Take a short walk through the charming town of Tubac to arrive at the Soulistic Healing Center, where our guests are treated to discounted access passes for pool and sauna use. The Soulistic Healing center offers the finest in water therapy treatments with ionic technology pools that are chlorine-free. The infrared sauna is a convenient way to improve health, relieve stress, and relax.
Tubac is a charming artists' colony filled with one-of-a-kind arts and crafts. Many of the galleries are open for browsing daily with an opportunity to meet the artist. From wind sculptures, to gemstones, jewelry, and classical fine art, there is much to see and appreciate in the town of Tubac!
Go on a grand adventure... making memories that will last a lifetime! Tubac's history dates back to 1752 when it was originally established as a Spanish Presidio (fort). Visitors to Tubac can visit the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park and easily spend a day meandering through the many galleries and outdoors courtyards. Hiking and other outdoors adventures are never far! Tubac is surrounded by the Santa Rita, Tumacácori, and San Cayetano mountain ranges.
There are many places of interest just a short drive from Tubac. Visit Avalon Organic Gardens & EcoVillage, one of North America's largest EcoVillages by calling ahead and arranging an educational tour and organic lunch buffet reservation. Look into Tubac's rich history with a visit to Tumacácori Historical Park. Learn about the area's astronomical history with a visit to the Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory Visitor's Center located at the base of Mt. Hopkins.
For all it's history, Tubac remains an active artists' colony with many events held throughout the year. Twice-annual art festivals bring together artists from around the country with the resident artists of Tubac to provide an amazing selection of art. Other events include Anza Days, the Hot Air Balloon Glow & Festival, Tubac Luminaria Nights, and the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show.
Tubac's wild high-desert regions are home to a diverse family of wildlife, from quail to coyotes, lizards big and small, curious prairie dogs, big-eared jack rabbits, and America's most diverse selection of migratory birds. Many bird watchers come to Tubac during the best months for birding, from March through September. Late April and May, and late August and September, offer the greatest diversity of species, including migrants and spring/summer residents. Winter is the season for sparrows and occasional southern vagrants such as the rufous-backed robin.
Tubac is just down the road from one of North America's largest EcoVillages and experimental campuses for sustainable living, Avalon Organic Gardens & EcoVillage. Tours can be arranged in advance to see the many sustainability initiatives in place within this sustainable community model, including green houses, solar power, water harvesting, permaculture, organic gardens, and buildings designed from sacred architectural principles and built with alternative materials such as strawbale. The annual Earth Harmony Festival is held every first weekend of October as a weekend celebration showcasing the many progressive developments of the EcoVillage.
Tubac's history is embedded in the timeless folktales of Native America and the early missionary settling of America's Wild West. Take a walk back through time along the Anza National Historic Trail or visit the remaining original settlements of the Tumacácori and San Xavier Missions. The charming town of Tubac melds the classic and the modern in the timeless architecture of the area's finest restaurants, shops, and galleries.
