Casita de Chuparosa
O ’Keeffe Country
Bed & Breakfast Style Vacation Home
11 Duane Drive @ Rio Arriba County Rd. 142
Mailing address - P.O. Box 84
Abiquiu, New Mexico 87510 USA
Phone: 505.685.0823
Calling hours - 7 days 8:00 am - 6:00 pm MST
E-mail: info@abiquiu.net
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Abiquiu Pronounced (Abba-Cue)
Artist Georgia O'Keeffe lived & painted here for 40 years. Discover New Mexico's secret destination. Where artists & celebrities live to hide out & escape the crowds. Casita de Chuparosa is located in the heart of O'Keeffe Country.
The village of Abiquiú, New Mexico, is easily missed by the casual traveler who might think that Abiquiú consists of only the post office and a few stores along Highway 84, about 46 miles northwest of Santa Fe. If one were to go up the road, pass the post office, onto the above mesa, one would be stepping back into an era of early Spanish and Native American history. Abiquiú is established on the site of an old abandoned Indian Pueblo. In the mid-18th century it became a settlement of Spaniards and Genízaros. (A Genízaro claims ancestry of both the Colonial Spanish settlers and Native American Indian tribes of the area.) Like many northern New Mexico villages, Abiquiú has attracted various artists who come to this part of the world to capture the beauty of the landscape One such artist was Georgia O’Keeffe, who first came to this area in early 1930s. She bought a home in the village of Abiquiú in the mid-1940s and lived here for over 40 years.
Abiquiu is a beautiful 50 minute drive to Santa Fe & 1 hour drive to Taos.
Fly into Albuquerque Airport (ABQ), a 2 hour drive from Albuquerque Airport or 1 hour 40 minutes using Route 599 known as The Santa Fe Bypass Relief Route. or fly into Santa Fe Airport (SAF) Daily flights on American Airlines from Dallas/Ft. Worth Airport. Santa Fe from/to Los Angeles starting October 2009.
Casita de Chuparosa
Charming Casita (Small house), Sleeps 1-5, Artistically decorated, Original Artwork-Paintings, 2 Bedrooms (600 thread count sheets, Hand Pressed Linens, Down Comforters, Down Pillows & Feather Bed Topped Mattresses), Living and Dining area, Full Bath, Fully stocked Gourmet Kitchen with Complimentary Organic Full Breakfast Provisions.
No amenity overlooked! High speed Internet, Satellite TV with HBO-Showtime and Free Phone Long Distance. Our new Hot Tub is on an elevated deck located on a knoll overlooking the Rio Chama Valley and Abiquiu with amazing sunset views.
Incredible 360 Hilltop Views on 20 acres in Abiquiu - O'Keeffe Country Click here for more info.
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Casita de Chuparosa Vacation Home in Abiquiu is recommended by the New Mexico Tourism Department Website info Click here!
We are fully licensed with the State of New Mexico & Rio Arriba County, License #240. New Mexico State Laws require we collect and pay 6.18% New Mexico gross receipts taxes, Other rentals who do not collect 6.18% gross receipt taxes are unlicensed and not adhering to New Mexico State and County laws and not contributing to our State and County economy.
What to do in the Abiquiu and surrounding areas? and where to dine? Click here!
Things to do in Abiquiu and our surrounding areas
Georgia O'Keeffe Home & Studio Tour-Click for info
Do not miss touring the home and studio where the artist lived and painted for almost 4o years. 5 minute drive from our Casita. Requires advance reservations!
Abiquiu Artists Studio Tour October Columbus Day weekend -click for info The Abiquiu Studio Tour weekend includes the diverse and exciting work of over 70 local artists in their Homes and Studios, in the settings where their art is created.
Tour of Abiquiu by local Napolean Garcia
Napoleón Garcia is a Genízaro native of Abiquiú, Not only is Napoleón Garcia a native of Abiquiú, he knew and worked for Georgia O’Keeffe over the 40 years that she made Abiquiú her home, living “around the corner” from his home on the plaza in the pueblo. You can visit Napoleon in his front-porch gallery right on the plaza in the village of Abiquiu. If his OPEN sign is out, feel free to come in and arrange a tour.
Historical Abiquiu Walking Tours Experience the living history of a special Genizaro village. Presented by the Pueblo de Abiquiú Library & Cultural Center
Led by Local Historians and Docents
Abiquiú is an area of immense historical and cultural accumulation. The same landscape that inspired Georgia O'Keeffe has been home to successive generations of inhabitants who have layered culture upon culture to create a diverse and thriving community. Led by local historians and docents, tours showcase the history of the village from its indigenous past to the present and include landmarks along the Old Spanish Trail, Santo Tomas Church designed by John Gaw Meem, the old Bodes store, and O’Keeffe’s long involvement with the village. The tour ends with refreshments at the Library and a look of our new digital archive.
Abiquiu Chamber Music Festival-Sundays 2:00 p.m. June 7-August 16 Enjoy music outdoors overlooking the Chama River on the Grounds of an award winning private residence. Place your ticket orders EARLY as seating in the intimate setting is LIMITED. The 2008 Festival was ENTIRELY SOLD OUT for all six concerts.
Abiquiu Lake - Click for info-15 minute drive.
Fishing, Boating, Swimming
Ghost Ranch - Click for info-20 minute drive
O'Keeffe landscape tour now being offered.
Echo Amphitheater - Click for info-20 minute drive
Christ in the Desert Monastery - Click for info- 20 minutes to entrance road.
Chama River Canyon Wilderness area - 30 minutes
Horseback Riding at Casita de Chuparosa
Ojo Caliente Hot Springs - Click for info - 30 minute drive
Puye Cliffs - Click for info - 25 minute drive
Bandelier National Monument - Click for info - 45 minute drive
Valles Caldera National Preserve - Click for info
Chama - Cumbres Toltec Railroad - Click for info
Chaco Canyon National Historical Park - Click for info 2 hour drive
North Central New Mexico Pueblos: Click for info.
Pueblos located 20 minutes to 1 hour from Casita. Nambé Pueblo, Picuris Pueblo, Pojoaque Pueblo, San Ildefonso Pueblo, Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, Santa Clara Pueblo, Taos Pueblo, Tesuque Pueblo, Zia Pueblo
Where the High Desert meets the Rocky Mountains! Incredible 360 Views of Georgia O'Keeffe Country! Best views of any Vacation Home in the whole Abiquiu area! View of the distant Pedernal - Flat topped mountain that Georgia O'Keeffe painted & loved. Silhouetted every evening during sunset.
Casita de Chuparosa is located in the ancient Anasazi Basin, on a hilltop overlooking farmlands, Old cottonwood trees and the Rio Chama Valley, just south of Abiquiu Village in the center of O'Keeffe Country and in close proximity to Indian Pueblo ruins and other points of interest!
Incredible star gazing at night & thunderstorm watching from our hilltop. On 28 acres, Backs up to 1000's of untouched acres to hike, ride on. Miles & miles of riding and hiking trails outside your front door! Wildlife galore! Coyotes that howl in the night, Herds of Elk may be seen on occasion, Eagles-Ravens soar above you, Jack Rabbits, Cotton tails galore, Hummingbirds, Blue Jays, Bluebirds, Roadrunners, Great Horned Owls, Beavers down along the Chama River - 10 minute walk from the Casita.
A charming, inviting Northern New Mexico style Pitched Tin Roof Home uniquely furnished- Eclectic Southwest Farmhouse style. High pitched ceilings and rustic whitewashed pine wood floors. With Big views from every window! Enclosed fully fenced back courtyard with Covered Portal (Patio) and Deck in back to take advantage of Big sunset views with Dining table-chairs and BBQ and Outdoor fireplace with plenty of Aromatic Northern New Mexico Pinon Wood to burn year round! Enjoy the HUGE SUNSET VIEWS! Bring your Paint Brush & Camera! Wood Sled & Snow Boogie Boards for your usage in winter.
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Casita de Chuparosa is 950+ square feet. Lives larger than it's size, with it's very steep high pitched ceilings.(Sleeps 1-5) 2 Bedrooms, Living and Dining Area, Fully stocked Gourmet Kitchen, Full Bath. Well insulated between the Casita & the Main house for sound, privacy, warmth in winter and cooling in summer.
Private Casita - The north wing of the Owner's larger main home with 2 separate Casita front & rear private entrances. Your hosts are next door in the main house and keep a very low profile, but are available anytime for anything you might need or if you need suggestions of things to do in Abiquiu and the surrounding areas.
Indoor & Outdoor wood burning Fireplaces, Stocked year round with Aromatic Northern New Mexico Pinon Wood. Gas heat, Fireplace, Radiant floor heat in Guest Bedroom for warmth in winter. Air Conditioning, Ceiling fan to cool off in Summer. Summer temps in Abiquiu rarely exceed 85 degrees.
Living area, eclectically decorated with Handmade Taos Furniture - Click for furniture info. Local-Native Art & Paintings. Complimentary Wireless DSL, Satellite TV, Sirius Radio, Filmed in Abiquiu DVD's.
Free unlimited Long Distance to all of the USA & Canada from our landline. Cell phones work well here at the Casita! Cell phones DO NOT work well in other areas of Abiquiu.
Library of Abiquiu, O'Keeffe Books- Hiking-Trail Maps & Books, Birding-Wildlife Books, Popular Novels, New Mexico Architecture, Adobe, Strawbale, Green Building & Interior Design Books & Magazines. Mood lighting dimmers on all lights, Candles & CD Collection.
Dining area surrounded by big view windows, Farm Table seating for 4-6.
Casita Kitchen - Fully equipped and fully stocked, no amenity overlooked! and if we don't have it, we will do our best to get for you!
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Complimentary Breakfast Provisions (as Organic as possible) Stocked in your Casita kitchen for the whole duration of your stay!
Includes:
Organic Cafe Mam Coffee-click for coffee info and Organic Decaf ground coffee & beans, We home roast our coffee beans daily for our Guests!. Assorted organic herbal and regular teas, Chai tea, Hot Coco Mix with marshmallows, Organic Eggs- Farm fresh in warmer months. 3-4 types of Bagels, Artisan breads for toast and French toast, Organic half/half, Soy Milk, Butter, Cream cheese, Local Organic Honey, Lemons, Organic Jams, Jellies, New Mexico Green Chiles, Instant and Steel Cut Oatmeal, Pancake and Waffle mixes and real Maple syrup!, (Professional style rotating Belgian Waffle Maker) Cold bottled waters.
2 Bedrooms - Sleeps 1 - 5, Larger Master Bedroom with sitting area, Door to outside sitting-sunset viewing area with covered Portal (Patio) for comfortable Sunset watching. Large Fireplace in Master Bedroom, Stocked with Aromatic Pinon wood & kindling, All set and ready to light! (Year round) New high quality Queen Bed with 600 thread count hand pressed sheets, Fluffy Down comforter, Hypo Allergenic Feather bed topped mattresses & Lots of down & therapeutic pillows. 2nd bedroom with Quality Double Bed, also with quality bedding, same as above.
We can remove down comforters and down pillows and substitute bedding for those with down allergies.
Full Bath has a Tub/Shower combo with Pedestal sink and Organic liquid bar & liquid soaps and lotions and plenty of fluffy towels!
Organic cleaners-organic soaps are used exclusively in our Casita and no toxic pesticides for those of you with Chemical sensitivities! Of course, this is a NON SMOKING home. Pets welcome with prior permission, Casita is throughly cleaned meticulously, between Guest visits.
2009 Rates on Rates & Policies Page
Rate for 1 Person $130 night/$780 week (Book 7 nights, pay for 6 = $111 night). 2 night minimum.
Rate for 2 Persons $140 night/$840 week (Book 7 nights , pay for 6 = $120 night). 2 night minimum.
Extra persons only $10 each per night-$50 per week. Single night stays may be available between bookings for an extra $20 fee.
All rates add 6.18% tax. All Major Credit Cards accepted. We do not charge Security deposits or cleaning fees, Good Karma Backatcha! Please click links for more rate info, policies, availability, guest reviews, more pictures-details, owner information.
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Jeff & Marilyn are next door in the main house and are around only when you need anything or if you need suggestions of things to do or where to wine & dine in the Abiquiu and surrounding areas.
