This spectacular ranch retreat offers a once-in-a-lifetime private national park experience in the otherworldly desert landscape of New Mexico. An exclusive gateway to the 360,000-acre Armendaris wilderness reserve, the Hacienda is an extension of the natural landscape, built to be a part of the desert with a unique vantage point looking up at the Fra Cristobal mountains. With exquisite oversized living areas and a gracious walled courtyard with gas firepit, fountain, and outdoor kitchen, the lodge offers a sense …
This spectacular ranch retreat offers a once-in-a-lifetime private national park experience in the otherworldly desert landscape of New Mexico. An exclusive gateway to the 360,000-acre Armendaris wilderness reserve, the Hacienda is an extension of the natural landscape, built to be a part of the desert with a unique vantage point looking up at the Fra Cristobal mountains. With exquisite oversized living areas and a gracious walled courtyard with gas firepit, fountain, and outdoor kitchen, the lodge offers a sense of enclosure from the wild desert and ample spaces for meals and gatherings that delight the senses, whether outdoors or in. Find yourself in nature at this unforgettable Southern New Mexico hideaway.
Built from natural materials with a sustainable design ethos, this stunning private lodge is the definition of desert luxury. Its four guest rooms include a king primary suite with a step-up jetted tub, two king bedrooms, and a double-queen bedroom. The rambling ranch features a full Santa Fe style kitchen, exquisite oversized dining area and living room, separate breakfast room, game room with a convertible pool or ping-pong table, bar, reading and entertainment spaces, and even fitness and massage areas. Outside, a newly renovated courtyard with a gas fire pit, fountain, and outdoor kitchen extends your time in nature.
At the Hacienda, dining is always an event, with so many spaces and options to choose from. The reserve's private chef has created a variety of authentic Southwestern based menus and will customize every experience to your palate and preferences.
The Hacienda is your exclusive gateway to the private Armendaris wilderness reserve. Spanning over 360,000 acres in southern New Mexico, Armendaris showcases rich biodiversity and ancient fossils and artifacts amidst sweeping semi-desert terrain. The sprawling private property offers gorgeous views of the majestic Fra Cristobal Range and is famously home to over 1 million Mexican free-tailed bats, who dot the sky in a stunning display at sunset.
The location and environment at Armendaris make it the perfect location for many current and previously endangered species to recover and rebuild. Committed to wildlife conservation and environmental preservation, Armendaris has seen the successful reintroduction of the desert bighorn sheep and is currently restoring the population of the Bolson tortoise, la tortuga grande del desierto. The vast property is also home to a range of diverse wildlife, such as bison, pronghorn, mule deer, mountain lion, javelina, oryx and more.
In addition to wildlife, the reserve offers many historical sites to behold. An abandoned Spanish mine and a 42-mile section of the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro are just a couple of the reserve's historical features that offer fascinating glimpses into the past.
With such an expansive private acreage to explore, Armendaris has a wide variety of unique activities available to adventurers of all ages - from hiking across the mountain range to scouting for desert bighorn sheep in open-air vehicles, or searching for artifacts at an ancient adobe homesite. Activities to connect with nature abound at Armendaris, including:
Upon request, the reserve's knowledgeable activity guides can accompany you to top activity venues and scenic spots, bringing a deep familiarity with the property's landscape and tailoring your Armendaris adventures to your skill level and desires. Day tours lasting from sunrise to sunset can be arranged, guaranteeing a full day of exploration and discovery. Whether you decide to scout for animals on a wildlife tour, enjoy a picnic lunch in a canyon, or hike through the diverse landscape, the reserve's expert guide will custom-tailored your day tours to you and ensure they are filled with your favorite outdoor activities.
With a landscape that encompasses the Fra Cristobal Range and the crimson Chihuahuan Desert, Armendaris is a truly unique invitation to connect with New Mexico's breathtaking and rarely seen natural wonders.
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