tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50445456859809411332024-03-14T01:35:30.158-07:00Wild Horse Mesa, Sedona ArizonaWelcome to The Clearing HouseSedona Clearing Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03626857113888620210noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044545685980941133.post-87021053648370250272015-01-05T20:41:00.001-07:002015-01-05T20:45:32.424-07:00House Sold, Stay Tuned. More to Come.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We are preparing our adjacent lot for sale in the Spring. Utilities to the lot line. The lot at 18 Wild Horse Mesa Drive is irrigated and the little 2 foot trees that we purchased in 2008 are now almost 20 feet tall. We love the space but we cannot stay. We'll be featuring photos soon!</div>
Sedona Clearing Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03626857113888620210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044545685980941133.post-53827209105659891812009-01-10T23:03:00.022-07:002014-07-20T11:42:37.463-07:00An ExtraOrdinary Space for ExtraOrdinary People PRICE REDUCED TO $515,000 <div align="center">
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<strong>Welcome! Our home was designed and built on feng shui principles; the energy here is very nurturing and supportive! Those who stay here are respectful, quiet, friendly and private. We live lightly in our relaxing, beautiful and healthy environment. </strong><br />
<strong>We originally planned the house to be a Bed and Breakfast but one thing has led to another and it's time for us to move on. Our beautiful home originally was priced at $888,000 now reduced to $515,000 for quick sale. We have over $900,000 invested in it including the current mortgage. It's a bargain for the one who wants to call it home. If you're not ready to live here our renters would love to stay. Monthly rent can range from between $1800-2500 per month. </strong></div>
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<strong>Please contact Kate by email <u><span style="color: #0066cc;"><a href="mailto:SedonaClearingHouse@msn.com">SedonaClearingHouse@gmail.com</a></span></u> , by cell phone at (928) 300-4445 or toll free (888) 387-8188. </strong></div>
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Sedona Clearing Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03626857113888620210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044545685980941133.post-48184061709655633842009-01-10T23:02:00.004-07:002009-04-07T14:01:54.483-07:00<div align="center"><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/1257/2972/1600/315316/100_3881.jpg"><span style="font-size:78%;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/1257/2972/400/330141/100_3881.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> Here's the view to the north from most spots in and around the house.</span></div><span style="font-size:78%;"></span><div align="center"><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">The entire house is built to honor the<strong> </strong><a href="http://aroundthesedonahouse.blogspot.com/">red rock and mountain views</a> that surround it. We have used comprehensive feng shui to create a space that will nurture and provide positive energy and comfort. </span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Not only this, but we have solar panels nicely hidden from view on the rear roof of the garage which keep utility bills to a minimum. We will be posting a link to share the actual monthly costs with you to show you how efficient this home truly is. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">The house is warm in the winter and cool in the summer because of the solar panels, passive design and feng shui considerations.</span></div>Sedona Clearing Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03626857113888620210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044545685980941133.post-31410403556731595942009-01-10T22:56:00.006-07:002010-01-23T13:18:10.297-07:00Master Bedroom Suite<p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5101284500374401826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPjF1ybFJbHq0qXe0w__or6TywQf_lf4zqxxR1K6wAq0IaZvJkmSxzS7c4t-y0-5PsFNoXgdWLMb3O31OU_YwoQ6vshbgVUlXY8VCJE1d2oj9rB26MhSLcv8fJMtegEc0KMXc98nkkVjo/s320/MasterBedroom.jpg" /> <span style="font-size:78%;">The views are awesome from the Master. The casement window brings in the southerly breezes and this suite is designed to be a healing space. The balcony along the north is the perfect place for a morning cup of coffee or an evening of stargazing.</span></p><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5101285123144659810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMTIOkPHDKAyNpIt7IGHal5gXUHWEO3uCE-6LYZYQ-dU-zAajIdw3GcEhCjK6t2F4qRzJnn0FXQsNQKRar2wDljliwduTruhRb6Qq98a_VDtZ-YPKovcHllqJBwbqjbWel8d98YbSrZ8U/s320/MASTERBEDRMII07.jpg" />This is the view of the door from the bed. The corner kiva fireplace keeps the room warm on chilly nights. Behind the entry door is a small alcove that contains a small closet. Above the alcove is an archway niche space with outlet and cable TV hookup. The door off the alcove leads to the walk-in closet.<br /></p><br /><p></span></p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5101288069492224946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTWJLymiFCQIb8vUoVJ9z3cvjb3zML_xnE17ErpMwzGmarBT6Gt1vtLJLSGBkd7nTMQbBwR_ixUm1PmoNpWVfjrme8Yu5sRXV4hSVPHpg_1JsMY9KxT1s2M2mcBk0WuP7-97P9OvU8Dr4/s320/MarbleTop.jpg" /><br /><p align="center"></p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5101287837563990930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4R6HmZY_8P8Kiw3EWp7WUUK0gW4Hy4eKyLIfZ0O40TTI7DvqT3zPTse2ywZXSywHHGysZJ3f2emtEjgYTQrdXUE_qa-gsO2SH3OyGIX2PH1I6xSeuz9FmxzVPIMFh1D_tKjNbOA7Ul6g/s320/Cozy+Corner.jpg" /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5101284822496949058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYwZ_CCQMKID5SVe2kR_KjFWCGZmH30qhYyPibScR363TidfTotL1CH7TrL7geCPECbc2A3S7AiKb7hjJvfXXJjHBWjn3CwTcQydnRIZy0fQEOntJJR_gPhT5ryB1hDKCu4b2_nB24Kuk/s320/master_bath.jpg" /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">This is the north end of our Master Bath with a luxury jetted Kohler tub big enough for two and a walk in shower made of natural stone and tumbled marble. Adjacent to the shower is a granite-topped double vanity and the toilet is hidden behind a partial wall. The space was designed so guests can not only view the red rocks from the tub and the shower, but from the toilet as well! Come and you will see how!</span> </p><p align="center"><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 215px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 175px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291547367992390018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgGNS33mmdgztrsu_O-3Eo9Q7cfqjgZVWXlVdqIlyOPn4DsrmHYjZrid_qR9xRvtBhXLKZNBhKIkpyCviaAvD8CFhVW8Egk-8oqFpaFC7iOu7bMdUMrmew3yLiqPKRu6Trn2rRWEwo32E/s400/Master_Deck.jpg" /></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Stepping into the dressing room/walk-in closet brings you to a door that leads to the Master Deck. </span><span style="font-size:78%;">A daybed runs along the perimeter wall where you can read a book or sit and meditate on the red rocks. </span><br /></p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5101284637813355314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNOVG1G8eK8uX-yJYEYxW-Rwb4qSamczW8WedGFfL-bHQBZSRd6MFxCULs3ihk6k7Q4STXsFzsDtuUHE5Xr3yqr9TxLrwRnTeto1IYHtLA7v-wRtzeJEVAtNEOQIiTnDEMsgfoVJPaBBs/s320/master_bedroom_light.jpg" /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">The Master Bedroom is a very peaceful and healing space. The space was designed with a very neutral color scheme so as not to compete with the amazing </span><a href="http://sedonaviews.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;">red rock views.</span></a> </p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221026907737070114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLszXCjaPsjzy9Ldv7uSiGbNEF-RdEcl_553SHEOyQ4KAuV9T98I-F4McMOOO5XQRSzoI_YXj9NY4g72ik-RsQDNCS4pnqP-ehT1ehSeF3L8Svn2zVJrwpbi8sRWY9wPjNNu7KOcOPX3M/s400/RedRockView.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221026905434636290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGWKRPkGPtCJ2PYaKS68yjNvQJgCOarnzXXHwgaNrAREMQynGkeHOIDiUaUnqqZySAFyCHzIlKvcJuQ082RHb1szP9J_FQqCOEas6Q-mqNjGlecgUPKp41o_e_idnyp1FwC1PnUrODLGg/s400/Bell+Rock+Beauty.jpg" /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">View Bell Rock from every room</span><span style="font-size:78%;"> in the house .</span></p>Sedona Clearing Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03626857113888620210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044545685980941133.post-84457052811331800562009-01-10T22:46:00.001-07:002012-11-19T09:33:03.349-07:00Koi SuiteThe downstairs Master Koi Suite could easily be in-law space. It is designed on the first floor for this reason. It has a large shower with multiple jets and handheld shower. It was also specifically designed for easy access to the outside with no need to go up or down stairs to come and go from the house. This room also makes a great home office, treatment space or studio.<br />
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The Koi Suite has its own patio with huge red rock views. Being the north side of the house has its benefits -- it is the dimmest, coolest and quietest space in the house in the heat of the summer and is cozy and quiet all year round. <br />
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There are many reasons why we chose the colors, textures and materials incorporated into the home. All designed with Feng Shui in mind. The sink in the Koi bathroom, for example, represents the meeting of earth and water. It looks like the sand of the beach as the water has draws the grains towards the sea. </div>
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No matter what time of day no matter what season, there is a patio or balcony designed to harness the warmth of the sun or to protect you from it. This is a true all-season home with passive and active solar design.</div>
Sedona Clearing Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03626857113888620210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044545685980941133.post-78670271496868203302009-01-10T22:36:00.002-07:002009-01-13T12:22:22.958-07:00Mountain Loft Suite<div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#009900;"><span style="font-size:78%;">The Loft Suite is the perfect example of how passive solar design can make a space comfortable and efficient at all times of the year. It harnesses the sunlight in the cooler months and protects guests from the rays in the hot seasons. When you enter the room, you will no doubt find the curtains swaying in the high desert breeze. When you shut the lights off for the night, be prepared to see a sky full of stars and room bathed in moonlight.</span> </span></strong></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#009900;"></span></strong></div><strong><span style="color:#009900;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236096539806386594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWKHI_Yq69VXbMjuYjuocgpLSFlbAxAf6e4TvVi0Upr2jJSc4-CTaY6HpUqs2UKcYG2laKud15MB17II5E4SjqrJN2zNlnjwc_UFWY9mFUfVQD7Z1tTSl8Ydh_W7lvqtHJU6uJ8Tx0zGPl/s400/LoftBedroom.jpg" border="0" /></span></strong><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">The Loft has its own private entry and can be rented out as a separate apartment. Or if you prefer, you can live in the loft and rent out the rest of the house! The wall in between the house and the loft is a 2x6 wall to promote quietude and privacy as well as to provide a sense of separation from main household activities.</span></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216072221135730258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7fBlol75wG68QN6STpnPMkcx_cs76r_3LrTI8frrGLOdV3EZj6XRZRm-_iYXCUbfdJas-SZRooNiZu3BUM89y8BMwI5Be7eEmQ2P2qdn0ZKdyfG47ipsNWvRR1MD9R1UQjqrEigpU2w8s/s400/100_2883.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:78%;">An adjoining alcove can be curtained off for privacy. The alcove can be used for an additional sleeper, workspace or meditative sun space. Also could be converted easily into a small eat-in kitchen.</span></strong></p><br /><p><strong></strong><strong><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5101305429750035746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf131jveYnW1UXiPZVVqv2GbqA02s1t4FIf5ou0y5piGCEj6EKWjrhv8QI8FrDSnaaaKWO5Y-AmQXDkmVv4Va8FpEQ0oe5_d5i9jmUzhVMG0VRCYQT8x9vzL9RhgV_2pcKI9uzobsb7UZJ/s320/rainforest_marble_loft_bath.jpg" border="0" /></p><br /><p align="center"></strong><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="color:#006600;">Off the sleeping area is a private, spacious Dressing area. Off the dressing area is our Rainforest Marble bath, complete with Jetted Jacuzzi tub. Soak in it and soak in the red rock views, including Bell Rock!</span><br /></span><br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMuL4AJ69qraosuw2_piK-MJjE_Krp3JdA3xN-Lpfa8-KQSn2p8SUmPt9tfGfmRQME4xxtDHBIwL31IVs81YPkuTSfDv6-Ed42Yl2taO1wz7Ee9EfDDenfxFKLgL4mr3Sa5oG3WzQJgZdg/s1600-h/view_from_loft_bed.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5101306318808266034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMuL4AJ69qraosuw2_piK-MJjE_Krp3JdA3xN-Lpfa8-KQSn2p8SUmPt9tfGfmRQME4xxtDHBIwL31IVs81YPkuTSfDv6-Ed42Yl2taO1wz7Ee9EfDDenfxFKLgL4mr3Sa5oG3WzQJgZdg/s320/view_from_loft_bed.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p align="center"></a><span style="color:#006600;"><strong><span style="font-size:78%;">The Loft is like a small apartment with lots of choices for being comfortable. Here is the view from the bed towards the alcove space. The alcove itself is like an atrium, surrounded by glass and filled with the<span style="color:#003300;"> </span></span></strong><a href="http://aboutthemesa.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;color:#003300;"><strong>views </strong></span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><strong>of trees, skies, the mesa to the east and loads of birds and other wildlife outside. Patio doors serve as a private entry which leads to a large deck and stairs that lead to the patio and BBQ</strong> <strong>area below.</strong></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><strong> There is also a phone jack and cable hook-up in the Loft</strong>.<br /></span></span><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290860565722704674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvBa5l4Xnvy5MIIF9d9PeA3sQkerps_-9QrJ-8n80PWTonLuONl4GMwIgVXIK96KiTklqonZMzYUp4JfsVjO0Emm0FUl3q6kuznb512E5XJHPSf_BCybD4nunCdX5zQxnRR3Z87uPCj7U/s400/SEDeckView.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="color:#006600;"><strong>North View from the Loft Deck</strong></span></span></p><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5101306327398200642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPoILR5_88TBw615NQSGuR5vKxXXvbDgwSTLAlTYSsWmKLnPAn08mki9qf74nAqBn0TLM7UTmQp_4gA33LkmKag0kAaL1MJj35STMk-LL3m0yRaRm2OEthK65Hz7Sckfk9HPML0-rmcZjv/s320/SoutheastView.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"> <span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"><strong>South View from the Loft Deck</strong></span><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5101305425455068418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqUEN-vAjTHk7pIZSN8qLjWmKQENWskk-YlObDWArBGCtDV61p8GhePjTiOGu3lupzQM37npRgCHJ1bOiZYLwbYgzTZQUEbIjLib-QdAPOcoRXlMeuimBq1uvJxZLn9YXqfVsdjKoardHJ/s320/loft__balcony.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"><strong>Perhaps this is our favorite "room" in the house. Directly off the Loft Alcove, the balcony is a special exterior space with woodburning fireplace overlooking the southern views. Watch the sun come up with your morning coffee; watch the full moon rise over the mesa as it lights the star-filled sky. Passive Solar design at its best! In the cooler months the sunshine streams in to warm you; in the hot months, the sun is high above the house, allowing guests to enjoy Sedona's temperate climate almost every day of the year.</strong></span><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5101306327398200658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGz1zucTx3f0KgOKhpf7dbyDSCvJjXaj-9nb2cwPTkSZ3dnZS4ynbVCb48yHfKZWmee5k3YleEpCasydn8QBWfPQ5X1KHZ1KsliPCsCjcx2jW-5DVNygPrN2xsW5L17f7RlY1cmzyYoKkb/s320/sunrise.jpg.jpg" border="0" /><br /><span style="color:#006600;"><strong><span style="font-size:78%;">Since our camera can't capture the beauty of the nighttime views from the balcony, we will have to settle with the late afternoon views. The Mingus Mountain range to the south is everchanging and some nights the lights of Phoenix cast a glow behind it. Come and experience this sacred and special place.</span></strong> </span></p>Sedona Clearing Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03626857113888620210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044545685980941133.post-1790978402242138482009-01-10T22:28:00.001-07:002009-01-13T12:17:46.957-07:00Shared Spaces: First Floor<div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216073988415810226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYGnVVInu4vdKaM6PoyugBmQF_pbzocpA1RdebCCIkJTwyu_RyHkcMi6p-7tNyTl3dQpExYUV76Eb3mdHufrtanVZeV16M84HK9lthgBzTpW6h6_ruTWC6Y8spTT41KMfwxo-kP_knALU/s400/100_3158.JPG" border="0" /> <span style="font-size:78%;">The view coming down the stairs into the foyer.<br /></span><div align="center"><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5167986082671070978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvMOZqufRPi7A8P6hszPrbKUAPFxf-QZn2l3kuhOrnHYjV2rWo6-vJar_NLTw-xpRzumgiMLCb9MRL0oVzbCPhxtEg4C9a39Qo4VdC2SMtapWUazRZYdmw608rixM3eZOuLiqyy2BH6jg/s400/100_5399.JPG" border="0" /> <span style="font-size:78%;">Foyer - complete with bay window opening out onto water feature and a centralized gas fireplace to warm the winter nights.<br /></span><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165947270285594290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiHYgHbRIS_KH5SyZvAG1BE7PqBL64pUBdhyKZXMEz-S1korTN-6vITyzebXP7Dyug8JWufcPYHzwx7JvFvNFsSc75AGceOl6DC7ubDPMxMbGEhFLJrzizbWj-MNVocV0LrKwfZy03rwM/s400/Foyer+View+Thru+Window+2.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#660000;"><span style="font-size:78%;">This is the view looking through the Foyer from the rear of the house</span>.</span><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235983390091680290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTtnLFebBob6L_OmMSExhw4hA7rAb5syuQBH-K4Vkx2FOzY2phmxXbmk_6tg9tIv_53bRrW5B2rinyfOdOqppRqmGeiQ-sakuGdvDbkA4yyA46-YXccyxFo5B8BnTpEFWlwsdOC1kV88g/s400/crosssection.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-size:78%;">Cross section of the house looking north to south across the Foyer.<br /></span><br /></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#333333;">Views of the Kitchen Below--</span></strong><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqTU5IeJoHw7SilrjEN_QVJydfrPl8MWaj9CcyZkoGzCz9zK4e9vp4tcRu6g7om3CcLc1xKv-BSVdNXnGXFBt4AbuCTb5yqsLX6769t_z18XacJ7dIFUM0KkKMNfsDBsos6dl1RlUSTmE/s1600-h/DR.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5101337672069527074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqTU5IeJoHw7SilrjEN_QVJydfrPl8MWaj9CcyZkoGzCz9zK4e9vp4tcRu6g7om3CcLc1xKv-BSVdNXnGXFBt4AbuCTb5yqsLX6769t_z18XacJ7dIFUM0KkKMNfsDBsos6dl1RlUSTmE/s320/DR.jpg" border="0" /></a> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5102497862995261602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzApAysxGq8xEGBC6uplDVChPklNC4hCSfzB4E71jdTNw9oQPNcOYaVlkGfcRy4amWmHhmg16L0VoxprHdmHjnJZQqkyYG3YJ4nACBBxmEPHsXsBxndCw6LS1zgvfAjUgZc6_iHjDoBuU/s400/WHMKitchen.jpg" border="0" /> <span style="font-size:78%;">White Diamond granite countertops and stainless appliances. All energy efficient and whisper quiet.</span></div><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQIx5Md3NxmZTLyfTz_B4C8uJoXv6vgW6LvBd_dN088gc77ZWs11YBw_9dPwU5ONTNekPPzlxgb71d8sPY4kVD04i-tkjJpsypL66HQ0fqQP3LSEhJTbxMAzOYipYzkB6la-4jbbmKRGA/s1600-h/Jenn+Air.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5101337672069527090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQIx5Md3NxmZTLyfTz_B4C8uJoXv6vgW6LvBd_dN088gc77ZWs11YBw_9dPwU5ONTNekPPzlxgb71d8sPY4kVD04i-tkjJpsypL66HQ0fqQP3LSEhJTbxMAzOYipYzkB6la-4jbbmKRGA/s320/Jenn+Air.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Jenn Air Professional Dual Fuel Range<br /></span><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6TyEzu7lAuzZ3QTDF5NNSjjaiyfVAV0Vc12S2MEd-QqOzNbS171NBrM8wWZVczZQT4c9JC3LxPxbc1cuqHnIOYGds4ml8P52agGjvHZDpvUn4cYhV7Y3UIdz-Fu1xSfRBZLzX4-EcIlo/s1600-h/sunny+kitchen.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5101337676364494418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6TyEzu7lAuzZ3QTDF5NNSjjaiyfVAV0Vc12S2MEd-QqOzNbS171NBrM8wWZVczZQT4c9JC3LxPxbc1cuqHnIOYGds4ml8P52agGjvHZDpvUn4cYhV7Y3UIdz-Fu1xSfRBZLzX4-EcIlo/s320/sunny+kitchen.jpg" border="0" /></a></div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236307605144136066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5prHmr8Kc6YDbnpQyEN458ZeRVlXl-9PLLU7VLjVi9zYx_FGT1b9vpN_7rU8dHxh0YK8AqXcQ9iH_o31M-opy2DIJIuJZK4A5mwXhAPqPQnylVP1mfuGNlj-YuWq_mbPkx2OC0OBs-bM/s400/DeckPatioSet.jpg" border="0" /></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Deck off Kitchen</span></p><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235937677972676722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0_0lMGz2HxPBSHvpGLWnBDohKz7DzsKhqCgAozzY1QrfXJiPVVsutBfwZzbNkKuc6wbvONq9tyOdxtMg5m1oZQHIVRuT3dfHUrSWCbBBmaFzoWCYMRfusojE4aGQ8GrBbbNKaP_J3FlY/s400/GreatRoomToKitchen.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-size:85%;"> Family Room looking towards the eat-in dining area of the kitchen. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmio1vtKTi845lKQJsigIiC1hrLBBIuhA1qXb1UmQaoApb5tnVtvLihMbz3VOJVksCl4mtmhQVEbFFqk5GGD6qPjX6uBdI4X5BXx4_rqgtfTNdW-AtgTicli2hU4CdQXQb3JAxj8akVsQ/s1600-h/KitchenToGreatRoom.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235965326482426034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmio1vtKTi845lKQJsigIiC1hrLBBIuhA1qXb1UmQaoApb5tnVtvLihMbz3VOJVksCl4mtmhQVEbFFqk5GGD6qPjX6uBdI4X5BXx4_rqgtfTNdW-AtgTicli2hU4CdQXQb3JAxj8akVsQ/s400/KitchenToGreatRoom.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;">View of the Family Room from the Kitchen. A corner gas fireplace warms the room on cooler nights and the picture over it is hinged and hides a flat screen TV with cable hookup. </span></div></div>Sedona Clearing Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03626857113888620210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044545685980941133.post-1185879146343652282009-01-10T22:21:00.006-07:002009-10-04T11:03:18.815-07:00Second Floor: Extended Master Bedroom Suite<div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgs80CA-fRv3CQ3osJzTV-hst0YM06n8XFKkOdUP2eessV85iflDyBEXi7RTcXq5A41c2Jeh3X0kln1oopMjAHTKCBVAUqZyDBoa-lWvWssBGEGN-w4Eo1o79-sC3jEuEbWbZ6dS4pM8w/s1600-h/UpdatedTV.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257787283195645490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgs80CA-fRv3CQ3osJzTV-hst0YM06n8XFKkOdUP2eessV85iflDyBEXi7RTcXq5A41c2Jeh3X0kln1oopMjAHTKCBVAUqZyDBoa-lWvWssBGEGN-w4Eo1o79-sC3jEuEbWbZ6dS4pM8w/s400/UpdatedTV.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="color:#990000;"><span style="font-size:78%;">The Heart of the second floor is the Den complete with large screen SONY TV, gas fireplace and Infinity In-Home music system. </span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;color:#990000;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;color:#990000;"></span></div><span style="font-size:78%;color:#990000;"></span><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5101379419151644354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuIaF9PcABvYoU5n62mQnUmHK2TYSt1IBtlAq6jQb2u0ZEcxaEVWYrCyBBw6ZfMbAbWy4ex2YKdqHg5DLtZlFkCLl6xmIoqm9bbQiMlQdjl1Ff6I_I01zOwcHHvRLUBM1b8XRD4t9vJY8/s320/Oriental%2520Screen%2520Lights.jpg" border="0" /><span style="color:#990000;"><span style="font-size:78%;">This is the view looking across the Den towards the Loft space.</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="color:#990000;">The small room that adjoins the Master Bedroom and Den is currently being used as a walk-in closet. It is simply another versatile space depending on the needs and purpose of the house and its residents. It has been a massage treatment room, reading room and guest sleeping room. </span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="color:#990000;"></span><br /></span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236102077637457618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7LbjOT0Bm22lmLsBjn69-eWDEOp0O5Ee4YxK0F5i_G9_XwRCt8XqzqeitvVEVRvxx_7kSnzppq5qH3pWlogI3l2NiiZfRXQy3MJ58hL44rPZPtvh1XuEd4OHA9X94ZskhyphenhyphensM1CIfushA/s400/satellitekitchen.jpg" border="0" /> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;color:#993300;">A kitchenette/wet-bar adjoins the den. It has a GE monogram refrigerator with ice maker, handmade copper bar sink and Rainforest marble. Beside the kitchenette is the Laundry Center which also houses the in-home sound system.<br /></span><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216074414010203186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguqX1xlFLTvyDpYdL5sFn0NYaBU5xjLSvodMcOG3HdR3_EEGu41tsTQhjr2ICwKol4riykoDrssaunSL0NfeNktB6F3ii11JWOEOPzikXSkGPW-03IAbRlLtCjKlyUl1H8A_j9woxQQUo/s400/100_3274.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;color:#993300;">Heavy Duty, Energy Efficient and Quiet Laundry Center</span> </p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306035546059417074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMd6B7xaMMCVLPfRiVEwoooiJVTXWMGhfSxj4kC00zCaLlPjXccVtjiNZVE7H24ZunClX5lEHZScc0aMVFqYoajQw5Z6XIrLLIpgV2Xu0SM0ex4gFa4HL-oryCs3AJiqBzsmEF9uHjH1A/s400/SolarPanels.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;color:#cc0000;">Strategically placed out of view, solar panels feed energy back into Arizona Public Service, reducing utility costs significantly. Average utility costs per month run $100.</span></p>Sedona Clearing Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03626857113888620210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044545685980941133.post-75227003108357345052009-01-10T21:51:00.002-07:002009-01-13T12:20:33.980-07:00Outside Living Spaces<div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216051596096808370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1zZl1gi6vBY2K7OzPGCj9_VxzZN2IycToSgfuXJPcN3dy5_KhclLBbQbtqHkDuGTq9uF67C-NDHff1oxWO0jrnY502Vw86WJhB7KvRjeP2RPI-IjonzFhwH6NixlCYf5KaHwT9RZAN7I/s400/FrontPorchToo.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-size:85%;">Front Porch Sitting Area</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMxEP_LIfkMsjK1TO2VvswwfOKWNK2HxKlBveHhzL_DHqvON5nsgM-JHcdgOXrTmMpQFtYZk880usp4IzDnrihVGNy-D42qx8-Wx2vJQmHUYF5tc9Y99_8qx9LW_hiWwhdfs7-id87UMY/s1600-h/ViewfromKitchen.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216089834015908802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMxEP_LIfkMsjK1TO2VvswwfOKWNK2HxKlBveHhzL_DHqvON5nsgM-JHcdgOXrTmMpQFtYZk880usp4IzDnrihVGNy-D42qx8-Wx2vJQmHUYF5tc9Y99_8qx9LW_hiWwhdfs7-id87UMY/s400/ViewfromKitchen.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;">Back Patio/View from Kitchen Sink<br /></span><div align="center"><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8FS11E1TiVGhr6YGtaENGEfIgE27wu_551M02-uthsEiLe10bqO5feIeNV21SKM-QjZEHPdCgMsm880gzWFiI82hwRp9cVJkar7EBSm1wWScWtsZ8usCMyUCzwubagPtDmCTMXy3Dtlk/s1600-h/AlFresco.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216051591359162034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8FS11E1TiVGhr6YGtaENGEfIgE27wu_551M02-uthsEiLe10bqO5feIeNV21SKM-QjZEHPdCgMsm880gzWFiI82hwRp9cVJkar7EBSm1wWScWtsZ8usCMyUCzwubagPtDmCTMXy3Dtlk/s400/AlFresco.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> Al Fresco Diningroom</span><br /></div><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzeaqV7uNgOCttDBs4RDyih0TW5GkHQVtc35pp1vNpFAKKIEBS7lBKKI5hsoYeNV6YgEcXz6wvWqfrmcMdQ9p7xQcdaZdPIYoiC5QoAYp5jomdnfaz4R2UbgLRRpk5eT5cRe23UKjxkK4/s1600-h/Loftbalcony.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216051596690756322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzeaqV7uNgOCttDBs4RDyih0TW5GkHQVtc35pp1vNpFAKKIEBS7lBKKI5hsoYeNV6YgEcXz6wvWqfrmcMdQ9p7xQcdaZdPIYoiC5QoAYp5jomdnfaz4R2UbgLRRpk5eT5cRe23UKjxkK4/s400/Loftbalcony.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span style="font-size:85%;">South Facing Balcony designed with Passive Solar Design</span> </p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216089829090220322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg233pKUr2TljNHos28k6El3wkzpNUjGPTzN2q9IGaBd0Ag-GQ18_p9o1sTWzcJQZhZSt7Sm1NVzbjBhQRyooUQE5eORh_3aTZzmIlUnyfR3oCYA_yi4gc5Ab3YR-mRxMF8VdzA2YeiwGQ/s400/SEDeckView.jpg" border="0" /> <span style="font-size:85%;">SouthEast Deck overlooking Master Bedroom Deck</span><br /><br /><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216051601375720434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqAZtUoQHPU7aqm7iKF2ZcO3BoJfbF_P5CiGjnq0JOkqI453Q3RBBZ2HZqhFd3e0yKqGZpDmnzJ-qG8LVGha0bDfty4Q3P4o2lmAAE4p2Xm028AHKvkMSE_1o5GVBP0TpQ1UB0orI9vGs/s400/SWPatio.jpg" border="0" /> <span style="font-size:85%;">Porch Sitting Area off Family Room</span><br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216059158689501522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ64Bc6aRCgrzXJvZaUPUj9MXb8j04alf-jcjQIVCEm2Soglh_ANgFpXTlakVx56KM_CYTDHCjxAIUAxWowfoui_gnaxXxIF48dVYfJNlTZoKhyphenhyphenJcyAFjgTel79xP_N90JWuKxmeloaUc/s400/Master+BR+Deck.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">View of back of house/Master Bedroom deck</span></p></div><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216089828147407202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk7SiOthyphenhyphensaPAAkDWGLngf2oAj4WobEvL3Zwe2aTuylEcBLQtJSJVhmC9LcSiVyrmbS3c-G3Ww-30TnhZOR7Q6VEehzjnk1jLEhRaVth5qEC0xfqSUmlfNS8Narf-Fa0JYDvl8cIHjyBY/s400/NorthbalconyandPatio.jpg" border="0" /></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">North Side Patio and Master Balcony</span></p>Sedona Clearing Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03626857113888620210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044545685980941133.post-90324778575252308712009-01-10T21:16:00.001-07:002009-01-13T12:23:54.800-07:00Different Perspectives of the House<div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216053211824440738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSx_ODK-oLbARZ11QuwHw19LtZ2jk6AOcB8LTEHN_usV-eHkFs6skMi5OQm0RdzJNdXafXPNoLFZeBysrzRDagA4wxyYLGCDOWlOtg2EETly8FttgBFa4mB2PCU0Ittw7HbiPKgGO4j7o/s400/BelowFrontDoor.jpg" border="0" /> <span style="font-size:85%;">Sunset reflection on 25 Wild Horse Mesa Circle</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216053214835443362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" height="245" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn_OG1Q9GwH1yfaXFDBnu6cYD9eN41D0MEnLYjIURuFJFE9DcOG7mCMfpcuinq-Qvd1_cUm7mvCOw_14fK44XD2Zpm4QYKN4a7q8ZGX_ISM3LvFkWoEcY_z7kHzh2xWi9PU6OVFczJ6-8/s400/BestView.jpg" width="339" border="0" /> <span style="font-size:85%;">View of the house from Wild Horse Mesa Circle</span><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcOw2hmdqnT0viAXIB5nDr9mZjnIQEp2deaXth_Q5li0KBreR6aldqiLNw4B_lYnz5aBmjVrZKn3Skvv0Bn4SgXvdYn4lqk2C-30E6rYqMFv67awLD_fcEze1_lp9Vt-FFWjXYyvw3aj4/s1600-h/ViewSWFront.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257789753986129170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcOw2hmdqnT0viAXIB5nDr9mZjnIQEp2deaXth_Q5li0KBreR6aldqiLNw4B_lYnz5aBmjVrZKn3Skvv0Bn4SgXvdYn4lqk2C-30E6rYqMFv67awLD_fcEze1_lp9Vt-FFWjXYyvw3aj4/s400/ViewSWFront.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> View of the house from the berm at the south driveway entry.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257789519562752370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9ou6IN78TOsvAIBqz4-MIOXJoPYmv8PZuJannJzd93AtcctQosyekLvcS8gnje8udVsUxWeRzsvLWbyqbzVOEEQyy038Vk7uzud89meZYP8J2XTYyV5iICggI75Z07jXemeniNg2tNuk/s400/View+of+Parking+Garage+from+Front+Door.jpg" border="0" /> <span style="font-size:85%;">View of the front entry area as you step out the front door.</span><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7UfH1bmmvnILzIOgiq6BTXElULt2J34CoeKXYhxPlnyJe1cSA65eHR8OBxL0uvkmkTApgBVkVz8s3Xg23X3k2Zv1J4IDplpyfOo6jGJayvQFNmc3ooEn35GMgEHYtWjgrVehyphenhyphenZEt5Fek/s1600-h/DrivewayLeadstoGarage.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257789503826400978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7UfH1bmmvnILzIOgiq6BTXElULt2J34CoeKXYhxPlnyJe1cSA65eHR8OBxL0uvkmkTApgBVkVz8s3Xg23X3k2Zv1J4IDplpyfOo6jGJayvQFNmc3ooEn35GMgEHYtWjgrVehyphenhyphenZEt5Fek/s400/DrivewayLeadstoGarage.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;">View of the garage from the north driveway access</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgehO2dyUVnPHX4Y9J_TEoz2Phyfjam7GkkB-UGd_AR0qZRG5NcAGDwOmC1mWLOI7AMolocPkGjlEg1JzSVipdH7Mi9yZhDizjAEDZf60znpDgIaNd2hUtL3pCQPjEyHgUkluAMmjE5yXU/s1600-h/EntryWay.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257789507431014578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgehO2dyUVnPHX4Y9J_TEoz2Phyfjam7GkkB-UGd_AR0qZRG5NcAGDwOmC1mWLOI7AMolocPkGjlEg1JzSVipdH7Mi9yZhDizjAEDZf60znpDgIaNd2hUtL3pCQPjEyHgUkluAMmjE5yXU/s400/EntryWay.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Steps leading to the house</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYivcc3lgZFprtSmeJvctcGSaaxm4QODujiVqAbm6PA_vMTyXH5goYRbek0nA4Ex298ztVU8tEHs-Gj4BQaqUoDADLuS5UNl_CrpHhbsqo4ZCzIqX8wLB_lUnNME8qOzpyKszKoXET_sA/s1600-h/SWCorner+of+Property.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257789514955139458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYivcc3lgZFprtSmeJvctcGSaaxm4QODujiVqAbm6PA_vMTyXH5goYRbek0nA4Ex298ztVU8tEHs-Gj4BQaqUoDADLuS5UNl_CrpHhbsqo4ZCzIqX8wLB_lUnNME8qOzpyKszKoXET_sA/s400/SWCorner+of+Property.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Southwest corner of property</span></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-JXAoto-Ed-MxqLfMIONhTRBng0y_j9Fc7H5WDepokZomAE19G5-Rq9PES4SXyIvuHkKlx8yHz8t8v0kiNT9QGTZkoazrn0IpA8C3RJ0RBfQZWhrHzSOa_qSvw-Ebd5c8wbsoWDaTyKc/s1600-h/View+of+Rear.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257789516388138306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-JXAoto-Ed-MxqLfMIONhTRBng0y_j9Fc7H5WDepokZomAE19G5-Rq9PES4SXyIvuHkKlx8yHz8t8v0kiNT9QGTZkoazrn0IpA8C3RJ0RBfQZWhrHzSOa_qSvw-Ebd5c8wbsoWDaTyKc/s400/View+of+Rear.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">View of the back of the house from the northeast </span></p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257789750291979186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG1jAnK6MePuSRgHveRc6Ba_isdC0DNbVoAU1JWI6jownxHue-f9psPcArDgGM_qAjuxmEsGIe_bqxZg76-09Xv40_O8J9qwIjL6ORcaqJNqlhABYqVJNoGy-UKcBDRvyIyQ3-baObCbI/s400/ViewFromCottage.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-size:85%;"> View of the meandering driveway from the garage breezeway.<br /></span><br /></p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257789753632056674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAp6ZDVTc_ZCZvd_TyFe8JIUJj-KzVjQHVRxvqzqdkIyN70U5eZMOxj1RMNsJ4dz7Pb4O7vv6Yqgs1P70Ssuh39sq_mlV0QwkAMF9lBrpFh2KqV6jCnYZO45T2dmRJixZi90DiH6zQ1Ow/s400/WHMViewRear.jpg" border="0" /></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">View of Wild Horse Mesa from the rear of the property</span><br /></p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCZ511Vrp7Wggdibo9kYkJ2l1ibXDMOIPZrEcQb48r2wQD5sktqnrFeCb621dACuDrr55SZvfGuid26GvkVq4uTEY96u12sWuhR4rOnDdJiSagXgdsmatLRghCxUestum0jxD67Bj7rO8/s1600-h/HouseView.jpg"><p align="center"></a></p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216088389095485698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCZ511Vrp7Wggdibo9kYkJ2l1ibXDMOIPZrEcQb48r2wQD5sktqnrFeCb621dACuDrr55SZvfGuid26GvkVq4uTEY96u12sWuhR4rOnDdJiSagXgdsmatLRghCxUestum0jxD67Bj7rO8/s400/HouseView.jpg" border="0" /></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">View from Wild Horse Mesa Circle of the north driveway access.</span><br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ4ocfTL14B5RtqpDINPS_z9XR6y1rCgeVoPIH53lr-v3EFwNkw8ZeZpyfFw7-yQjklkpAjW94cBIGxgYWfUvMNzbsyP857Meb5xhVeGBncf6-8xHZiQ4WkBLj5iRGI7SYRfzbjbr7xvI/s1600-h/HouseView6.jpg"><p align="center"></a></p><p align="center"></p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216088385781288306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ4ocfTL14B5RtqpDINPS_z9XR6y1rCgeVoPIH53lr-v3EFwNkw8ZeZpyfFw7-yQjklkpAjW94cBIGxgYWfUvMNzbsyP857Meb5xhVeGBncf6-8xHZiQ4WkBLj5iRGI7SYRfzbjbr7xvI/s400/HouseView6.jpg" border="0" /></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">View of the house from driveway center</span><br /></p><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216053211465240082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggTfAsgUSMUZntmMbjDM3oDcjsCi6ZaQFwXpagtfcIvogX1rqfSTKCH65QlBb3tpe1eymDW0Pp3iwWH_xQDxN81fTYYPRJy9MSxaP_oiXanoLuaELdAl1QAwYPqfhezFFdaN6mYf0w8lg/s400/ApproachHouse.jpg" border="0" /> <span style="font-size:85%;">View of the house from the north driveway entry<br /></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGo2dRhoV6RlmHXMFMIyBbuzSN6YhnmIynSRjuafe3l3pqC-E49PaA-ObGIEqKZE5e6fC2_w87iWvXlmdGKLEiwzQxNhNGWoP0_ms2eD_nDXdwGYJ87aqEIf6-k04_dTUTe4uxblCRiA8/s1600-h/FrontView2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216053214074814194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGo2dRhoV6RlmHXMFMIyBbuzSN6YhnmIynSRjuafe3l3pqC-E49PaA-ObGIEqKZE5e6fC2_w87iWvXlmdGKLEiwzQxNhNGWoP0_ms2eD_nDXdwGYJ87aqEIf6-k04_dTUTe4uxblCRiA8/s400/FrontView2.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Another view from the front yard of the front of the house.</span><br /><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216062895467366402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjthtIw_ZM2M5DrWyNOwjDxJNpNa3bvup2vVgIwR-41ptHioF7-rYepMWgavzDh9cvKF42p8goouAkrJMZSUGh0jX5rvTb7KVcymOTCaGuFcyj7cBBxRn6kA3RUmmjoqn04bvYZ69LfV9s/s400/South+Elevation.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">View of the south side of the house from the side yard.<br /></span></p><p align="center"><strong>Every spirit builds itself a house; and beyond its house a world; and beyond its world, a heaven. Know then, that the world exists for you. </strong><strong>~Emerson~ </strong><br /></p><div align="center"></div></div>Sedona Clearing Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03626857113888620210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5044545685980941133.post-49539836409817811882007-08-26T01:31:00.000-07:002015-12-15T00:08:31.523-07:00How We Came To Be In Sedona<div align="center">
<strong>"I am Don Quixote!... When Destiny Calls Me, Onward I Go!"</strong></div>
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My first trip to Sedona was in April of 2001. I had just ended a very intense and transforming relationship, had written a semblance of a novel and when I decided to temporarily leave my very busy life as an Upstate New York business owner, I chose to rent a house for a week in Sedona to work on the novel.<br />
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Over 1400 pages of novel notes were based on my relationship with Benito, a complex and highly spiritual Mexican immigrant who changed my life. Not only was it a love story, it was an experience that taught me about spirituality and deep connection with others. We shared the same nighttime dreams. I would think of him and he would call within minutes of my thought of him. As I began researching and writing the novel, I would read him excerpts from it and he would say "How did you know that? That is EXACTLY what happened!" Or he would tell me a story and I would reach over, pull out my novel notes and read it back to him almost verbatim. It was bizarre! It was amazing. It was beautiful. It was about connection and the knowingness that comes naturally when you allow things to flow in your life. At the time, the title for the book was Don Coyote and has since been renamed (and rewritten in the form of a <a href="http://www.chc-group.com/CHC%20Productions/2006%20Screenplay%20Finalists.htm">screenplay: TRICKSTER</a>).<br />
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So, back to Sedona. When I arrived at the private rental home, I was greeted by the owner Maria. She and I hit it off and we went for coffee at a local bakery before she left for LA where she was completing work on a screenplay. Over her coffee, she leaned towards me. "So, tell me what your book is about?" In a fragmented way, I told her it was about a Mexican guy and an American girl and that the backbone of the book was based on the life of the coyote who gets hunted, moves, adapts, survives and so on. Maria says to me "Watch out the back in the morning and every day you will see a lone coyote passing through the backyard." The first sighting of the Lone Coyote outside my window.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">Here's a photo of the lone coyote taken from the rental house balcony.</span></div>
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Maria proceeded later on in our conversation to tell me about what it was like for her to buy her land in Sedona and to build her home. It was built high on the rocks and in order to access the main floor, you had to go up 16 steps to get into the house. She told me a story that when they were clearing the land, they found human remains. Now, in NY, finding human remains initiates a call to the police. In Arizona, bones, ruins, the ancient past of the area is uncovered on a fairly regular basis, so it was really no big deal that she found a femur and pelvicbones! I enquired "What do you DO with the bones when you find them?" She replied"I set them aside and that night I went out, lit a candle, said a prayer and buried the bones at the edge of the property." Taking a breath she said in a hushed tone, "You know, I believe that the coyote that passes through each morning is the spirit of the guy whose bones those were."<br />
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Maria had no way of knowing that in my novel was an excerpt: The Mexican guy's grandfather had traveled north to the US in search of work and had never returned. It turned out that grandfather's traveling companions had spotted a coyote at every twist and turn and they believed that the coyote was the spirit of the deceased grandfather who had been killed during a group border crossing.<br />
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At the end of the day, Maria was on her way to LA and I was settling into life at the rental house. I went to sleep that night in the master bedroom. The only book in the house was on the bedside table and it was on screenwriting.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5102938157272643938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2F823mTAyUYO1OZZ6aamdf1nIMZrawTEnu9VduEupQ7VC7E8aOaErkMiJnXfToD2o7h0Aj5Hja_TfdQy1VHphhft-3icNKj7-oufd7AeOyMhk7xf06b5z8-HxvggCAkUVhcRA1c2Pf982/s400/Syd+Field+Book.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /><br />
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The next day I had writer's block -- I was stuck! Until a light bulb went on in my head and I asked myself why I was writing the MOVIE in my head, trying to make it a novel instead? I then outlined the whole complex thing sitting on the back of Bell Rock on a Wednesday afternoon.... and then towards the day's end, with the scrap paper I still had left, I found myself drawing house plans(go figure!? Since when did I have an opportunity to build my dream house?)<br />
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So my Sedona story continues -- Later that week I put my tourist hat on and head out to the Airport Vortex with my digital camera. The vortex gave me(on demand) a brilliant rainbow and then it gave me a guy who spoke to me and reminded me that there was a pot of gold at the end of it... which ultimately led for a search for the "pot of gold" which led me to the Elephant's Foot which led me to Painted Canyon Drive and I came to a stop at the side of the road at a Real Estate sign. (Hmm! I thought. There's a novel idea. After a lifetime in my hometown, I was considering what it would be like to have Sedona red rock views from my home).<br />
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As I was looking at and half-heartedly pondering the land for sale from my car at the shoulder of the road, two coyotes slowly appeared at the front of my car -- one looked me directly in the eyes; the other one nervously followed him as he headed into the parcel that was for sale. I don't know if there was meaning in this (?reasons for all?) but I was very oriented to the Coyote at this point in my trip. Was it a sign? Was the coyote guiding me?<br />
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The following week I was back in NY having lunch with my colleague, Mark. He asked me whether I had completed my novel during my time in Sedona. "No" I replied, "...but I titled it Don Coyote". Mark then outpours the song in the restaurant "I am I Don Coyote the Man ofLamancha!...Onward I go!" I made a face while I laughed at and with him. At the end of lunch we walked down the street and had gone our separate ways just as a woman was handing out flyers on the corner. I took a flyer to be polite and my jaw dropped as I glanced down at it. "Syracuse University Theater Productions presents: Man of LaMancha" and there was Don Quixote on his horse with Sancho Panza next to him.<br />
Chock it up to irony?<br />
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So next thing I know I'm surfing the internet looking for Sedona Real Estate -- I couldn't help it, Sedona seemed to take hold of me. One day I got an email from Gretchen at Sedona Realty (<a href="http://www.sedonarealty.com/">http://www.sedonarealty.com/</a>) and the subject line read "Cute Little House". I opened it and it's showed a two bedroom, one bath (read between the lines - affordable) with a killer view of Sedona. It was located on Tonto Rim Dr. I viewed the 360 virtual tour and decided that when I go to Sedona in August (four months down the road) if it was still on the market I would go to see it.<br />
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In the meantime (I have a tendency to enjoy researching the unknowns...) I found out that the seller's name was Douglas Flackman, an oil artist). I had been told that Douglas was relocating East to continue his work. Since this feng shui consultant wanted to learn more about the energy of the "previous owner", I Googled "Douglas Flackman" and was taken to a webpage where I could view his beautiful work. Must be a good energy person to do this kind of work, I thought.<br />
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Then I clicked on "Home" on the artist's page and it took me to the HomePage of the "<a href="http://www.tilting.com/">Tilting At Windmills Gallery"</a> and there -- once again, was Don Quixote on his horse! I begin to wonder if this house MUST BE FOR ME!? It was a long wait until my next planned August visit.<br />
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<a href="http://www.tilting.com/"><span style="font-size: 85%;">www.tilting.com</span></a><br />
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In the meantime, I was preparing for my Master's program in Feng Shui and had to recruit client histories, hours and feedback for services I had provided. I was preparing a mailing and questionnaire for my previous clients . One day I realized I didn't have all of their addresses in my records.</div>
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As I looked up my client "Kim Hennessey" in the phone book, just above her name I found "Paula Hennerty" -- a nurse I worked closely with at <a href="http://www/iroquoisnursing.com">Iroquois Nursing Home</a> years before. I am not one to make a spontaneous call very often, but I made a call to her at that moment. We caught up on events from the past few years since we had seen each other--and when I told her of Sedona and Don Coyote and Don Quixote she replied "What are you DOING?! Don't wait! You HAVE to go out and see that house."<br />
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I argued with her to an extent that I had too much to do, but then I looked in my calendar and had "Sedona" written on the weekend of June 25. My mother and I had planned to visit Sedona and the plans had been cancelled but I had never removed it from my day planner. So, June 25 I was on a plane to Sedona for the second time - for four precious days.</div>
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In the MEANTIME, I had been corresponding with a guy in Pennsylvania who specialized in the archives and collections of Carl Moon, who photographed Native Americans in the early 1900's. Tom Driebe sent me a complimentary signed copy of a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Search-Wild-Indian-Photographs-Lifeworks/dp/0965269108/ref=sr_1_4/002-4551209-8568067?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1188119714&sr=1-4">coffee table book he had written </a>and two little used books that he thought might be of interest to me. One of those books addressed the "People of the Tonto Rim" --- Could this be the SAME Tonto Rim that housed Douglas Flackman's house for sale, located on East Tonto Rim? I took the book with me on the trip.<br />
<a href="http://www.carlmoon.com/CarlMoon.htm">http://www.carlmoon.com/CarlMoon.htm</a><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5102935782155729234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhidJ9pZruQDDloLkw9Ek-nndRqAYOJSSXR0lE-KbHmwtZw0YBUd5whq3HRlpKCZGbtpBQGWOjl4zs7c2Xq_ghBwlLqqO0Vg91F1ksfuDwicp41Mm5fOfM5qJ-AMvywmA8anooK-g2MIaUL/s400/Works+of+Carl+Moon.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /><br />
Soon I was back in Sedona again, my heart pounding as I crossed the threshold of the little house. The views were outstanding. .... The house... well, it did NOTHING for me. What a disappointment!? All this way to find out that I didn't care for the "Don Quixote house" after all! My real estate agent showed me a couple of other properties -- but none made much of an impression on me. And they were all SO EXPENSIVE! She shook my hand at the end of the day Friday and said "If you find something you like over the weekend, let me know and we'll take a look at it before you head out on Monday". I wondered to myself -- what was the point of this trip -- is it all for naught?<br />
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That weekend I found myself up in an area of parcels For Sale By Owner. Oh the atrocious stories I have heard of people who bought land in Arizona only to find it was worth nothing! But I drove up onto one of the parcels and along came a cowboy-type of guy 'S'cuse me" he said "C'n I help ya? Are you lookin' for land?" He showed me the map of the parcels and gave me permission to hike around. "If ya see somethin ya like, let me know."<br />
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I hiked around and found a lot that had a crumbling chicken coop-type structure on it. It was a near-acre and the parcel with the coop was nearly $100,000. I whined to myself that I could never afford even a Sedona chicken coop!<br />
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<em>The Coop</em><br />
<span style="font-size: 85%;">But how do you put a price on the view from the coop? (see below the view in my rear view mirror)</span> </div>
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I hiked around some more and as I arrived at a lot at the base of Wild Horse Mesa, in a heartbeat, I KNEW I'D COME <strong>HOME</strong>. In a moment I knew that no other lot would do. No other house would do. I threw away all of my real estate notes and books and guides and I called the owner and I offered the value of my entire home in NY for the parcel of land.</div>
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<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5102951673534724530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimQqRO43fhxmV4cXmBtwBOS7nxxCW8lLSWAzltQ7ZgtxKyxe3ZXe-JpbNsKZQJJlP4ojdxsmC1xXd77FBB_W2TVQXDlU90Fqn0s-eWNFYYAzgDoAXOZGXv9xUAjYDRwqanXPhQVlI_kF0A/s400/WHM+Hx+II.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></div>
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<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5102951673534724514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi82Rxyy8A-MTpwXGkfo5Td8oEhUIsUjlfbMMMFPpHdpdgau556Sstf8JRMmREyj08Lh0rFCQPa2TrQh0cexDb2QUyuGy3CW_OfDcXPYJdw8dKEe8ZiWLRYRiVghNvd5nLpFHJomz-IoH6d/s400/WHM+Hx.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /> It was all-too-soon time to leave Sedona, but not without many photos of this parcel. The last photo I took was from across a nearby field. I went to take a longshot of my land, and I had to look twice. There, peeking up above the trees at the top of my property, the "Don Quixote house" was in clear view. </div>
<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5102932681189341458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1CDFvgfvonfukQN-omAdgCRk2Gam8iKcB-8QcdvkMMJ1gwcLQOlnNjbRmoZ5OKPv18djzw6HWw2Rcey9JA3wvpuNXSmYYw7c3gr-fGjJh2qD42Pu0fLi5wi8u12zAvC2KmOWyZCb91w5t/s400/Tonto+Rim+is+Closer+Than+I+Thought.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /><em><span style="font-size: 85%;">Flackman house is on the right. The yellow ranch below it is the house that borders the rear of my property.</span></em><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Making the Offer/Meeting Cherokee</span><br />
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I had put in the offer on the land here and then I took a drive uptown to get a smoothie at the local coffee shop. I sat in the shop and looked around me at the people who were milling around. It was a shock to realize I had just put an offer in on a piece of land in a community that had so many people that seemed so unlike me. What on earth was I DOING? Had I made a mistake? I had nothing in common with the people in this town! They called my number to give me the smoothie and I quickly left the place. I drove down the street to a New Age shop and went in to buy a couple of souvenirs. When I approached the counter there was a lady in a long flowing mumu with long hair and big-lensed glasses. She was strange looking to me, but she looked at me with warmth and kindness and in a gravely voice said "Did you find everything you were looking for?" I said "Yes and more. I'd better just move here so I can stop buying souvenirs!" She looked me straight in the eye and it was like the moment was frozen in time when she said "You are being CALLED HERE, you know. You are MEANT to BE here. Do you KNOW that?" I said "I guess so." and I paid for my stuff, thanked her and left the store. I returned to New York and proceeded to go home to get my house there ready to sell. After all, I had to sell the it to buy the land, so things were now set in motion.</div>
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Maybe Don Quixote was leading me after all! Three days later my offer was accepted. I put my entire retirement account in escrow (and sent it off with a SMILE!???) -- agreeing to lose most of it if I didn't come up with the remainder by the October 1st Closing Date. I put my beloved NY house on the market a week or so later.<br />
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Think the story's over!? Not quite! Soon it was August and I was getting ready for my next trip West which wast to include a week in Sedona and week in Utah for feng shui mastery training. My mother came along to visit Sedona with me for a few days on the early end of the trip. It was very hot in the middle of monsoon season in Sedona -- we spent most of the first day going in and out of shops and cafes, being typical tourists. We went up tovisit the Chapel on the Rocks and while there I glanced at the open bible which was opened to the Book of Mark and my eyes landed on 21:22 which reads... <br />
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<strong><span style="color: #660000;">AND ALL THINGS, WHATSOEVER YE SHALL ASK IN PRAYER, BELIEVING, YE SHALL RECEIVE.... Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you... For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. ...Therefore I say unto you, What things so ever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. (<em>Just in case ye don't "get it" the first time -- or the second</em>!)</span></strong></div>
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<em><span style="font-size: 85%;">Chapel on the Rocks, Sedona Arizona</span></em></div>
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Mom and I went for a happy hour marguerita at The Wild Toucan and then we proceeded to visit my land. At approximately 7:15 pm, she and I were on the Southeast ("Wealth") corner of the property planting a special silver dollar that she had given me on this trip -- along with a copy of the prayer from the Book of Mark. Just a few hours later, a call came in from my real estate agent back in NY. At 10:15 that evening (with a three hour time difference between NY and AZ, it was at exactly the same moment we were planting) the paperwork was signed for a full purchase offer on my house in NY.<br />
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THAT was weird too! The buyer had come into NY from California for the weekend. She and her husband had taken a trip down Memory Lane and drove by Grandma's house and found it For Sale. She went up to the front door, looked in the window, called to her husband "Honey! I have to have this house." and he says "OK." -- They went to a reunion dinner, met with the real estate agent later and were on a plane back to California the next morning. The house had come full circle and ended up back in it's own family. </div>
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<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5102932694074243378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyoew3XuYLOIVsZEhUpSLBd9OmitkHsXSok3f2UmBjGMx0ExyTLcs7lM0ikqe0iWjDmJf2ht9RPif5qtCynFjJTz-8b8jSWpeFwmlKrdaZkodEL5MnrmYbP26uXS3DaGTM-hPz5Xzgjyn6/s400/12+Bradley+St.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /><em><span style="font-size: 85%;">The little house in Marcellus. It's been good to me.</span></em></div>
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