Nestled in the foothills of the Catalina Mountains, the
DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun is a wonder for the senses. It is filled with his paintings and sculptures of simple forms that evoke powerful emotions and gardens that inspire and rejuvenate. My mom has been a fan for as long as I can remember and I grew up appreciating his work. The gallery itself is located in his actual home, which he crafted from the land around him and his own imagination.
Our next stop was at the historic site of
Fort Lowell. All that remains of this fort from the late 1800's are some of the weathered adobe walls of the hospital. The 500 year old Casa Grande Ruins are in a much better state than this old fort, but Dad loves his historical nuggets where ever he can get them.
The Mission of
San Xavier del Bac stands like a brilliant mirage in the Arizona desert. I have been here several times in the past, but it still remains one of my favorite. One of the towers had been under re-construction for several years and had a glow about it... the other was patiently waiting its turn. Both this mission and the DeGrazia Gallery highlight the desert, beautiful and serene.
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