Wild turkeys on the grass in front of the DeHaven Ranch barn

Welcome to a slice of heaven

Five generations of family, a working cattle ranch, and room to slow down in Roy, New Mexico.

Plan your visit
Pastures and ranch buildings seen from a grassy hillside

Pick a Trail

Cross the creek, explore the hillsides, or head to the upper pasture, where seasonal playa lakes bring changing birdlife and wide-open views.

Explore the trails
A small bird perched on a fence at the ranch

Discover the Wildlife

From birds and antelope to wild turkeys in the headquarters yard, discover the life that flourishes across the ranch’s varied landscape.

Meet the wildlife
A visitor walking through golden grass beneath a blue sky

Find Your Inspiration

Bring a sketchbook, an easel, or a few unwritten lines. Rolling hills, open skies, and the quiet of the creek offer room for your next creation.

Make time to create

DeHaven Ranch

Five generations of family have brought this working cattle-ranch, unique landscape and haven for unique plant- and wild-life into the 21st century.  Now, this family wants to share with you the unique opportunity to experience what we enjoy and are working actively to preserve as a timeless place for future generations.

We welcome your inquires of how to spend a few days (and nights) counting the stars, watching the birds, walking the creek, writing your poetry, relaxing your soul, recharging your spirit, covering your canvas, communing with nature, reuniting with family or any of the myriad of activities (or lack of activity) that will satisfy your appetite for adventure or just plain peace and quiet.

Contact us and learn how easy it is to arrange a day or a week in a remote corner of New Mexico, in a modern yet historic setting, while the rest of the world keeps on spinning by…

See you soon?