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The cutest Hotel (SnowMansion) in the charmingest village (Arroyo Seco) in the coolest town (Taos) on the way to the best ski resort (Taos Ski Valley), the Wildest River (Rio Grande) and highest peak (Wheeler) - in New Mexico. Lodging individuals, couples, families and groups for generations.
Due to the Pandemic, we are offering accommodations without breakfast. 3 restaurants and a grocery next door offer breakfast lunch and dinner.
See AllPearl Annex Balcony Suite with Kitchenette Our Pearl Annex Suites feature a beautiful garden setting. Our Balcony Suite has lots of light and views and the covered balcony. The Balcony Suite is beautiful and perfect for up to 4 people.The Balcony Suite is a 2nd floor studio Suite in the SnowMansion Pearl Annex with a Queen Bed, 2 Twin Day beds and Full Bath, Dining Table, a, Roku Smart TV with Netflix, a beautiful balcony and close proximity to the garden walking path just outside the door. All the restaurants, groceries, galleries and shops in the village just across the street. Beautiful mountain and garden views from the balcony,Lodge Building Studio Suites Our Lodge Building has 8 Studio Suites. Each Lodge Suite is large enough for a big family or group where everybody can have their own bed - and cozy enough for one person with room to lounge. Lodge rooms have 1 Queen Bed and 3 or 4 bottom bunks and 3 or 4 top bunks, a split bathroom and shower, a Roku Smart TV with Netflix, and a Sofa or Sofa Sleeper. Memory Foam Topper on Queen bed, Small fridge, wifi, smoke/carbon monoxide detector. Some have Air Conditioning and some access the cool night air with a fan in the window. Lodge Rooms have hot-plate Kitchenettes. Full kitchen may be used by one guest at a time wearing a mask.This Summer, we are putting a big emphasis on making our outside seating areas as plentiful and comfortable as our inside common areas. We think you will be impressed. Room size: 400 ft²All the restaurants, groceries, galleries and shops in the village just across the street.Pearl Annex Sunrise Suite in SnowMansion with Induction Cook-Plate Kitchenette and Soaking Tub Our Pearl Annex Suites feature a beautiful garden setting. Our Sunset and Sunrise Suites have soaking tubs and covered porches. The Sunrise Suite is a 1 bedroom Suites that is perfect for 1 - 4 people.The Sunrise Suite has a queen bed and 2 single day beds, a bathroom with soaking tub and a Roku Smart TV with Netflix and a Kitchenette with Induction Cook-Plate, Mini Fridge and Coffee Maker.Step into the 1800's. This building was build by 1810 when it appeared in oldest map in the village. Watch the sunset or sunrise from your window or front porch or our the walking path in our garden or extensive grounds. All the restaurants and shops in the village are just steps away.Pearl Annex Sunset Suite, 1 Bedroom with Caw Foot Tub and Hot Plate Kitchenette Our Pearl Annex Suites feature a beautiful garden setting. Our Sunset and Sunrise Suite has a clawfoot soaking tub and a covered porch. The Sunset Suite is a 1 bedroom Suite that is perfect for 1 - 5 people.The Sunset Suite has a queen bed and a single day bed and a double futon sofa bed, a soaking tub and a Netflix smart TV. . Step into the 1800's. This building was build by 1810 when it appeared in oldest map in the village. Watch the sunset or sunrise from your window or front porch or our the walking path in our garden or extensive grounds. All the restaurants and shops in the village are just steps away. Full use of extensive grounds, garden.Whole SnowMansion Lodge Building Rent out the Entire Lodge building for the exclusive use of your family or group. The Lodge has 6,000 sq feet of living space provides spacious accommodations for up to 30 guests and cozy accommodations for up to 60. The Lodge building has 8 Studio Suites large enough for a big family or group and cozy enough for one person, a large restaurant style kitchen, a dining room that seats 25 and comfortable seating throughout the lodge room, mezzanine and around the gas fireplace. A pool table and piano round out the room. If you are tired of trying to fit your family group into large condos or vacation rentals that are still too small, this is the place for you. Surrounded in the village by cafes, restaurants, galleries and shops there is something for everyone to enjoy. Dining area has a full breakfast station that you can stock or wee can stock for you.Whole Pearl Annex with 3 Suites Rent all 3 Suites in the Pearl Annex Building. Sleeps up to 13. Altogether there are 3 queen beds, 5 Single Beds, 1 Sofa Sleeper, 3 Hot Plate kitchenettes, and 3 bathrooms with 3 showers with 2 soaking tubs and 1 medium tub. 1 Balcony and 1 large porch.Dorm Beds, Camping and Hosteling As we remain true to our Hosteling roots in every way we can, for the time being we are only renting Lodge Building and Pearl Annex Suites online. Please call if you are interested in Camping or Dorm accommodations and we will see what we can do at that time to offer Covid Safe Hosteling accommodations. This Summer, we are putting a big emphasis on making our outside seating areas as plentiful and comfortable as our inside common areas. We think you will be impressed.The SnowMansion Adventure Lodge is pet friendly and is in the heart of Arroyo Seco, the jewel of Taos, one of the most beautiful villages in New Mexico, with galleries, restaurants, groceries and more just outside the door.
SnowMansion Taos Adventure Lodge
Read MoreFor peace of mind regarding Covid-19: The SnowMansion Taos Adventure Lodge is currently open and accepting reservations.
We have always taken great pride in the cleanliness of our facilities and understand that this is more important now than ever. To read more about what we’re doing to ensure our guests safety, click the Covid 19 Update button on the main menu.
The SnowMansion Adventure Lodge is pet friendly and is in the heart of Arroyo Seco, the jewel of Taos, one of the most beautiful villages in New Mexico, with galleries, restaurants, groceries and more just outside the door.
As we remain true to our Hosteling roots in every way we can, for the time being we are only renting Lodge Building and Pearl Annex Suites online. Please call if you are interested in Camping or Dorm accommodations and we will see what we can do at that time to offer Covid Safe Hosteling accommodations. This Summer, we are putting a big emphasis on making our outside seating areas as plentiful and comfortable as our inside common areas. We think you will be impressed.
Our Lodge Building has 8 Studio Suites. Each Lodge Suite is large enough for a big family or group where everybody can have their own bed - and cozy enough for one person with room to lounge.
Our Pearl Annex Suites feature a beautiful garden setting. Our Sunset and Sunrise Suites have soaking tubs and covered porches. Our Balcony Suite has lots of light and views and the covered balcony.
Individual Travelers know they will meet friendly and interesting people, at the SnowMansion and in the village.
Groups love the ease of chaperoning in the lodge, grounds, and village - the use of the full kitchens to cook meals, as well as the pool table, lots of boardgames, toys and books for children, the piano, the fireplace, lots of indoor and outdoor seating and meeting areas.
Individuals, couples, families, and groups, enjoy all of the above.
All guests enjoy our world class location, the Peaceful Earth Botanical Garden next door, our complimentary breakfast station ( closed for pandemic ) and the knowledge of our staff which ensures they will find the perfect activities in Taos. All rooms have a hot-plate kitchenette. A common full kitchen may be used, one guest at a time, wearing a mask.
Experience old word hospitality in this European style village and European style adventure lodge, that is both out of the way and on your path and a destination unto itself.
Eat up the soul food - drink in the eye candy - and experience the poetry of Northern New Mexico - at the SnowMansion Lodge in Arroyo Seco de Taos, steeped in the traditions of Taos, Taos Pueblo and Taos Ski Valley.
The world famous SnowMansion Taos Adventure Lodge and Hostel offers all types of lodging for all ages and all sizes, in all seasons.
We look forward to lodging you.
Attractions
See AllRestaurants and Entertainment The SnowMansion Recommends Restaurants:Sabroso, (Next Door) Serving dinner daily, this fine dining Bistro has the Most beatiful room and patio in Taos. Bar Menu features great $17 Salmon or Steak Frites and $12 Burger. Beer, Wine and Cocktails. Wednesday night has fabulous Jimmy Stadler.Aceq: ( Next door) Amazing farm to table comfort food bistro. Serving Dinner, Beer and Wine.Taos Cow: ( Next door) Coffee, homemade Ice Cream, Breakfast and Sandwiches, free Wireless, Groovy People. Serving Breakfast and Lunch daily.Abe’s Cantina: (Next door) Great New Mexican food and hamburgers. Serving Breakfast and Lunch 7am-5PM Daily.Sol Food : ( next door)convenient health food store with restaurant. 10 am to 7 PM daily.Guadalajara Grill: Taos’s favorite cafeteria style New Mexican Restaurant. Not from New Mexico? Try any dish smothered in Green Chile. 7 miles towards TaosPizanos Pizza: Pasta, Salads, Pizza and Appetizers. Spelt or Regular crust. Great Pizza, Pasta and appetizers. 4 miles towards TaosLove Apple: Regional Organic Home Cooking. So Romantic! 575.751.0050. 8 miles towards TaosLive Music and food:Taos Mesa Brewing Company: Incredible indoor and outdoor music venue with the best beer in Taos. 7 miles towards the gorge bridge.The Solar Center: Live Music and food just 4 miles away featuring a wonderful happy hour and expansive indoor and out door settings. 4 miles towards Taos.Taos Inn’s Adobe Bar: Best place for early evening (6pm-10pm) live music and social scene. Equal mix of locals and visitors enjoying each other’s company. Music always free. 9 miles just before Taos Plaza.Alley Cantina: Great food till 11pm and live music till midnight every day. 9 miles just behind Taos Plaza.Groceries:Sol Food Market: (in Arroyo Seco next door) Great village health food market. 10:00AM - 7PMCid’s: Taos’ locally owned health food store. 7:30AM- 7PMSmith’s: Conventional grocery with decent health food section. 7 AM-9PMTaos Nature and Recreation Taos Mountains!Just 9 miles from the SnowMansion are trailheads for great mountian hikes like the 1.5 hour hike to WilliamsLake which is well shaded, not steep and great for all ages!Also 9 Miles from our door is the Trail head to Wheeler Peak - the highest peak in New Mexico!Skiing, SnowBoarding and SnowMobile Touring are good mountain activities in the winter!Hiking, horseback riding and LLama Trecking are good mountain activities in the Summer! Taos Rivers!We are about 9 miles from the Rio Grande River at the John Dunn Recreation area at where you can swim, soak in the Hot Springs or walk along the river.A little farther is Cebolla Mesa and Wild Rivers.PS Llama Treking with Stewart at Wild Earth Adventures is the best way learn about the geology, nature, botony and history of this area. Kids even enjoy learning and hiking when leading a Llama. Taos Hot Springs!There are two remarkable hot-springs near us. The first is called Black Rock or Hondo Hot Springs in Arroyo Hondo and second is called Stage Coach or Mamby Hot Springs. The front desk has maps available. Ojo Caliente is a fabulous and affordable spa/hot springs in the painted desert near Espanola where you can spend your day luxuriating. It takes 1 hour each way to get from us to Ojo Caliente Hot Springs.North Side Spa & South Side Spa and Tennis club are both wonderful places to soak tired muscles.Taos Deserts!A little farther away you can find the most beatiful desert landscapes! Take a day trip to Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu and see the white cliffs.Activities available for the 2017 season include:Rock climbing/mountain skills and personal growth programsRiver raftingBike Riding and Ski/Snowboard RentalHorse Back Riding at the Ski Valley or Rio Grandeor on the Taos Pueblo Indian Country.LLama Trekking.BallooningFly fishingSkiing & SnowboardingSnowMansion Garden & Chickens Watch the sunset, the mountains or the from beautiful garden foot path that winds through our 2 acre vegetable garden.Enjoy the chickens!Enjoy the illuminated pathways drawing you into great star watching.Pick garden vegetables for $5 per bowl.Sit in the shade under fruit trees.Meditate in our beautiful grape arbor. Learn more about out gardens on its dedicated website.Taos Art, History and Culture! Taos Culture!Taos is a cultural mecca in Northern New Mexico. Starting with the Taos Pueblo, moving to the Spanish and Catholic Churches and Tradiciones, adding the communal meals Hindu practice at the Neem Caroli Baba Center and the best enduring embodiment of Taos' commune culture and communal meals, ziccar dancing, shabbat and all sorts of retreats at the Lama Foundation, and more than a sprinkle of amaizing theater talent at the Taos Center for the Arts and Wisefool Theater, and home to countless Earthships and environmental initiatives and solar architecture.Taos Art: Fine Art , Folk Art , Commercial Art!The SnowMansion has beautiful art and Arroyo Seco is an artist community!Visit www.taosartmuseums.org for Taos' major fine art, folk art and historical museums.Taos HistoryA First Nation People, Taos Pueblo village was established almost 1,000 years ago. Four hundred years of spanish influence, as seen in adobe building and acequias system, to name two of the host influences presented to the public. Also are the anglo influences, especially the artistic influences charactaristic of the newcomers in the 1920's and 1950's and the hippy influences charactaristic of the newcomers in the 1960's and 1970's.Village of Arroyo Seco Located in the Historic Village of Arroyo Seco, featuring an array of great breakfast, lunch and dinner choices, ice cream parlor, a health food store, gardens, shops, art galleries and nightlife.Taos Ski Valley Please click on the TSV link Taos Ski Valley: for details but let us reassure you that the Taos Ski Valley, like the SnowMansion ECO-Adventure Lodge is the same as always but better than ever. Taos Ski Valley is now undergoing a $300 million renovation that pays as much attention to the mountain as the base area. The terrain has never been better or more accessible and the base area has never been more attentive to your comfort, your well being and your satisfaction. Stay at the SnowMansion and enjoy the comfort, conviviality, proximity we have always provided and ski at Taos Ski Valley, a mountain with the best ski school in the nation and terrain that will blow your mind.Taos Pueblo A First Nation People, Taos Pueblo village was established almost 1,000 years ago. Four hundred years of spanish influence, as seen in adobe building and acequias system, to name two of the host influences presented to the public. Also are the anglo influences, especially the artistic influences charactaristic of the newcomers in the 1920's and 1950's and the hippy influences charactaristic of the newcomers in the 1960's and 1970'sPeaceful Earth Garden Clinics The SnowMansion is happy to offer 1 or multiday Gardening Clinics for guest for an additional fee. Cost is $60 per 4 hour daily clinic specializing on the particular gardening phase happening during your stay. Cost for 4 or more days is $40 per day. Participation in or family dinner is included.Some scholarships concidered.Below are the phases we anticipate this summer.Wednesday April 26-May 10 Spring Clean Up, Preparing the Garden Beds, Pruning, Planting Root VegetablesThursday May 25-June 9 Put Out Cole Plants, Brassicas, TransplantingFriday June 23-July 9th Harvesting Garlic, Planting Cucumbers, Squashes, Corn and BeansSunday July 23-Aug 7th Summer Care and Maintenance of Plants, Weeding, Harvesting, Mindful Water PracticesMonday August 21-September 6 Fruit Harvest, Canning, Drying, Pie Making Wednesday September 20-October 5Harvesting, Canning, Drying, SalvesOctober 19-November 4Preparing For Winter, Harvesting, Preserving FoodNatural Hot springs There are two remarkable hot-springs near us. The first is called Black Rock or Hondo Hot Springs at the John Dunn Bridge Recreational area in Arroyo Hondo 9 miles away and second is called Stage Coach or Mamby Hot Springs on Tune Dr. around 13 miles away. Both can be found on Google Maps.Taos Group Lodging Taos SnowMansion is the Greatest Group Lodging in Taos!Perfect for Groups of 10 to 100!RENT just a FEW ROOMS, or the ENTIRE LODGE BUILDING or theENTIRE SNOWMANSION FACILITY!_______________________________________________________________________All Groups can count on our professional staff, beautiful village and great atmosphere!Ski Groups stay with us for our affordable prices and proximity to Taos Ski Valley.Boy Scouts stay with us one or two nights before going to Philmont in order to acclimatise to the altitude, whitewater raft the Rio Grande and visit the Taos pueblo. Girl Scouts stay with us before or after a multi night camping trip in the Carson National Forest. School Groups stay with us while they learn about the Art, History and Nature of Taos.College Groups stay with us to explore the Architecture or Geology of the area or Raft or Rock Climb.Church Groups stay with us for all of the above reasons and to explore faith and get to know each other and to offer service to the community.Wedding Groups stay with us because the whole wedding party can stay in one place affordably and bond and celebrate together!___________________________________________________________________________Rent One or a Few Private Dorm Rooms! (best rate for groups of 10-50)Enjoy having one or a few rooms exclusively for your group!Rate: $25 - $45 per person depending on the number of guests and dates of stay.Optional Dinner for Groups of 20 or More $15/personOptional Breakfast for Groups of 20 or More $5/personClick the Book Now button or call Amu at 575-770-2938 to reserve a few rooms!__________________________________________________________Rent The Whole Lodge Building! (sleeps up to 70)Spread out or pack the place! Enjoy having the whole lodge building exclusively for your group!Lodge Includes: 8 Dorm Rooms, 8 Bathrooms, 8 Showers, Kitchen, Dining Room, Lodge room with fireplace, library and pool table, plenty places to sit, play games, read or socialize. Regular Rate: $700 - $3,000/night debending on the size of the group and the dates of the stay. (Christmas and spring break are the most expensive)Optional Dinner for Groups of 20 or More $15/personOptional Breakfast for Groups of 20 or More $5/personCall Amu at 575-770-2938 to reserve the entire Lodge!___________________________________________________________________________________________Rent The Whole SnowMansion Facility! (sleeps up to 100)Enjoy having the whole facility exclusively for your group!SnowMansion Facility Includes:Lodge: 8 Dorm Rooms, 8 Bathrooms, 8 Showers, Kitchen, Dining Room, Lodge room with fireplace, library and pool table, plenty places to sit, play games, read or socialize. Pear Annex: 1 Studio Suite, 2 One Bedroom Suites.Cabins: 3 Cabins with shared bath2 aadditiona bathrooms, 2 additional Showers, 1 additional kitchen and All Grounds and Common AreasRate :$1,000 - $4,000 per night depending on number of people and time of year. (Christmas and spring break are the most expensive)Call Amu at 575-770-2938 to inquire about renting the entire SnowMansion facility!
