December FINALLY brought some semblance of Winter to the Verde Valley. First snow of the season drapes Mingus Mountain, while angry...

Yes, Phoenix is close enough for a day trip! For our anniversary this year, we traveled to the White Tank Mountain Regional Park (aka,...

A recent River Room guest left us the following message... We appreciate her great talent!

We enjoyed a long monsoon season, including heavy rains through September and even into October! (Normally, September and October are...

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...

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...

Many happy couples celebrating their anniversary come for a visit. Any why not? There is so much to do nearby, whether you enjoy...

Karen and Jeff volunteered to help regenerate native plants along the Verde River near the ancient pueblo ruins known as Tuzigoot...

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...

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...