The Vineyard House-Winemakers Home/ Near 2 Rivers

In the hills of Dixon, northern New Mexico, this beautiful winemaker’s home belongs to the co-owners of Vivac Winery. It sits among apple trees and looks out over the vineyard. The house is well suited for a writer’s retreat, a romantic getaway, or a home base for exploring three nearby ski areas and two rivers. Guests are invited to a complimentary wine tasting at Vivac Winery. There are plenty of options for local hikes, or easy day trips to the museums and galleries of Taos and Santa Fe. The space **The Vineyard House:** Constructed in 2009 by Michele Padberg's father, David Bartley, David has had a thriving construction business in northern New Mexico since 1972. This beautiful home was constructed with high R factor rostra block, which provides excellent insulation that naturally keeps it cool during summer and warm in winter through simple adjustments like opening or closing windows and blinds. The house is equipped with air conditioning and central under-floor heating. The floorplan/interior design of the house was created by Jesse and Michele Padberg. They wanted the small footprint to be easy to step away from/return to, allowing them to indulge in their favorite activity, travel! Each detail, from the hand-distressed corrugated metal ceiling to the uniquely colored cement floors and stainless steel accents, was lovingly chosen to imbue the home with artistic flair and a personal touch. Located next to Jesse's parents' home, The Vineyard House is part of a family farm where Jesse and his brother Chris grew up. They have since transformed a section of this private land into the Vivac Winery winemaking facility and planted vineyards. While enjoying your stay, you might spot sheep and chickens grazing nearby. The friendly sheepdog, Mamba, may also visit, but if her company is not desired, kindly shoo her away, and please do not allow her inside the house. **The Fire Vineyard:** Visible from the front window and porch, The Fire Vineyard belongs to Vivac Winery. Its name commemorates a childhood incident where the winemakers, as boys, accidentally set the property aflame with fireworks. This serendipitous history influenced the vineyard’s naming after the land was acquired years later and became the site for their first grape plantings. Initially planted with French Hybrid grapes, after five years, the winemakers assessed the grape quality and pivoted to grapes that would make the type of wine they wanted to make, European-style dry wines. Adding their passion for research/education to the mix, they planted 18 different Vinefera grapes as test plots to see what would grow at our unique 6200ft extreme altitude, microclimate. Their success led to the planting at the 1725 Vineyard near the tasting room and further expansion of The Fire Vineyard in 2013. **Garden Offerings:** Guests are welcome to enjoy the natural bounty surrounding the house. Feel free to pick apples from the Golden Delicious trees near the parking area, forage for wild asparagus growing around the ditch, and savor the homegrown tomatoes and fresh basil cultivated annually in the front garden. Guest access DIRECTIONS: From the NM 68 and US 75 junction, where you will see the Vivac Winery Tasting room, take US 75 3 miles through the town of Dixon to the first paved right that is NM 580. As US 75 heads uphill toward Penasco, you will take the right on NM 580. From that junction, you will drive 0.9 miles to # 86 A, on your left (inside the “big dip”). You will drive down the driveway and as you see #86 in front of you, you will take the left-hand dirt road and drive around to the 2nd house, #86 A. This is the Vineyard House! Signs will be posted at the driveway on NM 580, and along the driveway. Other things to note - **Welcome Gift:** A complimentary bottle of wine is sitting on the bar for you to enjoy and celebrate your arrival at The Vineyard House. - **Wine Bar:** - A fully stocked wine bar is available for your convenience. - Feel free to open wines as you wish during your stay. Or bring home with you to share with family & friends. - **Billing:** There’s a menu and a QR code by the wine bar where you can pay for any additional bottles you choose to open or take home. We’ll check the wine inventory at the end of your stay, and any unpaid items will be billed to the card on file. If we run it through the Airbnb app, their fees make it a bit more expensive, so the QR code is the best option. 🙏😊 - **Nearby Towns:** - **Taos:** 35-minute drive north. - **Espanola:** 25-minute drive south. - **Santa Fe:** 1-hour drive south. - **Local Essentials:** - **Dixon Co-op:** - Offers local produce/groceries/essentials and a deli with burritos, sandwiches, and handmade pizzas. - Address: 215 NM-75, Dixon, NM 87527 - Days/Times: Open Daily 8am-7pm. - **Dining Options:** - **Zuly’s Cafe:** - Known for fantastic northern New Mexican dishes. - Address: 234 NM-75, Dixon, NM 87527 - Days/Times: Open Wednesday-Saturday, 10AM - 6PM. - **Aly’s at Sugars:** - Famous for incredible hamburgers, especially the Sugar Burger. - Address: 1779 State HWY 68, Dixon, NM - Days/Times: Open Monday-Sunday, 11 AM - 7 PM. For breakfast call to make sure they aren’t sold out. - **Hotdawgs:** - Offers classic Chicago hotdogs with various options. - Address: Located at local events. - **Adventures and Activities:** - **New Mexico River Adventures:** - Offers paddle boarding, river floating, white water rafting, and more. - Address: 2273 NM-68, Embudo, NM 87531 - Days/Times: Open daily 7am-8pm activities by booking. - **Santa Barbara Campground:** - Located 20 minutes away, ideal for hiking and enjoying scenic beauty. - Address: Vadito, NM - **Skiing:** - **Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort:** - Nearby for skiing and biking. - Address: 5224 NM-518, Vadito, NM 87579 - Days/Times: Seasonal, typically open daily during ski season. - **Ski Santa Fe & Taos Ski Valley:** - Both locations are just over an hour's drive for skiing. - Ski Santa Fe Address: 1477 NM-475, Santa Fe, NM 87501 - Taos Ski Valley Address: 1 ski valley rd, Taos Ski Valley, NM 87529 - Days/Times: Seasonal, typically open daily during ski season. - **Biking:** - Available from the doorstep, or at Sipapu Resort.