The Woman, The Rabbit and the Moon Ranch

The Woman, The Rabbit and the Moon Ranch is located in Carson, NM, at the top of the Gorge and adjacent to the Carson National Forest. With spectacular views of the mountains on three sides, and the City of Taos directly across the Gorge (with twinkling lights at night), you'll feel like you're on top of the world.

Sit back, read a book, paint, take a hike through the land looking for rocks, listen for the coyotes and elk, and enjoy more stars than you knew existed. Life on the Mesa, and our off-grid house, is life simplified and relaxing.

About the house . . .

It's all off-grid, and was built lovingly with all repurposed material by hand. It's a house that is sustainable and green, with all the modern conveniences of a regular house. You flip a light switch, charge your computer or your phone, run a load of laundry, all without worry of running out of electricity. The fireplace and wood-burning stove will heat the house to a comfortable 65 degrees in the winter, and it stays cool in the summer with stone and concrete floors. Point-of-use hot water heater means the shower heats immediately. Live green, while living comfortably.

There is a huge open-concept living room/kitchen area with a private sitting room stocked with books, dvds, games etc off to the side. Oriental rugs, Indian cabinets, original fine art and comfy couches create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The kitchen has a full-sized stove and frig (no microwave), both new models. The bathroom has a shower, sink and composting toilet. There are two bedrooms, one with a king bed and amazing views of the mountains. The second bedroom, upstairs, has a twin and a full bed. Although the second floor is a "kid-friendly" room, with a writing desk, games, etc., it's accessed by a wooden ladder staircase, so not suitable for small children (more appropriate for 6 and up).

It's unpretentious and artsy. And the perfect getaway for those who spent the day rafting, hiking or horseback riding; or those wanting to write, read, ,or just breathe in the smell of sage. Please note: we do not currently have a cleaning service. I am not charging a cleaning fee, but you must strip the sheets when you leave, put sheets and used towels in laundry room; take out trash; empty urine (per instructions); make sure all dishes are washed.