Carefree, Arizona, has strict rules about preserving native plants and maintaining the integrity of the Sonoran Desert. Before any construction, Michelle had to have the property surveyed and tagged by a specialist to ensure compliance—particularly for the Saguaro cacti that surround the property. “The preservation of the Sonoran native plants and cacti in this area was important to me,” says Michelle. “We welcome all the local wildlife too—including tarantulas.”