Patagonia

A quaint hamlet that rests between the majestic Santa Rita Mountains and the beautiful Patagonia Mountains at the intersection of Harshaw and Sonoita Creeks. Set among rich foothills, valleys and towering trees, Patagonia has been called the “Jewel of the Sonoita Valley because of its natural beauty and vitality.

Since early days, Patagonia’s oak grasslands, at over 4,000 feet have provided excellent climate and terrain for cattle ranching, and the Patagonia Mountains, filled with rich ore bodies, have attracted miners. Today, the ghost towns Mowry, Harshaw, Washington Camp, and Duquesne bear mute testimony to the boom days of yesteryear. Cattle ranches, no longer the vast spreads of the early days, still remain a vital part of the culture and economy.

Patagonia is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise offering many places to hike, bicycle, horseback ride, birdwatch, and four-wheel drive. The historic Arizona Trail runs through Patagonia, weaving its way to the beautiful hiking paths in the Santa Rita Mountains.

Patagonia is an internationally renowned “birdwatching” destination with visitors from around the world stopping here to see over 200 species of rare and exotic birds that migrate from Mexico to this southeastern tip of Arizona. The Nature Conservancy’s Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve is an extraordinary stop for birders and hikers alike with trails running along perennial streams. For those who love water activities, Patagonia Lake State Park is located just seven miles south of town.

Patagonia Lake State Park is a wildlife refuge, its a place for fisherman, campers, outdoor enthusiasts, and conservationists to meet on common ground. It’s a great place for a family weekend trip people of all ages would enjoy their day!!

Patagonia hosts two festivals each year. In summer, Fourth of July festivities include a huge parade, live music, great food and fireworks display. In fall, the Patagonia Fall Festival takes place during the second weekend in October amidst mild temperatures and beautiful fall colors and features a fantastic line up of performers and over 150 arts, crafts, and specialty food booths with exhibitors from around the Southwest.

The community offers an electric mix of culture, ethnicity and industry which is reflected in the diversity of restaraunts, galleries and shops, bed-and-breakfasts and alternative health practitioners. In addition there is a hotel and two markets.

Patagonia is also home to The Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center which is known worldwide for its foundation in spirituality and living foods, and as a leading fasting and detoxification center, offering a diversity of spa vacations, spiritual retreats and spiritual and health education programs. Founded in 1993 by Rebbe Gabriel Cousens, M.D., M.D.(H), Diplomate of the American Board of Holistic Medicine, The Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center is an oasis for awakening, inspiration & rejuvenation on the physical, emotional, mental & spiritual levels.

The Tree of Lifeoffers you a place for healing and for experiencing the Culture of Life through some of the world’s most extensive health education and healthy lifestyle programs:

* Fasting, Juice Fasting & Detoxification Retreats ….
* Natural Cure for Diabetes Program ….
* Conscious Eating Program ….
* Live Food Preparation Course for Chefs and raw food enthusiasts ….
* Organic, Vegan, Living Foods ….
* Spa Vacations with Yoga, Meditation and Spa Treatments ….
* Organic Gardening & Sprouting Training Courses ….
* Masters Programs in Spiritual Nutrition ….
* Spiritual Retreats & Education on Kabbalah, Living Essene Way & Essene Minister Training ….
* Healthy Lifestyle and Activities of Daily Living that Rejuvenate and Restore health and vitality….
* Health Retreats featuring our Whole Person Healing Program ….
* Emotional Health with our 4-Day Zero Point Program ….
* Mental Wellness program for Healing Brain and Nervous System….