J a n H a r t 's
Ranchito San Pedro
Dog & Artist Friendly Vacation Casitas
2008
They sit quietly back alongside a one-laned country road
nearby scenery along the way....
and here is Casita #2
Dog-welcome vacation casitas! The casitas are better than ever!
Book Now for best Availability - & check out what is available here or scroll down for more information
Welcome!
Imagine yourself here in your cozy and comfortable, non-smoking artist/vacation casita with free high speed WiFi. You'll find it fully furnished, equipped and ready for you and your dog!. From its door you can walk the rural roads onto Indian land or travel less than 45 minutes in every direction to most of the scenic and cultural places of interest in northern New Mexico. Maybe you'd like to bring along your artist friends (2-6) for an O'Keeffe country outing, en plein aire or in studio. We know a lot of safe & spectacular places to paint or visit! Most of all, consider this your New Mexico home!
Scroll down to look inside the casitas and check for vacancies at the bottom of this page Email me for additional information.. Please know that I check my emails every morning and every evening - and I will definitely get back to you. Jan
Some Questions & Answers
Jan's teaching studio / gallery (above) and a rising thunderhead beyond the casitas.
They began life as a turkey barn which was later converted to a working studio for Joe DiGangi, a well known knife designer. After purchasing the place I used my architectural background to convert the very rustic studio spaces into 2 roomy private cabins. The bathrooms & bedrooms are located at opposite ends for privacy; both casitas share a laundry room. The low windows and humble nature are preserved along with some touches of New Mexican style created by builder, Sabino Talavera. This was my dream come true! Gay community always welcome!
The new floors and wonderful colors transform the spaces while exciting the eye! Above, the kitchen with bedroom beyond. Right, looking from the living area past the stepped half wall with hidden bookcase toward doors to bath and extra studio room.
Casita #1
Cabin #1 is fun and whimsical tuned offhandedly to the old southwest with reminders of cowboys, cowgirls and the 50's. The open living area contains a TV/VCR and a futon couch for extra sleeping space as well as a full kitchen with microwave, blender and french press coffee maker! The separate bedroom sports a quilt covered double bed. In the attached studio are tables, full spectrum lights, north windows and a skylight as well as an extra futon couch. Adjoining the studio is the laundry room with washer/dryer. An east facing enclosed patio space provides a private outdoor "room" with an adjacent fenced yard for your dog. And we're busy putting in a south paved patio and indigienous landscaping!
Casual & comfortable with an old 50's Western theme....
Casita #2
Simple & Elegant with Santa Fe style
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Casita #2 is sunny and so comfortable. From the curved stepped half wall with its nicho and hidden bookcase to the drop leaf pine table, care has been taken to create a cozy yet functional living space. The living area features a TV/VCR, desk, futon couch for an extra sleeping area and comfortable reading chair. The kitchen is fully equipped with microwave, french press coffee maker, stove/oven and spice rack. The adjacent south facing studio is flooded with sunshine in the winter but sheltered from the high New Mexico summer sun. There is also an extra futon couch.. The laundry room adjoins the studio. A paisley comforter covers the queen sized bed next to an old wood wall in the bedroom. And your dog will enjoy the secure dog door in the bedroom and the private kennel yard behind the cabin.
Rental Rates are for 1-2 adults and 1 dog
Sorry, no stays less than 3 nights or more than 3 weeks.Add $40 to holiday stays.
Terms
Prices are for 1 or 2 adults and can include 1 dog or other pet. Additional guests and/or pets are charged $12/per/night/person or dog. Dogs limited to 2. A $75 cleaning deposit plus 1/2 of the total rent registers you and reserves your cabin. The $75 cleaning deposit is completely refundable if you complete your stay and leave your cabin as you found it. Your cleaning deposit is forfeited if you cancel prior to your arrival. The final 1/2 of the rent is due when you arrive. All rates are subject to change. No refund with less than 3 weeks notice. No refund within 45 days of major holidays, Spanish Market, Indian Market & Balloon Festival. No additional charge for one dog! All charges are subject to N.M taxes. All rates subject to change without notice.
Visa and Mastercard accepted for cabin rentals. We do not accept credit card reservations more than 90 days in advance. Checks and/or money orders accepted anytime.
Year Round Rates Below
3 nights • $298 ($99/night)
1 week • $625 ($89/night)
2 weeks • $1080 ($77/night)
3 weeks • $1365 ($65/night)
Ask about the special "Woman Alone Rate" - that can include your dog!
Livvie, the welcome dog, who has never met a dog she didn't like and always willing to be "beta"! except to her pal, Seurat (right). Seurat also loves other dogs and is a very cheerful mix of Beagle and Blue Heeler - a Blue Beeler!
Artist Group Rates
3-4 artists/cabin • $40/person/night plus open use of Jan's studio with critique space, tables, music, projector, library. Continental breakfast available at additional cost..
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Imagine an artistic retreat - for yourself?...your painting group?...your book club? You can set up in your very own cabin studio - (Casita #1 has north light: Casita #2 is sunny and bright), put on your favorite CD - and paint, or sculpt, or write, or read, or...play! If you'd like some private one on one watercolor instruction with Jan, its $75/hour - 3 hour minimum - and will be designed just for you. Or - if your group wants to plan some workshop time with me, we can make it work! What am I like as a teacher? Click here to read some student comments. Or - if you'd just like to be left alone - no problem. If you paint plein aire, we can direct you to some wonderful and safe places. Just ask...we'll make it happen.
One of the best things about Española is LOCATION! Española is right in the center of northern New Mexico and within 45 minutes of all of these places of interest - and more!.
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Golfing - the best New Mexico Golf course is right down the stree! Black Mesa Golf Club, according to Golf New Mexico Magazine is "a great course that tests both the mind and the body" "From the first tee shot you realize that mental strategy is essential, while the course's expansive fairways and greens allow it to be played more easily than it appears." You can walk or rent a cart - and -all equipment is available for rent. Very reasonably priced and the golf course is owned by Santa Clara Pueblo and uses recycled and reclaimed water for water conservation. My sons LOVE to golf here in the WINTER, too!
- Taos - Galleries, Shops, Museums, Restaurants - 45 minutes north.
- Santa Fe - Galleries, Shops, Museums, Restaurants - and just 1/2 hour away!
- Española - Low rider capital of the world
- Ojo Caliente hot springs - Old, sacred hot springs and mineral baths - 1/2 hour away.
- Truchas (of Milagro Beanfield Wars fame)
- Six of the eight northern Indian Pueblos
- Los Alamos - the labs, museum, etc.
- Bandelier National Park (Anasazi ruins) - a very special place to visit, hike, view and explore
- Abiquiu (home of later artist, Georgia O'Keeffe). Be sure to reserve ahead through the O'Keeffe foundation or try for last minute cancellations. 1/2 hour from the cabins.
- Plaza Blanca - one of O'Keeffe's favorite painting places
- Ghost Ranch - first home of Georgia O'Keeffe in New Mexico, hiking, swimming, horseback riding
- Echo Canyon - hiking trails, wonderful picnic spot
- Chimayô, a traditional weaving community
- El Sanctuario de Chimyô - a church known for the healing dirt found there.
- Santa Fe Flea Market - currently in transition
- High Road to Taos and the hispanic villages of Truchas, Las Trampas, Ojo Sarco, etc.
- Four casinos and a bowling alley
- Rio Grande River - rafting, scenic whitewater river
- Velarde - home of the champagne apple orchards
- Golfing Towa Golf Course, Pojoaque and Black Mesa Golf Club right down the street
- Fishing Fishing on the Rio Grande
- Skiing - Ski New Mexico at Taos Mountain, Santa Fe Ski, Pajarito Mountain in Los Alamos
- Hiking - Ghost Ranch, etc.
- Bowling - Big Rock Casino in Española
- Dining - restaurants all around us from local best places to five stars!
- Wine Tasting - northern New Mexico wineries
- Wildlife Viewing at Valles Caldera National Preserve
What is my favorite time of the year?
I love them all!
January |
Sunny, cold. Low ave. 26 degrees, High ave. 48 degrees with possible snowfall 1 - 3 inches. A wonderfully quiet time of the year. | |||
| February | ||||
| Sunny, cold when out of the sun. Low ave. 28 degrees, high ave. 52 degrees, mostly sunny with possible snowfall 1-2 inches. Quiet, with stirrings of spring. | ||||
| March | Sunny, cool. Low ave. 32 degrees, High ave. 62 degrees. Spring is in the air with possible rain and wind gusts. |
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| April | Sunny, cool to warm. Low ave. 46 degrees, High ave. 73 degrees, mostly sunny with chance of showers, wind. Spring! | |||
| May | Sunny, warm. Low ave. 47 degrees, High ave. 78 degrees, sunny and possible wind gusts. | |||
| June | Sunny, warm to hot. Low ave. 60 degrees, High ave. 88 degrees, sunny, dry with cool nights. Our warmest month. | |||
| July | Sunny, warm days with some afternoon thunderstorms. Low ave. 60 degrees, High ave. 85 degrees. Farmers' markets open. | |||
| August | Sunny, warm days with some afternoon thunderstorms. Low ave. 58 degrees; High ave. 82 degrees. Bountiful farmers' markets! | |||
| September | Sunny, warm days and cool nights. Low ave. 55 degrees; High ave. 79 degrees. The smell of roasting chile in the air. | |||
| October | Sunny, warm days and cool nights. Low ave. 45 degrees; High ave. 68 degrees. Yellow and gold fall colors everywhere. The majestic cottonwoods pay in gold for the water they've used! | |||
| November | Sunny, cool days and cool nights. Low ave. 36 degrees; High ave. 54 degrees. Very comfortable weather, hoiday spirit! | |||
| December | Sunny, cool days and cold nights. Low ave. 32 degrees; High ave. 50 degrees. Possible snow 1-4 inches, mostly sunny. Long long shadows and great light. Farolitos gracing paths, walks and buildings! Northern New Mexico Christmas celebrations are truly unique. |
last updated 5/3/08
Current Availabilities (updated weekly) Those in red no longer available. Dates not mentioned are likely available. Check with me to be sure. email Jan here
- April, 2008
- Casitas 1 & 2. Painting Rocks Workshop. April 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
- Casitas 1 & 2. 7 nights. April 23 - 30. Mecum. Bandon Painters
- May, 2008
- Casita 2. 5 nights. May 5 - 9. Philippe
- Casita 1. 11 nights. May 5 - 16. Hall, Campbell, Collins painters.
- Casita 1,2. On the Trail of O'Keeffe Workshop. May 16 - 24.
- Casitas 1,2 Color & Pigments Workshop. May 30, 31, June 1,2,
- June, 2008
- Casita 2. 3 nights. June 3,4,5.
- Casita 1. 5 nights. June 16 - 21. Priddy.
- July, 2008
- Casita 2. 6 nights. July 20 - 27. Hood.
- Casita 1. 3 nights. July 27,28,29. Bates
- Casitas 1 & 2. Color & Pigments Workshop. 5 nights. July 31, August 1,2,3,4
- August, 2008
- Casitas 1 & 2. Color & Pigments Workshop. 5 nights. July 31, August 1,2,3,4
- Casita 2. workshop 5 nights. July 31, August 1,2,3,4. Dehejia.
- September, 2008
- Casita 2. 3 nights. Sept. 23,24, and 29. Wilson
- Casita 1. 4 nights. September 29,30, Oct. 1,2. Middlesworth,Salsgiver
- Casita 1 & 2. Sept. 25,26,27,28 Colors of Fall Workshop.
- October, 2008
- Casitas 1 & 2. On the Trail of O'Keeffe Workshop. 1 week. Oct. 10 - 17.
- Casita 2. Workshop Oct. 9 - 17. Orsini
- Casitas 1 & 2. 6 nights. October. 19,20,21,22,23,24,25. Scanlon etc.
- November, 2008
- December, 2008