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...

We have had an unusually wet summer. Locals insist we have NEVER had so much summer rain, at least in recent memory. While the...

While the rains have continued off & on this month (which we appreciate ... in moderation), the clouds have also brought moments of...

Beginning early July ... and pretty much continuing throughout the month ... we got Rain! LOTS OF RAIN. It was a welcome event, putting...

During the course of June, 2021, Arizona experienced many significant wildfires. Among the largest was the Raphael Fire, which started...

Karen is the chef at Origins B&B. She creates food to enjoy. Here, she is preparing chocolate-covered strawberries for our guests. One...

While clouds frequently dance across our sky, they are their most beautiful at sunset. Here, some of our guests - a couple in 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...

Jeff finished installing his custom-designed and -built cabinet. Made of poplar (with a butcher-block countertop), this sleek solid wood...

This is why we settled here!

Over the course of just a few days, the warming spring weather has inspired the Cottonwoods to unfurl their leaves! Take a look.... On...

Jeff finished the new headboard for Canyon Room. Its frame is made of ash wood, and exhibits a simple southwest design. It holds three...

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...

We often are asked whether it snows here. Well.... The late-January storm provided us lots of excitement! Seeing white outside is a...

Almost every evening catches our eyes, as the beautiful distant slopes are illuminated by the dying sun's rays. We love this space we...

New Year's morning brought bright skies and thirsty birds.

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,...

When we planned the front fountains, we never imagined they might one day become beautiful ice sculptures! We have been fascinated by...

Two key enhancements to the Pueblo Room were added this month, to make our guests' stay a little more enjoyable. The first: a wood...