The last time I drove down to Willcox, Arizona was a whirlwind press trip with Cochise County with a heavy focus on all the many wineries in Southern Arizona. Let me tell you, when your job is to drink wine for days, your body is like whoah Nelly what is going on here?! It was during the end of the chaotic Covid era, not that it mattered in Arizona. It was still the Wild West which reminded me why I moved here in the first place… laws are a little loosey goosey. That road trip also included an overnight in the wild, weird mining town of Bisbee, Arizona so if you’re road trippin’ make sure to check it out too and crash with my friends at the new Warner Hotel too (full feature coming soon as it’s now officially open)!
But back to driving South from Phoenix, a different spin this time. I realized on this trip, I am a fickle pickle. The relief I felt once I got through Tucson traffic (lovingly referred to as The Dirty T by Phoenicians) was like boulders off my shoulders. There’s something about those long open roads and driving in Pearl, my trusty sporty Honda, that soothes my soul. I made two stops – one at the rest stop with the beautiful boulders called Texas Canyon about 30 minutes above Willcox and the way lower gas prices at the Circle K in the tiny town of Willcox. And since I arrived early that week when the farm was focused on doing chores for the weekend, it was just me, myself and I in the desert in a glamping dome.
Would you stay in a glamping dome in the middle of nowhere Willcox, Arizona? Located about 4 hours south of Phoenix, Tirrito Farm has taken its over 80 acres of land and created a close to nature but still the comforts of home space for all those folks who do not want to sleep on the ground – or an air mattress. Right now they are finishing up the sixth glamping dome, all with themes. My hosted stay was in the wine dome, with fun accents of wine hues, bottles repurposed, a full bathroom with bathtub, air conditioning, heated floor tiles, a tiny kitchen and wifi to work from. It’s starting to heat up in the valley but down there it’s much cooler with chill nights and endless stars! Stay during the week for best deals and listen to the coyotes at night or enjoy live music during the weekends with area bands. See all the options at tirritofarm.com.
Tirrito Farm gate in Willcox, Arizona.Driving into the main building at Tirrito Farm in Willcox, Arizona.I was surprised to see a pond at Tirrito Farm in Willcox, Arizona.Here you can see the glamping domes lined up in Willcox, Arizona.And a little paddle boat but no swimming at Tirrito Farms in Willcox, Arizona. This pond happened because they needed to dig for dirt to cover the main building. Happy coincidence!A gazebo to enjoy during the daytime at Tirrito Farms in Willcox, Arizona.I didn’t see a soul around so just drove over to the wine glamping dome at Tirrito Farms in Willcox, Arizona. There was a total of 6 by the time I left, they were working on the one to my left.I was immediately impressed with a fully functioning bathroom with tub and heated floors at Tirrito Farms in Willcox, Arizona.A velvety couch and curtains to cover for privacy at Tirrito Farms in Willcox, Arizona. You could also control the thermostat in your dome home!The bed was cozy and the base was handmade at Tirrito Farms in Willcox, Arizona.My view out the large window toward the farm with a pullout couch for guests or kids if needed. Putting that thing back as a couch with one person was a workout!The kitchen and dining area at Tirrito Farms in Willcox, Arizona with automatic trash can.A small kitchenette for what you may need at Tirrito Farm in Willcox, Arizona. There were also two large closets as well built into the wall.Handmade bed stands flanked the red bed featuring Tirrito wines. A nice touch would be a bottle or two in the room upon arrival to wind down for the sunset! But since I arrived on a Tuesday, everything was closed.The wine glamping dome at sunset in Willcox, Arizona.Make it a point to watch the sunset each night at Tirrito Farms in Willcox, Arizona.My neighbor’s glamping dome views in Willcox, Arizona. It’s wild at night you can hear the cackling coyotes outside and the farm dog barking at them to go away!My trusty steed, Pearl the Honda, always reliable in Willcox, Arizona.Taking a walkabout before dark is ideal as you are in the wilderness in Willcox, Arizona.The pond at sunset in Willcox, Arizona.And back toward the dome the crew was working on each morning at Tirrito Farms in Willcox, Arizona.Sunsets in Arizona are truly epic in Willcox, Arizona.My first taste of the farm life at Tirrito Farms was this spicy honey prosciutto pizza which hit the spot after a boring WFH day… yes, you still have to work when traveling which a lot of people don’t understand. You all see the highlights! The wifi is excellent here and there are no TVs which is a nice break from life. Wednesdays are pizza and wings day at the farm but out of wings that day! Tuesdays the kitchen is closed.
Next morning I allocated to explore the property on a farm tour. It’s a fully functioning farm with all the animals Tirrito Farm in Willcox, Arizona. I grew up on a farm in Central Pennsylvania so it was very familiar to me! Chickens, goats, cows, horses, dogs and more critters including farm cats were spread across over 80 acres of land – all coming to meet me. So stinking cute, make sure you ask for the farm tour in a golf cart around the massive grounds and end with the prettiest pond as well as vineyard fields.
Good morning says all the baby goats at Tirrito Farm in Willcox, Arizona. So stinking cute!A baby cow with its momma!This goat hacked the system by just laying in the feed trough eating!More baby moo moos!A look back at the barn where people also live above it in Willcox, Arizona.This milk cow was curious in Willcox, Arizona.Then I noticed a beautiful horse running toward me at Tirrito Farm in Willcox, Arizona. I grew up with horses and had a pony named Lollipop!I then made fast friends with both of them which apparently never happens at Tirrito Farms in Willcox, Arizona.The farm house view from the side at Tirrito Farms in Willcox, Arizona. The idea is to become as self sustainable as possible on this land.A golf cart ride out to the vineyard at Tirrito Farms in Willcox, Arizona.Sal from Tirrito Farms has a fun sense of humor in Willcox, Arizona heading back to the glamping domes.The man behind building pretty much the whole property, Gary Brauchla from Cochise Valley Homes LLC. I popped over to the last glamping dome they were finishing up and learned so much about how they built these and the other structures on property. Gary’s next plans are to retire and travel and we fully support that vibe!Next on the agenda, explore the main building with some games to the left in Willcox, Arizona.And patio to the left!The cutest little pizza food truck! This is where the live music happens as well on the weekends.Walking into the brewery side to the left at Tirrito Farm.It was lunchtime at Tirrito Farm and folks started trickling in with views of the brewery.We enjoyed a tasty flight at the brewery with “anything but IPAs” and some of the cleanest tasting beer because the well water is all filtered here – you can even enjoy tap water!Across the patio and catio is Sibma, the girl who prefers to lounge with guests. She caught a bird for snack and everyone enjoyed the show! There were roughly 14 farm cats on property while I was there.Walking into the farm store at Tirrito Farm.Beers to go at Tirrito Farm and lots of merch available!Real coffee is you really need a fix at Tirrito Farm too!The cafe list for the day at Tirrito Farm.To the left of the farm store is the wine lounge at Tirrito Farm.A beautiful space fit for private tastings too at Tirrito Farm.Owner Sal made this logo of his wife in wood at Tirrito Farm.The three wines they offer from Tirrito Farm and more brands too.This super tart and tangy rose stuck out in my memory at Tirrito Farm, unlike anything I’ve tasted before.I also liked this cow skull that belonged to one of their own and owner Yuri painted it gold at Tirrito Farm.Back over to the beer side of things I went for a late lunch at Tirrito Farm and enjoyed this corn fritter.And a spicy hot chicken sandwich with perfect fries at Tirrito Farm. It helped soak up all that beer!Then was able to catch Andrew Walter, head brewer formerly from Tombstone Brewery at Tirrito Farm for a behind the scenes beer tour.A peek behind the window where you can see all the kegs working hard at Tirrito Farm.A peek behind the main building at Tirrito Farm.And plans for expansion to the brewery at Tirrito Farm.
The food at Tirrito Farm in Willcox, Arizona is all sourced from the farm as much as possible. Goat and cow cheese as well as delicious beer abounds with a small batch selection of Tirrito Wines available as well. The well water is highly filtered and you can taste it straight out of the tap as well as in the beer. On weekends, live bands come from surrounding towns to entertain and the communal space comes alive with an amphitheater of music. If you want a true escape from the city with temps that drop down at least 10 degrees or more cooler, check out Tirrito Farm!
