwestern desert, present in his music and the accompanying album artwork that Jonathon creates himself. His song “Howl” has been on constant rotation in […]
Reflecting on Five Years of Desert Living
A little over three years ago we sat down to reflect on our first couple of years of full-time desert living. The past few years have flown by, and suddenly we’ve been living in the desert for over five years. That milestone is the perfect reminder to sit down and reflect on the changes of […]
New Moon Playlist Featuring Jack Symes
We’re thrilled to feature Jack Symes for our next rotation of the New Moon playlist. Jack is a mustachioed California native who has spent time living and writing in both NYC and LA. His songs catch you immediately with deep melodic textures and a plain-english lyrical style that feels familiar, yet profound. His songs seem […]
New Moon Playlist Featuring Sam Valdez
As we look forward to a post-pandemic world where we can gather freely again with our friends and larger groups, we’re left reflecting on the isolation of the past year. For us, the simple pleasures of a good book, a nostalgic recipe or a new song have all helped provide little moments of escape in […]
JTH Tucson Kitchen Designs with Café Appliances
When we began designing JTH Tucson, we couldn’t have been luckier that Café Appliances had just released their gorgeous collection with a focus on design. As soon as we saw it, we knew it would work perfectly with this old southwestern inn—the matte white finish along with brushed bronze hardware had us swooning. In the […]
Field Guide: Hugh Norris Trail
Hugh Norris Trail in Saguaro National Park is a moderate out and back trail named after a respected Tohono O’odham police chief, and is our absolute favorite trail on the west side of the park. The trailhead is only a few minute drive from JTH Tucson, and though it’s 9.8 miles in total it can […]