First time we've spotted one of these gorgeous creatures!

We find it interesting how quickly our local landscape transforms from winter brown to spring green! The following photos show our view...

Each of our guest rooms has a Guestbook, which provides the opportunity to record favorite experiences or make recommendations to future...

February was a cold one. Still little rain. No snow here at Origins B&B. Only frosty mornings...!

I keep finding myself stopping to take another photo of our gorgeous skies. Can you blame me? Here are my favorite January sky photos. ...

Karen & Jeff finally took a break to hike one of Sedona's many beautiful trails.

The Verde Village Property Owner Association (VVPOA) owns about 3.5 acres of land along a 1-mile stretch of the Verde River bordering the...

May the new year bring our world greater health and happiness! 2022 is starting off bright ... see the light snow left over from our...

Origins B&B will contribute $1 for every guest room-night to the Friends of the Verde River. We are now a proud partner with this...

Just a few steps outside Canyon Room is a new little plaza for viewing sunsets. Sit in a surprisingly comfy chair and view the setting...

The evening sky caught my eye. The sunset long over, I noticed a sliver of moon setting over the Black Hills, with Venus overlooking its...

There are so many opportunities to take a great photo here at Origins B&B! Here our home is 'touched' by a streaking rainbow... The...

We have had an unusually wet summer. Locals insist we have NEVER had so much summer rain, at least in recent memory. While the...

While the rains have continued off & on this month (which we appreciate ... in moderation), the clouds have also brought moments of...

Beginning early July ... and pretty much continuing throughout the month ... we got Rain! LOTS OF RAIN. It was a welcome event, putting...

During the course of June, 2021, Arizona experienced many significant wildfires. Among the largest was the Raphael Fire, which started...

Karen is the chef at Origins B&B. She creates food to enjoy. Here, she is preparing chocolate-covered strawberries for our guests. One...

While clouds frequently dance across our sky, they are their most beautiful at sunset. Here, some of our guests - a couple in love -...

Want to get away, with the One you Love? Origins B&B can be your romantic destination! Imagine surprising your Love with this greeting...

Jeff finished installing his custom-designed and -built cabinet. Made of poplar (with a butcher-block countertop), this sleek solid wood...

This is why we settled here!

Over the course of just a few days, the warming spring weather has inspired the Cottonwoods to unfurl their leaves! Take a look.... On...

Jeff finished the new headboard for Canyon Room. Its frame is made of ash wood, and exhibits a simple southwest design. It holds three...

Karen's Apple Rose Puff Pastry is a signature offering at breakfast time. Made the morning it is served, it is made of thinly-sliced...

We often are asked whether it snows here. Well.... The late-January storm provided us lots of excitement! Seeing white outside is a...

Almost every evening catches our eyes, as the beautiful distant slopes are illuminated by the dying sun's rays. We love this space we...

New Year's morning brought bright skies and thirsty birds.

We had a couple of storm fronts pass through this month. The first brought a deep chill, and welcomed rain ... and with it a a deep,...

When we planned the front fountains, we never imagined they might one day become beautiful ice sculptures! We have been fascinated by...

Two key enhancements to the Pueblo Room were added this month, to make our guests' stay a little more enjoyable. The first: a wood...

Several times this week, our guests indicated that they had seen javelinas - usually in our driveway. Finally, on the 10th of December,...

While not as dramatic as the East Cost, South, Midwest, or pretty much anywhere else in mid-latitudes, the leaves along the Verde River...

We officially opened our doors to guests, effective November 11, 2020 (11/11/2020). To our delight, both River Room and Copper Room were...

Here is a sample of the views you can enjoy from our home at Origins B&B. This is from our back patio, in the morning sun of late Summer:...

Imagine this view as you sit down to a scrumptious breakfast: Here is a typical breakfast menu: Your breakfast may begin with this: ......