The Forest
Old-growth juniper forest surrounds Mirador, offering ample opportunity for solitude and contemplation in a high-desert forest where native wildlife can be encountered at any time. From songbirds and eagles to rabbits or mountain lions, many species large and small inhabit the woods and canyon. Discover everyday wonders along trails that meander through this 105-acre wildlife refuge. You might spot a hummingbird nest, a bear track, or a rare wildflower. You might lose yourself among trees that sprouted a thousand years ago, but you’ll never be too far from the house.
The Gardens
Prayer flags deter deer from jumping the fence into the vegetable garden, while flowers, fruit trees, and habitat shrubs for birds surround the house. Pollinators including native bees, honeybees, and butterflies abound with flowers blooming from February through November.
