We Host The BEST Guests!

Overall most of our guests are mostly interested in Nature.  Most are bird watchers, avid to novice. 

In the course of Bird Watching these guests get to experience the splendor of Nataure: clear skies night and day, varied vegitation from the River to the Mountain tops, occasional sightings of the many mammals in this valley (over 82 species!), turtles, butterflies, moths, dragonflies, and specialties such as gila monsters too.

Hikers, Bicyclists, and guests who just want to get away for a break from the hustle and bustle of the world and commune with Nature also join the assembly of guests at breakfast each morning or around the pie bar in the afternoon.

One set of guests this weekend claimed that they just needed a weekend to get away and reconnect - with eachother and Nature. That is the magic of the Casa in a nutshell.

These guests are vitally interested in life.  They pursue their varied interests by coming to one of the most accessible and interesting locations in the Southwest.  The San Pedro River and the adjacent Sky Islands (ridges of mountains running North to South) form natural funnels for migrating birds, and providing rich habitats for all the many species of birds and other migrants (mannals, butterflies, moths, bats, etc etc.)

We find it so rewarding to host his vibrant assembage of guests from all over the US and Canada, plus many from all over Europe.  We enjoy the rich conversations and tales of their travels and explorations from all over the world.  We are often surprised that the birder who seemed most eager to hit the binoculars in search of an elusive bird will linger over conversations with other guests who share thier travel experiences, the birds they found, where they found them and the joy of the hunt.

This theme of Nature Bound Guests unites our guests in an amazing amalgam of intellect, adventure, and respect for Nature and for one another.  New friendships are formed frequently.  Guests who met here tend to come back with eachother for future stays.  

An amazing statistic is that approximately 50% of our guests in residence at any time are returning guests. In the B&B "industry" that figure is closer to 10%.  Once guests find us they tend to return often, becoming part of our family of friends on an ever expanding circle of special Casa alumni.  We have some guests who have been with us over 35 times in our 22 years at the Casa! 

 It is so rewarding to have guests who savor this endeavor as much as we do.  We enjoy meeting their kids, and grandkids, and other family members and friends as the years roll by.  It is such fun to learn of their lives and adventures - from travel to new grandchildren, weddings, and anniversaries shared with us.  This is a kalidascope of the best aspects of our human experience unified by Mother Nature.

We hope you can join us for a comfortable stay in the embrace of Nature and Good Friends.

 Many people ask us what the best aspect of running Casa de San Pedro would be....

Oh, so many different facets of this beautiful and serene place come to mind.....

• Our Wonderful Guests!
• Diversity of Nature enveloping us with adventure and awe!
• The Seasons That Pass, Holding us in their joyous embrace!
• Events That We Host
• Awakening each moring to new adventure and opportunities to celebrate life!
• Great dark skies for stargazing
• Life along the San Pedro River - and ever changing drama!
• Hummingbirds! Buntings! Sparrows (Oh My!), Tanagers, Hawks, Bats, and More!
• Adventures in cooking - and satisfying the palates of our guests
• Pie Baking
• Our ever expanding family of guests who have become great friends.
• Life in the Sky Islands of Southeast Arizona - so many things to do, places to explore!
• Guests who decided to move to Hereford to become our long term friends and neighbors
• Amazing stories of guests unexpectedly being reunited with friends, family on chance enounters at the Casa (Six Degrees of Separation is way too many!)
• Reptiles, Turtes, and Snakes...
• Our Golden Retrivers (Cody, Shadow, and now Woody and Bella)
• And Many More!

 

Dont Forget:  Its time to order any Gift Certificates you may want for family or friends.

What a perfect gift for the holidays or other special life events.

We can prepare a custom gift certificate with your wording and in the amount you want to send.

We can mail the certificate for you, or send it to you so you can deliver it in person.

What we need:

• The Name(s) of the Recipient(s) (and their address if we are mailing it)
• The amount or your choice of the number of nights lodging at Casa de San Pedro
• Any special wording for the dedication (ie. "Merrry Christmas", "Congratulations" (on some event like a wedding, graduation, etc), or simply " Thanks" for whatever you want. Be creative!

And then we can process your credit card and get the Gift Certificate all wrapped up for you!

What a Thoughtful Gift!

 

    

 Yesterday on a nice walk along the San Pedro River with our good friend Peg Abbott (Naturalist Journeys Tours) she suggested that we start posting blog entries about our 22 year journey as the owners/hosts at Casa de San Pedro.  

So over the next several weeks we will be posting remembrances of the brilliant aspects of this gem - Nature, many Memorable Guests, Fun Events and more.  

Who could ask for a better journey than what we have enjoyed as the hosts for this incredible family of friends, guests, and fellow travelers along the way!  

And to kick off this series of memories we would like to celebrate our friendship with Peg.  Her tours to the Casa have brought many guests and guides who now make the Casa one of their preferred destinations all around the world.

Also, our many trips with Peg and Naturalist Journeys to great birding/Nature destinations have been among the highlights of many years of our friendship.  Trips to:

•     Ecuador, The Galapagos, Machu Picchu
•     Panama
•     Belize, Honduras
•     Alaska
•     Yellowstone
•     Trinidad/Tobago
•     Costa Rica

were filled with adventure, and joined by many of our guests as conpanions.

All Thanks to Peg who has become one of our steadfast friends, confidants,and  co-conspiritors!

 

Just a couple of rooms left for Thanksgiving,  One for Christmas, and a couple for New Years Eve.

Join us for our fantastic holiday dinners and a relaxing stay away from the hustle and bustle of the wild, wierd world out there!

 HOLIDAY DINNERS -

OK we know its a bit early to start thinking about the holidays. BUT, now is the time to reserve your spaces for:

•     Thanksgiving Dinner at the Casa!  Roast Turkey plus all the traditional dishes in a fabulous spread for your dining pleasure.  Join us for a fun weekend - Lots to do besides the feast! Bisbee has its weekend celebration which is fun.  And, head to Whitwater Draw to see 1000's of Sandhill Cranes and tons or waterfowl - and that little guy will above will have moved from the Casa to Whitewater Draw for the winter....  interesting move on his part.
•     Christmas Dinner at the Casa!  Another opportunity to savor the season with our traditional Roast Prime Rib dinner.  Served Christmas evening (12/25).  Remember, there is also good birding in our mountain canyons and along the San Pedro River, just outside our back gate.
• Call for reservations at (9888) 257-2050.

 HUMMING BIRD RIOT!

The Reverse Migrationl picks up steam by mid-August every year.  And sure enough, here we are having to fill our feeders constantly.  These gems are numerous, hungry, and very busy!  Feeders are mobbed with Black-chinned, Broad-billed, Rufus, Violet-crowned, and Caliopes.  Yes, between mid August and mid October the overwheling attraction becomes hummingbirds.  

During the Spring Migration the adults zipped through the San Pedro River Valley to head North to find mates, build nests, and hatch hungry chicks.  Now, with our Monsoon Rains turning our high praire grasslands into lush green expanses with tons of wildflowers in boom, the table is set to host those families of humers who drift South for the winter, but lingering in this perfect habitat to refuel for the long flights ahead.

Bring you binoculars, your cameras and join the fun!

Call us at (888) 257-2050 for reservations.  Experience the serenity of the Casa while the hummers entertain you!