Driving along 581 one lane road you'll see the parrot sign on the right, driveway on the left. Cabin 2 with its semi wrapped wood fence for mornings and evenings outdoors.
Hi, Everyone!
Christmas is available in Cabin #2! Just got a cancellation!
Imagine yourself here in your cozy and comfortable, non-smoking artist/vacation cabin. You'll find it fully furnished, equipped and ready for you and your dog!. From its door you can walk the rural roads onto Indian land or travel less than 45 minutes in every direction to most of the scenic and cultural places of interest in northern New Mexico. Maybe you'd like to bring along your artist friends (2-6) for an O'Keeffe country outing, en plein aire or in studio. We know a lot of safe & spectacular places to paint or visit! Click here. Most of all, consider this your New Mexico home!
Scroll down to look inside the cabins iand check for vacancies at the bottom of this page Email me for additional information.. Please know that I check my emails every morning and every evening - and I will definitely get back to you! Jan
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Questions & Answers
- Where is Española? & how about a map!
- What is Española like? and what is there to do nearby?
- What animals live at Ranchito San Pedro?
- How about an Artist Retreat?
- What are your Rental Rates?
- What Events go on in Española and in New Mexico?
- What is the weather like?
The one-lane road that runs by Ranchito San Pedro with the ancient cottonwoods.
The cabins...
The cabins began their lives as a turkey barn and outbuilding which was later converted to a working studio for Joe DiGangi, who built superb knives. After purchasing the property I used my architectural knowledge to convert the studio spaces to two roomy and 4-room private cabins. with bathrooms and bedrooms placed at opposite ends for privacy and a connecting laundry room - and lots of character. This was my dream!
Cabin #1
Cabin #1 is fun and whimsical tuned offhandedly to the old southwest with reminders of cowboys, cowgirls and the 50's. The open living area contains a TV/VCR and a futon couch for extra sleeping space as well as a full kitchen with microwave and french press coffee maker! The separate bedroom sports a quilt covered double bed. In the attached studio are tables, full spectrum lights, north windows and a skylight as well as an extra futon couch. Adjoining the studio is the laundry room with washer/dryer. An east facing enclosed patio space provides a private outdoor "room" with an adjacent fenced yard for your dog. Gay community most welcome!
Rental Rates for 1-2 adults and 1 dog
Sorry, no stays less than 3 nights or more than 3 weeks.
Year Round Rates Major Holidays, Balloon Fiesta, Spanish & Indian Markets please add $25 for 3 nights, $50 for 1 week. Please Note: Rates will be going up a bit in 2005. Book before Jan. 1 for 2004 rates.
3 nights • $275 ($92/night)
1 week • $495 ($71/night)
2 weeks • $895 ($64/night)
3 weeks • $1195 ($57/night)
Artist Group Rate, 3-4 artists/cabin • $35/person/night plus open use of Jan's studio with critique space, tables, music, projector, library. Continental breakfast available at additional cost..
Terms
Prices are for 1 or 2 adults and can include 1 dog or other pet. Additional guests and/or pets are charged $10/per/night/person or dog. Dogs limited to 2. A $75 cleaning deposit plus 1/2 of the total rent registers you and reserves your cabin. The $75 cleaning deposit is completely refundable if you complete your stay and leave your cabin as you found it. Your cleaning deposit is forfeited if you cancel prior to your arrival. The final 1/2 of the rent is due when you arrive. All rates are subject to change. No refund with less than 3 weeks notice. No refund within 30 days of major holidays, Spanish Market, Indian Market & Balloon Festival. No additional charge for your dog! All charges are subject to N.M taxes. All rates subject to change without notice.
Visa and Mastercard accepted for cabin rentals only. We do not accept credit card reservations more than 90 days in advance. Checks and/or money orders accepted beyond 90 days.
Email Jan for information, registration and other inquiries.
Here's Livvie in the middle enjoying her dog pal guests!
The teaching studio with Cabin #1 beyond the old corral fence
One of the best things about Española is LOCATION! Española is right in the center of northern New Mexico and within 45 minutes of all of these places of interest - and more!.
- Taos - Galleries, Shops, Museums, Restaurants
- Santa Fe - Galleries, Shops, Museums, Restaurants
- Española - Low rider capital of the world
- Ojo Caliente hot springs - Old, sacred hot springs and mineral baths
- Truchas (of Milagro Beanfield Wars fame)
- Six of the eight northern Indian Pueblos
- Los Alamos - the labs, museum, etc.
- Bandelier National Park (Anasazi ruins)
- Abiquiu (home of later artist, Georgia O'Keeffe)
- Plaza Blanca - one of O'Keeffe's favorite painting places
- Ghost Ranch - first home of Georgia O'Keeffe in New Mexico, hiking, swimming, horseback riding
- Echo Canyon - hiking trails, wonderful picnic spot
- Chimayô, a traditional weaving community
- El Sanctuario de Chimyô - a church known for the healing dirt found there.
- Santa Fe Flea Market - currently in transition
- High Road to Taos and the hispanic villages of Truchas, Las Trampas, Ojo Sarco, etc.
- Four casinos and a bowling alley
- Rio Grande River - rafting, scenic whitewater river
- Velarde - home of the champagne apple orchards
- Golfing Towa Golf Course, Pojoaque and Black Mesa Golf Club right down the street
- Fishing Fishing on the Rio Grande
- Skiing - Ski New Mexico at Taos Mountain, Santa Fe Ski, Pajarito Mountain in Los Alamos
- Hiking - Ghost Ranch, etc.
- Bowling - Big Rock Casino in Española
- Dining - restaurants all around us from local best places to five stars!
- Wine Tasting - northern New Mexico wineries
- Wildlife Viewing at Valles Caldera National Preserve
| January | Sunny, cold. Low ave. 26 degrees, High ave. 48 degrees with possible snowfall 1 - 3 inches. A wonderfully quiet time of the year. | ||
| February | Sunny, cold when out of the sun. Low ave. 28 degrees, high ave. 52 degrees, mostly sunny with possible snowfall 1-2 inches. Quiet, with stirrings of spring. | ||
| March | Sunny, cool. Low ave. 32 degrees, High ave. 62 degrees. Spring is in the air with possible rain and wind gusts. | ||
| April | Sunny, cool to warm. Low ave. 46 degrees, High ave. 73 degrees, mostly sunny with chance of showers, wind. Spring! | ||
| May | Sunny, warm. Low ave. 47 degrees, High ave. 78 degrees, sunny and possible wind gusts. | ||
| June | Sunny, warm to hot. Low ave. 60 degrees, High ave. 88 degrees, sunny, dry with cool nights. Our warmest month. | ||
| July | Sunny, warm days with some afternoon thunderstorms. Low ave. 60 degrees, High ave. 85 degrees. Farmers' markets open. | ||
| August | Sunny, warm days with some afternoon thunderstorms. Low ave. 58 degrees; High ave. 82 degrees. Bountiful farmers' markets! | ||
| September | Sunny, warm days and cool nights. Low ave. 55 degrees; High ave. 79 degrees. The smell of roasting chile in the air. | ||
| October | Sunny, warm days and cool nights. Low ave. 45 degrees; High ave. 68 degrees. Yellow and gold fall colors everywhere. The majestic cottonwoods pay in gold for the water they've used! | ||
| November | Sunny, cool days and cool nights. Low ave. 36 degrees; High ave. 54 degrees. Very comfortable weather, hoiday spirit! | ||
| December | Sunny, cool days and cold nights. Low ave. 32 degrees; High ave. 50 degrees. Possible snow 1-4 inches, mostly sunny. Long long shadows and great light. Farolitos gracing paths, walks and buildings! Northern New Mexico Christmas celebrations are truly unique. |
Current Availabilities
last updated 11/27/04
Please note that rates are scheduled to go up beginning January 1, 2005. If you book now, before the first of the year, the 2004 rates will still apply.
Current Availabilities (updated weekly) Those in red no longer available Those nights listed in green are still available. Dates not mentioned are likely available. Check with me to be sure. email Jan here
- November
- 1 week, November 1 - 7, Cabin 2
- 5 nights - November 8,9,10,11 Cabin 2
- 9 nights - November 8 - 16, Cabin #1, available
- 1 week, November 17 - 23, Cabin #1 available
- 4 nights, November 18, 19, 20, 21, Cabin #2 available
- 6 nights - November 12,13,14,15,16,17 Cabin 2
- 4 nights, November 22 - 25, Thanksgiving Cabin #2
- 4 nights, November 24 - 27, Thanksgiving Cabin #1
- December
- 1st half of December is available in both cabins.
- 3 nights, Dec. 16,17,18 Cabin 2, available now
- 1 week, Dec, 22 - 28, Cabin 1
- Christmas is available in Cabin 2!
- New Year's is available in Cabin 2!
- 3 nights, Dec. 28, 29, 30, Cabin #2
- 3 nights, Dec. 29, 30, 31, Cabin #1
- January, 2005
- 4 nights, January 1 - 4, Cabin #1
- Lots of availability at 2004 rates!
- February, 2005
- Special Rates and Opportunity for February 5 - 19, 2005. Email Jan for details.
- 3 nights, Feb. 1,2,3, Cabin #1
- March, 2005
- April, 2005