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. We are also open for our plays and special events. Private access 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)
Midsummer Fairy Lights
June 13 and 14, 7-9 pm
$7 general; $5 tweens; members and kids 7 & under: free
Join us to celebrate Midsummer as the Summer Solstice approaches! Come wander the paths of Valley of the Moon under its enchanting lights. The decorations and lights are sure to entice some of the fairies to appear to celebrate and make music. Join us for this happy event! Tickets to enter can be reserved in advance and may be available at the door.
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 Fall through Spring
Returning in September
2-4 pm
Tickets are $5, members & children under 7 free
Runs September-May. 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.
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.
Kindness and Inclusion
Valley of the Moon continues a 101 year commitment to the mission of inclusion. Over the years, this has meant we have provided special programming to groups who particularly needed a safe place to experience kindness and the joy of exploring an imaginative world. This tradition carries on today as we welcome and celebrate unique folks. Those interested in gender expansive programming for youth can contact us at [email protected].
SAVE THE WIZARD'S TOWER!
Help Our Buildings Last Another 100 Years
Valley of the Moon must make urgent repairs to the iconic Wizard's Tower and we need your help, Please consider donating to be part of this historic restoration project.
Southwestern Foundation for Education and Historic Preservation funds Wizard Tower repairs!
The Wizard Tower urgently needs work and Southwestern Foundation for Education and Historic Preservation's generous grant of $20,000 will fund Component 1: Second Floor Repairs. Let this inspire you to help save Valley of the Moon's history with your tax deductible donation or by joining History Guardians.
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