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RESERVATIONS, please call 520-623-6732 or email info@trianglelranch.com
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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.
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Iris Garden |
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The Guest House
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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.
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| History
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.
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The Old Windmill |

The Gift Shop
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In Residence Today
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.
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| Surrounding
Area
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.
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| Around
the Ranch
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.
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baby owls out on the branch
June 2005
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