The Triangle L Ranch Bed and Breakfast is located where the desert meets the northern slopes of the Catalina Mountains in Southern Arizona. At an elevation of 4500 feet, the fresh air and high desert surroundings revive and restore your spirit.

As you enter the secluded Triangle L Ranch property, you feel as if you are going back in time. Whitewashed adobe buildings with red tin roofs dwell in the shade of giant oaks. Follow the stacked wood corral fences into the heart of this unique homestead dating from the 1880's. The old windmill still stands as a landmark from another era.

Explore the 50+ acres of this historic ranch, or just relax on the porch of your private guest cottage. Watch the sun set. Delight in star-filled skies and the resonant calls of the great horned owls.

The Triangle L Ranch is the perfect setting for group events such as weddings, retreats, reunions or workshops.Your hosts invite you to relax in the screened porch, courtyard and living room of the charming main house.

The Guest House

Private Accommodations

The houses of the Triangle L Ranch have served as homestead, workers' quarters and accommodations for visitors for over 100 years.

Our guest accommodations consist of three completely private cottages carefully restored and furnished with comfortable antiques.

The Triangle L Ranch was homesteaded in the 1890’s by William Ladd, a cattle and sheep rancher. Buffalo Bill is said to have been a regular visitor at the ranch. At the suggestion of a New York visitor, William B. Trowbridge, the Triangle L Ranch became Southern Arizona’s first guest ranch. In 1924 William Trowbridge became the owner of the ranch he so loved. The Triangle L Ranch continued on as a working cattle ranch into the 1960's.

In 1978, Tom and Margot Beeston took on the restoration of the buildings and grounds of the Triangle L Ranch. They continued the tradition of the bed and breakfast and lived at the ranch for over twenty years.

Sharon Holnback purchased the ranch in 2001. Sharon is an artist and gallery owner who also creates metal garden art through her company, Apparatus Iron. Her vision, in addition to the B&B, is for the property to be a haven for artistic endeavors. Workshops, events and artist residencies are a part of the evolving mission of the Triangle L Ranch.

Dave Squires, aka Kidd Squidd, is the resident DJ and musicologist. His award winning radio show "Mystery Jukebox" is legendary in Tucson.

Mike Spence is the ranch Foreman. Mike has a welding business and is an instructor for the Triangle L Ranch metal workshops and Central Arizona College in Aravaipa.

Patricia Katchur is the latest full-time member of the Triangle L Ranch. Patty is an artist and photographer currently organizing workshops teaching historic photographic processes.

The Triangle L Ranch is an ideal home base for a variety of day trips. There are many nearby destinations for whatever interests you. Outdoor activities such as hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, rock climbing and fishing are available at the many nearby state parks and national forests.

If you prefer, there are several historic mining towns a short, scenic drive away. Explore Arizona's history and shop for antiques. If you want a taste of city life, nearby Tucson has a lot to offer, including dining, shopping and museums.

Bird and wildlife watching is great on the Triangle L Ranch. Hawks, ravens, rabbits, roadrunners, quail, chipmunks and many species of songbirds are in evidence during the day. At night, owls, javelinas, bobcats and coyotes are frequent visitors. There are also several more domestic creatures at the Ranch that would love to meet you. Zeke, the resident cattle dog, keeps an eye on things. Visit the goose and chickens and Mojave, our adopted wild burro. El Noche the cat will probably be hanging around, too.

Desert flowers, cactus and animals abound at the Triangle L Ranch. In addition to the native flora, there is a large vegetable garden. The main ranch house has an iris garden that is spectacular in the Spring.

Take a walk on the sculpture garden pathway, created by Sharon and other artists. Explore the interaction between nature and art while enjoying the relaxing settings and sculptural environments along the way.

baby owls out on the branch
June 2005