Lodging

The Indian building still sells souvenirs. A larger, modern hotel blends elements of the original with contemporary tastes: furniture resembling steamer trunks, Keurig coffeemakers and two dining options. Gleaming with brushed metal, Grand Depot Café reflects a bygone era, with old photos and upscale buffet offerings based on dishes once served at railway stations. Spenser’s pub, built around a storied 19th century bar, feels clubby and dark — just the ticket for a trip back through time.

And while the property once was powered by, in Rennie’s words, “a couple of solar panels and car batteries,” it now features two large solar systems that power the Radoccias’ home and Mescal Canyon Retreat, a B&B the couple created from their now-adult children’s two bedrooms. Guests often take advantage of hiking and birding opportunities in the Prescott National Forest, which borders the property, or relax with a massage or a soak on the secluded hot-tub terrace.