Inspired by Flagstaff’s natural beauty, four seasons and mountain charm, High Country Motor Lodge (H.C.M.L.) has created a boutique hotel complete with a Nordic Spa Experience. Phoenix-based Classic Hotels & Resorts acquired the property in January 2020 and has undertaken a $13 million … [Read more...] about Boutique Hotel Makes a Splash
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Weddings in the Woods
If wedding bells were still being used in ceremonies, the ringing would be nearly constant at Arizona Nordic Village. Despite a brief forest closure in June because of wildfire risk, the rustic lodge is hosting at least 35 weddings this season, a dozen more than ever before, as large gatherings have … [Read more...] about Weddings in the Woods
Building on Tradition
Cave Creek business owner Ty Nuessle came to the Annual Hashknife Colt Sale just to learn. “I left my checkbook at home on purpose,” he said. But just like hundreds of others in the stands, a palomino filly caught his attention. “My wife, Luisa, leaned over and said, ‘Just think how pretty I’ll look … [Read more...] about Building on Tradition
NAH Announces Desert Financial as Inaugural Scholarship, Awards Sponsor
Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) has announced Desert Financial Credit Union as its title sponsor for the inaugural Northern Arizona Healthcare Scholarship and Awards Celebration. As the title sponsor, Desert Financial committed to funding $93,000 in endowment and expendable scholarships for which … [Read more...] about NAH Announces Desert Financial as Inaugural Scholarship, Awards Sponsor
Solar Co-Op Accepting New Members in July
The Northern Arizona Solar Co-op has selected Icon Power to install solar panels for the 163-member group. Co-op members selected Icon Power through a competitive bidding process. “To be selected for this co-op in Northern Arizona is a real honor because we know how thoroughly they reviewed each … [Read more...] about Solar Co-Op Accepting New Members in July
Insuring Against No Rain
With the long-term drought hitting Arizona ranchers and growers hard, you might be surprised to learn that it is possible to take out insurance against getting no rain. Arnie Schlittenhart has been involved in Arizona agriculture all of his life. In 2002, he was hired by AMS Insurance and managed … [Read more...] about Insuring Against No Rain
Friends Offer Up Something Borrowed for Brides
In the last two years, Rachel Duncan was a bridesmaid at five weddings and Laura Hicks had her own wedding. While considering the age-old problem of what to do with post-wedding decorations, the two best friends created Something Borrowed: Wedding and Event Rentals. “Laura had purchased a lot of … [Read more...] about Friends Offer Up Something Borrowed for Brides
Reinforcing the Path to Trail Preservation
It’s often said that the journey is as rewarding as the destination. Such may well be the case for visitors using the more than 400 miles of world-famous red rock trails in the Sedona Red Rock District of the Coconino National Forest. Sedona trails serve about three million people each year. As … [Read more...] about Reinforcing the Path to Trail Preservation
Series Presenting Opportunities and Hope for Homebuyers
The housing market in Flagstaff is “anemically undersupplied,” says Zion Realty’s Lori Anna Harrison; yet, demand is higher than ever. The unprecedented rise in prices has some wondering whether there hope on the horizon for new homebuyers; are there opportunities for sellers who want to trade up … [Read more...] about Series Presenting Opportunities and Hope for Homebuyers
Verde Valley Wines Receive ‘American Viticultural Area’ Status
After six years of study, The U.S. Treasury Department has named Arizona’s Verde Valley an American Viticultural Area (AVA), elevating the Valley’s $56 million wine industry to the same status as Napa Valley, Sonoma Valley and other well-known wine-producing regions. According to the Treasury … [Read more...] about Verde Valley Wines Receive ‘American Viticultural Area’ Status
