Summer Weather
Summer rains have been mostly absent so far this year. Storms typically begin mid-June, but our first rain of the season arrived at the...
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Enjoy these snippets of events and activities happening at Origins Bed and Breakfast!
Jeff Raible
- Jul 17
- 1 min
Pillsbury Wine Co
Karen & I visited one of our local wine tasting shops this summer. Located about a mile south of Cottonwood's Old Town, the Pillsbury...
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Jeff Raible
- Jun 24
- 1 min
Trains, Anyone?
Imagine riding a train into the town of Jerome. If you have visited Jerome, you'd think that's crazy. Well, a century ago, you could...
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Jeff Raible
- Jun 17
- 1 min
Shop Tlaquepaque
Pronounced tuh-LOCK-uh-POCK-ee, this unique "Arts and Shopping Village" offers art, wares, food, culture, and beauty. It is located just...
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Jeff Raible
- Mar 16
- 1 min
Verde River Flood VIDEO || March 2023
It remains safe to visit Origins B&B! After you have read in the prior post about the flooding we had this March, please enjoy these...
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Jeff Raible
- Mar 16
- 1 min
Verde River Flood || March 2023
It remains safe to visit Origins B&B! But the latest atmospheric river to pass over California has caused significant flooding in...
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Jeff Raible
- Mar 5
- 1 min
Canyon Room View of Black Hills
Imagine gazing outside from your bedroom at sunset.... We love our sunsets!
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Jeff Raible
- Mar 3
- 1 min
March Snow
Yet another storm front arrived this winter season, bringing wet snow (which quickly melted). Here is a view of Origins B&B as you...
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Jeff Raible
- Jan 19
- 1 min
Verde River Flowing High
All the rains we've received the past few weeks has raised the flow of the Verde River. And turned its waters a deeper brown. This view...
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Jeff Raible
- Jan 4
- 1 min
Breathtaking Winter Views!
A series of winter storms have left snow upon the Black Hills, which lie to the south and west of Origins Bed & Breakfast. While we have...
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Jeff Raible
- Dec 30, 2022
- 1 min
Origins Explorers Club has its First Members!
Cathy and Richard, from Mesa, AZ, are the first guests to have stayed in all four rooms (and met all other Explorers Club member...
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Jeff Raible
- Dec 26, 2022
- 1 min
Christmas Day 2022
What a beautiful, peaceful morning! Our AZ-based children and their families spent Christmas Eve and Night with us. We enjoyed an...
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Jeff Raible
- Dec 13, 2022
- 1 min
Winter Weather has Arrived!
December FINALLY brought some semblance of Winter to the Verde Valley. First snow of the season drapes Mingus Mountain, while angry...
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Jeff Raible
- Dec 8, 2022
- 1 min
Phoenix-Area Day Hike
Yes, Phoenix is close enough for a day trip! For our anniversary this year, we traveled to the White Tank Mountain Regional Park (aka,...
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Jeff Raible
- Nov 24, 2022
- 1 min
Happy Thanksgiving!
A recent River Room guest left us the following message... We appreciate her great talent!
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Jeff Raible
- Oct 29, 2022
- 1 min
Long, Humid Summer
We enjoyed a long monsoon season, including heavy rains through September and even into October! (Normally, September and October are...
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Jeff Raible
- Sep 3, 2022
- 1 min
August Skies
We enjoy amazing sunsets here in the Verde Valley. Clouds often tarry as the sun sets over the Black Hills. Here are some of the more...
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Jeff Raible
- Aug 15, 2022
- 1 min
Grand Canyon Day Trip
Grand Canyon Village (at the South Rim) is just 2.5 hours from Origins B&B. Several of our guests have enjoyed day trips there. This...
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Jeff Raible
- Jun 20, 2022
- 1 min
Happy Anniversary!
Many happy couples celebrating their anniversary come for a visit. Any why not? There is so much to do nearby, whether you enjoy...
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Jeff Raible
- May 29, 2022
- 1 min
Reseeding Native Plants near Tuzigoot
Karen and Jeff volunteered to help regenerate native plants along the Verde River near the ancient pueblo ruins known as Tuzigoot...
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Jeff Raible
- Apr 22, 2022
- 1 min
Horned Lizard
First time we've spotted one of these gorgeous creatures here at Origins Bed & Breakfast! I found him (her?) hiding under a small log in...
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Jeff Raible
- Apr 18, 2022
- 1 min
Spring Re-Leaf
We find it interesting how quickly our local landscape transforms from winter brown to spring green! The following photos show our view...
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Jeff Raible
- Apr 1, 2022
- 1 min
Guestbook Doodles
Each of our guest rooms has a Guestbook, which provides the opportunity to record favorite experiences or make recommendations to future...
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Jeff Raible
- Feb 28, 2022
- 1 min
Frosty February
February was a cold one. Still little rain. No snow here at Origins B&B. Only frosty mornings...!
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Jeff Raible
- Jan 31, 2022
- 1 min
Pretty Skies
I keep finding myself stopping to take another photo of our gorgeous skies. Can you blame me? Here are my favorite January sky photos. ...
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Jeff Raible
- Jan 26, 2022
- 1 min
Hiking Brins Mesa Trail
Karen & Jeff finally took a break to hike one of Sedona's many beautiful trails.
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Jeff Raible
- Jan 8, 2022
- 1 min
Verde River Nature Preserve
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...
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Jeff Raible
- Jan 2, 2022
- 1 min
New Years 2022
May the new year bring our world greater health and happiness! 2022 is starting off bright ... see the light snow left over from our...
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Jeff Raible
- Nov 23, 2021
- 1 min
Friends of the Verde River
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...
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Jeff Raible
- Nov 17, 2021
- 1 min
New Viewpoint
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...
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Jeff Raible
- Nov 6, 2021
- 1 min
Moonset
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...
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Jeff Raible
- Oct 30, 2021
- 1 min
And still MORE Crazy Weather!
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...
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Jeff Raible
- Sep 30, 2021
- 1 min
... and the Rains Continue!
We have had an unusually wet summer. Locals insist we have NEVER had so much summer rain, at least in recent memory. While the...
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Jeff Raible
- Aug 20, 2021
- 1 min
Serene Summer Sunset
While the rains have continued off & on this month (which we appreciate ... in moderation), the clouds have also brought moments of...
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Jeff Raible
- Jul 28, 2021
- 1 min
Rain!!!
Beginning early July ... and pretty much continuing throughout the month ... we got Rain! LOTS OF RAIN. It was a welcome event, putting...
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Jeff Raible
- Jul 7, 2021
- 1 min
Raphael Fire
During the course of June, 2021, Arizona experienced many significant wildfires. Among the largest was the Raphael Fire, which started...
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Jeff Raible
- Jul 1, 2021
- 1 min
Food Magic
Karen is the chef at Origins B&B. She creates food to enjoy. Here, she is preparing chocolate-covered strawberries for our guests. One...
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Jeff Raible
- Jun 26, 2021
- 1 min
Enjoying a Summer Sunset
While clouds frequently dance across our sky, they are their most beautiful at sunset. Here, some of our guests - a couple in love -...
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Jeff Raible
- May 22, 2021
- 1 min
Summer 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...
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Jeff Raible
- May 18, 2021
- 1 min
Canyon Room kitchenette is complete!
Jeff finished installing his custom-designed and -built cabinet. Made of poplar (with a butcher-block countertop), this sleek solid wood...
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Jeff Raible
- Apr 11, 2021
- 1 min
Spring has Sprung
Over the course of just a few days, the warming spring weather has inspired the Cottonwoods to unfurl their leaves! Take a look.... On...
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Jeff Raible
- Mar 5, 2021
- 1 min
Canyon Room Bed Upgrade
Jeff finished the new headboard for Canyon Room. Its frame is made of ash wood, and exhibits a simple southwest design. It holds three...
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Jeff Raible
- Feb 27, 2021
- 1 min
Fruit Plate
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...
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Jeff Raible
- Jan 26, 2021
- 1 min
Snow Day!
We often are asked whether it snows here. Well.... The late-January storm provided us lots of excitement! Seeing white outside is a...
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Jeff Raible
- Jan 13, 2021
- 1 min
Sunsets
Almost every evening catches our eyes, as the beautiful distant slopes are illuminated by the dying sun's rays. We love this space we...
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Jeff Raible
- Jan 1, 2021
- 1 min
Fire & Ice
New Year's morning brought bright skies and thirsty birds.
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Jeff Raible
- Dec 31, 2020
- 1 min
Stormy Weather in December
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,...
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Jeff Raible
- Dec 27, 2020
- 1 min
Fascinated by Ice
When we planned the front fountains, we never imagined they might one day become beautiful ice sculptures! We have been fascinated by...
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Jeff Raible
- Dec 21, 2020
- 1 min
Pueblo Room Enhancements
Two key enhancements to the Pueblo Room were added this month, to make our guests' stay a little more enjoyable. The first: a wood...
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