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Workshops at JTH Tucson

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 […]

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Field Guide: Barker Dam Trail (Joshua Tree)

Barker Dam Trail in Joshua Tree National Park is a must visit! It’s a fun loop trail that packs a lot of punch. You will see many highlights of the Mojave Desert on this short trail, including Joshua trees, as well as other desert plants such as yucca and cacti, and beautiful monzogranite rock formations. […]

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Weddings at JTH Tucson

JTH Tucson is an inherently romantic place, with our endless desert views and thoughtfully designed spaces which make it the perfect elopement or micro wedding venue in Tucson. So it’s no surprise that “Do you host weddings?” is our most frequently asked question! After a few years of figuring out the best process for our […]

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The History of JTH Tucson: Before & After

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 […]

Mount Lemmon

Field Guide: Mount Lemmon (Tucson)

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 […]

Seven Falls Trail Sabino Canyon Tucson, AZ

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 […]

Black Rock Loop in Tucson, AZ

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 […]

Hugh Norris Trail

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 […]

Valley View Trail in Saguaro National Park

Field Guide: Valley View Overlook Trail

  Valley View Overlook Trail in Saguaro National Park is an easy out and back trail that we especially love for spotting all kinds of native desert plants. The trailhead is only a few minute drive from JTH Tucson, and the trail itself takes only about 30 minutes making it a perfect quick adventure into […]

Split Rock Loop Trail in Joshua Tree National Park

Field Guide: Split Rock Loop Trail

Split Rock Loop Trail in Joshua Tree National Park is a moderate loop trail that we’ve been really enjoying lately. We find that it’s not as trafficked as other trails in the park (like Hidden Valley or Barker Dam), but offers similar beauty (think rock formations, Joshua Trees, and incredible views). There’s so much beauty […]