The knowledge, skill, and creative thinking of Tom Lewis and Jerry Dunson, not to mention hundreds of hours of hard work, has made them both valuable members of the team, doing a multitude of carpentry projects, roof and ceiling repairs, drainage, and much, much more!  We estimate that Tom has actually laid a hand on almost every piece of wood on the property!

Rudy Morales, working alone or with his great crew of Seb, Dean, Josh, Dustin, and AJ, have done tremendous work with multiple concrete and framing projects as well as a variety of other important repairs.  His creativity and sound advice have been vital to navigating many of the surprises we've found along the way. He and Jerry and Ezra Turney also created the ironwork and installed two of the old wagon wheels that came with the property onto the low walls at the front entry!

In addition to the team members above, there have been over 35 individuals from Arivaca who worked with us to restore the dancehall, whether for a day, a week, or during the whole adventure!  In addition, 4 companies from Tuscon have done major projects such as gutters & downspouts, insulation, stage curtains and drapes, and piano moving.  The wonderful outcome is a result of the dedication of everyone involved in order to overcome all the surprises, obstacles, and other challenges of this project:

• Sebastian and Dean Canez 

• Josh Thomas, A.J., and Dustin Godfrey

• Lacey Taylor

• Ryan and Katy Lusby 

• Ric Magnus

• Alex Huesler

• Rick Vogel

• Octavio Serrano and his crew

• Will McDaniel

• Marco Salazar and Mark Montano 

• Jimmy Richards, Desmond Wallen, Jamey Richards, and Dale

• Greg, Marcia, and Forest Nolan, and Shelby

• Alice Bennett

• Julio Lopez 

• Rebecca Richeimer

• Cordelia Finley

• Gabi Guerra

• Hal Buckingham

• Ryan Lee Gehris

• John Radcliffe

• Michelle Peacock

• Micah and Paddy Harmon 

• David Keller

• Banker Insulation

• Hoyer Group/GutterPros

• Sonora Theater Works

• Miracle Movers

We also have received some wonderful furnishings and equipment for the property from generous friends, family, and neighbors!

• Large dining table with 6 chairs and matching hand-carved buffet, lateral file and a flat file cabinet, hand-carved "pumpkin hutch", Leslie speaker, and solid 5-panel fir door from Nell Smets;

• 1904 Story & Clark upright piano from Michelle Trygg;

• Kawai MP10 electric piano from Mary Scott;

• Acoustic guitar from Dana Topping;

• A trap drum set, 2 amplifiers, 1 mic stand, 2 basses, 4 guitars, and 8 guitar stands from Shawn Sullivan;

• Powered speakers and amp from Joy and Don Canova;

• Projector from Rick and Eileen Vogel;

• PA main speakers and amp from Arivaca Community Center;

• PA monitor speakers, amp, mic stand, and music stand from Roxi Hardesty;

• Portable blue tooth projector and folding screen from Peter & Marji Leone;

• A trap drum set from Robin Hall, in honor of her son Ry Hall;

• Large swamp cooler from Audrey and Jim Reida;

• 2 wrought-iron and leather side chairs, a metal sculpture music stand, a pro janitor set, and a 4-spot bicycle rack from Glen and Samantha Moore;

• 4 exterior light fixtures from Lacey Taylor;

• 3 handmade kitchen cabinets, a giant fire grate, and a shop vac from Jerry and Kim Dunson;

• Rebuilding of the "pumpkin hutch" from Hal Buckingham;

• Mahogany office desk from Vinny;

• 1930's refurbished radio from Gary and Sue Jackson;

• 3 leather chairs from Jamie Bauer;

• 6 cushioned folding chairs from Diana McDonnell and Mike McGuire;

• Gourd instruments and art pieces from Hawk;

• Disco ball :) and oak podium from Ellen Dursema;

• The awesome mesquite goose/dinosaur sculpture from Nancy Fricchione and other members of the former Arivaca Artists Co-op.

Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts!