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Jeff Raible
Nov 23, 20211 min read
Friends of the Verde River
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...
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Jeff Raible
Nov 17, 20211 min read
New Viewpoint
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...
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Jeff Raible
Nov 6, 20211 min read
Moonset
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...
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Jeff Raible
Oct 30, 20211 min read
And still MORE Crazy Weather!
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...
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Jeff Raible
Sep 30, 20211 min read
... and the Rains Continue!
We have had an unusually wet summer. Locals insist we have NEVER had so much summer rain, at least in recent memory. While the...
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Jeff Raible
Aug 20, 20211 min read
Serene Summer Sunset
While the rains have continued off & on this month (which we appreciate ... in moderation), the clouds have also brought moments of...
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Jeff Raible
Jul 28, 20211 min read
Rain!!!
Beginning early July ... and pretty much continuing throughout the month ... we got Rain! LOTS OF RAIN. It was a welcome event, putting...
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Jeff Raible
Jul 7, 20211 min read
Raphael Fire
During the course of June, 2021, Arizona experienced many significant wildfires. Among the largest was the Raphael Fire, which started...
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Jeff Raible
Jul 1, 20211 min read
Food Magic
Karen is the chef at Origins B&B. She creates food to enjoy. Here, she is preparing chocolate-covered strawberries for our guests. One...
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Jeff Raible
Jun 26, 20211 min read
Enjoying a Summer Sunset
While clouds frequently dance across our sky, they are their most beautiful at sunset. Here, some of our guests - a couple in love -...
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Jeff Raible
May 22, 20211 min read
Summer 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...
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Jeff Raible
May 18, 20211 min read
Canyon Room kitchenette is complete!
Jeff finished installing his custom-designed and -built cabinet. Made of poplar (with a butcher-block countertop), this sleek solid wood...
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Jeff Raible
Apr 11, 20211 min read
Spring has Sprung
Over the course of just a few days, the warming spring weather has inspired the Cottonwoods to unfurl their leaves! Take a look.... On...
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Jeff Raible
Mar 5, 20211 min read
Canyon Room Bed Upgrade
Jeff finished the new headboard for Canyon Room. Its frame is made of ash wood, and exhibits a simple southwest design. It holds three...
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Jeff Raible
Feb 27, 20211 min read
Fruit Plate
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...
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Jeff Raible
Jan 26, 20211 min read
Snow Day!
We often are asked whether it snows here. Well.... The late-January storm provided us lots of excitement! Seeing white outside is a...
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Jeff Raible
Jan 13, 20211 min read
Sunsets
Almost every evening catches our eyes, as the beautiful distant slopes are illuminated by the dying sun's rays. We love this space we...
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Jeff Raible
Jan 1, 20211 min read
Fire & Ice
New Year's morning brought bright skies and thirsty birds.
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Jeff Raible
Dec 31, 20201 min read
Stormy Weather in December
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,...
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