DECEMBER 2010
DOS CABEZAS SPIRIT AND NATURE RETREAT
BED AND BREAKFAST NEWSLETTER
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The Headlines: The Discovery Channel at our B & B; newly furnished rooms at Dos Cabezas B & B; upcoming Wings Over Willcox birding festival; new chapel; Dos Cabezas Mountain Gallery; hiking in the Chiricahuas.
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We are proud to accommodate an award-winning film crew from The Discovery Channel for two weeks during their shoot of the wintering Sandhill Cranes close to Dos Cabezas B & B. Read all about it here!
Wild Planet: North America
Wild Horizons is currently producing this landmark series for the Discovery Channel. In May 2009 the Discovery Channel released the following statement: Using the full power of cutting-edge film technology, Discovery Channel is teaming with Wild Horizons and Keith Scholey, formerly head of the BBC’s Natural History Unit, in a multiyear production deal to capture the world, continent by continent in high definition, as its never been seen before. Fully commissioned by Discovery Channel for premiere on its networks worldwide, WILD PLANET: NORTH AMERICA (wt), which begins filming in 2009, will kick off the project. This ambitious seven-part documentary takes an all-encompassing view of the North American continent from the arctic to Mexico and covers topics including mountains, forests, deserts, plains, coasts and rivers. North America is one of the most captivating continents on the planet.
Stretching from the polar ice caps to the subtropics, it contains diverse habitats and even more varied wildlife. Employing cutting-edge technology formerly reserved for blockbuster Hollywood films, Discovery and Wild Horizons will capture iconic landscapes and enable viewers to experience unforgettable locations for themselves. High-definition cameras will be hoisted to the tops of mammoth sequoias, the largest living things on earth, and lowered down into Carlsbad Cavern, one of the deepest caves on the planet. In addition, the use of high-speed cameras specially designed to move or fly with animals will enable the producers to capture animals in the most dramatic fashion, from leaping humpback whales to flying squirrels soaring through the forests at night. “Embarking on a project of this magnitude is a jewel in the crown at Discovery Channel,” said John Ford, president and general manager of Discovery Channel. “WILD PLANET: NORTH AMERICA embarks on an epic journey to highlight the beauty and majesty of the continent and its diversity. Having Keith at the helm is guaranteed to deliver a series that will ignite our viewers’ passion for the world around them.” WILD PLANET: NORTH AMERICA (wt) is produced for Discovery Channel by Wild Horizons. Keith Scholey is executive producer. For Discovery Channel, Paul Gasek is executive producer.
Early morning fly-out of the wintering cranes near Dos Cabezas
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Our newly furnished Kachina Bedroom, with king bed or twin beds and a fireplace.
Pioneer Queen Bedroom
The newly furnished Pioneer House living room.
The new dining area in the Pioneer House.
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WINGS OVER WILLCOX JAN 12-16, 2011.
Dos Cabezas Spirit and Nature Retreat B & B is the proud host of the Wings Over Willcox (WOW) guest speaker. This year the honored guest is Scott Weidensaul, famed naturalist and author. The fesitval tours are filling fast. Call now for your reservations! Visit the WOW website at www.wingsoverwillcox.com.
Scott Weidensaul
Scott Weidensaul is the author of more than two dozen books on natural history, including the
Pulitzer Prize finalist Living on the Wind, about bird migration, Return to Wild America: A
Yearlong Search for the Continent's Natural Soul, and his newest book, Of a Feather: A
Brief History of American Birding. Weidensaul writes for such publications as Audubon,
Nature Conservancy and National Wildlife; he lives in the mountains of eastern Pennsylvania,
where he studies the migration of owls and hummingbirds.
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The Dos Cabezas Mountain Art Gallery
Looking for unique gifts this holiday season? Don't miss shopping at The Dos Cabezas Mountain Art Gallery, just a mile down the street from us. Open on Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 18th, select quality arts and crafts from local artisans. Contact us for more information.
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HIKING IN THE CHIRICAHUA MOUNTAINS!
As a service to hikers, you can leave your car at the Chiricahua National Monument Visitor Center and ride the Forest Service bus shuttle (at 8:30 a.m.) to the Wonderland of Rocks for your hike down the mountain.
The enchanting Wonderland of Rocks at the top of the Chiricahuas.
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Do you see the head of Cochise at the top of the Chiricahua Mountains Wonderland of Rocks?
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GUEST TESTIMONIALS....
From Raleigh, NC: "We love your place and the interesting history...the Chiricahua National Monument was great. Thank you for being such wonderful hosts and sharing your home with us."
From Calgary, Canada: "I think the hardest part of my tour of SE Arizona so far has been crawling out from the warmest, most comfortable bed in the whole state. This place is a real oasis afer a long day's ride. And your hospitality is as warm as that bed! Thank you!"
From Phoenix, AZ: "What a charming, quiet and peaceful place! What gracious hosts! As we told you, of the B & B's we have visted on our exploration of AZ, this is one we will happily return to. You have done a beautiful job of making the place modern but retaining its history and charm as well. Thank you for taking such good care of us."
From Portola Valley, CA: "Thank you so much for your kindness and hospitality. This was the perfect place for us to head off into the Chiricahuas. Breakfast was fabulous - pancakes were delicious!"
From Phoenix, AZ: "Oh, what a lovely place. for certain it was not long enough, but the birds, the coyotes, the rush of the wind breaking the silence was enough to feed my spirit. Only problem is, it was way too short!!"
From Phoenix, AZ: "What a lovely bed and breakfast! The breakfast was perfect to start our day hiking in the Chiricahuas. There's so much more to explore here and we'll definitely return to do just that. Thank you so much!"
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We look forward to seeing all our old friends, and making new friends in the comng months. Call us at 520-384-6474 or email us at IWantToStay@doscabezasretreat.com. We hope you enjoy the newsletter! (To unsubscribe, just send a return email to IWantToStay@doscabezasretreat.com.)
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For more events in the area, check out the Willcox Chamber website at (www.willcoxchamber.com). They are terrific folks and very helpful. Tell them we sent you!
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