Notes from the host
Bearpaw Ranch
The Gatehouse at Bearpaw Ranch is perfect for a small family or couple. It is a handmade log cabin with high ceilings and lots of light! The bedroom has a King size bed and there is a cute sleeping loft with a trundle bed with two single beds. The cabin has a large fenced yard with a fire pit and picnic table. It is a short walk down to our ponds, with the Gila River just beyond that.
Ideal for hiking, hunting and fishing, Bearpaw Ranch is also close to Bill Evans fishing lake and a short drive up to the Gila wilderness. Our property lies on the Gila River and you will have complete access.
We have a large barn and fenced field if you are bringing your horses. Ideal for hunting in the fall and winter. The wilderness begins a few miles up the road. Perfect for hiking and climbing, and bird-watching. There is a wild-bird preserve just a few miles south of us. Of course the bosque here on the property affords great access to spotting numerous bird species.
Silver City is 40 minutes to the south and has many art galleries and restaurants. Bearpaw Ranch is a great place to stay during the Blues Festival, the World Class bicycle races, or the Wild West Rodeo. The hotels in Silver City fill up, but you can take the short drive out to the Gila and rest in the quiet and peace, refueling for another fun time enjoying Silver City's great events.
In the mountains north of Silver City you can visit the old western town of Pinos Altos, and continue up to the Gila Cliff Dwellings. A visit to the copper mines is also a must, with a stop at Lake Roberts on the way! There is a wonderful bakery and vineyard at the nearby town of San Lorenzo.
To the northwest of us is historic Mogollon with its art gallery, antique shop, museum, and fantastic burgers at the Purple Onion. Near Mogollon is the little village of Glenwood, with the state fish hatchery and the famous Catwalk. The Catwalk is a favorite hiking spot with a lovely picnic area. Also at Glenwood, there is an outfitter that provides horseback riding. We will be happy to connect you with them!
The night sky offers a magnificent and unequaled view of millions of stars, planets and the Milky Way in all of it's glory. New Mexico values our dark night skies and a quick google map search will reveal that Gila is by far one of the darkest places in our country. If you have never known (or did know but its been a long time) what it is to be able to stroll in the starlight, you really must come visit.
There is plenty to do in the area, but many folks find that they are content to walk around the property, visit our horses, spend a little time in the sauna at the Bathhouse near Vision Pond, watch our ducks swim around in the pond, or just sit and listen to the quiet. This is a perfect retreat if you just want to get away...far away from the rat race. This is real out-west country living.
RANCH EATS! There's just one drawback to how wonderfully isolated we are. No restaurants. But, we've solved that problem for you. We have a semi-retired chef who will prepare and deliver wonderful meals to you. It is a limited menu but all scrumptious!!! We will provide details at booking.
We have 3 cabins here that are all separated by a very distant & comfortable space. At least 200 yards apart with plenty of trees. See also the Pond Cabin vrbo # 378579 and the Stewart House vrbo #472149 ask about our Glamptent down on Vision Pond..But if village dwelling is more your style, check out our 3 bedroom Ranch style home in “downtown”Gila! Brickhouse #3999800
Keywords: Cabin, astronomy, stars, Gila, wilderness, birdwatching, river, fishing, quiet, night sky, bicycle race
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Hosted by Rose Shoemaker
