A weekend getaway, a special retreat or a home away from home "Roadrunner Retreat" is where you will want to be.  Treat yourself and enjoy stunning "Mountain Empire" views in the privacy and comfort of your "home away from home."

"Roadrunner Retreat" is located in the artist's hamlet and international birding destination of Patagonia.  Patagonia along with Sonoita and Elgin are referred to as the "Mountain Empire" and are located in Southern Arizona's "sky islands" just 50 miles south of Tucson.  This region is noted for its scenery, year round comfortable climate, open spaces and esclectic culture.  "Roadrunner" is truly a special place with striking territorial views of the Patagonia and Coronado Mountains and a perfect southwestern view of "Red Mountain" which provides enchanting sunrises and glorious sunsets.

Located amid the Patagonia Mountains at 4100 foot elevation, "Roadrunner Retreat" is a spacious 2000 square foot Sante Fe style adobe home which is ideal for escaping the summer heat or winter cold.  From the dining room you step out onto the patio where you can sunbathe, entertrain friends or enjoy glorious sunsets while watching resident birds and other wildlife settle in for the evening.

View of "Red Mountain" from home.                                                                                                The Nature Conservancy's Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve and Patagonia Lake State Park are known worldwide for the 300 species of birds that migrate through or nest along their creeks and waterways.  Patagonia offers access to numerous hiking trails, including the historic Arizona Trail.

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View of patio and "Red Moutain" from hot tub area.  Comfortable patio furniture and glass table with market umbrella and gas BBQ grill  

The region is noted for its scenery, year round comfortable climate, open spaces and eclectic culture.  Patagonia  is one of the west's last undiscovered treasures.  Charming downtown shops and galleries feature the work of local and regional artists. 

"Roadrunner Retreat" is just a short distance from year round habitat for rare and exotic birds...one of the most exciting spots for birding in the entire country.  The Nature Conservancy Preserve's beautiful scenery thrives with unique riparian wildlife bred by the Sonoita Creek.  The creek just a few short blocks from the "Roadrunner" is home to some of the world's best bird watching and the oldest Fremont Cottonwood trees, some 130 years old and towering more then 100 feet.  More then 300 bird species have been sighted in the Preserve.

Coronado National Forest and the surrounding areas offer year-round recreation opportunities for all energy levels.  In addition to the many hiking and biking trails, you can visit the local wineries in Sonoita and Elgin and the surrounding ghost towns. 

Birdwathers, wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, hikers and mountain climbers have hundreds of miles of national forest and wilderness trials to explore.  Visit Patagonia Lake State Park just a short drive from Patagonia where you can fish, swim or boat.  It is a great way to spend a day with your family and friends.

"Red Mountain" and eveng skies from rose garden in lower patio area.