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 […]
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 […]
After a beautifully rainy winter both in the Sonoran and Mojave deserts, spring has arrived with both a burst of wildflowers and creative energy. Brittle bush, poppies, lupine, globe mallows and fairy dusters dot the side of the road inviting us to revisit our favorite hikes now that the weather has warmed back up. To […]
As the days shorten and nights grow chillier, we’re entering the desert’s version of cozy season. This year we are embracing the familiarity of revisiting our old favorite trails and restaurants, but also seeing them in new ways since we now have our toddler daughter along with us. This sweet combination of the fresh and […]
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 […]
Heavy rains have been falling here in the desert since the beginning of the year, with the cold weather beginning to yield to the blooms of spring. We’re looking forward to the landscape waking back up and new life blanketing the valleys and hills around us. We’ve been listening to Valerie June a lot recently, […]
We first found Calexico back in 2005 with the album In The Reins and have been fans ever since. The duo of Joey Burns and drummer John Convertino have strong roots in the Arizona desert, near our Inn bordering Saguaro National Park. The band’s newest album El Mirador was recorded here in Tucson, and has […]
The warm summer rains and distant thunder storms have arrived in the high desert, lowering our thermometers ever so slightly. We’ve had an eclectic mix of music playing around the house, lead by a sun-soaked anthem by UK-based The Heavy Heavy. The duo blends blues, psychedelia and sunny pop to feel right at home amidst […]
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 […]
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 […]
