Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights

Tovrea Carraro Society

In 2009, a small group of community volunteers, after working for months restoring the Cactus Gardens, realized a need to finally get the Castle opened to the public.  At the same time, the City of Phoenix was struggling with budget cuts and the bond election funds that were earmarked for the Castle had been spent on the Castle renovation.  So this small group rallied and established the Tovrea Carraro Society.

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Love a Local Business Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights

The Castle is now open for Tours

Mayor Greg Stanton came out for a special tour given by several board members of the Tovrea Carraro Society the day before opening day! The Tovrea Carraro Society would like to thank the Board members, docents and gardening volunteers for all their hard work to make opening day a success. Tours are currently filling up, but new tours will be added soon.

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Get Involved

Imagine yourself being a part of history… The Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights has been a historic Landmark in the Valley for over 80 years, and soon will be opening to the public for the first time…  And you can be a part of it all!

The Tovrea Carraro Society is looking for energetic community minded people to assist in their goal of getting the Tovrea Castle at Carraro Gardens open for all to enjoy for future generations to enjoy.

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The Tovrea Castle has an amazing story to tell. The volunteer staff is so well informed you'll feel like you've stepped back in time. It is an experience you do not want to miss.

Tiffiny
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