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Just south of Sedona, we offer a rustic, off the grid, Southwest Retreat in a unique setting. This secluded high desert oasis is surrounded by National Forest and located at the end of the road, yet still close to town.

Hand built passive solar sustainable buildings are nestled in a verdant permaculture landscape with a terraced organic garden. All created by your Hosts, Andrea and Rennie.

Separate stone building houses two guestrooms with private baths

Private patios, secluded hot tub terrace with fireplace and canyon view

Delicious, vegetarian whole food breakfast

Garden massage available, indoors or out

Quiet environment, no TV or phone in room

Wireless Internet access

Walk to foothills trails, canyon springs, and Mingus Mountain Wilderness Area

20 minutes to Red Rock Country & Sedona

We are located in outer Clarkdale, just ten minutes from Cottonwood and Jerome and about 30 minutes from Sedona. Hand-built passive solar, sustainable buildings are nestled in a verdant permaculture landscape, with a terraced organic vegetable garden. Your Hosts have combined their unique skills to create these surroundings.

Rennie is a LEED Accredited Architect/Builder and operates his practice from his off the grid studio located on the property. For more information about Rennie’s architectural practice, you can log on to www.architectureworks.net.

Andrea is an experienced Massage Therapist, dedicated vegetarian cook, organic gardener and crafts woman. She also teaches Tribal Belly Dance in the Cedar Studio at the lower level of the Architecture Works Green Building.

The decision to convert their former “Children’s Wing” into a Guest house is a reflection of their on-going vision for this property and provides guests with an inspiring example of holistic, sustainable living.