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With its rich cultural heritage from Native American and Spanish settlers, New Mexico has been both a Spanish colony and a Mexican colony, and still retains a strong individual identity within the United States. The landscape is breathtaking, the food incredible, and there is a thriving cultural scene, all of which makes New Mexico, and Santa Fe in particular, a great place all year long.
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1. Geronimo Trail Guest Ranch
Overall Ratings
5 based on 146 reviews
Geronimo Trail Guest Ranch is a real western adventure! Horseback riding or hiking takes guests through open meadows, tall ponderosa forests, up on high hills where the views go on forever, and down into deep canyons with sheer cliffs and crystal clear streams. From the "Top of the World" guests can view the 3.3 million acre Gila National Forest, Aldo Leopold and Gila Wildernesses. Elk, mule deer, wild turkey, javelina and other wildlife abound. Pit houses, Cliff Dwellings, and Pictographs (rock art) of the earliest inhabitants, the Mimbres (750-1150 AD) to explore in the immediate vicinity. This is the land Geronimo and the Apaches roamed. Outstanding gentle and responsive horses for every ability. Comfortable, attractive accommodations, warm hospitality, relaxed atmosphere, great food. Come enjoy the peace and quiet at our small ranch!
Outstanding vacation AGAIN at Geronimo!
Reviewed By MyHazerIf you love quiet, comfortable cabins, great food, super people, well taken care of horses and outstanding riding, then you need to go to Geronimo Trail Guest Ranch. This was my fifth visit and I have already booked for opening week in 2023. It is a "slice of heaven" in "the Gila". I have been, and continue to go, to several guest ranches and this one is by far on of my favorites.
2. Concho Hills Guest Ranch
Overall Ratings
5 based on 92 reviews
Voted as “Best Dude or Guest Ranch” and “Best Heritage Guest Ranch” for 2019! Nestled in the foothills of New Mexico's San Mateo Mountains, Concho Hills Guest Ranch offers a true west ranch vacation. Located in one of the Southwest United States' most picturesque and historic areas, there are lots to do both in and out of the saddle. Here you will “ride a horse” instead of “going for a ride on a horse.” This is where the Wild West existed and where western icons like Cochise, Geronimo, Elfego Baca, Captain Jack Crawford, and the Apache Kid actually rode! We built Concho Hills to share. To share the beauty of this country, the nature and the cowboy culture that inspired us to call New Mexico home. Our guests praise our horseback experiences, family atmosphere, ranching activities, historical tours and fantastic scenery! Our all–inclusive rate includes your accommodation, family-style meals, and "cowboy life" activities. If you want to lend a hand with our chores or just relax, we can accommodate your ranch vacation desires. See our webpage...
Practically perfect in every way...
Reviewed By Roving297076It was so wonderful to see the owners working together to insure I had a memorable vacation. I wasn't in want of anything. My room was not only beautiful but very comfortable. All is decorated in the style of the authentic antique west. A movie could be filmed here! I learned about the area history, ranch life, and the plants and animals native to the area. They truly care about the horses. The informed rider is not only safer but those around them are as well. Once I was out on the range it "all made sense", having had one on one instruction. Thank you for your patience with a seasoned rider... Sometimes "new dogs" are easier to teach. It was truly a fantastic week for me.
3. Burnt Well Guest Ranch
Overall Ratings
5 based on 69 reviews
Burnt Well, a working cattle and sheep ranch, take a few guests on the side to supplement their ranching income. Guest capacity is small enabling us to tailor your stay to your wishes, whether you are an avid rider who wants to participate in actual ranch work, you are a beginner and just want to work on your riding skills, or anything in-between. When you're here, "YOU" are the focus!
A true cattle drive experience
Reviewed By pascalecohenWonderful hosts, horses, food and all together adventure for us, city slickers! We loved it and were amazed every day by the sunsets and the sunrises. And those bedrolls were amazingly comfortable and warm.
4. Taos Lodging Vacation Properties
Overall Ratings
5 based on 76 reviews
Loved our stay at Lavendar Casita #2
Reviewed By PWDs5We stayed in the Lavender Casita #2 for four nights and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. The casita had a living room, bedroom, bathroom, eat-in roomy kitchen and laundry room. The bench outside the front door was a perfect place for morning coffee. The Casita has an adobe fireplace, though we didn't have a chance to use it. The grounds are well kept, and the area around the hot tub is a terrific place to gather with numerous table/chair groupings. The location of the property is terrific. It's an easy 0.5 mile walk to the plaza with lovely shops and restaurants. We'd definitely stay again!
5. Ghost Ranch Education & Retreat Center
Overall Ratings
4 based on 112 reviews
Zen for the Soul
Reviewed By rubieskyeI visited Ghost Ranch in May (2019), it was closing time, the storm was brewing..I drove around the Ranch a bit, and knew I had to come back to hike the canyons. I returned this Oct. Solo. The weather was changing. I hiked, ate at the dining hall, slept well, went on the Georgia O'keefe Landscape tour. I loved it all. I didn't have a chance to do yoga! I'll be back. The accommodations were rustic. Dining Hall is cafeteria style. Vegan, vegetarian, non gluten options. This use to be a "dude" ranch. Not she-she poo-poo. Very comfortable, lots to do, or not, breathe deeply.
6. Los Olmos Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49 reviews
An oasis in the Gila wilderness! We sit on over 12 acres with 14 private cabins. Our lodge includes a swimming pool, trout pond, bass pond, white water creek and a nice brook. A fantastic location for relaxing, many hiking trails with in miles. Not many food options but we have a kitchen, grills & a griddle. Large campfire pit, horse shoes and walking trail. We are pet friendly too. Come once and you will want to come back!
Family reunion
Reviewed By MargarJWe enjoyed three cabins and there were plenty of places to play or be quiet. We enjoyed cooking in the pavilion kitchen, walking the trails and fishing in the private ponds and the fish hatchery. The catwalk is an intriguing park and the people of Glenwood were kind. To me Los Olmos is glamping and a place to make family memories.
7. Double T Catwalk Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
We have a variety of vacation rentals located just minutes from the picturesque Catwalk National Recreation Trail located in New Mexico's Gila Wilderness.
Great location
Reviewed By Ken SWe stayed in the quiet cabin #7 one room small cozy.Very clean, everything we needed. We BBQ, sat on porch , walked , drank wine. We brought out quads with us, we drove them one to to the catwalk and enjoyed that, next day we took them from our cabin up to mogollon ghost town, great ride, fun exploring. We will come back and do the ride again thanks for a great stay
8. Two Ponyz Ranch
Overall Ratings
5 based on 24 reviews
If quiet, natural beauty, and relaxation are what you crave, Two Ponyz Ranch has the "food for your soul."Adjacent to the Cibola National Forest, Two Ponyz is a spacious 40-acre ranch located approximately ten miles northwest of the quaint town of Mountainair and just 75 minutes southeast of Albuquerque. Complete with a full kitchen, heated stone floors, jetted tub, kiva fireplace and FREE Wi-Fi and FREE satellite TV, Two Ponyz offers a real taste of New Mexico's best-brilliant blue skies, freshly fragrant dry air, and stunning views that stretch unobscured for miles.Two Ponyz Ranch is situated among plentiful pinon and juniper on reddish land that rolls and climbs toward the Manzano Mountains, the dark hills of Loma Parda, and an expanse of flat-topped mesas. Whether you seek a peaceful retreat, a horseback riding adventure, a stopping point during your travels, or a tranquil place to hang your hat while your new home is being constructed, Two Ponyz Ranch can accommodate you.
A hidden treasure!
Reviewed By Chgomom5My husband and I traveled here for a couple of days of rest after a busy weekend of traveling across the state;boy did we pick the perfect place! Our hosts Karen & Adam, were so thoughtful and know how to treat their guests. From the comfortable bed with lots of pillows, the beautiful art on the walls, organic personal care products and comfy robes for relaxing. The casita had beautiful views of the mountains and ranch in every room. We went to visit the horses and hiked around the 40 acre property. We saw jack rabbits and all kinds of birds. At night, the stars seemed so close you felt like you could touch them! I would highly recommend twoponyzranch for anyone who needs to get away, relax, write, or just enjoy nature. We will definitely return!
9. Los Pinos Guest Ranch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Simply Wonderful
Reviewed By fwkdeckerOur family has stayed at Los Pinos for a week in 2016 and 2019. We just booked our 2020 week. What a remarkable place to experience the joy and excitement of the mountains. The pictures will not do justice to the smells of pine trees, daily freshly baked bread or pure air. With access to the Pecos and dozens of hikes out her back door- this place is for nature lovers. No WiFi and no noise. Bring a book and drawing pencils. Let time pass without being “productive”. Get a way from screens and fall asleep with the sun. Ride a horse and see hidden lakes. Do a puzzle. Sit by a fire as it rains outside. We never want to leave.
10. Hurd La Rinconada Gallery & Guest Homes
Overall Ratings
5 based on 15 reviews
Fabulous Place to Stay
Reviewed By DEngelJThe Hurd Gallery in San Patricio, New Mexico is wonderful enough with gorgeous Peter Hurd, Michael Hurd and Henriette Wyeth Hurd paintings, etchings, woodcuts, etc. to buy. But the guest cottages are even better! The one we stayed in has a very large living room, a small but fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, washing machine and dryer, two large bedrooms with two full en-suite baths and a small conservatory room off one bedroom. There is a large back terrace with porch furniture. You could live forever here in the beautiful setting of the Hurd ranch.
