Agency Details:

The mission of the George Phar Legler Society is the maintenance, restoration, and protection of the Valley of the Moon historic works and philosophies of George Phar Legler through historic and dramatic presentations to children of all ages.

Our Philosophies
"Kindness to All is the Golden Key to Happiness,"
"If you want to Change your Luck, Be Kind to a Stranger,"
"Happiness is Given, and Not Sold,"
"Over One Half of Health is Thought"

Description:
The Valley of the Moon is an historic fantasy fairyland built in 1932 by George Legler. It is a 2 and 1/2 acre property at 2544 East Allen Road, Tucson Arizona 85716. It is a collection of rock and concrete structures made into series of winding paths, secret caves, fairy houses, and underground tunnels. George Legler believed that Happiness is Given and not Sold, so he built the Valley of the Moon and gave free tours for over 40 years where he told stories and performed magical illusions, sometimes with rabbits as "actors" in his stories. Today, the Valley of the Moon carries on in George's memory doing free historic tours, and community theater using families and children of all ages.

History:
1916-1923 (circa) - George buys the land for the VoM
1926 - Construction on the Valley of the Moon begins.
1932 - VoM opens to the Public. Free tours every Friday. The Mountain Gnomes tells stories of the world of magic and performs magical illusions
1945 - Tours given by appointment only and Bunnyland Theater begins.
1953 - VoM is featured in Life Magazine
1963 - George stops giving tours due to health concerns.
1971 - The first volunteers form the Valley of the Moon Restoration Association
1975 - VoM is placed on the Arizona Historic Places Register
1981 - VOMRA becomes the George Phar Legler Society
1982 - The Mountain Gnome leaves our world.
2005 - Valley of the Moon turns 79 years old

Contact person: Carol Thomas, Vice President, (phone), (email)

Address:

2544 East Allen Road Tucson, AZ 85716 (See a map)

Web Site: http://tucsonvalleyofthemoon.org

Directions:

Travel North on Tucson Blvd and pass Prince Road, turn on the third street after Prince, Allen. The Valley of the Moon is on the South Side of Allen Road about 50 yards from Tucson Blvd.   Nearest Bus Stop: Prince/Campbell, 10 minute walk

Last updated on September 25, 2009