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Karnubawax Says: Tours are given at Arcosanti once an hour. The last one leaves at 4, so be sure to get there by 3:30 to sign up. Check out the website for exact times.Our tour guide was not a full-time resident (not, as Jonathan_C would say, a "true believer"), so we got a very well rounded...
Jonathan_C Says: From the moment you enter the Arcosanti gallery you will be amazed at the lovely collection of ceramic and bronze bells on display. The sale of these decorative wind chimes is the main source of funding for the entire project. (No wonder construction is behind schedule!) In...
Jonathan_C Says: Daily tours of the site begin in the Arcosanti Gallery, every hour on the hour between 10am and 4pm. The basic tour provides a quick but comprehensive introduction to the history and design philosophy of the Arcosanti project, takes you through much of the site, and shows...
Voyageuse30 Says: You can make a donation to the Arcosanti project (recommended: $8) and a resident will tell you about the project and show you around. It's a very interesting tour, and you can even buy windchimes that the residents make. They are truly one of a kind and the money helps fund...
Arcosanti: you can even stay if you want to
Karnubawax Says: Though I didn't take 'em up on it, there are lodgings available at Arcosanti. They have several rooms and one suite. I believe the suite was the most at $75/night, and the other rooms were very reasonable - under $30. Now, what you get is a small room and access to the...
Jonathan_C Says: We didn't stay at Arcosanti but it looks like a great option for anyone looking for a cheap and very alternative place to stay between Phoenix and points north. Rooms are $20 for a single and $30 for a double with the 'Sky Suite' going for $75/night. Visitors must arrive...
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Arcosanti has its own cafe, where you can get coffee and a snack or even a full meal. The cafe makes all of the food for the resident workers, so it has a varied menu. I didn't eat here, so I can't vouch for it one way or the other. Just letting you know it's here.
Written Jan 6, 2006
Website: http://www.arcosanti.org
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Arcosanti runs a series of events during the summer. Most of them involve music of some sort. They are held in the small amphitheater which overlooks the valley (in this picture it was enclosed to keep out the inclement weather). The shows include dinner and are something like $20-25 - pretty reasonable. Check their website for details.
Written Jan 6, 2006
Website: http://www.arcosanti.org
Arcosanti book store: books for the architecture buff
Karnubawax Says: In addition to the bells, Arcosanti sells books. Most of them deal with the more esoteric elements of architecture, landscape architecture and design - meaning they're big, beautiful, and expensive. They also have some good books describing various communal living concepts...
Arcosanti gift shop: The bells.... the bells....
Karnubawax Says: Arcosanti's main (okay only) source of income is the bells. And, I must say, they are pretty cool. Most are cast in bronze, and no two are alike. They aren't cheap, but I'd say, for a hand-crafted piece of art that supports a non-profit enterprise, they're pretty reasonable....
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Arcosanti sits perched above a very beautiful valley. If you take the tour, you also get permission to hike around in the valley. It was a bit soggy the day I was there, so they weren't encouraging it. But accross the valley affords some great views looking back at the site.
Written Jan 6, 2006
Favorite thing: The buildings at Arcosanti are really spectacular. They remind me of the Frank Lloyd Wright buildings in Phoenix.
Fondest memory: My fondest memory of Arcosanti is the castle. This guy who used to live there built a small castle for his daughter. Very cool to go see.
Written Dec 4, 2002
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Arcosanti is so cool to go to. If you're on you way to Prescott, put in some extra time to go visit Arcosanti. Arcosanti is a very small town where a whole bunch of artists live. There's lots to see...
Arcosanti is an alternative to urban sprawl in the Arizona desert, developed by Italian architect Paolo Soleri. It is basically a self-sufficient little town that is in the process of being built. The...
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