Old-World Charm: the Tower Guest House on Small Working Organic Garlic Farm

The Tower Guest House, Spinach, Garlic

Guest House with Main Farm House in Background

Village of Dixon in Distance to Upper Right

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Minimum stay:Contact owner
Internet:Yes

Pets considered:Yes
Wheel chair accessible:No

Dixon cottage description

The Tower Guest House is located in the center of a small working (but quiet) garlic farm (plus onions, shallots, greens, tomatoes, peppers, winter squash), on a quiet cottonwood-lined lane that runs along the Embudo River, a mile and a half from the center of the village of Dixon, with its full-service coop grocery store and library. Away from the main highway, and bathed by the sounds of the river 100 yards to the south, the location is singularly peaceful. The second-floor deck invites guests to bask, eat, grill, read, and enjoy sunsets and sunrises.

Read all about it first: Farm owner Stanley Crawford has written three books about the life he and his wife RoseMary have led in the embudo valley as farmers and community activists: MAYORDOMO: CHRONICLE OF AN ACEQUIA IN NORTHERN NEW MEXICO; and A GARLIC TESTAMENT: SEASONS ON A SMALL NEW MEXICO FARM; and A RIVER IN WINTER: NEW AND SELECTED ESSAYS, all published by the University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque. See also the New York Times article by Anne Raver in the July 14, 2011 issue.

Pick your own salad greens: From around june to late october, guests are invited to assemble their own salad makings from the farm plantings of lettuce, spinach, arugula, radishes, salad turnips and sweet onions. At the peak of the season, there are also tomatoes and peppers in the hoophouse and an abundance of garlic and shallots in the storage sheds. Guests can also sample eggs from the hens in the nearby henhouse.

Refreshing afternoons: Though the climate of Northern New Mexico is relatively arid, most years there's enough water in the nearby Rio Embudo to take a refreshing afternoon dip--or in the Rio Grande at the BLM campground eight miles away--or in the more distant Abiquiu, El Vado, or Heron Lakes. And in the winter, besides skiing at nearby Sipapu, there's both the Taos and Santa Fe ski basins. (For 2012, the snow is excellent).

Property Type

Cottage

600 sq. ft.

Accommodation Type

Vacation Rental

Suitability

Pets Not Allowed
Non Smoking Only

Minimum Age Limit For Renters
Long-Term Renters Welcome

Children Welcome
Wheelchair Inaccessible
Pets Considered

Bedrooms: 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 3

Bedroom 1: 1 double, 1 sleep sofa /futon
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Futon upstairs.

Bathrooms: 1 Bathroom

Bathroom 1: toilet, shower
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Other Amenities

The phone is for local (and Espanola and Los Alamos) service only, but guests can make long distance calls from the owner's house. Cell phones work in the center of Dixon, a mile and a half distant. There is a TV and DVD player, but no broadcast TV (or satellite) service....more less

Entertainment

Television
Radio

Stereo
CD Player

DVD Player
Books

Theme

Away From It All

Attractions

Library
Restaurants
Churches

Cinemas
Live Theater
Winery Tours

Autumn Foliage
Forests

Leisure Activities

Paddle Boating
Bird Watching
Boating
Walking

Gambling Casinos
Sight Seeing
Sledding
Shopping

Scenic Drives
Wildlife Viewing
Eco Tourism

local services and businesses

Medical Services

Massage Therapist

Groceries

Location Type

Rural:
The guest house is on the prettiest wooded lane in the Embudo Valley.......more less

River:
The Rio Embudo, sometimes a river, sometimes a stream, runs 100 yards to the south and is good for trout fishing when the flow is good and wading and paddling in the summer....more less

Mountain View:
The Sangre de Cristos, southernmost spur of the Rockies, 15 miles distant, can be seen from the deck....more less

sports and adventure activities

Snowmobiling
Mountain Biking
Hunting
Mountain Climbing
Tennis
Rock Climbing
Cycling

Hiking
Fly Fishing
Water Tubing
Mountaineering
Cross Country Skiing
Hunting Small Game
Skiing

Rafting
Swimming
Basketball Court
Freshwater Fishing
Fishing
Kayaking
Whitewater Rafting
Snowboarding

Dining

Dining Area

Seating for 4 people

General

Gas Fireplace
Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer
Macintosh Computer
PC
Parking Off Street
Gas Heating
Grey Water System
Living Area
Telephone

Linens Provided
Alarm Clock
Ceiling Fans
Filtered Water
Hair Dryer
Laundry Soap
Local Activities Guide
Local Maps
Paper Towels

Basic Soaps
Toilet Paper
Broadband Access
Internet
Towels Provided
Washing Machine
Clothes Dryer
Sofa Bed

Kitchen

Refrigerator
Kitchen
Grill
2 Ring Stove

Cooking Utensils
Coffee Maker
Toaster
Blender

Coffee Grinder
Mini Refrigerator
Pantry Items
Microwave

Outside

Binoculars
Wood Deck

Outdoor Grill Gas
Outdoor Grill

Deck / Patio

Rates

$95 a night for two persons, two night minimum; $85 a night for stays of three nights and beyond; add $15 a night for each extra guest; $500 a week, all plus tax.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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Location

Car: Necessary

The Tower Guest House at Crawfords Garlic Farm is located in the Embudo Valley, in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Range, a mile and a half from the center of the traditional Hispanic village of Dixon. Dixon is known for its arts and crafts, and is a good base from which to explore nearby rivers and canyons such as the Rio Grande Gorge. Taos is 25 miles to the north, Santa Fe 50 miles south; both are major cultural and artistic centers. The region is known for its Indian Pueblos and ruins, all within easy driving distance.

Owner info

About the owner: Visitors wishing to learn more about Northern New Mexico can consult a rich library of books about the area, including my own nonfiction works, particularly A GARLIC TESTAMENT: SEASONS ON A SMALL NEW MEXICO FARM. --Stan Crawford