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Vermejo

Raton, New Mexico

An unparalleled example of large-scale landscape conservation in North America, spanning 558,000 acres of diverse terrain and home to a wide variety of wildlife and untamed adventure.

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Property Overview

Located in northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado, Vermejo is rich in history, diverse wildlife, and majestic landscapes. Its extraordinary size—over 558,000 acres—and unique location in the southern Rocky Mountains allow for year-round outdoor activities and opportunities for you to enjoy and explore nature. Ted Turner purchased Vermejo in 1996, with a commitment to conserving both the land and the threatened species that call it home. Because of these efforts, Vermejo is a special place where the ecosystem is balanced and respected. The mission is to connect people with nature, and the staff is passionate about sharing it with guests.

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SmartFlyer Exclusives

  • Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
  • $100 USD resort credit to be utilized during the stay
  • Early check-in and late check-out, subject to availability
  • Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom
  • Virtuoso sundowner: includes a glass of wine or beer for up to four guests at the sunset viewpoint
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi

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Agent Tips

  • Bernal Lake Cabin is the newly added accommodation with an exclusive location on its own private lake. With two primary suites and a kids loft, it's perfect for small family getaways, romantic retreats, and special occasions.
  • With such a diverse array of accommodation types, from guestrooms and suites to cabins, this is a great locale for multigenerational gatherings. Ask about availability for Casa Grande, the Gatsby-esque early-1900s seven-bedroom mansion with plenty of room, including a great room, conservatory, and billiards.
  • "Four Peaks in Five Days" allows avid hikers to summit some of the most beautiful mountains in the Southwest with a guide to enhance this customizable experience.
Accommodations

An intimate historic cottage, eco-friendly mountaintop lodge, turn-of-the-century mansion, and more.

Vermejo offers the widest range of accommodations within the Ted Turner Reserves portfolio, from historic cottages and eco-friendly mountaintop lodges to turn-of-the-century mansions. Options include seven cottages and mansions near the Main Lodge, the private Bernal Lake Cabin set twenty-five minutes away, and the eight-bedroom Costilla Lodge just under an hour into the surrounding landscape. Casa Grande features a billiards room, renovated chef’s kitchen, conservatory, and seven bedrooms (one double twin, two queens, two premium kings, and two suites). Turner House includes ten guest rooms (one double twin, one double queen, seven kings, and a loft with a king and double twin), three gathering spaces, eight gas fireplaces, two wet bars, and the Vermejo Spa with a garden entryway and natural stone fountain. A gas firepit with rock seating offers a spot to gather in the evenings. Cottages range from three to five bedrooms and are located near the Main Lodge’s dining room, lounge, and retail shop. Bernal Lake Cabin includes two primary suites, a children’s loft, a private lake for recreation, and an outdoor cedar soaking tub. Costilla Lodge, set in the high country, offers an off-the-grid experience with eight bedrooms and a private chef.
Restaurant + Bar

Regionally sustainable fare expertly prepared.

You'll receive three gourmet meals each day, included with your stay. The Dining Room at the Main Lodge offers regionally sustainable "of the land" fare expertly prepared by Executive Chef Giovanni Lanzante, featuring favorites such as bison, fresh catch, and greenhouse grown salads. A stay at Vermejo wouldn't be complete without enjoying a few culinary adventures. Choose from alfresco fare at the water's edge, old-fashioned cookouts in historic locations, cooking classes, wine tastings, and more! Sip craft cocktails, local beers, and select wines from the property's extensive wine cellar. Vermejo's Lounge features an extensive wine list, highly sought bourbons, and an array of other fine spirits. The Vermejo Old Fashioned is a standout–enjoy it while taking in the views from the Veranda.
  • Vibe
    The atmosphere is luxury guest ranch style in a private national park setting. Guests enjoy reconnecting with one another while connecting with nature.
  • Who's it for?
    Nature lovers, adventurers, families, multi-generational travelers, solitude seekers, couples looking for an exclusive, tucked-away setting, and anyone celebrating anything, will find respite at Vermejo, with their exhilarating number of experiences and activity options. Whether riding horseback through open fields, exploring turn-of-the-century charcoal kilns, or fly fishing for Rio Grande cutthroat trout, Vermejo has something for everyone.
  • Location
    Vermejo's remote location allows you to feel like you have access to your own private national park. The property is a stunning example of large landscape conservation and offers you the opportunity to explore the 558,000 rewilded acres as nature intended it to be. The property is located four hours south of Denver and four hours north of Albuquerque, just west of Raton, New Mexico, in the Southern Rocky Mountains, and features a diverse landscape home to a wide variety of wildlife, including elk, bison, black bears, and mountain lions.

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