It is hard to believe that a short two hours drive from Phoenix up the Beeline highway dwell the majestic pines of the Mogollon Rim communities. Christopher Creek is an oasis for desert dwellers, an escape from the everyday grind and a great place to slow down and enjoy the surroundings and simple pleasures of life. During a winter’s stay at the cozy Pioneer’s Cabin at the Christopher Creek Lodge, we could hear the soothing almost whispered roar of the creek and the mellow chirp of the Blue’s Jay from our back porch. Chances are that your cell phone will not work here and chances are even better that once you arrive, it won’t bother you one single bit.