Places to stay in the area while you are taking a class:
Check out the links below to find an accommodation that suits your preference. There are local motels, small cabins, vacation rentals, and more.
Weaver’s Nest is a local lodging facility focused on serving students attending classes at Tierra Wools. Students will enjoy coming to a peaceful, relaxing place after a full day of instruction.
The facility is also available for others seeking a place to relax and unwind. Contact Weaver’s Nest for other available dates at their website, www.weaversnestnm.com
Additional Lodging Links:
Some accommodations will provide a discount to Tierra Wools students, so be sure to mention why you are coming to town.
Sheep gathering south of Chama, NM.
Other Things to Do in the Area
The historic Los Ojos Village, known for its distinct blend of Victorian and traditional adobe architecture and its community effort to revitalize the local economy through the development of agricultural based, culturally valued enterprises, has much to offer visitors. Stroll down the main street, and take the opportunity to step into the tranquility of the San Jose Church, which is over 100 years old, or visit the Saint Bernadette Grotto on the scenic winding road down into Los Ojos.
In downtown Los Ojos, watch local craftsmen fashion sturdy door mats at Otra Vuelta tire recycling, or wander into the Yellow Earth Gallery to view prints, photographs and paintings by artist Paul Trachtman. Just across from the Church, you will find the Apothecary and Los Ojos Casitas.
Other activities available in the Chama River Valley include the Cumbres-Toltec Scenic Railroad, and Heron Lake and El Vado Lake State Parks. The nearby Carson and Rio Grande National Forests offer scenic, rugged fishing, hunting, and hiking during warm months, and skiing and snowmobiling during the winter. Just a 1/2 an hour to the South, explore the spectacular Abiquíu area, home of artist Georgia O’Keeffe and the Ghost Ranch. The art colony of Taos is just 1.5 scenic hours to the East, a pleasant day trip from Los Ojos.
If you would like to dine out, you can make the short journey north to Chama, where you will find a variety of restaurants, including the historic Foster’s Saloon (est. 1881), the Elk Horn Cafe, Fina’s Diner and GloryBry’s Restaurant.
No matter the season, there is usually something going on in Los Ojos or one of the surrounding communities of the Chama River Valley. During the long summer days, you may happen upon one of the many small religious Fiestas celebrated in Los Ojos and the neighboring communities. If you’re in the mood for some excitement, you can catch the Chama Days festival and rodeo in Chama, NM; the Red Ryder Roundup in nearby Pagosa Springs, CO, or the Little Beaver powwow and rodeo at the nearby Jicarilla Apache Reservation. Wintertime comes with its own holiday festivities, and come January, the Chama Chile Ski Classic is not to be missed. And, of course, every spring Tierra Wools has its Spring Festival – a great opportunity for all the community to come view the weavers’ winter work.
For more information and schedules for local events, visit the Chama Valley Chamber of Commerce website.
Scenic village of Los Ojos
Hand-made art by local artisans
Local horses in Tierra Amarilla, NM
The St. Bernadette Grotto in Los Ojos, NM