Snowflake, Arizona · White Mountains

Wellness grows here.

“At Hope Grows, we believe that wellness is achieved by growing plants and making art.”

Plan a visit Support our garden
The two pit bulls, blue-grey and brown, sitting beside crates of homegrown squash and tomatoes
The mission

A little piece of hope in the White Mountains

Hope Grows is a nonprofit organization in Snowflake, Arizona, where people come to grow plants, make art, and take a breath. What started as a garden and a green house on forty acres of off-grid land has grown into a place for the whole community.

Whether you have muddy hands from the garden beds or you're just looking for a peaceful night under Arizona's biggest skies, you're welcome here. Our programs are built on a simple idea: growing things grows people.

Hope Grows is a registered 501(c)(3) organization (recognized since 2023), so your gifts are tax-deductible.

The open-air pavilion at Hope Grows with garden art and a blue sky
The founder

Meet Robert Czaplicki

“These plants started to feel better, and I started to feel better. Those seven small plants became my daily mirror of wellness.”

Seven dying plants in a broken-down yard became a farm, a gallery, and a place where anyone trying to get well can dig in the dirt. Today Robert runs the property with artist Caryn Bopp and three very enthusiastic dogs.

Read Robert's story →
Programs

What happens here

Three simple things, done with care.

01

Grow

Community garden beds and a green house full of vegetables, herbs and starts. Learn to grow your own food, take home starts for your garden, or lend a hand where it's needed.

02

Make

Art days in the garden: painting, potting, and seasonal work with Robert. No experience needed, just a willingness to get your hands a little dirty.

03

Rest

A quiet campsite for tents and small campers, with a fire pit and star-filled nights. Sometimes the most hopeful thing you can do is simply stop and breathe.

Art residency

Live and work in the desert

Artists and writers spend one to two weeks off-grid at Hope Grows to start or finish a project. The studio comes with an etching press, hand and power tools, and a covered pavilion next door, plus a small cabin, solar power, and Starlink.

Apply with a short proposal and up to ten examples of your work. Residency fees are waived for our first season.

Apply for a residency
The art studio at Hope Grows
Visit

Come see it in person

About 12 miles from Snowflake, Arizona, tucked off Highway 260 in the White Mountains.

The dirt road and gate at Hope Grows in golden evening light

Camp at Hope Grows

  • From $18 / night
  • Tents, campervans & small RVs (under 20 ft)
  • Fire pit, campfires welcome
  • Potable water & trash service
  • Pets welcome, off leash
  • Flat grass site, 2WD accessible
  • No hookups, no generators. That's the point

Camping by reservation. Email us to check dates.

While you're in the area

  • Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area: 17 mi
  • Lyman Lake State Park: 31 mi
  • Petrified Forest National Park: 35 mi
  • Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest: 41 mi
  • Snowflake & Taylor for groceries, fuel, and history
“Great spot! Wonderful and friendly hosts! I enjoyed my peaceful night in this beautiful area and the tour of the land. I can't wait to see what Hope Grows grows into on my next visit.”
Charissa L. · Camper · June 2025
Support

Help it grow

Every dollar, seedling and pair of helping hands goes right back into the garden.

Donate

Tax-deductible gifts keep the beds planted and the gate open.

Give today

Volunteer

Garden days, art days, and event help. All skill levels welcome.

Lend a hand

Sponsor a plot

Local businesses can sponsor a garden plot and grow alongside us.

Sponsor
Contact

Say hello

Questions about the garden, camping, or programs? We'd love to hear from you.

Email
hopgrowsaz@gmail.com
Facebook
Healing Desert page
Mail
8750 E. Concho Hwy, PMB 313
Snowflake, AZ 85937