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TAOS | Far Away from the Everyday
Get your glamp on in Taos and immerse yourself in Taos’ grandeur! Experience the glorious and majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountains across the horizon with a high elevation air and sky that makes it seem like you can touch the stars. Fill your senses with fragrant sagebrush, piñon and juniper after a summer monsoon and watch for rainbows arching across the sky. Scour the dark night sky for meteor streaks and take in a star-filled expanse of the Milky Way. Enjoy the best view from a hot shower perched above the winding canyon. All while glamping in this rugged landscape in an all-inclusive and thoughtfully prepared tour that anticipates your comfort and enjoyment.
Your intention will be to relax, slow down, be inspired, and nurture yourself while exploring Taos’ wild environments.
This is your journey to CONNECT to the earth, water and sky. To focus on your breath and deeply BREATHE in the clean fresh air, with the option of enjoying guided outdoor yoga. To ENERGIZE on the hiking trails that meet at the merger of the majestic Sangre de Cristos, the Rio Grande Valley and New Mexico’s Colorado Plateau. To INDULGE in the organic yet lavish elements of farm to table crafted meals and luxurious glamping tents.
Plus, one thing about our Taos Glamping tour that amazes all of our guests, is the astoundingly crisp, clear night sky free of light pollution. As artificial light increasingly lessens our ability to commune with the Milky Way and our glowing, star-filled Earthly ceiling, most of us have lost an important astronomical connection. Inspired by the celestial beauty of the night sky, we designed this unforgettable experience to coincide with the annual Perseid Meteor Shower each August. This timing allows for undisturbed stargazing and the possibility of witnessing the dazzling brilliance of meteors streaking across the heavens—a truly magical highlight of our Taos Glamping tour.
CONNECT · BREATHE · ENERGIZE · INDULGE
in our immersive Taos glamping experience.
YOUR 5 DAY & 4 NIGHT OVERVIEW
Day One | A Journey Into Heart of Taos’ Living Heritage
Begin your adventure with a scenic journey along the historic High Road to Taos, arriving at the Tiwa village of the Red Willow people, Taos Pueblo. Immerse yourself in the living history of Taos Pueblo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you’ll bake traditional horno bread under the guidance of Taos Pueblo tribal member Geronimo Romero. Gain insight into the art and heritage of horno baking, savor a traditional Puebloan lunch, and explore the historic adobe structures that have been continuously inhabited for over 1,000 years.
Next, venture to the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument for a breathtaking horseback ride through the piñon and sagebrush-studded Taos Plateau. Take in the vast volcanic landscapes and connect deeply with the serene beauty of the high desert.
Arriving at your Glamping Basecamp, you’ll be welcomed with refreshing drinks, luxurious accommodations, and an optional sunset yoga session to ground yourself in this wild, remote sanctuary. As night falls, indulge in a multi-course gourmet dinner paired with fine New Mexican wines, surrounded by the fragrance of sagebrush and the tranquility of nature.
End the evening under a blanket of stars with a guided stargazing session led by Dr. Danielle Adams. Witness the magic of the Perseid Meteor Showers, the Belt of Venus, and other celestial wonders before retreating to your luxury canvas tent for a peaceful night’s rest. Let the high desert air and radiant Milky Way inspire your dreams for the adventures ahead.
Savor. Connect. Indulge the Night Sky.
Day Two | Water, Wine, and Celestial Connections
Begin your day paddling the scenic Rio Grande Gorge with New Mexico River Adventures, choosing between a kayak or stand-up paddleboard. Glide through the basalt canyon walls of the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument, connecting deeply with the river’s natural beauty.
Afterward, enjoy a chef-curated lunch at Vivác Winery in Dixon, where exquisite New Mexican wines are paired with a gourmet meal in a serene vineyard setting.
Return to your Glamping Basecamp for an afternoon of relaxation or optional activities like restorative yoga or crafting a sage and piñon smudge stick inspired by Taos Pueblo traditions.
As evening falls, dine under the stars with a farm-to-table meal paired with local wines. Conclude the night with a cultural astronomy session led by Dr. Danielle Adams, exploring celestial myths, archaeoastronomy, and the dazzling Perseid Meteor Shower. Drift to sleep in your luxury tent under the vast high-desert sky.
Savor. Connect. Indulge the Night Sky.
Day Three | Ascending into Taos’ Alpine Majesty
Start your final day with optional sunrise yoga, followed by a thoughtfully prepared gourmet breakfast at our tranquil Glamping Basecamp. From there, journey into the alpine splendor of Carson National Forest for a hike to Williams Lake, cradled at 11,040 feet beneath New Mexico’s tallest peaks. Surrounded by lush spruce forests, wildflower meadows, and the gentle hum of nature, pause to enjoy a nourishing chef-prepared lunch and reflect on the breathtaking diversity of Taos’ landscapes—from its sagebrush desert floor to its towering mountain heights.
As the sun warms your face, feel the quiet connection this place inspires. By the time we return to Taos’ El Monte Sagrado Resort for farewells, you’ll leave not just with memories, but with a piece of Taos woven into your spirit—a timeless reminder of its beauty, balance, and magic.
Don’t miss out on this enchanting immersively curated
guided tour with Heritage Inspirations!
Book now, as these expeditions are space limited to six tents and sell out fast.
What is Glamping?
Glamping is one of our deepest passions because it combines remote outdoor experiences, with luxurious camping facilities, so you do not have to forsake pleasure and comfort while experiencing our great, but hard to reach, outdoor locations. It’s a way to experience the untamed and completely unique parts of the world, like in the Rio Grande Gorge and Valley, without having to sacrifice creature comforts. You can enjoy a fusion of glamour and camping, glamping, while authentically experiencing the most awe-inspiring night sky of the Taos Plateau in a comfortable canvas tent, with non-camplike amenities, such as foam pad bedding, bedside table and canvas chairs. Glamping in luxury while doing sunset yoga, eating farm to table fresh meals, and connecting within and without – it can’t get much better than that!
All activities are designed to meet you at your level, either expert of beginner. For our Stand-Up Paddle Boarding experience, we join expert guides who will offer you a safe, adventurous and informative opportunity to quickly adapt to your board and paddle.
Your Expedition
Our Taos Perseids Meteor Shower Expedition is an extended 5-night journey designed to create lasting memories. Witness one of nature’s most spectacular shows—the Perseids Meteor Shower—during a once-a-year occasion in the high desert skies of Taos, New Mexico.
A Celestial Event
At night, you’ll be astounded by a sky lit by the glowing Milky Way and the annual Perseid Meteor Shower among thousands of resplendent stars perched within the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. Far from the light pollution of city skies, you’ll have the opportunity to reconnect to the rhythms and motions of the starry vault as we ponder the ancient astronomy of ancestral Puebloans. Led by a knowledgeable and enthusiastic cultural astronomer, you’ll go on a laser-guided tour of ancient Arabian skies, enriched with the cultural backstories of star names that we still use today and supplemented by telescopic views of planets, star clusters and distant galaxies.
What is Cultural Astronomy?
Cultural astronomy is the study of how societies relate to celestial objects and their appearance in the sky. Drawing from astronomy, social science and the humanities, cultural astronomers don’t study the physical properties of the stars themselves, but rather the ways that people draw constellations among the stars and tell stories about them. Cultural astronomy that focuses on ancient built structures is called archaeoastronomy.
Glamping Base Camp
Upon arrival at our exquisite glamping base camps, you’ll be treated to seasonal, multi-course gourmet meals meticulously prepared by our talented executive Glamping Chef, Josh Willette. Your accommodations will go far beyond the typical camping experience, featuring spacious canvas tents equipped with luxurious amenities such as raised wooden bed frames, memory foam mattresses, bedside tables, comfortable butterfly canvas chairs, plush rugs, and enchanting southwest textiles.
Taos Perseids Meteor Shower (4 Nights)
Maximum of 6 Tents (12 Guests)
Day 1: Arrival in Santa Fe
- Check-in at The Five Graces
- In-room welcome gift and materials
Day 2: Santa Fe
- Cocktail reception
- Private three-course dinner at The Pink Adobe
Day 3: Taos Glamping Base Camp Perseid
- Early morning departure from Santa Fe to Taos Glamping Base Camp
- Set up and stargazing at the base camp
Day 4: Taos Glamping Base Camp
- Full day at the glamping base camp, including Perseids meteor shower viewing
Day 5: Final Day in Taos
- Tour ends at El Monte Sagrado Resort in Taos. We can assist with room reservations if needed. (not included).
We invite you to enjoy the views out your luxurious glamping tent, eat healthy decadent meals we prepare for you, sweat and savor the landscape through organized guided yoga, hiking and stand-up paddle boarding.
INSPIRED CHEF
JOSH WILLETTE
Josh grew up in Taos but traveled around the West as he developed his culinary career. In Napa, Josh ran a catering company called Smoke Open Fire Catering. The premise of the company was to cook in front of the guests, using only local meats and vegetables, on an open fire and in a rustic outdoor setting. These dinners were often held at wineries and served as extravagant wine paired meals. “I got to work very closely with not only the wineries, but with the growers and farmers in the area, to create experiences that combined a rustic feel with the elevated quality of fine dining. The experience is similar to what we create with the glamping excursions at H.I.,” Josh explains.
YOGA INSTRUCTOR
KARI MALEN
Kari wants to help clear your mind of can’t and inspire you to find your best self both on and off the mat. A Yoga and Fitness Instructor based in Taos, NM, Kari was led to yoga as a compliment to athletic endeavours in her youth and her teaching began as a process of answering other people’s inquiries about a practice she found more from than just a good stretch. In an effort to advise, Kari sought deeper training in yoga and yoga philosophy and that opened the door to so much more. Further studies led to a focus on body specific care such as: Hip Bliss, Shoulder Recovery, Myofascial Release, and Yoga and the Aging Body. Kari challenges her students to develop strength and resilience through awareness and to get stale energy moving through and out of the body with classes such as Yoga for Stressed Bodies, Fundamentals for all Level yogis, Cardio Yoga Sculpt, Vinyasa Flow, Mindful Morning, Restore & Relax and more.
Kari particularly likes to work with yoga nay-sayers to show them how the practice can keep us doing the things that we love.
ADD TO YOUR EXPERIENCE
YOGA OR POST GLAMPING TREATMENT OPTIONS
Return Revived and Refreshed with a one hour service focused on invigorating the skin and stimulating the body’s self healing mechanisms. We blend wild-crafted, indigenous plants, and flowers with aromatic nourishing oils, inspired by the high desert, to create a lasting impression. The body is exfoliated with triple milled desert salts, to clarify and draw out toxins; completing the treatment is a customized massage using cedar wood and sage, butter cream. – $140 + tax and gratuity
Or Choose an Express Massage. 30 minutes dedicated to your areas of heightened awareness (AHA’s) – $85 + tax and gratuity
