Earthship Visitor Center

Trip: Earthship Movie Time

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Glad we got to visit Taos and learn more about the Earthships! We were initially worried that the movie time option might not give us access to a person who could answer questions (vs. the Guided Tour on other days of the week) but there was a staff member on hand and we were able to ask questions after viewing the movie clips. Worth the extra $5 vs. the Self-Guided Tour; the $15 Movie Time option lets you see an additional building, watch video clips that give context, and ask questions. Format was fairly flexible: they seem to let you do the self-guided part of the tour before or after the scheduled movie time, and we didn't feel rushed. Our movie time slot was on a Monday morning, and it ended up being just the two of us, so it was fairly quiet (but this wasn't a bad thing).

By Melanie L. on March 28, 2024

Trip: Guided Tour

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So, I did the Earthship tour in summer 2018, and it was so fabulous, I convinced my friend to come with me on our trip to Taos. Well, it wasn't the same at all. Our tour guide was enthusiastic and gave lots of types of information--kudos to them! But that could've been done in 45 minutes, so the script could use revision. When you revise, please include more info, such as how window and interior wall orientation in the different seasons creates climate control. In other words, the six panels in the learning center at the very end of the tour is what the tour needs to show us and explain to us. More importantly, though, is that last time, we went into several different Earthships, not just the two plant spaces of two Earthships by the visitor center. It's really missing something when you can't see the whole house and how it functions. Not sure if the deletion is because of the new rental business you're in or ? But last time we drove to several different places and got a "show" not "tell" experience. Can't say I'd recommend this tour as it is now to other people. That's a shame because the project is so worth it!

By Faron S. on March 27, 2024

Trip: Guided Tour

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By Della D. on March 21, 2024

Trip: Guided Tour

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By Tami T. on March 14, 2024

Trip: Earthship Movie Time

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By Libbie S. on March 13, 2024

Trip: Guided Tour

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By Sharon B. on March 08, 2024

Trip: Guided Tour

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We unfortunately did not make it, my friend emailed stating this, to see if we might get a refund and hasn’t gotten a response back yet.

By Deana K. on March 04, 2024

Trip: Guided Tour

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Will is the best! Whole trip was fascinating and inspiring

By Aaron D. on March 04, 2024

Trip: Guided Tour

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Great tour led by charismatic guide

By Jennifer J. on February 26, 2024

Trip: Guided Tour

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The tour was extremely interesting! Matt described the history and explain the infrastructure of Earthship in a very engaging fashion!

By Kersti B. on February 26, 2024