Shelter in Nature - Under the Ruins

11/20/2023

Prescott AZ, official Christmas City Arizona!

11/15/2023

A Good Thanksgiving tradition!
Thanks Thanksgiving grandma!

An Arizona woman who shared her Thanksgiving table seven years ago with a stranger she accidentally texted will be opening up her home again this year to two new strangers.

09/20/2023

The lives of others…

Blinded by a Russian mortar shell, Ukrainian veteran Ivan Soroka couldn’t see his bride when she walked into his family home in a shoulderless white dress, a bouquet of white flowers in her right hand.

09/20/2023

Heads up on this! Don’t be duped! That is an egregious amount of fakery!

Airbnb says it's cracking down on fake listings and has removed 59,000 of them this year

Airbnb says it's cracking down on fake listings, which are emerging as a major problem for customers of the short-term rental site.

04/28/2023

Spring has sprung!

04/08/2023

Springs arrival brings new budding shoots and flowers …and a puppy! Meet Bella Rose! Getting ready for Easter with hot cross buns! One of my traditions!

02/23/2023

Let the sunshine in! The biggest Little festival for Ukraine!

Ukraine…a country that is fighting enshacklement…slavery …they are pursuing what seems an impossible task …fighting for their lives against a bullying aggres...

01/21/2023

Oh what a beautiful morning!

12/27/2022

Have yourself a very merry Christmas!  Scott Jeffers graced our lovely town with his lively music!

10/27/2022

Life at the ranch!

09/06/2022

Read about this remarkable woman who was one of our inspirations for our biggest Little festival for Ukraine coming up October 23!

We had the good fortune of connecting with Cindy Brower and we've shared our conversation below. Hi Cindy, is your business focused on helping the community? If so, how? My husband Myron and I had been planning a trip to Ukraine for many years. I was devastated when the war started. I cried for

09/04/2022

Extraordinary monsoon season this year! The trees are thankful… the flowers are thankful…We are thankful!

08/21/2022

SCOTT JEFFERS
We are so very pleased, happy, delighted
to announce! Scott Jeffers - “TRAVELER”
has joined our music line-up for
“LET THE SUNSHINE IN” The Biggest Little Festival for Ukraine!
Scott has created a distinct mesmerizing sound fusion... Trailblazing with originality! He has merged violin, oud, and many ethnic instruments into traditional world ethnic and rock genres…you are in for a unique sound experience!
“Scott Jeffers and his group, “Traveler“ turned out to be the biggest hit of the first annual Prescott Celtic Festival . . . They have amazing energy onstage and are true showmen. They had the audience enthralled the entire time.”
- David McNabb, Festival Director
Listen to this song, so perfect to our theme.
Scott Jeffers Traveler -"THE SUN WILL RISE"
A song of hope for the new world.
A song inspired by the quote " Strength does not come from physical capacity, It comes from an indomitable will." -MAHATMA GANDHI
Music: Scott Jeffers Lyrics- Scott Jeffers, Emma Jade Manville Video- Eric Heithaus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIvoLwvVt

08/21/2022

Join Up & Join in!

06/26/2022

Our monsoons are well on their way! It’s such a splendid time of the year when the rains come and give us respite from the heat …another couple of weeks and then everything turns green like spring …filled with wildflowers!  The cactus blossoms have sprung …they only last a day or so! … but the most delicate lovely flowers. Our sunsets continue to be amazing…. but boy during the monsoons they are spectacular! Can’t wait … The Petrichor… the smells of the rain are simply delectable!

05/30/2022

Just love spring! …And irises and yarrow…hollyhocks and lavender …and roses! ❤️

05/29/2022

Flowers are springing and we are excited to have our first official guest this week!

05/25/2022

We just uploaded all the information on Airbnb for our apartment rental. Love any feedback you can give us! We’re kind of newbies at this and appreciate any and all! 😘😉👍

05/25/2022

05/24/2022

This video will give an overview of our "Shelter in Nature"... and the beautiful offerings of the region in Arizona!
https://youtu.be/PHVKv68jeYk

U UNDER THE RUINS - “Shelter in Nature”A unique vacation rental for adults. (4 adults or less) Must show proof of Vaccine.- Opening JANUARY 2022We live under...

05/24/2022

The main property is a large luxurious villa. The guest accommodations are located downstairs and consist of a 4-room apartment with a separate/private entrance.

There are 2 bedroom areas both with comfortable trundle beds with a foam topped mattress, feather quilts and pillows.

The kitchen is stocked with a Keurig coffee maker, cappuccino maker, mini-refrigerator with freezer, blender, glassware, tea kettles/teapot, dishes, utensils and silverware. There is a small sink is in the front room for doing dishes. There is not a burner/range for for cooking with pots and pans, but the space contains an air fryer/toaster and microwave.

Travertine marble bathroom, whirlpool bath tub, luxury linens.

Guests have their own outside veranda with a bbq for outdoor dining or just relaxing.

There is also a shared space we call the sundowner veranda. Guests will find benches in the enclosed yard, areas for delighting in morning coffee, afternoon tea…or other imbibements. In the evenings guests can enjoy a wood burning outdoor fireplace with a cooking grill to keep themselves warm—it is the high country, so there is often a chill once the sun sets.

Hopefully it goes without saying that the space comes complete with wine glasses and ice bucket ready for it’s -5’oclock-somewhere merriments whether they are enjoyed inside or out!

We will provide these amenities for 7 days/nights: coffee/cream/sugar, table napkins, dish soap, toilet paper, paper towels, and shampoo/conditioner. Guest staying longer than 7 days will be responsible for such items after their first week.

The guest apartment has overhead fans in both bedrooms—just enough to cool the space and keep it pleasant in the warmer months (there is no central or forced-air cooling system).

The space is heated by a pellet stove in the cooler months.

Wi-Fi is available and guests will find a variety of books for their perusal and reading pleasure. And, for those who are a bit more old-school, there is a CD/cassette tape player with a collection of different stylistic ranges for both.

Oh, and did we mention the official sized corn hole game on the patio to hone your skills too??!

LOCATION & EXTRAS:

The property is in a rural area about 30 minutes from the city of Prescott with access to many trails for humans and horses. AND yes, there is room for your horse/s too. Your hosts are happy to discuss arrangements for boarding, just let us know when you contact us. There is ample parking for your car, camper or trailer, and should guests be coming with an electric vehicle, there are 110 plugs in the driveway and a quicker 120 charge option in the barn.

GPS proves useful in getting to these parts. Leading to the property, there is a stretch of dirt road for about 3 miles after the Nancy Road exit. Depending upon weather and the time of year of your visit, guests will quickly learn where the pot holes are—so do be mindful.

Please know that wild animals transverse the property, but are generally not a concern or danger. Although guests will generally find wildlife to be fearful of human encounters and go out of their way to avoid them, a good awareness of one's surrounding is important. Wild guests to the property include deer, javalina, mountain lion, bobcats, and friendly and not so friendly snakes, with occasional black bear, fox, raccoon and skunk sightings. In the apartment, your hosts have left additional background on some of the wildlife native to the region and tips on what should/should not done if they are encountered during your stay.

Come visit and get to know our little getaway—we look forward to welcoming you!

05/06/2022

You will always remember your time at this unique and welcoming location hosted by Louis and Terri. Come experience this rarified spot nestled under preserved native ruins in the Williamson Valley of beautiful Prescott, Arizona. Here you feel an appreciation for nature's beauty in an environment to be enjoyed at your own pace whether you are traveling solo or with others. The space we have created is beautifully comfortable. It is an extension of us, your hosts Louis and Terri. It’s a place for you to slow down and take in the cadence that nature’s surroundings provide.

From these guest accommodations you can explore the amazing offerings of the region. Welcome to the wonder and relaxation that await!