Visitor Info

TerraSante Village does invite people for brief to extended visits.  Please contact us if you think you might like to visit.

For any visits we ask that you be clear about why, where you have been, where you are going, what you hope to learn, and how long you wish to visit.  A resume and statement of intention are always appreciated.  We will invite you to visit if it seems mutually of benefit.

Visitors are responsible for their own safety, and that of their children and pets.  Visitors must sign a release form (TerraSante Village Agreement) if working or staying for more than a short time, and abide by our neighborhood agreement.

Courtesy and respect in all relations here.  Quiet hours 10 pm to 8 am.  Drug-free is our policy.  No smoking in or around community buildings.  Pets may not roam, and must be attended at all times.  No guns at TerraSante.  People are expected to clean up after themselves, and then some.  Cleaning help is always appreciated.

Those who stay here are expected to participate in our mission and ongoing projects at TerraSante Village.  Also see our wish list.

Desert climate & weather

Winter - Mostly sunny & dry with occasional rain.  Cold at night (-7C, 20-40F), often just below freezing, and usually warms up nicely during the day (50-70F, 21C).  Can get very windy!

Summer - Mostly sunny & dry, frequent short rainstorms during July & August.  Can get very hot during the day (90-110F, 43C), and cools down at night (60-80F, 27C).

Clothing in layers is always a good idea, along with a sun hat and plenty of drinking water in hot weather.

For safety, and minimizing our impact on the desert, please stay on roadways & designated paths.  Elsewhere are ongoing construction, open ditches, and cactus.  In summer we encounter rattlesnakes, scorpions, spiders.  At night, a good flashlight or headlamp is essential.

Local resources

Roble's Junction / Three Points (west 3 miles) - Gas station, cafe, hardware & dollar stores.

Tucson, Arizona (east 20 miles) - Pima County commuter bus (one round trip each weekday)

Nearby - Avra Valley, Altar Valley, Sierrita Mountains, Sonoran Desert Museum, Saguaro National Park, Tucson Mountain Park, Tohono O'odham Nation, Kitt Peak Observatory, Old Tucson Studios etc.