The Owner/Operators - Jen and Greg

Ramsey Canyon isn’t simply where we live and work—it has become a place we know intimately. Over the years, we have become Ramsey Canyon’s resident naturalists, spending our days observing its wildlife, caring for its habitat, and continually working to preserve and enhance this special piece of the canyon for the birds and all of the wildlife that call it home.

Greg’s background in Landscape Architecture from Arizona State University has played an important role in shaping the property. He designed and developed our trail system to allow guests to explore the different habitats and elevations of the property while maintaining the natural character of the land. He also personally maintains more than 100 bird and hummingbird feeders throughout the sanctuary, along with the trails, bird gardens, water features, and habitat areas that have made the property such a productive and comfortable place for wildlife.

Jen became a birder by immersion. Living among the birds of Ramsey Canyon every day quickly turned curiosity into an extensive knowledge of the species that live here and migrate through the canyon. Today, she can identify the birds found throughout Ramsey Canyon and spends countless hours observing their behavior, nesting activity, seasonal movements, and the ever-changing wildlife activity around the property.

That knowledge is something she loves sharing with our guests. Jen offers guided birding tours of the property, where visitors get much more than a list of species. She knows the hidden nesting locations, favorite feeding areas, seasonal visitors, recent sightings, and the little happenings around the sanctuary that are easy to miss if you don’t live here.

Jen also manages our Facebook and Instagram pages, sharing current sightings, nesting activity, hummingbird arrivals, wildlife encounters, and other updates so guests can see what is happening in the canyon before and after their visit.

Together, we continually work to make Ramsey Canyon Cabins & Bird Sanctuary a place where wildlife comes first and people have the opportunity to experience it responsibly. Our goal is not simply to attract birds to feeders, but to preserve and improve the land as habitat for the incredible diversity of wildlife that calls Ramsey Canyon home.

We hope that when you visit, you experience more than a beautiful place to stay. We want you to leave with a deeper appreciation for Ramsey Canyon, its wildlife, and everything that makes this corner of Arizona so extraordinary.