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Sangre del Cosmos

A glamper's delight! Welcome to our romantic, primitive, off-grid A-Frame, where breathtaking views and stargazing await. On a quirky homestead with stunning views in every direction, fall asleep under the vast night sky while coyotes yip and howl. 

Ojo Caliente, Taos, Rio Grande Gorge, Carson National Forest and world-class hiking only minutes away. Enjoy the tranquility and seclusion without sacrificing the proximity to the conveniences of Taos.

Brilliant sunrises and fiery sunsets are the backdrop, but the stargazing is what takes center stage. With strategically placed windows, guests can lay in bed and connect with the cosmos, witnessing the milky way and shooting stars most nights.

Please note, bedding is only provided as an add-on. There is no plumbing or electricity. Solar shower and simple composting toilet provided.

Guests Can Expect: 

One parking spot (only one vehicle, please)

New mattress (bedding provided at an additional cost)

No Electricity/Plumbing/WiFi 

Outdoor bathroom: 

Solar camping shower

Sawdust composting toilet

Amazing views!

Abiquiu

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We Host Groups on : The Ojo...

We are OPEN as of April 1st, 2022

What is The Ojo?

Simply, 116 acres of riparian and desert landscape situated along the Ojo Caliente River in the heart of northern New Mexico! 

WE HOST GROUPS !

What kind of groups come here?

We attract a variety of folks, including families, who want a land based experience. Your group always has the place to itself.

We are all about Place and the roll it plays in helping humans become grounded. People who have visited here have come for vision quests, sweat lodges, Walkabouts, yoga, personal work of various kinds and simple reflection, and more. The Ojo is set amidst an amazing northern New Mexico landscape of water and sculptured desert, mountains and mesas. We seek groups who are not looking for a retreat center, but rather, are looking for a unique place where they can reconnect with the environment. On The Ojo, our goal is to facilitate your stay so that the group can focus on their own special needs.   

We can accommodate up to twenty adults. Kids under thirteen count as 1/2 an adult for calculating your group size. For example: ten adults and six kids would be a total of thirteen adults. 

The land is wildlife friendly, but there has never been a negative encounter with any wild animal. We are home to a diverse number of bird and animal species. 

PLEASE...No pets!

And, there is a wild river running through it! 

We are geared for tent camping and do not provide hook ups for RVs. The camping area extends along the river and can accommodate up to 20 tents. Included in the nightly group rate of $300 is The Ojo Cabin, a cozy retreat cabin that sleeps two adults in a queen bed, and has electricity, running water and its own RV style toilet and a full shower. 

Our 26 foot Hogan, built with love, is there for your group to use as needed. This amazing place has an adobe floor and walls and a spectacular ceiling.

Cooking is done in our dining/cooking pavilion, a short walk from the campground and the cabin. There is free high speed  wi-fi available in the pavilion. Two showers, one seasonal outdoors, have unlimited hot water, and the full kitchen and two refrigerators make cooking easy.  Two foot bridges make access to the pavilion from the camping area easy, and low key lighting makes travel safe after dark. We do not allow cooking elsewhere on the land. 

The pavilion is the place to gather, hang out, cook on the gas grill, throw some horseshoes, or just relax.

The Ojo encompasses classic New Mexico cottonwood/willow Bosque and our land extends to the top of nearby Black Mesa, 1000 feet above the valley floor. The spectacular Shadow Mountain Trail is about 1.5 miles long and the hike rewards you with amazing views of the surrounding countryside.

The Ojo abuts incredible desert badlands in the adjacent BLM land to the west. Various trails make moving through the Bosque and desert easy. Often there are beavers in our little river too!

We have a ceremonial tipi, permission needed for use, and a wonderful classic seven ring labyrinth. We are located only 45 minutes from Santa Fe, an hour to Taos, 30 minutes to Abiquiu, and in the heart of a landscape that has everything for the active, from mountain biking to white water rafting. 

Oh yeah...we are also only ten minutes from Ojo Caliente Hot Spring and Spa.

Don't hesitate to find out if this place is the RIGHT place for your group!

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Star Dance High Desert Retreat

Visit the startling beauty of the plateaus above Lake Abiquiu in northern New Mexico.
 Star Dance provides a secluded experience for travelers, artists, fishermen, birdwatchers, stargazers, and more.
 Star Dance sits above the upper Rio Chama canyons on 30 acres of trails and undisturbed natural terrain.

**ATTENTION POTENTIAL GUESTS**

Recently we've had a rash of guests who, either through the difficulties with using the mobile app or just not reading our provided information, have been arriving passed our check in time. We require guests to arrive no later than an hour before sundown (summer 7:30pm - winter 5:00pm) We require this because we are very rural and our sites are not lit to keep our property natural and prevent light pollution for ourselves and our neighbors. In the past we've issued refunds for people who have neglected this rule. We will no longer be doing so in the future.

Little kitchenette on the right, seating area, showers on the left 

Abiquiu Tiny House

 Situated at 6300 ft. above sea level the Chama River Valley is surrounded by forested mountains. There is white water rafting on the Rio Chama and Rio Grande Rivers nearby during spring and summer. Within an hour there are ski areas at Taos and Santa Fe during the winter. Ojo Caliente Hot Springs is 17 miles away and has a full spa and restaurant. There are beautiful hiking trails throughout the area and Abiquiu Lake is less than 20 minutes away.
The location of the Tiny House is in a quiet, private and beautiful setting.
Abiquiu Lake is only 15 minutes away for fun swimming, Ghost Ranch is 20 minutes away and has 3 beautiful hikes. Santa Fe and Taos are 60 minutes away. The tiny house is a healthy house built on the golden mean and has no electrical radiation inside except wi-fi. All material used are nontoxic.Notable aspect. There are no pets allowed on the property. 

The nature hikes in the area are close by and definitely worth a visit

The loft bed was ridiculously comfortable!

Plenty of tea, coffee, and snacks available

Streamside farm near Santa Fe, NM

Learn more about this land:

This unique cultural experience in a spectacular setting is a once-in-a-lifetime vacation off the high road to Taos.  Grass pasture/orchard farm with private river - in Cundiyo, NM - 24 miles North of Santa Fe, NM on highway 84/285 and highway 503.  Cundiyo is a unique, secluded Northern New Mexico farming community. 18-acre farm -classic western freestone stream runs through the property, and we own both sides of river for approx. 1/2 mile.  A series of grass pastures/meadows are flood irrigated from the river via traditional Acequias.  There are sturdy footbridges over the creek.  Fruit trees and grass, glades of oak trees and stands of cottonwood.  The banks of the creek are shaded by Alder and Willow trees.  There is a simple treehouse and a zipline near one young orchard.  By the river is a simple, old A-frame, log cabin that has a porch for shade/cot sleeping.  Composting toilets (2) on property.  Farm enjoys quiet and privacy, occupying its own stretch of the river valley from ridge to ridge.  The river runs year-round and has excellent trout fishing.  There are horses on the property, and frequent sightings of turkeys, riperian birds, coyotes, snakes, deer and bears.  Incredible mountain and river views.  Nearby hiking, kayaking, fishing, mountain biking.  All roads to and through property are rough, 4WD roads.  Property is boundary fenced.  Canyon walls are very steep and impressive, having bouldering and rock climbing features. The canyon is so private you cannot see another light at night.  No highway noise.  Spectacular in all seasons.  Exceptional culturally - day trips to Santa Fe, Taos, Chimayo, Abiquiu, and Ojo Caliente.  Perfect for families or large groups.  Unforgettable experience.  One month minimum stay due to local ordinance. 

wide shot of the valley - several other meadows/grass pastures also on property

Rio Grande Gorge National Monument

Learn more about this land:We are at the entrance to the Rio Grande Del Norte National Monument. The Rio Grande River is a quarter mile away.  Fishing Hiking Biking Boating Climbing.  Historic Taos NM is 15 miles to the North.  Santa Fe Nm is 50 miles to the south.  

Fishing in the Rio Grande adjacent to Pilar

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