About Us

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 cyclists and lovers of the outdoors. 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.   

Kristi and Tim are co-owners of Merchant Cycles in Emporia, while being founding members of Emporia’s gravel road race, UnBound. Kristi owns a real estate company in Emporia & it’s her expertise that has provided our small team with the confidence to open our doors at The Gravel House. These two spend 5-6 weeks in Patagonia each year, and love exploring Patagonia’s Arizona Trail segments, and riding the San Rafael Valley.

Heidi and Zander own and operate a small cycling outfitting/guiding company The Cyclist's Menu, a gravel road cycling festival called Spirit World 100 , and Patagonia’s newest trail running event, The Daydreamer. They’re kept busy raising their 2 year old daughter, Burch, and their golden retriever, Big Sky.

The Gravel House isn't just an outdoors related destination. The gravel roads that crisscross the landscape surrounding Patagonia are the very roads that have allowed Kristi, Tim, Heidi and Zander to fall in love with this quiet corner of southern Arizona. These roads represent the essence of some of our Nation's last remaining wild, and raw country sides. These friends have collectively created this destination experience for you to enjoy in whatever way you see fit, showcasing the diversity of opportunities that Patagonia has to offer.  

Whether you’re traveling to Patagonia for gravel cycling, hiking, trail running, birding, photography or space to relax; this quiet little town provides a spot for it all. We hope that your stay at The Gravel House will inspire your soul.