Experience southwestern heritage; culture and cuisine while learning to rope and herd cattle; trail ride through the wilderness or make prickly pear syrup. With roots dating back to the mid-1800s; southern Arizonas historic guest ranches and farm stays include Spains first mission in the continental United States; a former World War II prison camp and boys boarding school and a Butterfield Stagecoach stop. Intimately connected to Arizonas land and legacy; these unparalleled retreats have hosted countless artists; movie stars and politicians and continue to enrich their present-day communities through food; education and conservation. Pack your bags and join travel writer Lili DeBarbieri for a journey into the rural west south of the Gila River.
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Review
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Bountiful book: memoire + art + farm-labor politicsBy Jeffrey D. ScargleI discovered this marvel during a random browse at an Ashland bookstore. Incorporates a fascinating life story; interesting creative art; and an unvarnished and up-to-date view of the migrant farm worker scene.
