30 DIGS.NET
| 5.29.2020
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P R O F I L E | P O S A D A
THROUGH THE
INTERIOR DESIGN
AND DECORATION,
SARA AND RICH
COMBS FOCUSED ON
NATURAL MATERIALS
TO GIVE TRIBUTE
TO THE BEAUTY OF
THE SURROUNDING
LANDSCAPE.
Over the course of a year, Sara and Rich restored
the inn, choosing natural materials to honor the desert
landscape, and the aesthetic of both Tucson and the
Southwest. "We used varying plasters and stucco,
reclaimed wood, Saltillo and other recycled tiles,
ocotillo panels for outdoor pergolas, clay and rattan
light fixtures, and naturally woven textiles," says Sara.
Ideal for design and nature lovers, Posada gives
guests access to over 5,000 square feet of shared
outdoor patio space and rooftop dining areas, a yoga
room for private sessions or meditation, movie nights
in the shared living room, an outdoor canyon pool, hot
spring-style hot tub, campfire lounge, and lush cactus
gardens. "We want our guests to take a deep breath
as soon as they enter, to take the time to watch the
sunrise and sunset, to know their stay at the Posada
will be full of slow mornings enjoying coffee or tea, or
practicing yoga and meditation," Sara confesses.
Striving to create the perfect atmosphere to recharge
and unwind while awakening the senses, the couple
plays their New Moon playlist in the shared spaces, with
music by Luke Temple, Kacy & Clayton, Kevin Morby
and Zelma Stone, among others. They also worked with
their favorite artists, designers and brands—including
Serena & Lily for the outdoor furniture, Pampa and
Soukie Modern for the handwoven rugs, Cedar
and Moss for the lighting, and Barnaby Lane for
furnishings—to adorn every room.
"This is a place to reflect, reset and create,"
Sara says. "We achieved this by creating simple
yet warm interiors that allow incredibly peaceful
surrounding landscapes to take center stage."
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"This is a place
to reflect, reset
and create. We
achieved this
by creating
simple yet warm
interiors that
allow incredibly
peaceful
surrounding
landscapes
to take
center stage."
