Newly Refurbished, You Can Spend A Night In New Mexico’s Very First Earthship
If there are any architectural styles that define New Mexico, we would narrow it down to two: Pueblo-style buildings and Earthships. Both make the most of the state’s arid environment but Earthships are a much more recent creation.
The first Earthship built in Taos in 1979 by architect Michael Reynolds as an experiment in sustainable architecture.
Using a combination of recycled materials and local materials, Reynolds created a home that could be considered off-grid and easy to build. What resulted is this home, now dubbed the Hobbit House.
The Hobbit House paved the way for a multitude of other Earthships, many centered in Taos.
The Hobbit House is located in Taos, New Mexico, and is available for bookings through Airbnb. An overnight stay costs $140 and the Earthship can accommodate up to four guests. For additional information or to book a stay, visit Airbnb or the Earthship Biotecture website.
Monica is a Diné (Navajo) freelance writer and photographer based in the Southwest. Born in Gallup and raised in Phoenix, she is Tódich'ii'nii (Bitter Water People) and Tsi'naajinii (Black Streak Wood People). Monica is a staff writer for Only In Your State, photo editor for The Mesa Legend, and previously a staff writer for The Navajo Post. You can reach her at monica.d.spencer@gmail.com.
