Tumacacori Mesquite Sawmill
Arizona’s Oldest Mesquite Source ~ Since 1982
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Not just a sawmill, but a destination.
Tumacacori Mesquite Sawmill has become a destination in Southern Arizona. Visitors enjoy seeing and learning about the process of transforming a mesquite log into stunning pieces of art. As you walk around The Sawmill and lumberyard, you can expect to see mesquite in its many raw forms used to create beautiful desert heirlooms for that special place in your home or business.
“[Tumacacori Mesquite] ... has a stock of mesquite lumber that is quite impressive”
“[Tumacacori Mesquite’s] cadre of skilled craftsmen provide quality native mesquite wood to regional artisans, wood workers, cabinetmakers and homebuilders”
“Tumacacori Mesquite Sawmill’s ... biggest treasure is an amazing collection of burls.”
“Neat rows of large lumber racks hold various parts of the mesquite trees like a butcher displays prime cuts of meat. Slabs on one level, burls on another, stumps to the right, large branches stand at attention in their own tall racks”
“Not only does the partnership effort between the BLM and Tumacacori Mesquite company contribute to the local distribution of mesquite lumber, but the slash, stumps, and logs in the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area assist in providing ideal recreation opportunities on public lands”
“Driving back to Tubac, I stop at Tumacacori Mesquite Sawmill, one of those unexpected gems. Thanks to an arrangement with the Bureau of Land Management, the family-run, eco-friendly workshop collects velvet mesquite trees to restore natural grasslands. ”
“At Tumacacori Mesquite Sawmill, visitors can take a tour to learn about how mesquite is harvested and turned into lumber for use in fine art. Guests can also select wood for artists at the Sawmill to transform into a unique piece just for them. ”
