The PPR is a posh desert retreat in Rodeo, NM built to the finest specification and served as the exclusive getaway for a well-known Silicon Valley Software Entrepreneur. This was a place to entertain large gatherings in the serenity and natural beauty of the isolated high New Mexican desert. This now can be your private playground in the desert of New Mexico for your friends, family, and business associates. Under new ownership, you too can enjoy a destination that was envisioned and built for leaving the rest of the world behind.
Bisbee, 90 miles southeast of Tucson and nestled amongst the Mule Mountains, is the picturesque county seat of historic Cochise County. The community was founded in 1880 and named after Judge DeWitt Bisbee, a financial backer of the Copper Queen Mine. A short drive from PPR and Rodeo, NM.
Portal, AZ -- If clean air, wide open spaces and breath-taking mountain views are your thing.... You may have found a home! Located in Portal, AZ only a few miles from PPR and at the entrance to the National Forest. Just down the road from Rodeo, NM.
The Chiricahua Desert Museum - Half way between PPR and Rodeo is this outstanding new attraction. This is a must stop on one of your trips to Rodeo! Also, sponsors of the exclusive PPR Retile Safari.
Tombstone, AZ - The Town too Tough to Die, Tombstone was perhaps the most renowned of Arizona's old mining camps. Tourism is the primary industry in Tombstone, enjoying over 400,000 visitors each year. With its colorful past and present, Tombstone's tourism industry is likely to be thriving well into the future.
The Gadsden Hotel in Douglas, AZ (50 miles south of PPR and Rodeo, NM) has a colorful past and splendid architecture. The spacious main lobby is majestically set with a solid white Italian marble staircase and four soaring marble columns. Each capital is decorated in 14K gold leaf-worth $20,000 in 1929.
The Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory (SABO) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of the birds of southeastern Arizona, their habitats and the diversity of species that share those habitats through research, monitoring and public education.
Geronimo, was captured not far from this monument along HWY 80 between Rodeo, NM and Douglas, AZ.
The Rodeo Tavern - This little gem has had quite a history, including having a slot machine at one time. Rob Bernard is a gifted carpenter amongst other things and he has done a fabulous job at refurbishing the place. It's the place for gatherings and a friendly atmosphere. Well managed and great food in Rodeo, NM.
All Star Telescope -- helping people discover the wonders of the night sky"
All-Star comes to the PPR each year with a group of astronomers to take advantage of our dark skies. The picture was taken in front of the PPR main house garage. If you would like to participate in an All-Star Telescope workshop, then please contact them by clicking the picture. You can also find out more by going to the PPR Stargazing web page.
George & Kelly Martin Custom Boot Makers - Animas, NM
Just 25 miles from PPR is the town of Animas an isolated ranching community located in the valley bounded by the Peloncillo Mountains on the west and the Pyramid Mountains and Animas Mountains on the east. A well kept secret is that in Animas, NM way off the beaten path you will find an award winning Boot Maker, Kelly Martin.
Gini Galvin Lawson - Artist - Gini comes to the PPR with an artist workshop in June. The paintings of award-winning artist Gini Lawson have been featured in exhibitions in galleries and cultural centers throughout the United States, including the Coos Art Museum in Coos Bay, Oregon; the Bella Perla Gallery in Portland, Oregon; Gallery RFD in Swainsboro, Georgia; and the Phinney Center Gallery in Seattle.
Portal Peak Lodge is located in Portal, Arizona. It is at the mouth of Cave Creek Canyon in the Chiricahua Mountains. The lodge is next to Cave Creek and behind the Portal Store & Cafe.
