Our Story

Hello!

Kristi Mohn, Tim Mohn, Heidi Rentz, and Zander Ault here. We are the 4 wild souls behind The Gravel House. Kristi and Tim live in Emporia, Kansas, while Heidi and Zander call Patagonia, Arizona home. The four of us are passionate endurance cyclists. Kristi and Tim own a bike shop and real-estate company in Emporia, Kansas. They recently purchased a Sync Van and travel the country in seek of long, dusty gravel roads and coolers filled with cold beers! Heidi and Zander own and operate a small cycling touring company, The Cyclist's Menu, and the Spirit World 100 gravel cycling event and Patagonia Bikes based in Patagonia, Arizona. Our commonalities are simple; outdoor recreation, soulful food and strong friendships. It is these loves of life that have allowed our paths to cross. The Gravel House is a physical, emotional and spiritual expression of this collaboration. We can't wait for you to experience it.  

The Gravel House isn't just a cycling destination. The gravel roads that dot this widespread, vital ecosystem are the very roads that have allowed Kristi, Tim, Heidi and Zander to fall in love with this area. They define the true essence of our Nation's remaining wild, raw country. These friends have collectively created this destination experience for you to enjoy in whatever way you see fit. 

And as much as we all love the gravel cycling around here, we also really appreciate the hiking, trail running, birding, photography and relaxation that the quiet town of Patagonia provides. We hope that your stay will inspire you to a new place in your own soul.