Life at the end of the Line

The Painted Pony Resort is at the end of the line, figuratively and in reality.  Located at the very end of Painted Pony Road, the estate sits on over 750 acres of deeded land in the high desert of southwestern New Mexico.  The quiet and solitude is only broken by the occasional bird watcher, delivery vehicles, and of course guests.  The estate is also at the end of the line for DSL internet services which snakes its way in from Highway 80 and electric power which is delivered to the estates' NE corner 1.75 miles away.

The isolation and anonymity provided by the Painted Pony Resort makes it ideal for those who wish to get away from it all and find someplace quiet for a family centered reunion or other event.  The estate has helped celebrate a dozen weddings, from small intimate family weddings to those with over 100 guests, as well as hosting other group events such as astronomy and artist workshops.

As opposed to estate rentals in urban areas with distractions that reduce family time and distract from family oriented activities, the Painted Pony Resort is a place of ideas and concepts where the distractions are few and the landscape itself provides the entertainment.  While the estate has all the onsite amenities associated with urban settings, satellite TV, wireless internet, pool, hot tub, basketball, and with 13 bedrooms in 4 buildings, it is New Mexico's high desert and the surrounding mountain ranges are the real attractions. So if you are looking for a unique location for your next event, come on down for a visit.

Arriving at the Painted Pony Resort

Aerial view of the Painted Pony Resort, looking south.

Aerial view of the Painted Pony Resort, looking east.

Aerial view of the main complex at the Painted Pony Resort, looking east.

Wedding at the Painted Pony Resort

The Painted Pony Resort just finished hosting its third wedding.  Two weddings last year and one this year.  With 70 guests, 20 staying on the property and the rest staying at guest residences around the valley, it was the biggest wedding yet at the facility.  The ceremony was held in the courtyard with seating for 80 while the reception and dinner was held in the hanger.  Debbie and Rob of the Rodeo Tavern catered the wedding dinner and tables and chairs came from Romantic Realities in Douglas.  Angelina's Photography, also in Douglas, provided the photographer.  The DJ, Mario Garcia, was from Silver City and provided music for an evening of dancing under the bright New Mexican sky.

All in all the event came off very well and the new couple along with their guests had a wonderful time.

Ceremony in the courtyard

Processional

Reception, dinner, and dancing in the hanger

Dancing under the stars

Wedding at the Painted Pony Resort

The 3 buildings with 9 bedrooms on the 80 acre estate is ideal for weddings as evidenced by recent events.  A couple from out of town chose the Painted Pony Resort as their wedding destination and the estate was host to approximately 40-50 wedding guests.  With views of the Chiricahua Mountains to the west and the Peloncillo Mountains to the east the setting is ideal for an outdoor wedding.

The bungalow served the as the honeymoon suite and staging area for the evening wedding held on the east side of complex with the Peloncillo Mountains lit by the evening sun as a backdrop.  Family and friends occupied the main house and guest house, and several chose to camp out around the buildings rather than stay inside.  Additional guests were lodged at the Case Adobe Bed and Breakfast, Mountain Valley lodge, and Portal Peak lodge.  The Chiricahua Desert Museum provided tables and chairs for the wedding dinner, which was catered by La Buena Vida Farm.  All the food was locally grown and the meat was raised specifically for this event creating a very special wedding dinner.  Guests were also hosted to an evening at the Lost Arcade in its' new location in Rodeo.  Of course the heated pool and hot tub saw lots of action as well as the pool table and ping pong table and one couple, geologists, lead guests on a geology hike in the National Monument several days before the wedding.

Below are 2 photographs from the wedding.  Preparations in the courtyard for the wedding dinner which was followed by an evening of dancing under the stars and the guests assembled on the east side of the property.  The party after the wedding went till 4 A.M with dancing and swimming.

Wedding preparations at the Painted Pony Resort

Awaiting the arrival of the wedding couple