Natalie Decleve

Casa Gallina

  • Where:
  • Why:Cross country road trip
  • When:Summer 2016
  • Who:Me and my rambling road trip buddy Andy
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Casa Gallina Frolicking in the front yard.

Frolicking in the front yard.

Casa Gallina Herb hunting.

Herb hunting.

Casa Gallina Great spot for a morning cup o' Joe.

Great spot for a morning cup o' Joe.

Casa Gallina Anyone for an afternoon tea under the willow tree? Anyone?

Anyone for an afternoon tea under the willow tree? Anyone?

Casa Gallina If I'm not under the willow, I'm here.

If I'm not under the willow, I'm here.

Casa Gallina Or here.

Or here.

Casa Gallina Cosy AF.

Cosy AF.

Casa Gallina Nothing says 'southwest' like a chambray sofa.

Nothing says 'southwest' like a chambray sofa.

Casa Gallina Except maybe a bright, Mexican hand-painted armoir.

Except maybe a bright, Mexican hand-painted armoir.

Casa Gallina The garden grows inside too.

The garden grows inside too.

Casa Gallina The best breakfast nook of all breakfast nooks.

The best breakfast nook of all breakfast nooks.

Casa Gallina Green Acres is the place to be...

Green Acres is the place to be...

Casa Gallina Farm living is the life for me.

Farm living is the life for me.

Casa Gallina Land spreading out so far and wide.

Land spreading out so far and wide.

Casa Gallina Keep Manhattan, just give me that countryside!

Keep Manhattan, just give me that countryside!

Highs & Lows

  • Feels like a cosy, clean home.

  • Super Southwestern feeling, perfect way to experience New Mexico.

  • Did I mention the garden and fresh eggs?

  • If you're looking to get pampered, try a hotel. This is like living on your own.

  • Nothing fancy about this spot, but I wouldn't actually count that as a negative.

The Barometer

  • Design

  • Website

  • Environmental Consciousness

  • Night's Sleep

  • Service

  • Amenities

  • Takeable Treats

  • Refer a Friend

  • Overall Value

  • Life Changing

Total: 47/50

Important Bits

  • Type

    Casita style bed and breakfast on a farm.

  • Vibe

    Oh, so southwestern hippie dippie.

  • Location

    Feels remote, but is just a 5 minute drive from town.

  • Rooms

    5 casitas with varied number of rooms.

  • Music

    None

  • Designed By

    Richard Spera, the owner and host.

  • Health & Wellness

    No

  • Restaurant

    Who needs it when you've got a kitchen and a garden.

  • Bar

    No

  • Minibar

    Free fresh veggies and herbs from the garden, plus farm fresh eggs from the chickens out back!

  • Children

    Bring them.

  • Price

    Totally reasonable.

  • Website

    Visit website

Drive through the prairie of off the grid homes

Drive through the prairie of off the grid homes

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Go for a hike

Go for a hike

Alpine Mountain Hike New Mexico

Listen to live music at the Adobe Bar in the Taos Inn

Listen to live music at the Adobe Bar in the Taos Inn

The Historic Taos Inn, Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos, New Mexico, United States

Casa Gallina

Casa Gallina

613 Callejon, Taos, NM 87571

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