About this space:
Casa Agave is located on 10 acres off the utility grid, in the middle of nowhere. The High Desert area in the Inkopah Mountain Range. My dog Bosco will probably be the first to greet you, he is friendly but will bark to let me know you have arrived. Just stick out your hand and say, "it's okay Bosco, good dog" and he should settle down. Casa Agave is a shipping container converted into a unique living space with a million-dollar view and directly to the west is Table Mountain Scared Native land.
The space:
“Casa Agave” - At Inkopah Spirit Retreat is a small house project, turning a converted “Shipping Container” into a living space. This unique living space is part of In-Ko-Pah Spirit Retreat an environmentally friendly space on 10 acres off the utility grid and located in far E. San Diego County High Desert area of Jacumba Hot Springs, CA 91934. Not far from the U.S. Mexican Border. Considered part of the In-Ko-Pah Mountains. On the Western border of this property, you will have a "million-dollar view" of Table Mountain, a sacred Native American ceremonial ground on BLM public lands. To the North is the beginning Anza Borrego State Park, to the South you can see the U.S./Mexico border fence and to the East you can see Imperial Valley and Salton Sea. You will be traveling 1.6 miles on a Bumpy Dirt Road to access the retreat center and Casa Agave.
In-Ko-Pah Spirit Retreat creates it's own energy using wind and solar and has clean, mineral rich well water.
Dubbed Casa Agave because of the Agave or Century Plant that is specific to the Southwestern United States and Mexico and grows profusely in this area. The agave can grow up to 30 feet and was a staple of the indigenous people of this area, providing them with: sweetener, medicine, soap, needles, thread, rope, thatching and food. The agave is also used in making tequila.
Wildlife abounds in this high desert area, with many species of birds, lizards, snakes, rabbits, fox, big horn sheep, tarantellas, coyotes, bob cats and mule deer, just to name a few. My favorite and most prevalent are the: Quail, Rattle Snakes, Road Runners and Hummingbirds. In addition, I have domesticated animals as part of the family here: Bosco the dog who is the official Greeter, he is friendly, and his barking is only to alert me of your arrival. I have two cats and free-range chickens. The plant life in this transitional area is very diverse.
There are many great places to hike close by: Table Mountain, Round Mountain, Smugglers Cave, Valley of the Moon are some of the places to explore. Four miles down the road is Little Lake Jacumba with Natural Mineral Hot Springs that spill into the lake that is open to the public for kayaking, swimming and picnicking.
To get to Casa Agave/In-Ko-Pah Spirit you will be traveling 1.6 miles on a dirt road with some bumps & ruts, so be prepared.
*I would advise checking the Extended Weather Forecast for the period of your anticipated stay; Extreme winds at times and the dirt road gets impassable during heavy rains!
Guest access:
Guests can visit the four camp sites, hike designated areas, use of picnic table and will have their own fire ring.
Other things to note:
This is a remote and wild area, it's the desert! Drink plenty of water to keep hydrated.
This is Rattle Snake country, when hiking or walking around outside be aware of your surroundings and wear sturdy footwear.
Extreme winds occur in this area at times, and it gets hot so before booking please check out the Extended Weather Forecast.
When hiking make sure you bring a comb with you to dislodge any cholla cactus that may get attached to your skin or clothing.
When it rains the road can get slick and 4 or all-wheel drive might be necessary and in some areas the dirt turns to clay, and vehicles may get stuck.
The Wi-fi/Internet is sometimes, spotty.
Additional rules
This is an environmentally friendly space. No excessive alcohol use. No recreational drugs. No motorized off-road vehicles. No toxic chemicals or toxic products. No loud noise after 8 PM.
No high energy appliances like hair driers, toaster ovens etc.
No pets
