| On the north-eastern outer reaches of the Valley of | | | | glass of wine, sit back, relax and enjoy the |
| the Sun lies Carefree, like neighboring Cave Creek, a | | | | show.Carefree also has a general aviation facility with |
| hamlet nestled just to the north of Scottsdale. | | | | a 4100 ft. runway, which is home to many aviation |
| Principally known as a haven for retired folk, many of | | | | enthusiasts covering vintage aircraft to modern |
| whom visit during the winter from colder climes and | | | | experimental lightweight craft. This year, at a combined |
| are known as "snowbirds", however, of late, many | | | | antique car and plane show. We were privileged to |
| year-round residents are opting for the tranquility of | | | | have a bit "flying fortress" of World War II vintage fly |
| Carefree, while commuting to their jobs in either | | | | over in all it's majesty. Very awe inspiring; an what a |
| Phoenix or Scottsdale. Consequently Carefree, much | | | | crowd it drew that day. We also were fortunate to |
| like Cave Creek and the surrounding environs has | | | | have two F16 fighter jets do a fly-by from Luke Air |
| seen considerable growth in recent years.Spanish | | | | Force Base. All in all a good day out for all the |
| Village is a shopping center in the heart of Carefree | | | | family.That sums Carefree up really. Many people |
| with many eclectic stores and restaurants. It is also | | | | come to visit from all around, and some just cannot |
| host to antique car shows, home shows, art shows | | | | bear to leave. It has all the benefits of a small town |
| and horticultural events during the course of a year, | | | | with all the attractions and facilities of two major cities, |
| making it an extremely popular destination for both | | | | Scottsdale and Phoenix, just a scant 30 minute drive |
| residents and tourists alike.A little further south on Tom | | | | away.It cannot be beaten.Gary Kiernan is a Real |
| Darlington Road we have another shopping complex | | | | Estate Broker in Arizona and has been in Real Estate |
| known as "El Pedregal". This is a more upscale | | | | for 10 years. He is also a licensed Broker in the state |
| development with many art galleries, gourmet shops, | | | | of California which is where he began his career. He |
| boutiques and jewellers. There are several excellent | | | | currently practice real estate in Arizona with his wife |
| restaurants at the facility, which is a two storey affair | | | | who is a licensed sales associate also in both states. |
| arranged in a circular fashion. There is a stage at one | | | | They specialize in the Greater Phoenix area |
| end and, due to the "amphi-theater" style arrangement, | | | | concentrating on Cave Creek, Carefree, Scottsdale, |
| it is an excellent venue for the many musical concerts, | | | | Phoenix including Desert Hills, Anthem, Paradise Valley, |
| of all genres, that El Pedregal hosts each year. Grab a | | | | Gilbert, Mesa and Chandler. |