When you are driving to Casa Gallina, you may think that your GPS has gone haywire, leading you down dusty dirt and gravel roads. I assure you though there is an oasis at the end. Casa Gallina is a delightful collection of casitas, each one different and well-appointed. I do not remember the name of the one we stayed in... More

Richard is an amazing host and a very special person. Fresh eggs from his chickens - what could be better? We've stayed here many times and hope to do so many times in the future. Richard is constantly upgrading the property, which is already heavenly. Wait until you see the appetizer and wine spread that awaits you on your arrival... More

My husband a I spent 3 nights in Barred Rock at Casa Gallina, and wished it could have been longer. Richard has created a jewel just outside town. It is difficult to imagine arriving and being greeted by such hospitality - snacks were set out on the kitchen island and Richard arrived within minutes to show us around, introduce us... More

My husband, two children (ages 11 and 13), and I recently spent three wonderful nights at Casa Gallina. We stayed in the El Gallo casita which was so charming and cozy. Every morning and every evening we had a fire in the kiva fireplace in the kitchen. Although Taos has wonderful restaurants, we found ourselves wanting to eat in most... More

Casa Gallina, Richard and I are old friends. "Special" is a term we've come to coin that means something magical with respect to lodging. Some places have it, the overwhelming majority don't. Casa Gallina, thanks to Richard, has it in multiples of spades. I've sent clients and friends alike to Richard's slice of high desert Eden and they've all come... More

This review is long overdue and I owe our wonderful host, Richard Spera, an apology for not posting sooner. We stayed in Taos in early June of 2011. We were only planning on spending two nights, but when we arrived at Casa Gallina, we wish we had stayed the whole week. Casa Gallina is absolutely charming, a little out of... More

My wife and I stayed at the Bantam Roost casita of Casa Gallina for four nights in November/December. The pictures on the website are a true representation of the charm and warmth that we found, both in the casita and with the owner, Richard. Richard is a wonderful host, bringing homemade baked goods, eggs, and fresh firewood during the day.... More

Coming from the busy, rushed New York- life, I had such a beautiful, relaxing experience at Casa Gallina. The casita is decorated beautifully, and has the warm, cozy atmosphere that makes you feel welcome and at home instantly. The beautifully kept garden, the chickens and the attentive and caring host were like the icing on the cake! Hoping to come... More

When we first visited Taos I did my usual research to find the very best place to stay. We definitely made the right choice. There isn't any place that could compare to Casa Galina, and as sad as we were to leave we knew we would return. Two years later we did just that! We arrived at our favorite casita,... More