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The Gravel House

18 miles from the Mexican Border... sits a combination of two structures; a straw bale home & a smaller wooden guesthouse. The Straw Bale sleeps 6. Cheers!

The Ravens Nest sleeps 2. Gravel cycling, birding, hiking and small town charm.

06/11/2025

As the sun goes down, so do our daily, high desert temps. Perfect dining weather on the Borderlands this season.

High temps in the forecast, stay hydrated yall, get outside early & relax with friends & family with cold beverages. 🌹✌️⚡️

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05/22/2025

Patagonia is 1 hour south of Tucson’s metro area & moments from the middle of nowhere. ✨⚡️✌️🍻

See ya in Paradise real soon for some biking, hiking, running, wine tasting, chilling or maybe just all of the above!

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05/20/2025

The Hotel property recently got a few sweet upgrades along the communal gathering spaces & throughout our bedrooms. Many of you have left us super kind reviews, stating that all this space has been missing were some homey additions such as hallway rugs, wall art, and blankets for the backyard fire pit. Thank you ALL for your help is making this space more enjoyable.

We’re grateful this property has developed into a spot we can now offer a more intimate experience.

Weather has been incredible in and around Patagonia as of late. Perfect adventure temperatures. Check in with for summer hours & your local pit stop for & other trail related services you might need during your stay.

Shop small, support local, and spend a weekend in the Sky Islands. You won’t be disappointed! ✌️🍻⚡️

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05/02/2025

May is a special time of year in Patagonia. The weather is outstanding, with a mix of cool and warm temps throughout the day. Crowds decrease a bit, letting you explore the landscape by yourself & enjoy a cold beer quietly.

At 4,020 ft in elevation, our little Sky Islands escape is an incredible opportunity to hide out during the warmer months in Southern Arizona. See yall in Patagonia!

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04/15/2025

It was a blast hosting so many incredible people during Patagonia’s inaugural trail running event. wrote a great follow up story for Athlete Reg (link in bio) & it beautifully captures the fun and excitement of this wholesome experience.

The Daydreamer raises money for Patagonia’s recycling program, hosts live music Friday & Saturday during the event weekend & gets folks out enjoying the Arizona Trail.

See yall in Patagonia for a good ol time!

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04/07/2025

Outfitting & guiding of many kinds is an incredible part of Patagonia’s rural economic development each year. Hunting, cycling, birding, equestrian; there are a number of small and large organizations utilizing the direct public lands access Patagonia has to offer on a seasonal basis.

We’re grateful to work with a handful of these organizations, housing their guests as they enjoy the San Rafael Valley, Santa Rita Mountains, and Canelo Hills to name a few.

Let’s remind ourselves as visitors across this landscape that we must respect private land boundaries, follow leave no trace principles & local traffic rules, support local businesses when shopping & utilize local/regional government entity websites when needing detailed information regarding permits, approvals, or rules to abide by. These steps help ensure the future of a vibrant outdoor recreational tourism industry across Arizona’s Borderlands.

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04/04/2025

With the addition of 2 queen sofa beds, our Straw Bale House comfortably sleeps up to 6 people. These sofa beds are legit y’all, not those old weird ones filled with springs and bars right under your spine either. You’ll get a great nights sleep! 🛌

The Straw Bale has 1 King, 1 Queen & 2 Queen sofa beds. Sofa bed sheets and comforter are located inside the storage compartment under the coach seat.

Beautiful weather in Patagonia these days. Plan ahead for Easter weekend, Earth Day & Mother’s Day. ⚡️✨🌹

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04/02/2025

Rent both our properties & get all the benefits of space for up to 24 people, two kitchens, outdoor entertainment spaces & privacy for your friends and family.

Incredible weather across the southwest this season. See yall in Patagonia real soon.

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03/12/2025

The Nook. We love this little space in the Straw Bale house. It’s an extra sleeping area with a queen sofa bed. A super comfortable lounge area with a smart tv, or an additional changing room if friends are visiting before a ride or outdoor activity.

March, April and May are incredible times of the year to visit Patagonia or just stay a while. Reservations at the link in our bio.

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03/06/2025

The Straw Bale kitchen. This was our original house in the line up & it’s got just the right amount of amenities you and your family and/or friends will need during your stay in Patagonia. ⚡️✌️🍻

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02/11/2025

WE ARE SO STOKED TO LAUNCH OUR NEW GRAVEL HOUSE WEBSITE! ⚡️🌹✨🍻

All the details you need to learn more about both of our properties, which includes the Straw Bale House, Ravens Nest Guest House & 9 bedroom/bathroom Hotel. Link in bio!

The growth and development of Patagonia’s tourism appeal is unbelievable as we step into this new year & it’s all because of you all who enjoy traveling to Santa Cruz County and Arizona’s borderlands.

We can’t wait to welcome you, your friends and your families to Patagonia, AZ. Small town vibes, big outdoor adventures.

Thanks for taking a peek, see ya in Patagonia real soon! ✌️

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02/10/2025

The Straw Bale house looking pretty with a new heating stove and some winter light.

Book the house and get away OR rent out the entire property (Straw Bale & Ravens Nest) to sleep up to 8 people and have the privacy of the whole yard to yourselves. ✌️

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281 N 3rd
Patagonia, AZ
85624

Website

http://www.thegravelhouse.com/

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Hello!

Kristi Mohn, Tim Mohn, Heidi Rentz, and Zander Ault here. We are the 4 wild souls behind The Gravel House. Kristi and Tim live in Emporia, Kansas, while Heidi and Zander call Tucson, Arizona home. The four of us are passionate endurance cyclists. Kristi and Tim own a bike shop and real-estate company in Emporia, Kansas. They recently purchased a Sync Van and travel the country in seek of long, dusty gravel roads and coolers filled with cold beers! Heidi and Zander own and operate a small cycling touring company, The Cyclist's Menu, and the Spirit World 100 gravel cycling event based in Patagonia, Arizona. Our commonalities are simple; outdoor recreation, soulful food and strong friendships. It is these loves of life that have allowed our paths to cross. The Gravel House is a physical, emotional and spiritual expression of this collaboration. We can't wait for you to experience it.

The Gravel House isn't just a cycling destination. The gravel roads that dot this widespread, vital ecosystem are the very roads that have allowed Kristi, Tim, Heidi and Zander to fall in love with this area. They define the true essence of our Nation's remaining wild, raw country. These friends have collectively created this destination experience for you to enjoy in whatever way you see fit.

And as much as our foursome loves the gravel cycling around here, we also really appreciate the hiking, tail running, birding, photography and relaxation that the quiet town of Patagonia provides. We hope that your stay will inspire you to a new place in your own soul.