Ted Turner Reserve Armendaris
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Ted Turner Reserve <br/> Armendaris

New Mexico

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“Where ancient desert landscapes become your invitation to explore, reconnect, and protect.”
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The Hacienda at Armendaris.

Adventures

Wildlife encounters.
Fra Cristobal Range exploration.
Historic trail walks.
Desert ecology and conservation discovery.
Culinary adventures in nature.
Private guided wilderness experiences.

Features

360,000-acre Armendaris sanctuary
Four guest rooms and 4.5 bathrooms
Private chef and expert guides
Santa Fe-style kitchen
Outdoor courtyard with fire pit, fountain, and kitchen
Fitness and massage areas
Game room with convertible pool/ping-pong table
Desert bighorn sheep and Bolson tortoise conservation
Historic adobe homesites and ancient trails
Over one million Mexican free-tailed bats

Only Here

Armendaris offers something increasingly rare: enormous space, extraordinary wildlife, and a meaningful conservation story woven directly into the stay. Within a 360,000-acre sanctuary in the Chihuahuan Desert, travelers can move between ancient trails, historic landscapes, wildlife encounters, and quiet moments around the Hacienda while experiencing a place actively committed to ecological restoration.

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Stay where the desert still feels endless.

Armendaris is designed for travelers who want more than a beautiful room. The Hacienda combines private accommodation, expert guiding, a private chef, extraordinary desert landscapes, wildlife, cultural history, and conservation.

Best suited to:

  • Family & Generational travelers
  • Honeymoon & Couples
  • Adventure & Nature travelers
  • Solo Travelers
  • Conservation & Eco Mindfulness travelers
  • Travelers seeking private wilderness experiences

Why Stay Here

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Armendaris turns the Southern New Mexico desert into a living classroom and adventure playground. From the Fra Cristobal Range and historic trails to extraordinary wildlife and ecological restoration, experiences here are designed around discovery rather than simply sightseeing.
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Ancient Trails & Cultural Landscapes
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Every trail carries a story.

Walk historic trails and discover ancient adobe homesites that reveal layers of human history embedded within the desert.

Conservation in Action
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Travel somewhere that is actively giving back.

Discover how Armendaris is restoring native ecosystems through work with the Turner Endangered Species Fund, including efforts involving desert bighorn sheep and Bolson tortoise populations.

Culinary Adventures in Nature
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Let the landscape become your dining room.

Enjoy self-served picnics and alfresco meals thoughtfully crafted around the rugged beauty and tranquility of Armendaris.

Fra Cristobal Range Exploration
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Follow the landscape upward and let the desert unfold.

Explore the Fra Cristobal Range and experience the dramatic terrain of Southern New Mexico through a private, guide-led adventure.

Private Hacienda Wilderness Experience
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Your desert. Your pace. Your adventure.

With a private chef and expert guides, build a deeply personalized stay around the landscapes, wildlife, food, and interests that matter most to you.

Wildlife of the Chihuahuan Desert
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Meet the wild where the desert still belongs to nature.

Encounter the extraordinary biodiversity of Armendaris, including the property's remarkable population of Mexican free-tailed bats and the wildlife supported by its protected grasslands.

Armendaris, a Ted Turner Reserve + Sustainability In Action

<h2 class="ts--heading-l">Restoring the desert <br/><span class="u-capitalize--none u-italic">protecting the wild</span> and preserving its future</h2>

A vast landscape with a purpose beyond preservation.

Armendaris is positioned by its official site as a landscape of ecological restoration. The property works with the Turner Endangered Species Fund to reintroduce desert bighorn sheep and restore Bolson tortoise populations, while protecting grasslands that represent a disappearing habitat important to biodiversity

View Fact Sheet
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Make the desert your next great adventure.

Tell us what draws you outdoors, and create a private Armendaris experience around it. From wildlife and conservation to historic trails, desert exploration, culinary moments, and quiet time at the Hacienda, your stay can be shaped around the way you want to experience Southern New Mexico.

Request a personal experience or see our list of sample itineraries.

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Armendaris turns the Southern New Mexico desert into a living classroom and adventure playground. From the Fra Cristobal Range and historic trails to extraordinary wildlife and ecological restoration, experiences here are designed around discovery rather than simply sightseeing.
Display Name
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Ancient Trails & Cultural Landscapes
Details +
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Every trail carries a story.

Walk historic trails and discover ancient adobe homesites that reveal layers of human history embedded within the desert.

Conservation in Action
Details +
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Travel somewhere that is actively giving back.

Discover how Armendaris is restoring native ecosystems through work with the Turner Endangered Species Fund, including efforts involving desert bighorn sheep and Bolson tortoise populations.

Culinary Adventures in Nature
Details +
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Let the landscape become your dining room.

Enjoy self-served picnics and alfresco meals thoughtfully crafted around the rugged beauty and tranquility of Armendaris.

Fra Cristobal Range Exploration
Details +
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Follow the landscape upward and let the desert unfold.

Explore the Fra Cristobal Range and experience the dramatic terrain of Southern New Mexico through a private, guide-led adventure.

Private Hacienda Wilderness Experience
Details +
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Your desert. Your pace. Your adventure.

With a private chef and expert guides, build a deeply personalized stay around the landscapes, wildlife, food, and interests that matter most to you.

Wildlife of the Chihuahuan Desert
Details +
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Meet the wild where the desert still belongs to nature.

Encounter the extraordinary biodiversity of Armendaris, including the property's remarkable population of Mexican free-tailed bats and the wildlife supported by its protected grasslands.

Armendaris, a Ted Turner Reserve + Sustainability In Action

<h2 class="ts--heading-l">Restoring the desert <br/><span class="u-capitalize--none u-italic">protecting the wild</span> and preserving its future</h2>

A vast landscape with a purpose beyond preservation.

Armendaris is positioned by its official site as a landscape of ecological restoration. The property works with the Turner Endangered Species Fund to reintroduce desert bighorn sheep and restore Bolson tortoise populations, while protecting grasslands that represent a disappearing habitat important to biodiversity

View Fact Sheet
Book <br/> Now
Make the desert your next great adventure.

Tell us what draws you outdoors, and create a private Armendaris experience around it. From wildlife and conservation to historic trails, desert exploration, culinary moments, and quiet time at the Hacienda, your stay can be shaped around the way you want to experience Southern New Mexico.

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The Hacienda at Armendaris
The Hacienda at Armendaris
guests | 4 Bedroom
From $ pp/night

A four-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom Santa Fe-style home featuring a full kitchen, oversized dining and living areas, breakfast room, game room with convertible pool/ping-pong table, bar, reading and entertainment spaces, and fitness and massage areas. The outdoor courtyard includes a fire pit, fountain, and kitchen. A private chef and expert guides provide personalized nature-focused experiences.

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Choose Your Experience

Armendaris turns the Southern New Mexico desert into a living classroom and adventure playground. From the Fra Cristobal Range and historic trails to extraordinary wildlife and ecological restoration, experiences here are designed around discovery rather than simply sightseeing.
Display Name
Details +
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Ancient Trails & Cultural Landscapes
Details +
Every trail carries a story.

Walk historic trails and discover ancient adobe homesites that reveal layers of human history embedded within the desert.

Conservation in Action
Details +
Travel somewhere that is actively giving back.

Discover how Armendaris is restoring native ecosystems through work with the Turner Endangered Species Fund, including efforts involving desert bighorn sheep and Bolson tortoise populations.

Culinary Adventures in Nature
Details +
Let the landscape become your dining room.

Enjoy self-served picnics and alfresco meals thoughtfully crafted around the rugged beauty and tranquility of Armendaris.

Fra Cristobal Range Exploration
Details +
Follow the landscape upward and let the desert unfold.

Explore the Fra Cristobal Range and experience the dramatic terrain of Southern New Mexico through a private, guide-led adventure.

Private Hacienda Wilderness Experience
Details +
Your desert. Your pace. Your adventure.

With a private chef and expert guides, build a deeply personalized stay around the landscapes, wildlife, food, and interests that matter most to you.

Wildlife of the Chihuahuan Desert
Details +
Meet the wild where the desert still belongs to nature.

Encounter the extraordinary biodiversity of Armendaris, including the property's remarkable population of Mexican free-tailed bats and the wildlife supported by its protected grasslands.

Armendaris, a Ted Turner Reserve + Sustainability In Action

<h2 class="ts--heading-l">Restoring the desert <br/><span class="u-capitalize--none u-italic">protecting the wild</span> and preserving its future</h2>

A vast landscape with a purpose beyond preservation.

Armendaris is positioned by its official site as a landscape of ecological restoration. The property works with the Turner Endangered Species Fund to reintroduce desert bighorn sheep and restore Bolson tortoise populations, while protecting grasslands that represent a disappearing habitat important to biodiversity

View Fact Sheet
Book <br/> Now
Make the desert your next great adventure.

Tell us what draws you outdoors, and create a private Armendaris experience around it. From wildlife and conservation to historic trails, desert exploration, culinary moments, and quiet time at the Hacienda, your stay can be shaped around the way you want to experience Southern New Mexico.

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View Cabin Categories & Rates

Armendaris, a Ted Turner Reserve + Sustainability In Action

<h2 class="ts--heading-l">Restoring the desert <br/><span class="u-capitalize--none u-italic">protecting the wild</span> and preserving its future</h2>

A vast landscape with a purpose beyond preservation.

Armendaris is positioned by its official site as a landscape of ecological restoration. The property works with the Turner Endangered Species Fund to reintroduce desert bighorn sheep and restore Bolson tortoise populations, while protecting grasslands that represent a disappearing habitat important to biodiversity

View Fact Sheet
Tell us what draws you outdoors, and create a private Armendaris experience around it. From wildlife and conservation to historic trails, desert exploration, culinary moments, and quiet time at the Hacienda, your stay can be shaped around the way you want to experience Southern New Mexico.
Book <br/> Now
Make the desert your next great adventure.

Tell us what draws you outdoors, and create a private Armendaris experience around it. From wildlife and conservation to historic trails, desert exploration, culinary moments, and quiet time at the Hacienda, your stay can be shaped around the way you want to experience Southern New Mexico.

Choose Your Experience

Armendaris turns the Southern New Mexico desert into a living classroom and adventure playground. From the Fra Cristobal Range and historic trails to extraordinary wildlife and ecological restoration, experiences here are designed around discovery rather than simply sightseeing.
Display Name
Details +
Tagline

This is a template for CMS content. It will be automatically populated on the published website. DO NOT EDIT

Walk historic trails and discover ancient adobe homesites that reveal layers of human history embedded within the desert.
Ancient Trails & Cultural Landscapes
Details +
Less -
Every trail carries a story.

Walk historic trails and discover ancient adobe homesites that reveal layers of human history embedded within the desert.

Walk historic trails and discover ancient adobe homesites that reveal layers of human history embedded within the desert.
Discover how Armendaris is restoring native ecosystems through work with the Turner Endangered Species Fund, including efforts involving desert bighorn sheep and Bolson tortoise populations.
Conservation in Action
Details +
Less -
Travel somewhere that is actively giving back.

Discover how Armendaris is restoring native ecosystems through work with the Turner Endangered Species Fund, including efforts involving desert bighorn sheep and Bolson tortoise populations.

Discover how Armendaris is restoring native ecosystems through work with the Turner Endangered Species Fund, including efforts involving desert bighorn sheep and Bolson tortoise populations.
Enjoy self-served picnics and alfresco meals thoughtfully crafted around the rugged beauty and tranquility of Armendaris.
Culinary Adventures in Nature
Details +
Less -
Let the landscape become your dining room.

Enjoy self-served picnics and alfresco meals thoughtfully crafted around the rugged beauty and tranquility of Armendaris.

Enjoy self-served picnics and alfresco meals thoughtfully crafted around the rugged beauty and tranquility of Armendaris.
Explore the Fra Cristobal Range and experience the dramatic terrain of Southern New Mexico through a private, guide-led adventure.
Fra Cristobal Range Exploration
Details +
Less -
Follow the landscape upward and let the desert unfold.

Explore the Fra Cristobal Range and experience the dramatic terrain of Southern New Mexico through a private, guide-led adventure.

Explore the Fra Cristobal Range and experience the dramatic terrain of Southern New Mexico through a private, guide-led adventure.
With a private chef and expert guides, build a deeply personalized stay around the landscapes, wildlife, food, and interests that matter most to you.
Private Hacienda Wilderness Experience
Details +
Less -
Your desert. Your pace. Your adventure.

With a private chef and expert guides, build a deeply personalized stay around the landscapes, wildlife, food, and interests that matter most to you.

With a private chef and expert guides, build a deeply personalized stay around the landscapes, wildlife, food, and interests that matter most to you.
Encounter the extraordinary biodiversity of Armendaris, including the property's remarkable population of Mexican free-tailed bats and the wildlife supported by its protected grasslands.
Wildlife of the Chihuahuan Desert
Details +
Less -
Meet the wild where the desert still belongs to nature.

Encounter the extraordinary biodiversity of Armendaris, including the property's remarkable population of Mexican free-tailed bats and the wildlife supported by its protected grasslands.

Encounter the extraordinary biodiversity of Armendaris, including the property's remarkable population of Mexican free-tailed bats and the wildlife supported by its protected grasslands.
Why you'll stay forever
Features only at <br/> Armendaris
360,000-Acre Sanctuary

A vast Chihuahuan Desert setting offering wildlife, ancient trails, historic landscapes, and the Fra Cristobal Range.

A vast Chihuahuan Desert setting offering wildlife, ancient trails, historic landscapes, and the Fra Cristobal Range.
Conservation in Action

Active ecological restoration includes desert bighorn sheep and Bolson tortoise conservation through work with the Turner Endangered Species Fund.

Active ecological restoration includes desert bighorn sheep and Bolson tortoise conservation through work with the Turner Endangered Species Fund.
Private Chef & Expert Guides

Private culinary service and knowledgeable guides create personalized experiences connected to the landscape.

Private culinary service and knowledgeable guides create personalized experiences connected to the landscape.
Private Hacienda

A four-room private residence with expansive living spaces, Santa Fe-style design, a game room, bar, reading areas, and entertainment spaces.

A four-room private residence with expansive living spaces, Santa Fe-style design, a game room, bar, reading areas, and entertainment spaces.
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YOUR HOST
Connections Matter!

Meet your dedicated Stay Host and the Wild Earth Stays team during a live consultation, and together we’ll plan your perfect journey.

Your host will be joined by members of the Wild Earth team to walk you through your stay and answer your questions live.

From the Wild at Heart

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“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022
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Location
New Mexico / USA & Canada
33.1764085, -107.0308743
Southern New Mexico, USA
NEAREST AIRPORT
El Paso International Airport (ELP) Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
From El Paso International Airport (ELP): Approximately 150 miles / 2 hours 30 minutes by road. From Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ): Approximately 170 miles / 2 hours 45 minutes by road.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
March - May & September - November
Spring and fall offer comfortable conditions for exploring Armendaris's desert landscape, wildlife, historic sites, and outdoor experiences, avoiding the hottest summer months.

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The Hacienda at Armendaris
For a totally exclusive experience, charter entire Ted Turner Reserve <br/> Armendaris as a private charter for up to guests—with a personalised itinerary.
Going Private

A four-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom Santa Fe-style home featuring a full kitchen, oversized dining and living areas, breakfast room, game room with convertible pool/ping-pong table, bar, reading and entertainment spaces, and fitness and massage areas. The outdoor courtyard includes a fire pit, fountain, and kitchen. A private chef and expert guides provide personalized nature-focused experiences.

Tell us what draws you outdoors, and create a private Armendaris experience around it. From wildlife and conservation to historic trails, desert exploration, culinary moments, and quiet time at the Hacienda, your stay can be shaped around the way you want to experience Southern New Mexico.
Book <br/> Now
Make the desert your next great adventure.

Tell us what draws you outdoors, and create a private Armendaris experience around it. From wildlife and conservation to historic trails, desert exploration, culinary moments, and quiet time at the Hacienda, your stay can be shaped around the way you want to experience Southern New Mexico.

Connections That Truly Matter

Meet your dedicated Stay Host and the Wild Earth Stays team in a live consultation to plan your perfect journey together.

Your host will be joined by members of the Wild Earth team to walk you through your stay and answer your questions live.

Ted Turner Reserve Armendaris
From the Wild at Heart

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Name, Date, Source

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022
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