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Vermejo
In Colfax county near Raton, NM
The jewel of northern New Mexico
Overview
| 558,703 Acres | 29 bedrooms |
| Sleeps 74 | 30 bathrooms |
Unique Features
19 fishable lakes
Holistic spa services
30 miles of pristine streams
1,200+ wild bison
Guest Ranch Resort
Offers upscale accommodations along with traditional ranch and resort activities.
About the Ranch
The Experience
With snowcapped alpine tundra, 19 fishable lakes and over 550,000 stunning acres of picturesque lands, Vermejo is the jewel of northern New Mexico. Its diverse landscape is home to a wide variety of wildlife including elk, bison, black bears and mountain lions. 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.
The Accommodations
Vermejo provides the widest range of housing options of the Ted Turner Reserves properties. Whether you’re looking for an intimate historic cottage, an eco-friendly mountaintop lodge, or even a turn-of-the-century mansion, Vermejo has the ideal accommodation to match both your party size and preferences.
Animal and Ecology Conservation
Vermejo is committed to fostering the preservation and restoration of the native ecosystems that support the diversity of life around us. This mission is best seen in the protection and repopulation of imperiled American bison and Rio Grande cutthroat trout. During your visit, you can see the work of the Turner Endangered Species Fund and the property’s natural resources and biodiversity specialists, learn more about the work they’re doing on the property, and understand how your visit is helping protect and restore wildlife and the land. The property’s forest health and stream restoration projects have resulted in an abundance of wildlife species making their home on Vermejo, on full display for you to experience.
The Land
Conservation efforts have allowed over 1000 plant species including forests of ponderosa pine and aspen to thrive, making Vermejo home to countless wildlife including elk, beaver, black bear, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, and bald and golden eagles.
From The
Ranch
Owner
From The
Ranch Owner
"When we spend time in nature, we heal ourselves. When we protect nature, we heal our planet. "
-Ted Turner Reserves
The Lodging
Vermejo offers options from turn of the century luxury to a secluded mountain getaway or cottages for intimate gatherings of family or friends.
Casa Grande
25,000 sq. ft.
7 bedrooms
7 bathrooms
sleeps 14
Turner House
12,772 sq. ft.
10 bedrooms
11 bathrooms
sleeps 24
Costilla Fishing Lodge
11,204 sq. ft.
8 bedrooms
8 bathrooms
sleeps 28
Guest Cottages
1,800 sq. ft.
4 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
sleeps 8
Vermejo offers options from turn of the century luxury to a secluded mountain getaway or cottages for intimate gatherings of family or friends.
Casa Grande
25,000 sq. ft.
7 bedrooms
7 bathrooms
sleeps 14
Turner House
12,772 sq. ft.
10 bedrooms
11 bathrooms
sleeps 24
Costilla Fishing Lodge
11,204 sq. ft.
8 bedrooms
8 bathrooms
sleeps 28
Guest Cottages
1,800 sq. ft.
4 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
sleeps 8
amenities
Billiards Room
Wifi
Fireplace
Coffee maker
Hair dryer
Linens
Towels
Air conditioning
Kid-Friendly
No pets allowed
Activities
Vermejo offers a wide range of nature-inspired activities for all ages and skill levels to enjoy.
Biking
Bird watching
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Stargazing
Trail running
Wildlife Viewing
Available Activities
Let us know what you're interested in when you request to book.
Fishing
With 19 fishable lakes and over 30
miles of pristine stream, Vermejo is a
world-class fishing destination and
Orvis-endorsed fly fishing lodge, where
anglers have flocked for over a century.
Price: Included if self-guided
or $350-$475 guided
Ice Fishing
Fishing at Vermejo is a one-of-a kind
adventure, but frosty weather adds a
whole new twist to the sport.
One of our expert guides will help you
choose a frozen lake, drill a hole in the
ice and cast a line. You’ll be able to see
your line spiraling down to the fishes’
normally hidden life under water.
Price: $350 - $475 guided
Secret Rain Canyon Loop Guided Hike
The Rain Canyon Loop begins on the
Nature Traill and then takes you back into
a hidden canyon that sometimes holds a
trickle of water and leads to a dazzling
viewpoint overlooking Butler Flats.
Towering rock walls and abundant flora
and fossils make you feel like you are
truly in the “backcountry” when you are
really just a short walk from headquarters.
Don’t miss this chance to visit a beautiful
and secluded place on Vermejo.
Price: $350 for up to 4 people
Radio Tower Guided Hike Via Reed Canyon or Fossil Canyon
Radio Tower is one of the most
spectacular viewpoints near
Headquarters. You’ll get a birdseye
view of the Lodge and surrounding
area as well as purple mountains in
the distance that mark the boundaries
of Vermejo. You have a choice of two
routes, one via Reed Canyon which
is slightly shorter, (6.10 miles round-
trip, 1004 ft. elevation gain) or Fossil
Canyon for an alternate route that’s
just a little longer (8.6 miles, 1076 ft.
elevation change). A shorter option
is to just enjoy the many treasures
in the canyons, choosing your own
turn-around point. Keep an eye out
for fossils of ancient sea creatures
and plants, as well as wildlife or shed
antlers along the way.
Price: $350-$475 for up to 4 people
Casias Lakes UTV & Hiking Tour
Your day begins with a truck ride up
to Costilla Lodge, where your UTV is
waiting. Head deeper into the high
country in a UTV while watching for
wildlife and enjoying the spectacular
views as you wind your way up the
mountainside to the Casias lakes
trailhead at about 11,600 ft. elevation.
A short hike of 1-2 miles takes you to
any of the 4 crystal clear glacier lakes
just in time for a lakeside picnic lunch.
Be sure to notice the bristlecone pines
with their unique purple pine cones.
Now you face a choice, try to catch a
fish in the lakes, take a little nap, hike
around the other lakes and streams,
head back to the UTV, or take the
Casias challenge and tackle the climb
along the ridgeline over steep talus
switchbacks and finally moderately
inclined tundra to reach the highest
point on Vermejo at 12,931feet.
Price: $475 for up to 4 guests
Stateline Peak Guided Hike
Begin with a beautiful drive to alpine
Glacier Lakes at 11,600 feet. The main
challenge with this high-country trail
is altitude. The final ascent brings you
to 12,867 feet providing incredible
views into the Colorado portion of the
Sangre de Cristo range.
Price: $475 for up to 4 guests
Little Costilla Guided Hike
Begining much like the Ash Mountain
hike just below 10,400 ft. in a stunning
mountain meadow, a gradual incline
takes you up 500 ft. in elevation
through mixed conifer forest then opens
into Vermejo’s stunning Elk Meadows,
named for the elk who frequent the
location. Here, the climbing begins in a
slightly forested slope and ends above
tree line with unparalleled views of
Vermejo. Little Costilla Peak is 12,584
feet.
Price: $475 for up to 4 guests
Ash Mountain Guided Hike
Ash Mountain is one of the most
easlily recognized on Vermejo with
its grey colored peak. Witness those
grey boulders up close with the Ash
Mountain hike. There’s more to it than
meets the eye.
The hike begins in a meadow just below
10,400 ft. that is filled with mountain
iris and wildflowers in early summer.
A gradual incline takes you up 500
ft. in elevation through mixed conifer
forest and then opens into Vermejo’s
stunning Elk Meadows, named for the
elk who frequent the location. Here,
less seasoned hikers might choose to
stop near McCrystal Creek, eat lunch
and head back. More adventurous
hikers will want to continue on to Ash
Mountain’s 11,430 foot summit. The final
leg of the hike is the steepest, comprised
of large boulders and fallen rocks.
Price: $475 for up to 4 guests
Governor’s Cabin Ride
Enjoy a tasty breakfast at the lodge, then
meet your driver at the front desk for a
short drive to historic Governor’s Cabin.
Ride through woody areas and along
rivers. Marvel at views of Ash Mountain,
Little Costilla Peak and the Sangre de
Cristos spilling into Colorado. Wildlife
viewing is common on any of the four
trails from Governor’s Cabin. Your
wrangler will help you choose a trail
based on how long you’d like to ride.
Price: $350 for up to 4 people,
$100 for each additional rider
High Country Horseback Riding
After a hearty breakfast in the lodge,
meet your driver at the front desk for a
scenic drive to Vermejo’s majestic high
country.
View lush vegas, glistening creeks,
authentic cowboy camps and ample
wildlife from atop one of our quality trail
horses as you taste the crisp mountain
air and listen to the breeze and the birds
in the trees. Take a break at a scenic
viewpoint for a tasty picnic lunch.
Price: $475 for up to 4 people,
$100 for each additional rider
Seven Lakes Horseback & Fishing Excursion
Fuel up with a hearty breakfast before
meeting up with your guide for this full-
day excursion.
It all begins with a beautiful scenic drive
up to Vermejo’s high country. Be sure to
keep your eyes open for bison, elk, or
bobcat sightings along the way.
Your horse will be ready and waiting to
escort you through some of Vermejo’s
most spectacular wilderness with views
of snow-capped mountains, rippling
streams and abundant wildlife.
Take a break at a peaceful high-country
lake where a delightful picnic lunch
awaits in a lakeside gazebo.
Breathe in the crisp mountain air and
the sights and sounds of nature and then
decide what to do next, try your hand
at catching fish, stretch your legs with a
hike, or just spend some time enjoying
the view.
Price: $700 for up to 4 people.
$100 per additional guest.
High Country Guided Mountain Biking Tour
Begin the day with a scenic truck ride
to a hilltop over 10,000 feet in altitude
near Costilla reservoir.
Breathe in the crisp mountain air and the
sights and sounds of nature as you enjoy
a gentle bike ride perfect for beginners.
The trail is mostly flat or slightly downhill
and runs near a rippling stream flanked
by piney forest and grassy fields. Take
a break to soak your feet in the creek,
gaze out at green rolling vistas or stretch
your legs in shaded meadows. Catch
a glimpse of the elk that frequent the
meadows and hillsides nearby.
At a leisurely pace, taking breaks for
water, snacks and photos, the ride will
last about 3 hours. When you reach
Costilla Reservoir, enjoy a boxed lunch
prepared by our master chefs and a
couple of hours fishing or soaking in the
beautiful scenery before making your
way back to the lodge.
Price: $475 for up to 4 people.
Yoga
Join our group yoga classes at 8 a.m.
on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
to start your day with a strengthening
and stretching workout catered to your
yoga abilities. On Mondays we kick it
up a notch and with high-energy music
and heart-pumping cardio. At Vermejo,
we prefer fitness in the outdoors, close
to mother nature, but we’ll go inside
during inclement weather. If you’d like
private yoga or a different time or day,
a Reserve Ambassador will be happy
to help you.
Price: Included or $150 private pp
Guided Bison Expedition
Hear the story of how Ted Turner brought
back the American Bison from the verge of
extinction, intertwined with fun facts about
these unique animals. See the genetically
unique Castle Rock Herd we have here at
Vermejo and learn about the low-stress
methods we use to manage them.
Witnessing these iconic creatures in a
rewilded setting much like they inhabited
before the “West was won” is an inspiring
way to spend a half-day at Vermejo.
Price: $350 up to 4 people.
Catskill Kilns Hiking & History Guided Tour
This tour and guided hike takes you to
the stunning Canadian River valley via
Spring Canyon, where you will pass
the Dead Easy mine and the homes of
tons of wildlife from black bears to elk,
mountain lions, deer and more!
Touch the famous Catskill Kilns that
were used to turn over 3000 logs a day
into charcoal and learn about bustling
community of homesteaders who settled
here over a hundred years ago and
why they left. A short hike will take you
through a beautiful valley to a rarely-
seen cemetery and remnants of the town
of Catskill.
Vermejo’s wild horses frequent this area,
so keep your eyes peeled.
Price: $350-$475 for up to four guests
Koehler Mining Camp Guided Tour
In1906 the first coal mine was opened
and the town soon claimed 1000
residents, a post office, company store, a
two-story schoolhouse and more. It grew
to employ close to 400 men and boys,
most working underground. There were
219 beehive coking ovens and a coal
washing plant.
Frequent strikes, the depression, and
eventually a fire that burned down the
schoolhouse caused the camp to close
in 1924.
A visit to Koehler includes a beautiful
scenic drive, with wildlife viewing en
route, and time to wander through the
remnants of the lives of the people who
built their version of the American dream
in Koehler, living in rows of company
homes and toiling to produce fuel for the
railroad and the burgeoning West.
Price: $350 or $475 up to 4 guests.
Vermejo Survivor Challenge
Victory is within your grasp if you
channel your best survival skills in this
fun competition.
Begin with a boat race back and forth
across the lake to gather your firewood
and water to put out your fire.
Next, build a fire that burns bright
enough to sever a string tied tightly
over the fire ring.
Now it’s time to shoot an archery target
to prove you can catch your “dinner”.
Finally, roast a marshmallow to golden-
brown perfection over your fire and
then of course, extinguish the flames.
Price: Included or $350-$475 guided
Geocaching
Use a Global Positioning System
(GPS) to hide and seek for containers
or “geocaches” at specific locations
around Vermejo.
Find old mines, hidden cemetaries,
historic cabins, adobe ruins and more.
Each location contains a waterproof
box with a log book where
participants are encouraged to leave
behind their signature, tales of their
adventures and any small items they
wish future “geocachers” to see.
The boxes also contain Geocoins to
be kept as a souvenir or redeemed for
store credit in the Vermejo Company
Store.
See our activities crew for the GPS
coordinates and a few extra clues.
You can borrow a GPS device from
us, or use your own GPS if you prefer.
Price: Included
Request to stay at Vermejo
In Colfax County near Raton
In order for us to ensure you have the best experience, we take your requested date and party size and confirm with the ranch owner before you finish and pay for your booking. You will not be charged to request to book.
$1,500
Per Night
2 night minimum
Max number of people: 74
Rates include 3 meals daily, all non-alcoholic beverages and two daily activities. Excludes: alcoholic beverages, transfers, private guides, spa services, photo sessions, cooking classes and curated dining experiences. Base rate listed.
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