this week we’re headed to a magical place i’ve always wanted to visit, , a beautiful blending of both architecture and ecology in the arizona desert, and just a short road trip from phoenix or flagstaff. founded and designed by italian-born protégé of frank lloyd wright, late-architect paolo soleri, was designed and built as an experimental self-contained town focused on environmental accountability. we drive in along a dusty desert highway and arrive in a surrealistic mini city built of geometric concrete shapes with large, circular porthole-like windows and mound-shaped buildings with “walkability, access to nature, localized food and energy, and a focus on frugality.” welcome! there are , and you can even spend the night in one of their , attend one of the many held here (or — it’s also known as a destination wedding location), or dine at with breathtaking views of the valletta canyon to the south, spectacular sunsets to the west.
it’s a uniquely unusual and mind-blowing spot to visit, so i’ve packed us ready for just about anything — from day to night. and while quietly serene, it’s also on the rugged side, so i’ve packed us in comfy daywear — a warm and , , cozy and , and some for exploring the exotic property. since i think we should definitely attend one of their dinner parties, i’ve packed us a to slip into with some somewhat psychedelic and a pair of dressier for the evening. since the focus here is on our natural environment, i’ve included my favorite dry gloss manicure set from , and one of my favorite novels — by richard powers. it’s the winner of the 2019 pulitzer prize in fiction, and a sweeping, impassioned story of activism and resistance that is also a stunning evocation of the natural world. perfect, right? let’s get going!
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