SkyMall founder and former Arizona state senator Bob Worsley has put his family's mountain retreat in Arizona up for sale, and the standout feature may be something other than the nearly 19,000-square-foot log lodge.
The Heber ranch blends luxury with qualities many homeowners increasingly value: comfort, self-sufficiency, and power resilience.
Here's what to know
Per Realtor.com, the Heber property spans 35 acres, carries a $9,475,000 asking price, and centers on an 18,952-square-foot Pioneer Log Homes lodge completed in 2000.
Constructed from Western red cedar, the lodge was first assembled in Canada, then shipped to Arizona on 20 semitrucks and put back together in three days with two cranes.
The main lodge includes 12 bedrooms, eight bathrooms, multiple entertainment spaces, and a large bunk room for kids.
According to Realtor.com, listing agent Josie Pakula of Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty said, "As big as it is, it's actually really cozy. It's just beautiful."
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In addition to the main house, the property has a four-bedroom barndominium, a separate four-bedroom cabin, a caretaker's house, and three tiny homes.
Pakula said, "There are a lot of sleeping spaces," making it especially well suited for large gatherings.
Its mountain location is another major part of the appeal. Pakula noted that the higher elevation offers a cooler escape from desert temperatures, creating a more comfortable place to spend time during Arizona's hottest stretches.
More background
The family calls the property Legacy Lodge, a name that reflects its purpose as a place for togetherness.
A giant 1,250-year-old uprooted tree stands in the middle of the main room as a symbolic nod to family history, while a lake on the grounds serves as an evening gathering spot.
The roof uses copper sourced from Arizona mines, while the stone came from a nearby creek, giving the compound a distinctly regional identity despite the lodge's journey from British Columbia to Heber.
The ranch is surrounded by forest, far from major shopping, and built to function even in a more isolated setting.
What can be done?
Most buyers will never shop for a mountain compound, but the property includes features often associated with resilience.
Homes that produce their own electricity, secure their own water sources, or include backup systems are often better prepared for extreme heat, blackouts, and other disruptions.
The ranch also suggests that durable design and livability can go hand in hand. Gathering spaces, shared sleeping areas, and outdoor amenities such as a lake can make a home more useful for the people actually spending time there.
As Pakula put it, "It's totally off the grid, which is the coolest thing. It's all powered by strictly solar. It's got its own well, and it's got a generator."
Where can I learn more?
Legacy Lodge's off-grid setup echoes a broader interest in homes built around solar power and backup systems. The articles below look at how that works on a smaller scale.
• In the Rocky Mountains, 1,000 watts of solar keeps an off-grid family home running.
• EnergySage says solar panel costs still hinge on location, labor, and equipment choices.
For anyone intrigued by Legacy Lodge's self-reliance, these stories offer a clearer sense of how solar backup and off-grid thinking translate to everyday homes.
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