Turn-Key B&B, Restaurant, Retreat & Lodge Investment Opportunity
Turn-key hospitality, restaurant, and retreat property in Ramah, New Mexico, offered at $850,000. Situated on 3.1 acres at approximately 7,000 feet elevation in the scenic El Morro Valley, the 4,998 SF two-building complex features a 60-seat restaurant and full bar with performance stage, private owner's suite and Airbnb, multi-use retreat room, 7 RV sites with water and electric hookups, and 3 owned RV units for short-term rental income. All FF&E—pizza oven, refrigeration, bar equipment, and furnishings—is included. The property sits on Highway 53 with 1,082 VPD traffic, dedicated turn lane access, and commercial zoning.
The front building houses the primary hospitality hub with dining, bar, and event space; the rear building offers flexible workshop/shop space and an elevated 40' x 14' outdoor stage structure. A rear acre supports festival and concert use, primitive camping, retreat gatherings, farming, horse stables, or animal facilities. Infrastructure includes well and septic, leased propane, reliable internet and cell coverage, and radiant floor heating upstairs with pellet stove downstairs. The property benefits from an exceptional dark-sky stargazing environment and sits adjacent to Cibola National Forest within Game Management Unit 12, offering strong hunting tourism potential for elk, mule deer, bear, and turkey. Nearby attractions include El Morro National Monument, Ice Caves, and Bandera Volcano. The 5-mile trade area includes approximately 816 residents, average household income of $88,460, and 286 daytime employees, with steady tourism traffic from regional attractions.
- Turn-key operation with all FF&E included; immediate hospitality and event revenue potential
- Multiple income streams: restaurant/bar, Airbnb lodging, RV park with 3 owned units, retreat and event space
- Adjacent to Cibola National Forest and Game Management Unit 12; strong hunting tourism upside
- Exceptional dark-sky stargazing environment and proximity to El Morro National Monument, Ice Caves, and Bandera Volcano
- 3.1-acre parcel with rear acre expansion potential for festivals, concerts, and outdoor events
- Highway 53 frontage with 1,082 VPD traffic and dedicated turn lane access
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Features & amenities
Location
Located in the scenic El Morro Valley within the Ramah Navajo region of western New Mexico at approximately 7,000 feet elevation. The property sits adjacent to Cibola National Forest within Game Management Unit 12, near El Morro National Monument, Ice Caves, and Bandera Volcano. The area offers a rare combination of scenic beauty, geological significance, cultural richness, and strong tourism appeal.
- Highway 53 / Ice Caves Road frontage with ±1,082 VPD traffic count;
- dedicated turn lane access; adjacent to Cibola National Forest; near El Morro National Monument and Ice Caves & Bandera Volcano; exceptional dark-sky stargazing environment
Additional details
Rear acre available for festival/concert use, outdoor stage events, primitive camping, retreat gatherings, farming, agricultural operations, horse stables, or animal facilities
- El Morro National Monument (petroglyphs and inscriptions)
- Cibola National Forest (hiking, camping, hunting)
- Ice Cave and Bandera Volcano (El Malpais National Monument)
- Zuni Pueblo and Ramah Navajo community cultural presence
Game Management Unit 12 with elk, mule deer, bear, and turkey hunting access; potential for guided hunt packages
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Primary hospitality hub with restaurant, bar, performance stage, multi-use retreat room, and owner's suite/Airbnb
Multi-purpose workshop/shop space with elevated 40' x 14' stage/balcony structure and outdoor gathering space