Have you had a chance to sleep in a Church before? Well now you can. The Casita is attached to the Historical adobe church. You can make this a spiritual experience, or 'just' a unique experience! The Church property plays out over an entire city block. It is available for contemplative walks, watching the sunrise, or observing the sunset. The Casita is an 800 sq foot open living area; 2 queen beds and one twin; a kitchenette consisting of a sink, microwave, hotplate, refrigerator, coffee pot, toaster, dishes, and utensils. It has a full bathroom with a shower but no tub. The Casita opens up to the large Spanish courtyard with multiple sitting areas, and a gazebo available for your use. It also has its own private patio from which to watch the sunsets. This patio is near a garden which you may putter in, if you so desire! By booking this property you agree with the following Release, Waiver, Hold Harmless and Assumption of Risk Agreement: This release, waiver, hold harmless and assumption of risk agreement is made by and between you (Guest), and all patrons connected to this booking, and St Francis de Sales Church, LLC, a New Mexico LLC (St Francis): 1. There are hazards on the grounds including the Church, Rectory, Casita, Bell Tower, courtyards, pathways, walkways, outbuildings, and other structures on the compound known as St Francis, such as desert wildlife, low lighting, hidden obstacles, uneven pathways, uneven levels within structures. 2. The consumption of alcoholic beverages or legal drugs by you may increase the effect of potential health hazards, and impair judgment. Partake responsibly. 3. St Francis assumes no responsibilities for damage or theft of personal property or for the offensive, tortuous, or criminal acts of third parties. 4. A Guest desiring to use the facilities of St Francis does so with full knowledge of the inherent risks and dangers and the physical and emotional injuries (including death) that could result.

The Church compound resides 1.5 miles south of Hatch in a village called Rodey. The Church's bell tower can be seen from Highway 185. You will turn on El Colorado Avenue into Rodey, and go 2 blocks to the Church. Find your way through the front gates and you will be met by Celeste who will greet you and guide you to Casita. Many attractions are available in the area. Truth or Consequences provides hot springs for soaking enthusiasts to the beaches of Elephant Butte reservoir to cool your toes. Silver City is an old west town near the entrance to the Gila Cliff Dwellings. How often do you get to sled down white sand? Well you can at White Sands. Petroglyphs abound in the state; just find your starting point. Dripping Springs near Las Cruces heralds a gentle hiking trail to see a piece of history in the Organ Mountains. These are but a few of things to do in the immediate surrounding area. The Casita has electric HVAC. It also has 1 wood burning stove with backup electrical heaters. Due to the age of the buildings, most rooms have slight steps or inclines between them, so we are not wheelchair accessible. If you have mobility issues, this property might not be for you.

The St Francis property is located in a colonia called Rodey (renamed from that of "Colorado") which is essentially a suburb of Hatch. The small town is a residential area of primarily descendants from Mexico originally connected to the railroad industry in the 1800s and 1900s. The property has a manager on site at all times in the Rectory building. Since the property has many nooks and crannies dating from the 1860's with additions and improvements since that time. Please ask for additional guidance if you would like that. Hatch is known as the Chile Capital of the World. Each Labor Day, the Chile Festival is held over that Saturday and Sunday. Chile enthusiasts from all over the world come to participate in the "red or green" event. During non-Chile Festival times, the surrounding areas are calmer. We have fields of growing cotton, wheat, onions, as well as Chiles. The pecan orchards provide resplendent towers of green in this lush valley. A drive down Highway 185 between Hatch and Las Cruces is one of the more scenic drives in the area. The Hatch Valley is a wonderland of hidden treasures. Come experience the culture, history, tastes and color.