Rancho Amistad is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful get away spots in the country. Located an hour east of Santa Fe in the Sangre de Cristo range of the Southern Rockies, this 80 acre vacation ranch is situated at the base of the magnificent Hermit?s Peak, a legendary mountain in the chain. The property borders the Pecos National Wilderness area of the Santa Fe National Forest, and is so isolated that all you can hear is the wind whispering through the tall pines, yet it is only 7 miles off the main highway between Taos and Las Vegas. The Aspen Lodge is a huge rustic two story with an upstairs Master and a side bedroom. It sleeps 6 comfortably and more with couches and bags. It is very ?New Mexican? and complete with cooking, linens, deck one of the most beautiful views of the mountain you can imagine. Although you feel like you are in the Wilderness with the solitude and fresh air, the lodge is quite nicely equipped with the comforts of home including Satellite TV and Internet, in addition to many DVDs, books and unlimited amount of activities on the property. At 7500 ft in elevation, the ranch is situated near Las Vegas, NM (call for directions at 1-505-454-1304), and consists of a large pond for fishing, kayaking and canoeing; two lodges, a large barn and corrals for the horses and many tall Ponderosa Pines. Included in your minimum 2 night stay are free activities such as hiking, volleyball, basketball, horseshoes and outdoor cooking. For a slight additional charge there are premium concierge services ranging from grocery stocking, airport pickup, guided hikes, horseback riding and fishing expeditions, as well as a prepared to order outdoor New Mexican BBQ. You can just chill and relax or be as active as you want. You have never experienced anything like Rancho Amistad.
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