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Welcome to The Great Southwest. We discuss most things Southwestern about this wonderful part of America, from history to hot weather...and there's so much to talk about! Pardner, leave those activist and political horses corralled at the gate. If you have a torch to burn make sure it's in the campfire. This is the site for all those who travel, love and live, or wish they could, in the Great Southwest. So c'mon, join us here in the most diverse section of the U.S.A.! We're glad you're here!
  Print   There Is More To Phoenix, Arizona, Than Meets The Eye.......
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cwillis said:
on November 18, 2009 01:36 AM ET

Hello...I would like to take you all on a journey through the Camelback Mountains. There is more than hiking or riding the trails, or even camping in the mountains. There is a very interesting story, that I would like to share with you all. Just click on the link below, and start reading. When you get to the end of the page, click on that link, and start your tour. Have fun. And let me know what you think.............................Carol

 

             http://www.dupontcastle.com/castles/copenhav.htm
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1mainer
Post #7
1mainer said:
on November 18, 2009 03:02 PM ET

Thanks for the post. I have learned something new today, I hadn't known about the castle.  


cwillis
Post #6
cwillis replied to sam53's Post #4 :
on November 18, 2009 02:03 PM ET

There are so many castles in Phoenix. There is more than one, built into the side of Camelback Mountain. But...The one I posted the link to..."The Copenhaver Castle', is the one I love. And it's "For Sale". But...The price of it, is just too Rich for me and my blood. But Tim & I sit here, and dream of what we would do, if we could buy that castle. I have told Tim, and I also told Lion that if we were able to buy "The Copenhaver Castle" that we could hold huge parties there every weekend, and invite all of the AARP members over to spend the whole weekend (S). That would be so cool!!! Did any of you actually check out the link at the bottom of the story, where they actually take you throuugh every room of "The Copenhaver Castle"? There are so many rooms!!! And they are more than just  beautiful. They are absolutely ravishing!!!!!!!!!! Ohhhhh, how I wish I could afford to buy it. If I could win the lottery, big time, or atleast enough to put a down payment on it plus the first month's payment, you best believe...We would leave Northumberland, Pa. in a Heartbeat!!!

Carol


saravdw
Post #5
saravdw said:
on November 18, 2009 09:16 AM ET

Thank you Carol. I love your  post. It looks like a wonderful place to visit.

Sara


sam53
Post #4
sam53 replied to trailrdr's Post #3 :
on November 18, 2009 09:04 AM ET

TOVREA!! Yes - that's the one I was thinking of!! It has never been open tho when I've been there.  Thanks for the memory jog


trailrdr
Post #3
trailrdr replied to sam53's Post #1 :
on November 18, 2009 08:53 AM ET

Yes, there's a castle in Phoenix...Tovrea Castle. Here are pictures and the story...

http://www.phoenix.gov/PARKS/tovrea.html

The Desert Botanical Gardens is a glorious testament to the Sonoran Desert. After living here 36 years, we love to go there and learn more about what Arizona has to offer.

 http://www.dbg.org/


cwillis
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cwillis replied to sam53's Post #1 :
on November 18, 2009 08:05 AM ET
edited on November 18, 2009 08:10 AM ET

I'm not sure. But if you go back to the end of the story of "The Copenhaver Castle"....You can click on the area that says  "Castles of the United States". Then click on each castle name, and it'll tell you whatever you need to know about that certain castle.


sam53
Post #1
sam53 said:
on November 18, 2009 06:58 AM ET

Isn't there a "castle" along E. Van Buren between 142 and the 202 loop? I may have my locales mixed up. The first time I went out to visit my daughter she lived along Van Buren. (Now in Tempe - what a beautiful town!)

I loved hiking on Camelback - gorgeous views!

Also great thing to visit is the Desert Botannical Garden - I have to go there every time I go out.