At home in Jerome

Jerome is a mountain town of bikers, hippies, and artists. We saw several Westfalia vans and got the "peace fingers" from a few! Once a booming town of 15,000 during copper mining days, it dwindled to 100 in the early 1950's. People were giving their homes up for grocery debts. Some hippies took up residence not long after (unwelcome really to the neighbouring villages at that time). Jerome evolved into an arts extravaganza with pretty shops and trades winding their way up the mountain top. It is beautiful country overlooking the Verde Valley. Our westy had quite the trip from Prescott - 188 sharp bends in the road in 12 miles!! We found the locals as you would think of hippies- friendly, down-to-earth and relaxed. We felt right at home!