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Jen and Maynard Keenan, Lead Singer for Tool, and owner of Merkin Vineyards in Old Town Cottonwood.

The Hollywood Connection – Celebrities of the Verde Valley

The Verde Valley, with its surreal red rock landscapes and Hollywood history, has drawn celebrities like Max Ernst, Maynard James Keenan, and Sam Pillsbury to its enchanting embrace, blending artistic inspiration with a quest for peace and new frontiers.

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Old Town Cottonwood A Dozen Years of Transformation and Preservation

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Venture north from Phoenix via Interstate 17 for a scenic drive to Cottonwood, where the urban fades into the wild beauty of Arizona. This route quickly transitions from cityscape to sweeping desert plains, dotted with saguaros, before ascending through the picturesque Black Canyon. As you merge onto State Route 260, the landscape unfolds into the dramatic red rock country of the Verde Valley, guiding you to the quaint, artsy town of Cottonwood, nestled amidst nature’s splendor.

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The Hollywood Connection – Celebrities of the Verde Valley

Old Town Cottonwood A Dozen Years of Transformation and Preservation

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