Capricorn Hill

Property Description

Former Home and Studio of Max Ernst & Dorothea Tanning, Sedona, Arizona Against the red rock horizon of Sedona stands Capricorn Hill — the home two of the 20th century’s most celebrated artists built in 1946 as their desert refuge and creative sanctuary. Max Ernst and Dorothea Tanning didn’t just live here. They created here. Works born in these studios now reside in over 60 museums worldwide, including the National Gallery of Art. It was here that Ernst completed his monumental sculpture Capricorn — a mystical guardian that stood watch over the property and became one of the defining works of 20th-century art. More than a home, this estate is a living artwork — conceived, constructed, and adorned by two iconic creative figures who shaped an entire art movement on American soil. Famous artists and intellectuals made pilgrimages to this remote hilltop where creativity flourished under endless desert sky. THE PROPERTY • Original main residence hand-built by Ernst and Tanning • Charming guest cottage for private retreats • Art studio with dramatic Wilson Mountain views • Unique architectural elements reflecting the artists’ creative vision • Backs to Coconino National Forest — protected, pristine land • Panoramic red rock vistas that inspired museum-held masterworks THE OPPORTUNITY This is one of the few artist-built estates in America where the creative legacy remains intact. For its next steward, Capricorn Hill offers not just a home, but a direct connection to a pivotal moment in American art history. Ranked by The Times of London as one of the world’s top ten destinations for experiencing surrealism, Capricorn Hill isn’t just real estate. It’s American cultural history — a museum-worthy landmark that can never be replicated. To own Capricorn Hill is to steward something irreplaceable. This is more than an acquisition. It is legacy. Private showings by appointment only.