{"id":70866,"date":"2025-08-10T12:03:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T12:03:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/english.saigonbiz.com.vn\/2025\/08\/10\/tucsons-last-lost-guest-ranch-lives-again\/"},"modified":"2025-08-10T12:03:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T12:03:12","slug":"tucsons-last-lost-guest-ranch-lives-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/english.saigonbiz.com\/vn\/tucsons-last-lost-guest-ranch-lives-again\/","title":{"rendered":"Tucson\u2019s \u201cLast, Lost, Guest Ranch\u201d Lives Again"},"content":{"rendered":"
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TUCSON, Ariz., Aug. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A hidden gem has just been unearthed in the desert.<\/em> Solana Guest Ranch and Spanish Villas, a historic property with roots dating back to 1948, has been completely renovated, expanded, and relaunched<\/em>\u2014reviving one of Tucson\u2019s only historically zoned guest ranches in over four decades.<\/p>\n

After decades of decline in Pima County\u2019s guest ranch scene, which has seen a dramatic drop from over 100 ranches to just a handful<\/strong>, local entrepreneurs John Jacobs and Danielle Jacobs have brought back Tucson\u2019s \u201cLast, Lost Guest Ranch\u201d<\/strong>\u2014and it\u2019s bigger and better than ever. Nestled in the lush Tanque Verde Valley, Solana Guest Ranch<\/u><\/strong><\/a> introduces a modern take on the classic Arizona ranch experience, merging luxury<\/strong> with adventure<\/strong> in a way that\u2019s never been seen before in this part of the state.<\/p>\n

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<\/em>Equestrian activities and cowboy cookouts at Tucson\u2019s Solana Guest Ranch on Tanque Verde<\/em><\/p>\n

A Revival of a 75-Year-Old Tradition<\/strong><\/p>\n

Since the 1985 zoning change that ended guest ranch designations in Pima County, Arizona, no new guest ranches have been established. Most major dude ranches in Pima County, including Lazy K Bar Ranch<\/strong> have closed with urban sprawl slowly replacing the rugged western charm. But Solana\u2019s renovation of the Bar J Desert Haciendas<\/u><\/strong><\/a>, a historic guest ranch founded in 1948, is a true western revival story. The property has been renovated and expanded<\/strong> into Solana Guest Ranch and Spanish Villas, with restored 1950\u2019s ranch houses, immaculate grounds, and state-of-the-art, air-conditioned luxury glamping wagons<\/u><\/strong><\/a> set to debut later this year.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs Tucson locals with generations of family here in the Old Pueblo, it\u2019s important to us that we invest into preserving the history that makes our community so unique,\u201d says John Jacobs<\/strong>, owner of Solana and several other local businesses. \u201cSolana is the last of its kind in Tucson, and we\u2019ve transformed it into a nearly forgotten Tucson destination that\u2019s ideal for wellness retreats<\/u><\/strong><\/a>, corporate events<\/u><\/strong><\/a>, weddings<\/u><\/strong><\/a>, and group rentals<\/u><\/strong><\/a>. It\u2019s a place where peace, nature, and luxury come together.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tucson\u2019s Best-Kept Secret: A Luxe Ranch for the Modern Traveler<\/strong><\/p>\n

Solana Guest Ranch<\/strong> offers an experience like no other. The entire 11-acre boutique ranch property<\/strong> is available for buy-out, allowing groups to enjoy a private escape<\/strong> with exclusive access to all the ranch\u2019s luxury amenities<\/strong>:<\/p>\n