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Healing on the Rio Grande

96%

· Albuquerque, New Mexico

1 acre

6 sites

4 RV/Tent

1 RV

Come to New Mexico ! The Land of Enchantment. Sing Chants to the Moon, The Sun, The Rain, The Stars , The Beautiful Land and the Ancestors ! We just won again , an award with Hipcamp, Best of 2023 !!!! - out of a list of many great places in NM . We are so happy to Host . Come enjoy organic . Not 1st place but on the list none the less ! Awesome, thanks for loving on our peaceful garden. It is an honor to serve the traveler, the camper, the many folks who explore and folks on grand adventures. We love to camp as well. BE OUTSIDE ! Heal from Nature . We have a lot to offer. Our place is good for folks who work on the road, great WIFI ! Easy to manage a job while on the road . 2023- The Year of the rabbit, run free, run wild ! Eat flowers and herbs. Our Space is in the heart of the Griegos Neighborhood , a very old style , old world area. Same Hispanic families have lived here since 1712, no joke, that is real. Rural feel for an urban / suburban setting , space space, off street parking. We are NOT an RV park nor are we a " camp ground " . We are organic gardens ( Urban Permaculture ) that you can stay inside a magical, growing goodness space . This place is very, very private . The parking area is not private . The garden wall around the whole tent area has a 6 foot tall , very thick wall , and trees , surrounding every thing. There is a forest and pond for ducks behind the garden . Our place is for Wildlife, to be fed, and given water and safe space to raise young. We are located in an area where the birds of the world fly from the north to the south and then change direction each season. Many lizards . We have many wild mammals as well. We have no pets and no livestock. At night this is dark ( we do have solar lights on walk ways ) and it is peaceful. A safe zone for travelers . Serene , gentle and lovely . You get your privacy . New Mexico is so amazing, all year . We have inside space in Fall / Winter . We are in the North valley of Albuquerque New Mexico 87107. The same families have lived here for 100, 200, 300 plus years . Native people have lived in this valley for close to 20,000 years more . We live in an Organic Urban Permaculture Garden, surrounded by trees, birds, amazing skies. Spring can be windy, Summer ( May until Oct. ) Hot , Fall just right, and Winter short. We love it here. The Rio Grande is very close by ( 2 miles west of us ) bike or by car . We are close to route 40 and route 25, just 7 mins. away . There is a Food Co-op with in a 5 mins. drive . And a regular store and gas within one mile of our place. Come eat Traditional New Mexican Foods , and Heal with traditional New Mexican Herbal Medicines . Relax, rest, find repose. Old Town is close by, so is the Rio Grande River and Nature Center ( 2 miles up the street ) . So many things in our area to see, to do, learn history . Awesome food, music and arts/ crafts, everywhere. So much activity all over. SO MANY CULTURES and Languages , so much diversity !

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Albuquerque, New Mexico, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Michaela M.Joined in June 2017

Response rate: 60%Response time: Within 11 hours

96%

154 ratings · 137 reviews

Caitlin C.recommends

May 20, 2023

Garden Hugs

I loved tent camping in Michaela and Ernesto's beautiful and tranquil garden. They are very kind hosts and were happy to tell me all about Albuquerque. The space is comfortable and has great vibes! Highly recommend staying at Michaela and Ernesto's campsite if you are a solo female traveler.

Erik B.recommends

May 11, 2023

Mini One Person Site

Great spot for a small tent! My dog and I are road-tripping across the country and needed a pet-friendly spot and Michaela’s property was perfect! Ernesto was super friendly and showed us all of the accommodations which were also excellent. Highly recommend!

Art V.recommends

May 6, 2023

Healing on the Rio Grande

The place has good energy, and the hosts are very friendly.

Patricia M.recommends

May 1, 2023

Urban Permaculture Gardens

Urban Camping Experience

I enjoyed my stay at Michaela's home and garden. The decor was tasteful in Southwest style. Lots of comfortable seating and tables around the garden. Liked having laundry and kitchen available to use. It was relaxing and I enjoyed visiting with Michaela and her husband, Earnesto. They are very experienced hosts and my urban camping experience was more relaxing than a traditional campground.

Brandon C.recommends

April 27, 2023

Mini One Person Site

Great conversationalists if you’re social. The space is open and the people are warm-hearted. Great wholesome people

Ross M.recommends

April 27, 2023

Urban Permaculture Gardens

Clean, Quiet, Safe

Michaela communicated well before arrival and Ernesto took the time to show us around and make us feel welcome. Their place is centrally located (North Valley) but also quiet, safe, and private. The bath (shared with other campers I assume), was clean and available every time I needed. Thanks for the great HipCamp!

Anna W.recommends

April 13, 2023

Healing on the Rio Grande

Ernesto and Michaela’s hospitality goes beyond just welcoming! They have an exquisite home and gardens are full of fun, color and life!! Anyone will find something here to calm, rejuvenate and relax themselves. My sprinter fitted perfectly on driveway. Would definitely stop by here for easy access into ABQ.

George S.

April 6, 2023

Healing on the Rio Grande

Location is very easy to get to from the highway and centrally located to many sites in Albuquerque. Host was also very friendly and accommodating. The only downside is you are parking on her short driveway with minimal privacy.

Millee T.recommends

April 2, 2023

Mother Bosque Garden / Permaculture

Cozy and Clean

Michael and Ernesto were very friendly hosts! The indoor space was clean. The camp spot felt secure. They are located near to Old Town.

William M.recommends

March 30, 2023

Van Freedom Desert Space

Great solution

Sprinter van camping for a week while working in town elsewhere during the day. Essentially a level driveway spot with nice side yard that would be great to hang in with warmer weather. Level. Very kind and gracious hosts. Quiet neighborhood with a large park close by that I ran in in the evenings. Food Co-op, coffee house, good restaurants nearby. Definitely returning.

Georgann D.

March 13, 2023

Urban Permaculture Gardens

Driveway parking area was just big enough for our 21 foot van. Very pleasant hosts. Quiet neighborhood and good recommendations for nearby restaurant.

Emily U.recommends

February 7, 2023

Garden Hugs

Wonderful hosts

Wonderful hosts and excellent nights sleep! I came through Albuquerque in February and it was snowing..The home was cozy and warm from the welcoming fire, freshly built in the fireplace. The king size bed is a firm memory foam, and probably the best nights sleep I’ve had in a long time. Both Michaela and Ernesto have opened their home in a way that makes it feel like you’re home too. Everything was very easy from parking, communication, and accommodations. Thank you both for the wonderful stay!

Jim B.recommends

December 1, 2022

Healing on the Rio Grande

We arrived tired and worn out and Ernesto was gracious and understanding. The hot showers were rejuvenating and he and Michaela were so welcoming. They helped with recommendations and directions for places to eat and things to do. We would absolutely recommend them to anyone stopping in Albuquerque.

Julie M.recommends

November 20, 2022

Healing on the Rio Grande

Extremely kind owners in a quiet and safe neighborhood. Thanks for opening up your driveway and home to us. The homemade cookies were an extra bonus.

Peder H.recommends

October 21, 2022

Urban Permaculture Gardens

A safe garden

Cozy clean safe beautiful spot with friendly hosts! Saw a balloon fly over as I broke camp!

Robert B.recommends

October 19, 2022

Healing on the Rio Grande

This stay over was just fine- level driveway to park our van, quiet street, and gracious host. Another camper pulled in minutes after we arrived and we had a good chinwag with them. Got out early onto surprisingly big busy morning traffic on I-40.

Jana C.recommends

October 14, 2022

Healing on the Rio Grande

This trip and my stay at Healing on the Rio Grande was my partner’s and I first Hipcamp experience. We definitely will be using it again. We traveled in a camper van and booked the driveway spot. It was effortless. Ernesto was a kind host, the gardens were beautiful and peaceful, and the shared bathroom was clean and pretty much always accessible. We felt both at home and like we were camping on our on spot. This location is close to old town, plenty of places to eat (or have delivered), and easy navigation to all sites. We loved it!

Aaron R.recommends

October 13, 2022

Mini One Person Site

Welcoming & Peaceful Stay in ABQ

Michaela and Ernesto were two of my favorite hosts I’ve had the pleasure with staying with while traveling. Their home and outdoor garden areas are beautiful and we’ll set-up for travelers, whether you’re camping or staying in your car or van. They were incredibly friendly and helpful, answering just about all my questions before I needed to ask, and provided some great tips on where to eat and what to do in Albuquerque. I recommend staying here to anyone looking for a safe, quiet and peaceful place to rest and recharge during your stay in Albuquerque.

Jill E.

October 12, 2022

Urban Permaculture Gardens

Very welcoming and accommodating host. Thanks for the hospitality!

Rose C.recommends

October 10, 2022

Healing on the Rio Grande

Really lovely place with lovely hosts!

Edgar S.recommends

October 7, 2022

Urban Permaculture Gardens

What an interesting area, interesting place to stay, and interesting couple! Our needs were basic, but they were very generous in what the offered. It was a pleasant surprise.

Kathryn B.recommends

September 9, 2022

Urban Permaculture Gardens

Extremely comfortable stay with warm and kind hosts. Extra layer of comfort with ability to use bathroom and electricity to charge. Appreciate the kindness and highly recommend this spot in a relaxing backyard!

Zhuba G.recommends

August 1, 2022

Urban Permaculture Gardens

Beautiful garden. Clean bathroom with all amenities needed such as soap and towels.

Andrew H.recommends

July 18, 2022

Healing on the Rio Grande

Camping with hummingbird!

Michaela and Ernesto have a wonderful and unique property. They transformed their suburban pad into a wildlife sanctuary with visitor camping. While I was staying there, I saw a hummingbird near my tent. Michaela and Ernesto are warm and hospitable and allow visitors access to their house for showering, making coffee, and conversation. Thank you Michaela and Ernesto! Their place is a wonderful resource in Albuquerque, especially for me as a solo traveler.

Olivia R.recommends

June 19, 2022

Urban Permaculture Gardens

Very awesome folks! Super nice and welcoming :)

Ivy C.recommends

June 1, 2022

Urban Permaculture Gardens

Michaela's garden was a great motel alternative in Abq. The garden itself is lovely and access to the bathroom inside the house was a big plus! Just an fyi, the two camping spots sit along the side of the garden/house so can't accommodate big tents. All in all, a comfy, safe experience :)

Ted W.recommends

May 30, 2022

Healing on the Rio Grande

Ernesto was an amazing host. Beautiful garden in his front yard!

Charity K.recommends

May 30, 2022

Urban Permaculture Gardens

Basic and simple, just what we needed.

Chris D.recommends

May 29, 2022

Urban Permaculture Gardens

Camping in our teardrop.

We enjoyed our stay! Good location, nice host, and lovely garden. Use of the house bathroom / shower a bonus. Electric plug-in would be nice for the price. But we still managed fine, and would stay again.

Natalia S.recommends

May 16, 2022

Golden Garden Inside Bedroom

We had a very pleasant and comfortable stay! The garden is beautiful, location is very good, the neighborhood is nice and quiet and also close to many attractions. Hosts were attentive and friendly, everything was super clean and ready for our arrival. Happy we chose to stay here. Thanks for having us!

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