The Desert Willow Bed Breakfast features two private, guest suites on the second floor overlooking the river and the mountains. Each has a comfy, Queen-sized, four-poster bed, well-lit reading chairs and a full private bath with tub. The Desert Willow Bed Breakfast is designed as a comfortable and quiet, smoke-free, adult retreat. If you are visiting with your family or would like more privacy, consider staying at our 2 bedroom, smoke-free just downstream from the Desert Willow. The River Room You'll never have a better night's sleep than in our cherry four poster queen sized bed! Reading lights on either side of the bed brighten the room in the evening and our two wingback chairs and ottomans create another cozy, well-lit spot to read or write. Crack the window to hear the river running by or the howl of a distant coyote. Vaulted ceilings allow high windows which let in the incredible views of the Jemez River and the soaring cliffs beyond. Enjoy contemporary art by Judith Young, Arlene Wackerbarth, John Rise and Dwayne Maxwell. The full, private bath, with combo bathtub and shower, has a hint of Southwestern style with Mexican tile accents and a custom, handmade vanity. The Garden Room A cheery room for early risers, this east and south facing suite is first to enjoy the light of day! The queen sized, Shaker style, pine, canopy bed is undraped which keeps the room open and airy. Reading lights on both sides of the bed eliminate vying for the good side! Hand made bed linens and contemporary art by Jean Quick-To-See Smith, Jinni Thomas, Dwayne Maxwell and Spencer Kimball add zing to this delightful room. The full bath, with tub and shower combination, is dressed in Mexican tile accents and a handmade vanity. Relax in one of the comfortable club chairs and enjoy the views of the wildflower meadow and the Jemez Mountains from the abundant windows. The suites share an adjoining Sitting Room, wrapped with windows to capture awesome views all around. Here you may choose from a nice assortment of excellent reading material, or many programming options with our satellite tv. Falling asleep in a squishy chair in a sunny spot is also an option! Be sure to catch our collection of Santos (carved saints) and art by Evelyn Rosenberg, Dwayne Maxwell, Arlene Wackerbarth, Leone Wilson, Cheri Reynolds, Suzy Berquist and stained glass by Gale Otto. We enjoy taking the extra steps to ensure that your time with us is fondly remembered. You'll find fresh flowers in your room and homemade truffles will be served in the evening. Fresh fruit is offered in the sitting room and you may always help yourself to beverages from the refrigerator. Delicious home-made breakfasts are thoughtfully prepared and served on china and linens with sterling and crystal in the sunny breakfast room which overlooks the garden patio. Perhaps you will be served Dutch Baby pancakes or a three cheese egg bake casserole. The next day you may have French toast with cranberry/orange bread or frittatas (asparagus, spinach or mushroom) with pears baked in maple syrup and served with cheddar cheese. The Desert Willow also features homemade granola served with fresh fruit and vanilla yogurt. In season you may be treated to peaches and strawberries in heavy cream with brown sugar. Whatever the menu for the day, you'll be delighted...guaranteed! Please let us know if you have any special dietary restrictions when you make your reservation. Since we are a remote location we need to plan ahead! The Dragonfly Cottage has its own fully furnished and equipped kitchen and a continental breakfast is served only by prior arrangement and a charge of $15.00 per day for two people. Summer or winter, rain, shine or snow, the Desert Willow Bed and Breakfast is an easy and relaxing drive from Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Los Alamos or anywhere! Conveniently situated along the Jemez Mountain Trail, the roads are carefully maintained so that access is rarely a problem. The Jemez Mountain Trail has been designated a National Scenic Byway and is a treat in itself, winding through gorgeous scenery, past the. which is one of the world's largest calderas (a crater-like basin of a volcano). Come and enjoy the wonders of the Jemez Mountains; one of the reasons why New Mexico is called the Land of Enchantment.

The Dragonfly Cottage is a private and self-contained vacation home just across the wildflower meadow from the. Desert Willow Bed Breakfast in the Jemez Mountains; just over an hour from Albuquerque or and hour and a half from Santa Fe, New Mexico. Our darling, new, two bedroom, one bath vacation home is smoke free, with complete kitchen, an oversized tub for two with a handheld shower, a wood burning fireplace and a large, redwood deck overlooking the Jemez River. Perfect for families, small groups or couples wanting a charming, private getaway, the Dragonfly Cottage features two queen-sized beds with room for a couple more on pads in the living room or in sleeping bags on the redwood deck. Bring your own food and prepare meals in our fully equipped kitchen, visit one of our restaurants a mile up the road in the village of Jemez Springs, or sample a continental breakfast for an extra charge and advance notice. Brick floors, hand-made custom pine cabinets and ceramic tile create a cheerful ambiance in our little, 800 square foot cottage while windows bring in the stunning cliff and river views. The redwood deck stretches almost from one end of the cottage to the other; with the river running by just down the bank. A perfect base camp for a discovery trip to New Mexico and a popular hideaway for honeymooning newlyweds, the Dragonfly Cottage is the perfect place to make memories! The rate for the Dragonfly Cottage is $135.00 per night for two and $155.00 for four people. With prior arrangement, a continental breakfast is available for $15.00 per day for two people. A discount is given for people staying longer than 7 days. A two nights minimum stay is required. Three views of the dining and living rooms, which are actually one room. Vaulted ceilings and lots of windows give the cottage an open, sunny feeling. Slate and ceramic tiles decorate the fireplace, kitchen and bath. A large deck with a BBQ overlooks the Jemez River and the cliffs beyond. A fully furnished and equipped kitchen makes preparing meals easy. This-a-way to see our comments from our guests

After breakfast you may find yourself with a whole day to yourself! We're on mountain time at the Desert Willow, so you just may feel that a day our here in the Jemez feels like two at home. Your choices for local day trips or outings are numerous. You'll find hiking, fishing, bird and wildlife watching, and mushrooming just outside the door in the. Close by are archeological ruins, Indian pueblos, our local. Ponderosa Valley Vineyards Winery and a few charming, country restaurants, such as the. Laughing Lizard Cafe. Consetta's Green Restaurant through the area to see many cultural and geological wonders, such as the. Jemez State Monument. preserving the ruins of a 17th century Spanish mission and 13th century Indian pueblo. Past volcanic activity has created many natural hot springs, sulfurous vents and the caldera in the nearby Valle Grande. After a long hike or a day on the slopes, you may indulge yourself in a massage and a soak at our local. Jemez Springs Bath House fed by natural hot springs. Or enjoy an outdoor soak at the. Giggling Springs Hot Spring in downtown Jemez Springs. Be sure to visit Soda Dam where the river drops 15 feet through an interesting formation of mineral deposits from nearby thermal springs. A short drive away, Bandelier National Monument has some of the best examples of pueblo cliff dwellings you'll find (allow a whole day). In less than an hour you can drive to. Los Alamos National Laboratory to explore the town with the highest number of Phd's per capita of any city in the US. Or travel to where the museums, amusement parks, restaurants and movies will give you every convenience of a big city. A cultural experience awaits you in. with pueblo architecture, the. museums, shops and restaurants. Not much further is. famous for its skiing and art galleries. Christ in the Desert Monastery is a fascinating and beautiful place; near the homeland of Georgia O'Keefe in northern New Mexico. As you can tell, there is no shortage of things to do while visiting Jemez Springs. If you'd like even more choices, follow some of the links below! GORP (Great Outdoor Recreation Page)- New Mexico. Other Businesses in Jemez Springs: Canon del Rio Bed and Breakfast Inn. Jemez Springs Community Library. Village of Jemez Springs. The Laughing Lizard Restaurant and Inn

Tucked into a quiet, mountain canyon with sheer cliffs rising from the river along New Mexico's Jemez Mountain Trail, the Desert Willow Bed Breakfast in Jemez Springs, New Mexico is a nature-lovers' delight! Our bed and breakfast is located on the Jemez River in the village of Jemez Springs, New Mexico; a short drive from the 95,000 acre wildlife refuge called the. Valles Caldera National Preserve. We are also a scenic hour's drive from Albuquerque and an hour and a half from Santa Fe. Convenient, yet in another world, our bed and breakfast is an ideal get-away for New Mexicans and a peaceful destination for travelers looking for an authentic New Mexico experience. We pamper our guests with lovely, private accommodations and delicious, home made breakfasts. The menu varies, but is always a generous, warm breakfast of waffles, pancakes, an egg dish or a new creation, with fruit and coffee or tea prepared from scratch especially for you! We are happy to honor dietary requests with advance notice. A separate, private 2 bedroom vacation home on the river is also available. The Dragonfly Cottage has a fully equipped kitchen, fireplace, a two person tub and a large, redwood deck overlooking the Jemez River. Whichever lodging option you choose, you can't go wrong. Built in 1998, the Desert Willow Bed and Breakfast and the Dragonfly Cottage are fresh and new. How may we best serve you? A two nights minimum stay is required for the River Room, the Garden Room and the Dragonfly Cottage. Guests voted the Desert Willow Best B+B Inn for all Seasons 2002 and Best for Rest + Relaxation 2004 and Best Breakfast in the SW 2005 and 2006 in Arrington's Book of Lists. Lanier Travel Guides wilsons@desertwillowbandb.com. Directions to the Desert Willow Bed Breakfast. Web Design + Development By: Artimbo: inspired web design. Copyright © 1997-2007 Desert Willow Bed Breakfast. All rights reserved worldwide.