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Farm to Table Bed & Breakfast Taos B&B Taos, NM

Come experience the bounty of Mother Earth in beautiful Taos, New Mexico at a stunning Adobe home just minutes from the Historic Taos Plaza and Taos Ski Valley.

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Farm to Table Bed & Breakfast Taos B&B Taos, NM

Farm to Table Bed & Breakfast Taos B&B Taos, NM

Farm to Table Bed & Breakfast Taos B&B Taos, NM

Farm to Table Bed & Breakfast Taos B&B Taos, NM

Farm to Table Bed & Breakfast Taos B&B Taos, NM

Come experience the bounty of Mother Earth in beautiful Taos, New Mexico at a stunning Adobe home just minutes from the Historic Taos Plaza and Taos Ski Valley.

Come experience the bounty of Mother Earth in beautiful Taos, New Mexico at a stunning Adobe home just minutes from the Historic Taos Plaza and Taos Ski Valley.

Come experience the bounty of Mother Earth in beautiful Taos, New Mexico at a stunning Adobe home just minutes from the Historic Taos Plaza and Taos Ski Valley.

Come experience the bounty of Mother Earth in beautiful Taos, New Mexico at a stunning Adobe home just minutes from the Historic Taos Plaza and Taos Ski Valley.

David Walsh
David Walsh
David Walsh
David Walsh
1 Campaign |
Taos, United States
$6,500 USD 8 backers
2% of $250,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Our Story

"We all eat, and it would be a sad waste of an opportunity to eat badly."   

-Anna Thomas

Hello! We are David Walsh and Todd Hedrick and this is our Taos Dreams. We are opening a Bed and Breakfast in the beautiful town of Taos, New Mexico. It is our goal to put our combined 50+ years of small business ownership and our experience in the service and hospitality industry to practical use operating a functioning, sustainable, organic "Farm-to-Table B&B".  Giving us the chance to offer you a luxurious and food conscious adventure in an historic Adobe home surrounded by the Sangre de Cristo mountains.

We have been friends for over 35 years and have decided to create this opportunity for second careers and so we have spent the past year researching and working towards this moment. Our need is to get the capital funds together to secure this property that we feel connected to and called to to make our vision come to light. Our love of family and friends and desire to leave the world a better place for our children and grandchildren draws us to this beautiful home and property. We embrace the beauty, history and spirituality that makes Taos, New Mexico such a special place, and want to share our experience and love of food and hospitality with others. This is our Taos Dreams. 


What We Need & What You Get

"People who love to eat are always the best people."  

-Julia Child

We are hoping to raise $250,000.00+ as the start-up capital to secure this property and to get our dream started!  These funds will go towards the down payment  to purchase the property, operating expenses, needed updates, and to get the land surrounding the property ready for planting our organic gardens. Since we are a sustainable Farm-to-Table experience, we also need to get the property ready for small livestock: chickens, rabbits, etc. all to be raised humanely and with respect.

We will have 7 beautifully appointed rooms available with private baths and entrances. All the amenities you would expect in a fine home or Inn from the robes to the views. Our campaign offers you some exceptional opportunities to visit Taos, whether for the first time or the 100th time, we promise a memorable B&B stay.

This will take us about a year to get everything ready for the full "Farm-to-Table" experience.  The beautiful thing about this property is that it has been a working B&B for several years with a devoted and loyal following. So business will be going on while the transition to organic is happening.  No loss of income!  No down time!! 

We are offering some really great perks! All of our perks give you an exclusive membership to our Taos Breakfast Club. You will get advanced notice and booking opportunities for special events and a discount for any future bookings with us. Example: For a $1,000 contribution, you and a friend will get a 1 week stay with us, or a weekend for 2 for one of our Celebrity Chef Weekends plus a 15% discount on any future bookings. 


EXAMPLE of a "CELEBRITY CHEF WEEKEND"

Come and enjoy a "Foodie Weekend"  with a renown chef and experience great food and new friends in a culinary adventure in the scenic Taos Valley.

The fun begins Friday with your check in at the Inn.  You'll have a chance to settle in and get to know the property as we kick off the weekend with a wine and cheese mixer with our guest chef and your fellow foodies.  

Saturday wakes you up with a big country breakfast to get you started on your busy day.  After breakfast we will start the cooking adventure with our guest chef where you and the other guests will prep dinner for the evening.  It is a hands on, learning experience with tips and tricks taught by our chef. Our guest chefs will focus on the importance of "buying local" and teaching you tips on cooking organically.  We will harvest from the organic garden and stress the importance of growing and sourcing locally.

After a busy morning of class and fun, you will have the afternoon free to explore the beautiful town of Taos, NM.  The Historic Taos Plaza, the heart of Taos, is only a few minutes away from the B&B if you want to shop or gallery hop. An abundance of outdoor adventures await you depending on the season. Or you can just relax on our beautiful property and breathe in the crisp, clear New Mexico air and enjoy the beauty of nature.

Saturday night is the crowning event!  Everyone will gather in the dining room for a great meal prepped earlier by each other and shared together.  This promises to be an evening filled with great stories, great food and great new friends.

The fun continues Sunday late morning with a brunch feast prepared by our guest chef. Get new ideas and recipes for hosting your own brunch when you return home to share your stories with friends and family. Spend the rest of the day on your own relaxing or exploring Taos' great history, shopping, personal services and food offerings.

Monday is departure day, but you will be leaving with a satisfied belly as we show you what WE do on a daily basis. Breakfast is prepared by us as we give our guest chef a break to relax and visit with you all for the final meal here.



This is just a sample of the type of events that we will continue to grow and develop at our B&B.

 

If our goal is not reached we will still use other means if necessary to reach our target to make this dream a reality.

 

The Impact

Our concept offers a different type of experience for the Taos visitor. There are many choices for a B&B stay in Taos, but none that offer a true farm-to-table culinary driven experience accompanied by luxurious accommodations. Not only do we offer locally grown organic food to our guest, but we demonstrate the impact of sustainable farming within a business and a community. We also believe in working with the community to help others grow their own food and understand sustainable organic foods. With whatever foods we can't provide, we will source through local purveyors to support other local growers. We truly believe in social and economic justice beginning within our own community. 

  • Working with community
  • Education
  • Increased tourism
  • Local Impact
  • Creative Inspiration

Beyond our culinary emphasis, we plan to host other creative and inspirational opportunities;  an artist-in-residence program, community development programs, and workshops to build on our belief in the health of the mind, body and spirit.

Other Ways You Can Help

We understand that not everyone is able to contribute to our vision, but we do pray that you share our hope for a better educated society, stronger social justice and the importance of buying, growing and eating locally, non-GMO and organically with an eye on a sustainable future.  Whether or not you can contribute, please share this information with someone you know who possibly can help us.  Please use the share tools from this page to help us get our dream out to the rest of the world.

 

Thank you for your interest in our dream and we look forward to seeing you in our Taos Dreams.

 

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Choose your Perk

Taos Breakfast Club 1

$500 USD
A weekend stay for 2 in one of our fabulous rooms. A special welcoming basket and a 15% discount on future stays with us. You also get priority advanced notice of upcoming events and specials. Must be used by December 2016. Dates subject to availability.
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January 2014
2 out of 200 of claimed

A Night at the Opera

$750 USD
A 2 night mid-week stay for 2. This is a great perk if you are an Opera lover. Private transportation and 2 tickets to the Santa Fe Opera plus you get to have an Opera Tailgating experience. We will drive you and prepare your dinner and a Champagne intermission. You also get a 15% discount on future stays with us and advanced notice of upcoming events and specials. Good during the 2014 and 2015 Opera Seasons only. Tues-Thur performances only. Dates subject to availability.
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February 2014
2 out of 20 of claimed

Taos Breakfast Club 2

$1,000 USD
1 week stay at the Taos Country Inn (6 nights) for 2. Can be broken up into 2 3-night stays. A special welcoming basket and a 15% discount on future stays with us. You also get priority advanced notice of upcoming events and specials. Must be used by July, 2016.
Estimated Shipping
July 2013
3 out of 200 of claimed

Taos Breakfast Club 3

$1,000 USD
A Celebrity Chef Weekend stay for 2 (3 nights). Limited booking available for these, but you get first notification. A special welcoming basket and a 15% discount on future stays with us. You also get priority advanced notice of upcoming events and specials. These weekends do not begin until Summer of 2014 (TBA). Based upon availability. Must be used by July, 2017. Dates subject to availability.
Estimated Shipping
January 2014
1 out of 100 of claimed

Taos Breakfast Club Founder

$10,000 USD
This Perk gives you the whole B&B (all 7 rooms) for a week stay for up to 18 ppl. A perfect week for a special event with your family or a great getaway with your friends. You also get a 15% discount on future stays with us and advanced notice of upcoming events and specials. Available booking starting February 1, 2014. Must be used by Dec. 31, 2016. Holidays excluded. Dates subject to availability.
Estimated Shipping
January 2014
0 out of 4 of claimed

Taos Breakfast Club Immersion

$25,000 USD
A special treat for up to 12 people. You have the entire B&B for 7 days, a Celebrity Chef and a week packed with excursions, classes and cooking demos, organic gardening/farming tips and total immersion in a sustainable lifestyle. Available Fall 2014. Dates subject to availability.
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January 2014
0 out of 2 of claimed

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