The Wilderness Jacal.	Just like the Wilderness Casita, the Wilderness Jacal resides on the ranch: the only privately-owned property in the area. Wilderness Jacal is five miles west of Wilderness Casita, and it offers a more primitive wilderness experience than Wilderness Casita: Fresh water from a roof cachement system, dish soap and paper towels are provided. A Queen Size bed. A picturesque kitchen and dining area. A three-burner propane stove. A large outside deck. An outhouse, with toilet paper. An outdoor wood-burning stove with firewood. 20 miles of peace, quiet, and privacy. Dogs are allowed at Wilderness Jacal. A 5-gallon solar shower bag, liquid bath soap provided. No electricity. No refrigerator. Solar-powered flashlight. Perfect for writers, photographers, and artists to "get away from the world" for awhile. Ideal for hiking enthusiasts. A guided hike to the Gallina Towers ruins is available.
	Camp fires and smoking are prohibited in the canyon due to the extreme fire risk. No hunting is allowed. Frying food is allowed outside; please do not fry food inside the Jacal.
"Spring round-up at Wilderness Jacal."	Other Details: Directions on how to get here are available via this link. This is a hard-working cattle ranch. You may encounter cows and calves, goats and horses, chickens and wild turkeys, elk and deer during your stay; they will peacefully ignore you if you peacefully ignore them. The kitchen contains salt, pepper, and sugar. Prior to your arrival you will wish to shop for all of your food, drink, and snacks for your entire stay. A high-clearance vehicle is highly recommended; Gallina Canyon Ranch is at the end of a long, adventurous dirt road. We will take you and your provisions, in our truck, to Wilderness Jacal. We will return you to the main ranch and your vehicle at the end of your stay. Please leave all gates as you find them. Radios and cellular telephones do not work in the canyon. If you plan on swimming in the pond or the Rio Chama, please bring a bathing suit. We will provide beach towels. You might also wish to bring water shoes. The road to Wilderness Jacal crosses the Rio Gallina drainage 14 times, one-way. It is possible for Rio Gallina to flash flood: do not attempt to cross in times of flooding. You may hike down to the shared areas (five miles) whenever you wish; if you have a dog, the dog must be on a leash at all times. This is for your dog's safety, and the safety of the ranch animals. The ranch is a great place for amateur astronomers and stargazers: you may download a star map for the northern hemisphere to bring with you to the ranch.

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	Jacal is one large room, with a queen-size bed, a dining table, dining chairs, kitchen sink, stove, and lounge chair. Jacal stays warm in the winter and cool in the summer. In the summer, one may open the windows and door at night and then shut the windows and door in the morning to keep the cool in. There are tables and chairs outside on the deck; the deck is protected by a roof.
	A hike through the canyon will reward the visitor with spectacular views of Northern New Mexico geology, Rio Gallina, sage, Ponderosa Pine, Piñon Pine, Juniper, Cedar, and wild flowers. Cerulean skies and wooly white clouds are the norm most days of the year. We are at 6,515 feet elevation, and the sunlight can be intense: sunscreen and a hat is highly recommended for hikers, as are sturdy hiking boots. Rio Gallina is a seasonal river: there are no fish to be had from the Gallina river. One may take Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout from Rio Chama, which is a bit less than two miles from Casita.
Please contact Elizabeth at horseys@hughes.net before making reservations to ensure the desired dates of your visit are available. Please see our Days Available web page. Reservations are accepted for five nights or fewer. We require a 50% deposit to reserve the rental, refundable if you cancel within 7 days prior to check-in date. The balance is to be paid upon your arrival. Wilderness Jacal Deposit 3 to 5 nights $150.00 6 to 7 nights $200.00 Due to the remoteness of the ranch, we will use our secure online credit card system to pay the balance of your bill. You may also pay the balance with cash or Travelers' Cheques.	Rental Terms: Jacal is rented from May 1st. to October 31st. One or two adults 25 years old or older; exceptions are possible. We require a signed waiver from each person, which we will give to you to sign when you arrive. Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice. Rental fees: $300 for three to five nights. $400 for six to seven nights. We accept credit card payments through PayPal®, Traveler's Cheques, and cash; sorry, but we do not accept personal checks. A 6.18% Sales Tax will be added. There will be no additional charge for extra nights in case heavy rain prevents you from leaving after your paid-for nights. Check-out time is 11:00AM. 2009 is the first time we have opened our home to the public; we are still learning our duties as vacation rental hosts. If you have suggestions on how we may improve your stay at Gallina Canyon Ranch, please share them with us. You may read guests' testimonials written by our past guests, using this link for Casita testimonials, and this link for Jacal testimonials.
Other points of interest in the area: Wilderness Areas In The Santa Fe National Forest Ghost Ranch where the artist Georgia O'Keeffe made her summer home in the year 1934. One may tour Ms. O'Keffe's house in Abiquiu through the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum. The Monastery of Christ in the Desert which one may read about in WikiPedia. One may wish to visit Abiquiu and see the art galleries and the Santo Tomás de Abiquiú Catholic Native American Indian Mission. The Ojitos Canyon Trail, and the Continental Divide Trail at Rio Chama share a trail head, and is a 20 minute drive from Gallina Canyon Ranch. The Dar al Islam mosque at Abiquiu welcomes visitors. Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort and Spa The exciting events in the fictional novel Tyrannosaur Canyon by Douglas Preston take place in this area. Awesome: The Story of the Gallina Bench Ranch Gallina Canyon Ranch's seeds for sale. Abiquiu Chamber Music. We believe that we now have one of the most unique chamber music offerings anywhere in the country as well as in NM. Last season, we were entirely SOLD OUT, so please get your tickets early this year. Seating is limited in order to preserve the uniqueness of the ambiance and intimacy of the chamber music experience. Last year's ACMF welcomed guests from 20 other states and six foreign countries. Please join us.