Rustic, light filled, adobe retreat with authentic Northern New Mexico charm. Open floor plan main house with detached casita. Canyon and valley views only 25 minutes to Sipapu Ski area, 40 min to Taos. **4WD, AWD, or snow chains required** The space Nestled in the mouth of the canyon, the "Old Gem Lodge" is the cozy, secluded cornerstone of this enchanting 7 acre farmstead. The main building is an open floor plan with picture window views of the Trampas Canyon and private access to creekside hiking. Fully equipped kitchen with gas range & large refrigerator. There is a wood burning stove in addition to thermostat controlled propane heat. There is a queen size futon in the living area and partitioned area with king bed and queen bed. The spacious full bath is in the main house with laundry. Separate casita with queen size bed is just a few steps out the backdoor. Easy day trip to Ojo caliente hot springs, Santa Fe, Bandelier Natl Monument & Taos. Only 25 minutes to Sipapu Ski area. Other things to note **4WD, AWD, or tire chains needed for winter access. Please be sure your vehicle is equipped for winter driving conditions. We are generally flexible when it comes to changes- please let us know if your party size increases so we can accommodate you better. The maximum amount guests we can accommodate is 6. Our property can be difficult to find at night and ask that you plan to arrive before nightfall if possible. We have added lighting & signage to the entrance. GPS will not take you to the correct location- please refer to our directions for details on getting here. *The half mile dirt driveway may be icy, muddy, and or very bumpy- drive with caution.