Welcome to Valley of the Moon
Kindness is the Real Magic
Valley of the Moon is an enchanted historic fairyland that promotes kindness and imagination. A unique artist-created environment, Valley of the Moon offers a variety of experiences including tours, theatrical performances, and private events. Valley of the Moon turned 100 years old in 2023 and is a 501(c)3 nonprofit formally incorporated in 1945 to foster religious tolerance and brotherly love for all mankind, regardless of race, creed, or color.
We are open the first Saturday of each month for a family-friendly event and the third Sunday for docent-led tours September through May. We are also open for our plays & special events. Private access and events can be arranged for a fee.
We do NOT have daily open hours. Our public access is largely dependent on our volunteer work force so if you would like to see Valley of the Moon open more frequently, consider volunteering or donating to make it happen!
We do NOT have daily open hours. Our public access is largely dependent on our volunteer work force so if you would like to see Valley of the Moon open more frequently, consider volunteering or donating to make it happen!
A complete list of our upcoming events can be found here
Featured events:
(See Calendar for complete list of events)
(See Calendar for complete list of events)
Playbill Ad Opportunity
Last Chance to be in Fall Playbill!
We invite you to be part of our success by placing an ad in our show playbills. Help promote your business and support Valley of the Moon at the same time! Even smarter, we are creating a new opportunity to save money and time by purchasing a pair of discounted ads for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 playbills. Address questions to [email protected]
Usher Training: 9/18 and 9/19 at 6 pm
If you had the chance to change everything about yourself to live what might be a happier life, would you take it? Hidden at Valley of the Moon, there is a chalice with the power to turn magical beings into normal humans. And a young witch named Clementine⸺who is fleeing a pair of vile, would-be witch hunters⸺intends to find it! But is giving up their magic really the answer? Or will they find another way to fend off those who mean them harm?
American Sign Language Student Interpreters will be present on 10/4.
Pay what you can night is 10/10.
American Sign Language Student Interpreters will be present on 10/4.
Pay what you can night is 10/10.
See the play for free- purchase a Valley of the Moon Membership or volunteer to be an usher
Yuki Toolkit
A Hands On Discovery Tour
October 3 and November 14
1:30 and 3 pm
$7 General; $5 Members and Youth 6-17
Explore Valley of the Moon in a new way with the Yuki Toolkit, a participatory interpretation experience created by Yuki (Yuchun Zhang) for Valley of the Moon. During this one-hour guided tour, visitors will use transparent overlays, archival photographs, maps, observations, and the rotating volvelle device to explore how the site has changed over time. Along the way, you’ll compare evidence, ask questions, test possibilities, and record your own observations on a participatory map. Drawing materials will be provided.
The tour includes light outdoor activity, including walking and standing on Valley of the Moon’s historic grounds. If you have accessibility needs or would benefit from accommodations, please let us know in advance.
Only 10 spots per tour!
The tour includes light outdoor activity, including walking and standing on Valley of the Moon’s historic grounds. If you have accessibility needs or would benefit from accommodations, please let us know in advance.
Only 10 spots per tour!
Field trips
Homeschoolers: 3rd Thursday of Each Month
beginning in October
Class trips: by arrangement
Homeschool field trips focus include crafts, ocean conservation (with mermaid teacher), outsider art, Monarch Medley and history. $4 per person 3rd Thursday of the month, 9:30-11:30 am. You must register in advance! Limit 35.
Class field trips are by reservation. We work with you to create the focus and set the time. Normal cost for 2-hour field trip, up to 35 people is $200. 10% discounts for public schools and nonprofits.
2026 class deals:
1. Nominate a kind teacher from public school or nonprofit for free field trip. Submit your nomination to [email protected]. One selected per month.
2. All Title 1 schools- pay only our staff cost (no facility fee) $50
Class field trips are by reservation. We work with you to create the focus and set the time. Normal cost for 2-hour field trip, up to 35 people is $200. 10% discounts for public schools and nonprofits.
2026 class deals:
1. Nominate a kind teacher from public school or nonprofit for free field trip. Submit your nomination to [email protected]. One selected per month.
2. All Title 1 schools- pay only our staff cost (no facility fee) $50
Monthly:
First Saturday of Each Month:
Family Friendly Event
No reservations or tickets needed
donations welcome
Check the calendar for time and event description
Docent Led Historic Tours
Third Sunday September through May
2-4 pm
$5, free for members and children under 7
Ever wonder about how the Valley of the Moon got started? Here is your chance to go behind the scenes and hear the fascinating history of this magical place. Tours start at 2, 3, and 4 and last about an hour.
The Unicorn Sound Bath and Spiritual Healing
Last Saturday of the Month, 9-10:30 am
$15, members $10, children under 7 free
Experience the spiritual sound healing with Valley of the Moon’s own Unicorn. You will be uplifted with the toning of crystal sound bowls, laugh with our very own style of laughing yoga and learn how to tone yourselves through verbal healing. Get away from all the stress. Learn how to self-enhance your body’s natural ability. Richard Crummitt (The Unicorn) is certified in 6 different categories: Crystal singing bowls, Sound healing, Tuning forks, Crystal singing pyramids, Crystals and Chakra Healing.
Tickets at https://valley-of-the-moon.yapsody.com/
Tickets at https://valley-of-the-moon.yapsody.com/
People on the Moon and Qigong
are pausing for summer break
Valley of the Moon is honored to be Arizona's first Affiliate Membership with the Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. We are excited to see how this prestigious collective will support our preservation of Valley of the Moon, which was George Phar Legler’s home and creative workplace.
Phase I of Wizard Tower repairs are completed
Won't you help with the next steps?
Phase I of the Wizard Tower stabilization work has been completed, thanks to Southwestern Foundation for Education and Historic Preservation's generous grant of $20,000 for Second Floor Repairs. Let this inspire you to continue work to save Valley of the Moon's history with your tax deductible donation.
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