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City breaks are great, but there are times when a rustic retreat sounds infinitely more appealing. Escape the pressures of your daily life by staying at one of New Mexico’s many farms. Specializing in everything from lavender to livestock, these 7 spots will remind you of the benefits of slowing down and soaking in your surroundings.
1. Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm (Los Ranchos de Albuquerque)
Staying at this lavender farm is a wonderfully peaceful experience. In addition to 25-acres of lavender, the farm also has organic gardens that provide the ingredients used in the field-to-fork on-site restaurant, which serves dinner Wednesday through Sunday. The Inn is located at 4803 Rio Grande Boulevard NW in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. For more info.
Rent a historic cabin that was once a bunkhouse where Billy the Kid was supposed to have spent the night. Before you write that claim off as mere rumor, consider the fact that his stepfather lived in the property next door! The cabin sits on a dinky organic farm, where the antics of the lively crew of animals are sure to make you smile. This tranquil, rustic spot also features a koi pond and flower garden. It is located just off Whitewater Road in Glenwood. For more info.
Although dude ranch packages are on offer at this working ranch, you can also rent the casita. That allows you to enjoy the rural setting and being surrounded by cattle and sheep, without having to attempt anything challenging like wrangling! This family-owned ranch is located at 399 Chesser Road in Roswell. For more info.
4. Taos Goji Farm and Organic Retreat (San Cristobal)
Rent one of several rustic cabins scattered across this organic goji berry farm. Explore grounds filled with creeks, a flower garden, raspberry and apple orchards, and goji berries. Can’t you just imagine yourself curled up in this bed with a book, surrounded by greenery? The farm is located at 1530 Old State Road 3 in San Cristobal. For more info.
Fite Ranch, a working cattle ranch, has been in operation since the 1930s. Snuggle up in cozy rooms decorated with Western and Southwestern touches. The location is convenient to Bosque del Apache, which allows for wildlife viewing opportunities in addition to the chance to observe ranch life. The bed and breakfast is located on Fite Ranch Road, off Highway 380. For more info.
Bed down in one of Rancho Jacona’s 11 rental casitas, situated on a 35-acre farm where you'll encounter sheep, burros, goats, chickens, and peacocks. Despite the many four legged inhabitants, this is a surprisingly serene place, close to Santa Fe but with plenty of rural charm. Rancho Jacona is located at 277 County Road 84 in Pojoaque. For more info.
LazyKo is a working ranch. The owners are involved in animal rescue and have an eclectic herd of rescued, goats, donkeys, and horses, along with flocks of chickens to provide fresh eggs. As a guest, you can enjoy the animals from a distance or help out with their care. The accommodations here are in the form of a private, pet-friendly cabin. The ranch is located at mile marker 12, off State Highway 549. For more info.
Have you ever stayed on a farm or ranch? What was your experience like?
If you’re searching for accommodations that are both unique and a little off the beaten path, you may also be interested in these remote New Mexico hotels, which are well worth a detour.
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