I don't know if it always feels as magical as it felt that day but I'm absolutely in love with this place. So much so, I've been wanting to go back every weekend.
William Boyce Thompson founded the arboretum in the 1920's.
It is the largest and oldest botanical garden in Arizona.
I believe this is called the Queen Butterfly
Pipevine Swallowtail
The Pipevine Swallowtail's wings turn blue when the
suns hits them in certain ways. So pretty :)
This is Drover's wool shed and it's surrounded
by huge Eucalyptus trees.
Drover's wool shed, one bedroom.
Love the hanging boots :)
Drover's wool shed kitchen and eating area.
Drover's wool shed - Love the different woods used
to build this little place :)
Love the details....
and I love this truck in Drover's yard.
Dodge Power Wagon 1957
I love playing with the sun :)
Found this cool maze made from stones.
It's amazing how the morning sun gives
this place such a magical feel <3
Here is the Clevenger home. This tiny home was
built in 1915... and it's built right up against that rock.
It has a small living area in the front
and two small bedrooms in the back.
Mr. Clevenger, his wife and 5
children lived here.
This is one of the rooms in the Clevenger House.
I stood in there for about 5 minutes just trying to
imagine 5 children sleeping in this tiny room.
I can imagine it got real cold in the winter.
The rock wall has indentations in it. Not
sure if they're natural or man made but you can
tell that that is probably where they put their candles.
The Boyce Thompson Arboretum is
really an amazing garden. There is
so so sooooo much more to see than
what I pictured. They have all kinds
of cool classes and guided tours as well.
If you live in Arizona and you haven't been there.... I suggest you pack a lunch and head over there for the day! It's got to be even more beautiful right now with the cooler temps and changing leaves :)
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