Gerry Jones

The iconic and influential legacy of Gerry Jones prompted the town of Carefree to honor him by renaming one of its most famous attractions after the 94-year-old architectural designer. The Gerry Jones Sundial Plaza is now the site of a large boulder from Jones’ property and a commemorative plaque, which...

The Cave Creek Museum and the Town of Carefree will honor Gerry Jones, renowned architectural designer, in a ceremony and commemorative plaque installation on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 10:00am at the Carefree Sundial in Carefree Desert Gardens. “Mr. Jones pioneered Extreme Terrain Architecture in the Southwest in 1953, designing residences that respect and incorporate their natural surroundings, many of which perch on seemingly impossible homesites, clinging to mountainsides or blending in amidst the massive boulders,” according to Images Arizona Magazine. The Saturday, March 6 dedication ceremony is open to the public, no rsvp is necessary. The Cave Creek Museum encourages those who attend to “mask up,” practice social distancing, and follow CDC-recommended practices. Visit www.carefree.org for current requirements. If you have any questions, please contact the Cave Creek Museum at (480) 488-2764 or email: info@cavecreekmuseum.org.

Carefree is known for its creative architecture and the dazzling houses nestled within the Sonoran Desert’s rugged landscapes. Gerry Jones was part of the town’s inception and watched it grow as he designed hundreds of Carefree’s mountainside luxury homes and by doing so, left a long-lasting impression on the town.

The Cave Creek Museum and the Town of Carefree will honor Gerry Jones, renowned architectural designer, in a ceremony and commemorative plaque installation on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 10:00am at the Carefree Sundial in Carefree Desert Gardens. “Mr. Jones pioneered Extreme Terrain Architecture in the Southwest in 1953, designing residences that respect and incorporate their natural surroundings, many of which perch on seemingly impossible homesites, clinging to mountainsides or blending in amidst the massive boulders,” according to Images Arizona Magazine.

The Cave Creek Museum and the Town of Carefree will honor Gerry Jones on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 10:00am. The ceremony will take place at the Carefree Sundial. Jones, who led the way in the design of homes that blend into their natural environment. Jones was intimately involved in the development of Carefree. Fore more information about the ceremony and Gerry Jones view the Cave Creek Museum’s article below.