DESERT TREASURES

Desert Treasures was founded Oct. 6, 1973 by Robert and Dorothy Vander Leest, Wisconsinites who found a new, warmer, home in Arizona. Robert was an old fashion rock hound, and the initial inventory of the store was from his collection. Dorothy added jewelry and other desert-oriented gifts, and "Viola!" a "Treasure" was born. Desert Treasures is currently owned and operated by Barbara Vander Leest PhD, Robert and Dorothy's daughter, who joined the business in 1995. Our customers include many faithful second and third generation patrons, as well as crowds of Arizona visitors, who flock to Desert Treasures for our excellent selection of quality minerals, fossils and gifts. Many of our customers return year after year knowing that our prices are fair and reasonable. Desert Treasures is open 7 days a week 363 days a year ( we play hooky on Thanksgiving and Christmas)... Welcome to Desert Treasures. We are a retail rock, fossil, jewelry and gift shop located in beautiful Carefree, Arizona...

Primary location: Carefree United States