The Querencia Estate in Rattlesnake Canyon: A world-class desert paradise, an architectural wonder, a place where one feels at home. The privately gated desert masterpiece is situated in exclusive Rattlesnake Canyon near internationally recognized Canyon Ranch Wellness Spa & the Ventana Canyon Resort & Country Club. The only private home designed & built by the renowned architect Ron Robinette, every detail is deliberately designed for private living, harmony with the lush Sonoran Desert, & proximity to the best of Tucson. 73 pristine, saguaro-studded acres bordering Sabino Canyon includes both a main residence & a guest house. The only property of its kind in Southern Arizona, this desert sanctuary is a place that can not be replicated. The landscape is a work of living art, envisioned and composed by celebrated landscape architect John Stropko of New Desert Gallery. The grounds feature a floating cactus garden, meticulously cut natural rock, and imported Swiss window systems framing unobstructed views of the mountains as far as Mexico. Live in your own private canyon with seasonal springs and natural pools, while being just minutes from Tucson's finest dining, upscale shopping, and world-class resort amenities.

RATTLESNAKE CANYON
Rattlesnake Canyon in the Catalina Foothills is one of Tucson' most dramatic natural settings with gentle mountain slopes, cactus-laden rock walls, and exceptional city and mountain views that stretch for miles in every direction. The untouched saguaro-studded hills, and seasonal streams that carve through the canyon will captivate you. Set between two larger canyons, Sabino to the east and Ventana to the west, Rattlesnake Canyon and nearby Esperero Canyon are green jewels of the desert that deliver spectacular views of desert blooms amidst seasonal springs and natural pools.

THE ARCHITECT
Ronald W. Robinette, A.I.A., is an acclaimed architect and designer recognized for his immense capabilities. Over a dozen times, he has won many popular awards, including "Best Architectural Design" at a prestigious custom home competition, "Street of Dreams," set in Tucson's Honeybee Canyon in 1998. He has also won the "Best in American Living" award and was nominated for "Architect of the Year" in Tucson.

THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
John Stropko, New Desert Gallery has won countless awards on the local and national level and has been featured in numerous magazines.. He painstakingly created a remarkable desert landscape that blends naturally with the environment while achieving an unmatched level of desert design.
THE PROPERTY
The beauty and grandeur of the Southwest landscape inspired this 73-acre property. Prior to building, the owners acquired two hillside parcels of land that combined, created this magnificent homesite . To build the home's foundation, landscape designer John Stropko had to remove 30 feet of solid rock, shifting the terrain in the perfect spot between the saddles of two large mountains. Robinette and Stropko worked together to create a masterful property that makes the house look like it was airdropped into the canyon without disturbing the natural beauty of the site. Across the property, you'll find freshly cut rocks, untouched landscaping, and expertly cured granite.
The single-level, 5,700-square-foot main residence is thoughtfully designed for both privacy and balance, with the owner's suite occupying the west wing and two additional bedrooms positioned in the east wing. Refined materials-marble, travertine, and custom stonework-create a seamless connection between home's structure and aesthetics. These tones harmonize with the environment, and the abundant natural light reinforces the sense that the main house is an extension of the landscape. Terraces and patios unfold to magnificent canyon and mountain views, dissolving the boundary between home and desert landscape. Outdoor grilling, an inviting pool with a spa within, and a floating cactus garden create a pristine environment