The Carefree Desert Garden, a 4 acre garden located on Easy Street in Carefree, AZ, is a great place to view our local desert plants.        Strolling around the Carefree Desert Garden, you'll see a rare Boojum Tree among many of the native plants as the garden weaves it way around the Carefree Sundial, the Carefree Amphitheater, great art and sculptures, a waterfall, and a giant gila monster slide.       After touring the Carefree Desert Garden for FREE, visit any of the great shops along Ho and Hum streets and stop in for refreshments at any of the wonderful restaurants.  I love the English Rose Tea Room (reservations recommended 480-488-4812) and the Sundial Cafe for breakfast or lunch.  Carefree Station often has night time entertainment on the rooftop allowing you to enjoy our... 02/12/2012

  This is an event if you are a Balloon enthusiast, you cannot miss the Carefree-Cave Creek Balloon Festival! Get up close and personal with the Carefree-Cave Creek Balloon Festival. It is coming up very soon January 21st, from 4 PM to 10 PM. It is staged and put together By the Carefree Resort and Conference Center. And it is located at 37220 Mule Train Road Carefree AZ 85377. This is just north of Cave Creek road, between downtown Carefree/Cave Creek and Pima Rd.   The Carefree-Cave Creek Balloon Festival will have balloons of all shapes and sizes, so this is a great event to bring your cameras and get some special pictures. One of their sponsors KMLE is bringing us quite a show! Tim & Willy and the All Earl Band is going to be performing as well as the Herndon brothers! Wow! The Care... 01/15/2012

Carefree – Cave Creek Balloon Festival   The 3rd Annual Carefree-Cave Creek Hot Air Balloon Festival, hosted by the Carefree Resort and Conference Center, will please young and old alike.  Our “gentle giants” attract thousands to Carefree and Cave Creek each year. This year’s unique environment, at one of the premier resorts in the country, promises an upscale evening of family entertainment.   The 2012 Balloon Festival will be showcasing balloons of all shapes and sizes, Live Music, Arizona Skyhawk’s Parachute Team, vendor market, fireworks, indoor and outdoor food and beverage, adult refreshments, Sanderson Lincoln test drives and of course the ever popular Kids Zone!"   General admission is $8.00, Children 3-12 is $5.00 and 2 and under is free.  VIP tickets are available with advance... 01/15/2012

The Boulders in Carefree and Scottsdale, Arizona Named after its most noticeable feature of spectacular 12-million-year-old granite boulder formations, the community of  Boulders is a beautiful community that is split between Carefree and Scottsdale, Arizona. It is located on the north side of Scttsdale and continues into Carefree, Arizona. The Boulders community accentuates a variety of homes ranging from patio homes to custom luxury homes.  The Boulders community is home to the famous Boulders Resort and Green Door Spa with two world-class golf-courses: Boulders North and Boulders South. These resorts feature a unique combination of resort courses. Boulders community homeowners enjoy intimate living complemented with the easy access to schools, dining experiences, medical facilities, ... 01/13/2012

Carefree Arizona Christmas Festival   As part of the fourth annual Carefree Arizona Christmas Festival, Foothills Animal Rescue  will be hosting the Holiday Dog Walk. There will be prizes for best Christmas-dressed dogs. There will be first, second, and third  place prizes for the best Christmas-dressed pooch, so dress them in their Christmas best and prance them into downtown Carefree!  All proceeds from the auction will go to FAR’s new, no-kill facility.   The festival offers a multitude of free holiday events for the entire family and promises to bring good cheer with a weekend long celebration featuring an electric light parade and fireworks display.Live music, dance and entertainment, visits from Santa and a chance to experience 25 tons of real snow take place throughout the entire... 12/21/2011

Carefree Station Restaurant Carefree, AZ   Nestled in the in the Spanish Village in Carefree,  AZ  is a wonderful, cozy, elegant, casual, outdoor garden and rooftop restaurant.  Hard to believe that all these adjectives describe one restaurant,  Carefree Station located  in a very special area north of Phoenix,  Carefree, AZ.   Now on to describe the food and diverse menu at Carefree Station. A  personal favorite is Lobster Pasta Provencale~Lobster sauteed in extra virgin olive oil with artichoke hearts, roasted tomatoes, garlic and fresh basil.  Served with pearl couscous blended with aged Asiago cheese. Carefree Station has a healthy Mexican fare called Spa Mex for Mexican food lovers.  Carefree Station also offers many traditional dishes as well.  Every item on the menu at Carefree S... 12/11/2011

When you are looking at home listings in the Scottsdale area you will often see the description “Desert Landscaping.”  What exactly does that mean?  Scottsdale is typically desert terrain complete with saguaros, other forms of cactus and a number of distinctive trees and bushes.  Homes are built upon parcels of land carved out of this unique desert setting and are scattered among areas known as “NAOS,” or Natural Area Open Space.  Almost two thirds of Scottsdale, north of the Central Arizona Canal, is affected by the Environmentally Sensitive Lands Ordinance (ESLO) which dictates how much land must be left in its natural condition. (Here is a link to the Scottsdale Government website relating to this subject.) Many homeowners choose to have a more natural looking front yard by using des... 12/11/2011

Here are some fun holiday things to do in Carefree, AZ this weekend! Yes, we may be looking at balmy 60-degree temps, but the Christmas spirit is in the air and there is lots to do for family, friends and your fur-friends alike!   Things to do for pets are never lacking here in pet-friendly Arizona!  Enjoy, everyone!! 4th Annual 2011 Carefree Christmas Festival Easy Street - Downtown Carefree ArizonaFriday, December 9 - Sunday, December 11   Friday,10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday,10 a.m. - 9 p.m.Sunday,10 a.m. - 5 p.m.   Three Days of FREE Holiday Festivities & EntertainmentElectric Light Parade and Holiday Fireworks Extravaganza - 6 p.m. Saturday25 Tons of Real SnowChristmas Gift and Food MarketLive Music and CarolersHighlights Include: Friday - Late Night Shopping and Free Concert Saturday ... 12/09/2011

  Carefree Christmas Festival       Three Day Christmas Festival features: Electric Light Parade and Holiday Fireworks Extravaganza, Real Snow, Live Music, Carolers, Christmas Gift and Food Market   Friday, December 9 • 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, December 10 • 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday, December 11 • 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.   Electric Light Parade and Holiday Fireworks Extravaganza: Saturday, December 10, 6 p.m.   Pick up a festival brochure or visit the website for detailed event information.   Presented by the Town of Carefree, the Carefree Business Association and the Carefree/Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce. 12/09/2011

4th Annual 2011 Carefree Christmas FestivalEasy Street - Downtown Carefree ArizonaFriday, December 9 - Sunday, December 11   Friday,10 a.m. - 9 p.m.Saturday,10 a.m. - 9 p.m.Sunday,10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Three Days of FREE Holiday Festivities & EntertainmentElectric Light Parade and Holiday Fireworks Extravaganza - 6 p.m. Saturday25 Tons of Real SnowChristmas Gift and Food MarketLive Music and CarolersHighlights Include: Friday - Late Night Shopping and Free Concert Saturday - Electric Light Parade and Holiday Fireworks Extravaganza Sunday - Pet Day! Pet Parade and Doggies of the North Pole Other events include visits with Santa, Nutcracker Ballet excerpts, horse-drawn carriage rides, a farmers market, a North Pole mailbox and much more.  The light parade starts on Saturday after sunset.  Be s... 11/28/2011

Homes For Sale In Carefree Foothills - Carefree Foothills Homes For SaleCarefree Foothills is a home community located in Carefree. Carefree Foothills offers great mountain views as well as amazing views of the beautiful star filled skys at night. Carefree is a beautiful town located north of Scottsdale on Tom Darlington Road. As you head north on Scottsdale Road, Carefree welcomes you with the beautiful Boulders Resort. The rocks at The Boulders are spectacular and are a welcome sight to this beautiful town. Carefree was first developed in the 1950's and today has almost 4,000 residents. Carefree is home to many great restaurants such as the Carefree Station, The Lariat at Carefree Inn as well as restaurants at The Boulders resort. To view homes for sale in Carefree or Cave Creek, clic... 11/17/2011

Homes For Sale In Cow Track Estates - Cow Track Estates Homes For SaleCow Track Estates is a home community located in Carefree. Cow Track Estates offers great mountain views as well as amazing views of the beautiful star filled skys at night. Carefree is a beautiful town located north of Scottsdale on Tom Darlington Road. As you head north on Scottsdale Road, Carefree welcomes you with the beautiful Boulders Resort. The rocks at The Boulders are spectacular and are a welcome sight to this beautiful town. Carefree was first developed in the 1950's and today has almost 4,000 residents. Carefree is home to many great restaurants such as the Carefree Station, The Lariat at Carefree Inn as well as restaurants at The Boulders resort. To view homes for sale in Carefree or Cave Creek, click on... 11/17/2011

The Boulders Homes For Sale - Homes For Sale In The BouldersThe Boulders is an exclusive gated community located in Carefree. The Boulders are known for their namesake boulders that you see while approaching the community. The Boulders also has a championship golf course as well as great restaurants. The Boulders offers breathtaking desert and mountain views as well as homes with city light views. If you are interested in a home in The Boulders, you can also find The Boulders golf course homes for sale and The Boulders gated homes for sale. If you would like to view all Boulders homes for sale, please go to my new Carefree and Cave Creek homes for sale website: www.carefreecavecreekhomesolution.com Currently, there are 18 homes for sale in The Boulders. The Boulders homes for sale are s... 11/17/2011

Homes For Sale In Skyranch at Carefree - Skyranch at Carefree Homes For SaleSkyranch at Carefree is a home community located in Carefree. Skyranch at Carefree offers great mountain views as well as amazing views of the beautiful star filled skys at night. Carefree is a beautiful town located north of Scottsdale on Tom Darlington Road. As you head north on Scottsdale Road, Carefree welcomes you with the beautiful Boulders Resort. The rocks at The Boulders are spectacular and are a welcome sight to this beautiful town. Carefree was first developed in the 1950's and today has almost 4,000 residents. Carefree is home to many great restaurants such as the Carefree Station, The Lariat at Carefree Inn as well as restaurants at The Boulders resort. To view homes for sale in Carefree or Cave Cre... 11/13/2011

LIVING IN CAREFREE ARIZONA Carefree Arizona has the most beautiful desert and mountain views around.  I love the mountains with their huge boulders and the beautiful homes that sit inside the mountain barely to be seen.  The city has a small town feel and is very quaint. I had the opportunity to dine at the Carefree Station bar and grill last weekend which is now on my list for the best food I have ever had.  Whether you are looking to buy a home here or take the weekend off to enjoy an art show you won't be disappointed. How many homes can you see in the picture below?   AVAILABLE HOMES IN CAREFREE ARIZONA    11/10/2011

Carefree Arizona Fine Art and Wine Festival -- November 4th through the 6th More than 175 artists from the U.S. and abroad will participate in the Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival, in beautiful Carefree, Arizona. The event is scheduled to take place on November 4th through November 6th, 2011, at 101 Easy Street, Carefree, Arizona.   The Sky over Beautiful Arizona Come on by and see more than 5000 pieces of original artwork, in a wide variety of a artistic media. For more information, call 480-837-5637 or visit the following website:www.thunderbirdartists.com Carefree Arizona Fine Art and Wine Festival -- November 4th through the 6th Photo used via a Creative Commons license on Flickr.com (through the courtesy of Tequilamike), October 30th, 2011.   10/30/2011

Carefree, AZ, updated and remodeled 3 bedroom/2.5 bath home for sale        If you're looking for an updated home in Carefree, look no further.  The current owners of this beautiful home have spared no expense in upgrades.  You'll fall in love with your new home when once you walk in and see all the upgrades and updates this well maintained has to offer.        Nestled in the Carefree Rolling Hills, this 3 bedroom/2.5 bathroom home is 2722 SF and sits on a 1.24 acre corner lot.  Enjoy magnificent sunsets from your extended patio overlooking the refreshing pool.        For your private viewing of this wonderful Carefree, AZ home for sale, please call me.  You won't be disappointed.   Juli Vosmik 480-710-0739     36250 N Romping Rd Carefree, AZ 85377 totally remodeled Carefree home Home ... 10/21/2011

Homes With Pools In Carefree Sentinel Rock Estates -  Carefree Sentinel Rock Estates Homes With Pools Carefree Sentinel Rock Estates is a home community located in Cave Creek and Carefree. The community is located just off of Cave Creek Road in between Lone Mountain and Carefree Highway. There are 120 total properties in the Carefree Sentinel Rock Estates subdivision. Homeowners in the community have great views of the Black Mountains. Some homes in Carefree Sentinel Rock Estates are actually located in the Black Mountains and provide amazing views! The subdivision is located in both Cave Creek and Carefree. Carefree is a beautiful town located north of Scottsdale on Tom Darlington Road. As you head north on Scottsdale Road, Carefree welcomes you with the beautiful Boulders Resort. The ... 10/16/2011

Hillside  Homes For Sale In Cow Track Estates - Cow Track Estates Hillside Homes For Sale Cow Track Estates  is a home community located in Carefree.  Cow Track Estates offers great mountain views as well as amazing views of the beautiful star filled sky's at night.  Carefree is a beautiful town located north of Scottsdale on Tom Darlington Road.  As you head north on Scottsdale Road, Carefree welcomes you with the beautiful Boulders Resort.  The rocks at The Boulders are spectacular and are a welcome sight to this beautiful town.   Carefree was first developed in the 1950's and today has almost 4,000 residents.  Carefree is home to many great restaurants such as the Carefree Station, The Lariat at Carefree Inn as well as restaurants at The Boulders resort. To view homes for sale in Cow... 10/16/2011

Homes With Pools For Sale In Carefree Foothills - Carefree Foothills Homes With Pools For Sale Carefree Foothills  is a home community located in Carefree.  Carefree Foothills offers great mountain views as well as amazing views of the beautiful star filled skys at night.  Carefree is a beautiful town located north of Scottsdale on Tom Darlington Road.  As you head north on Scottsdale Road, Carefree welcomes you with the beautiful Boulders Resort.  The rocks at The Boulders are spectacular and are a welcome sight to this beautiful town.   Carefree was first developed in the 1950's and today has almost 4,000 residents.  Carefree is home to many great restaurants such as the Carefree Station, The Lariat at Carefree Inn as well as restaurants at The Boulders resort. To view homes for sale ... 10/16/2011