RT Ojo Caliente Hot Springs Round Barn

Only adobe round barn in the United States

General Information

Hours:

Accessible during resort hours
Hot springs generally open daily: 10am – 10pm (day-use access)

Fees:

Access to the Round Barn is included with Ojo Caliente resort entry (day soaking ~ $40–$50+ depending on season and demand)

Pet Policy:

Pets are not allowed in resort areas (service animals only)

Closest cities with hotels:

Ojo Caliente (on-site lodging), Taos (~40 mi), Española (~25 mi)

Seasons:

All year

Location:

Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort, Ojo Caliente, NM 87549

Website:

ojosparesorts.com

How to Get There

From Taos (about 40 mi): Drive south on US-285 for roughly 45–50 minutes. The resort (and Round Barn) will be visible near the highway in Ojo Caliente.

Overview

The Ojo Caliente Hot Springs Round Barn is in Ojo Caliente, New Mexico and was built in 1924. It is the only adobe round barn in the United States.

History

The two-story round barn is a 65 feet (20 m) tall with adobe walls on a concrete foundation, and has a double pitch, domed roof topped by a hexagonal cupola. The barn was built by Anthony F. Joseph, the owner and manager of the Ojo Caliente Hot Springs. By the mid-1910s, the mineral resort experienced growth and increased popularity and the barn was needed to meet a growing need for dairy products at the mineral resort. The ability to provide dairy products signifies a move towards commercial production from subsistence home production. By providing dairy products to guests, the resort was able to provide convenience and reassurance.

It was restored in 2002, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. At the time of its NRHP listing, it was believed to be the only round barn in New Mexico. It is within sight of U.S. Route 285.

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