Step into a dreamlike sanctuary—this remarkable property that is more than a home, it’s a lifestyle. Featured in the award-winning book The Good Life Lab: Radical Experiments in Hands-On Living by Wendy Tremayne (recipient of the Nautilus Book Award for Sustainability & Lifestyle), the property has earned national acclaim for its inspiring blend of self-reliance, creativity, and ecological design.

Set under canopies of mature trees, with sweeping mountain views and a 108-degree natural hot spring, this walled-in 5/6’s of an acre oasis offers privacy, peace, and profitability. Just a stone’s throw from the heart of historic downtown Truth or Consequences, the land feels worlds away—alive with birdsong, dappled light, and the gentle rhythm of nature.

Designed as a live-work haven, the property includes two thriving and beloved guest spaces, 5-star reviews and Superhost status from nearly 1,000 delighted guests. A central fire pit encircled by trees creates a magical communal space for gathering under the stars. An art studio and workshop provide ample space for creativity, while shady porches and garden nooks invite slow mornings and deep restoration.

Whether you’re seeking a contemplative retreat, a hosting venture, or a base for an eco-minded business, this property offers flexibility and proven income. There’s ample room for further development—additional overnight stays, hot spring soaking tubs, or a full-scale wellness retreat center.

Summary of Assets

This 5/6’s of an acre oasis in the heart of Truth or Consequences’ historic bathhouse district. At its core is a 108-degree natural hot mineral spring — one of the city’s original 200’ deep wells from 1910 — plumbed directly into the land’s private, fenced soaking area and even into one of the home’s bathrooms.

A 5-kilowatt solar energy system, housed in a sculptural papercrete dome, routes to an underground utility grid with 20 plug-in points for water, sewer, and electricity — all solar-fed and ready to support future growth. Five underground irrigation systems nourish a landscape of mature shade trees, fruit trees, and medicinal plants.

There are two thriving, income-generating rentals on site: a sustainable, artist-built paper Crete dome with a 9-year track record, and a converted 40’ rock star tour bus — both with Superhost status and glowing 5-star reviews. Their combined revenue has historically covered the cost of ownership and taxes. Additional features include a fully equipped art studio, two large furnished porches, a 1,200-square-foot main home with 2.5 bathrooms, and two shipping containers — one a stocked workshop, the other a flexible-use space and management center with washer/dryer.

Designed for privacy and artistry, the property includes custom-built metal entry gates stabilized with an underground I-beam, a large fire pit ringed in lava rock and flagstone beneath a circle of trees, evening lighting powered by solar, and a 4-vehicle parking lot. Digital entry systems offer ease and security across all buildings. A commercial sign is in place, making it simple to step into business or build upon the vision already rooted here.

About This Lister

Author of The Good Life Lab: Radical Experiments in Hands-On Living - it’s the story of this very property, a living, breathing testament to the ideas within its pages. Winner of the Nautilus Book Award for Sustainability and Lifestyle, the book chronicles how this once-abandoned RV park in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico was transformed into an off-grid sanctuary rooted in creativity, resilience, and radical self-sufficiency.

As Publishers Weekly wrote, it’s “an inspiring, intelligent manual for living off the grid,” and The New York Journal of Books praised it as “a how-to guide for anyone ready to give back to the Earth more than he or she takes.” For anyone drawn to regenerative living, hands-on experimentation, and beauty born from intention, owning this property means stepping into a story that has already inspired thousands — and becoming its next visionary steward.