Reasonable lodging
Flexible stays
Private, furnished rooms for individuals and groups
Common space and outdoor patios
Pet Friendly 🐾
Stonehouse Inn is your home away from home. You can enjoy a Silver City visit or a long-term stay for work. The inn has accommodations for you or your group. All rooms are private and secured allowing you to leave your belongings and explore the great activities the area has to offer. Be it hiking or biking, birding, arts or history and archeology, I can give you suggestions for your time spent here.
I am a retired educator and moved to this gateway community. I travelled the west for 15 years in search of a place. I settled on Silver City, with its vibrant community and outstanding weather. I spend my spare time foraging the wild for my projects. Most of my finds end up in metal work or art piece that smatter the inn. I want you to enjoy my inn, Silver City, and the surrounding area!
Ft. Bayard Trail System
Ft. Bayard was an outpost dating from pre-civil war times. It was constructed on Warm Springs Chiricahua Apache territory. After the United States defeated the Native Americans in this area, the military post became a sanatorium for service men with Tuberculosis and the hot springs on the fort grounds were capped to provide power to the hospital. Remains of the fort and the Apaches still dot the complex and the trail system in place weaves across the acreage through elk preserves and into the Gila National Forest.
Little Walnut Rd. Trail System
Gomez Peak is central to this trail system that weaves around piñon, oak and yes, walnut trees and the peak. The Wagon Wheel trail leads up into the mountains and meets up with the Continental Divide Trail for a great section hike or bike.
Boston Hill Trail System
Silver City had its start in the Central Mining District in the silver mines on Boston Hill. Mining pits and rugged trails make this an ideal biking venue. You can also walk and search the area around the mines for rocks and minerals. When you reach the top you will be rewarded with a spectacular view of the city.
Archaeology & Mimbreños
Mimbreños had clearly established themselves in the area well before the Spanish arrived. They lived a Pueblo life and used black and white designs to finish their pottery. Known traders, they lived among the Apache until their culture declined. Visiting the Gila Cliff Dwelling or the Mimbres Cultural Heritage site will give you a glimpse into their past.
Ft. Bayard Trail System
Ft. Bayard was an outpost dating from pre-civil war times. It was constructed on Warm Springs Chiricahua Apache territory. After the United States defeated the Native Americans in this area, the military post became a sanatorium for service men with Tuberculosis and the hot springs on the fort grounds were capped to provide power to the hospital. Remains of the fort and the Apaches still dot the complex and the trail system in place weaves across the acreage through elk preserves and into the Gila National Forest.
Little Walnut Rd. Trail System
Gomez Peak is central to this trail system that weaves around piñon, oak and yes, walnut trees and the peak. The Wagon Wheel trail leads up into the mountains and meets up with the Continental Divide Trail for a great section hike or bike.
Boston Hill Trail System
Silver City had its start in the Central Mining District in the silver mines on Boston Hill. Mining pits and rugged trails make this an ideal biking venue. You can also walk and search the area around the mines for rocks and minerals. When you reach the top you will be rewarded with a spectacular view of the city.
Archaeology and the Mimbreños
Mimbreños had clearly established themselves in the area well before the Spanish arrived. They lived a Pueblo life and used black and white designs to finish their pottery. Known traders, they lived among the Apache until their culture declined. Visiting the Gila Cliff Dwelling or the Mimbres Cultural Heritage site will give you a glimpse into their past.
Silver City New Mexico sits on the edge of 3 million acres of the Gila National Forest. It is the first National Forest, as many recognized it for its unseen beauty. From this place I hand make copper craft and immerse myself in learning the past of the southwest.
Join me on my adventure, as I walk you through this living history. Through the lens of anthropology, natural history, and art, my blog offers a private space for you to experience this wonderment at your own pace.
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Great place to stay when passing through! Great value for the price, Julie is a great and interesting host to chat with! Super helpful and knowledgeable of the area.
Jeandra
The Stonehouse Inn is a great stop for your visit to Silver City. The rooms are clean, and the kitchen is a good size and well equipped. Julie is a... read more prompt communicator and had some good information about the local area. Highly recommended.
Rory
Great stay here at Julie’s. Very homey feel and a much better price than anywhere else I could find in Silver City. Julie is extremely nice and welcoming- highly recommended... read more
Ethan
Julie's great, and I had a good time there. she has an outdoor shower that I didn't get to try but looks really nice. The night I was there... read more she was cooking in her cob oven out front. Everything fits perfectly into the quirkiness of Silver City.
Tyler
2nd time staying here…easy to access…great location…nice…affordable…would def stay again….and again 🙂
Morgan
Julie is gracious host full of knowledge about local and regional culture, history and geographic highlights. She accommodated my request for extended stay with no problem. A great place to... read more stay in Silver City.
James
Julie is a wonderful host. The room and shared space was clean and comfortable. And it’s a great location .
Alicia
For the price this was a reasonable one night option to attend an event. One does have to like dogs: canines were very present in kitchen, shared living areas (dog... read more hair & dog toys even when dogs weren't physically present) & shared outdoor areas. I almost cancelled my booking on reading the house rules, which are very rude for a hospitality industry host. In case one missed them online, the host presents guests with a printed copy at checkin, to ensure one gets her bad mannered point. I have stayed in private homes and backpacker hostels worldwide for 50+ years, maybe adults in USA need to be spoken to as if slovenly children: "Cleaning up the bathroom includes finding the toothpaste spray and cleaning it up. If you see things on the floor it is probably yours so pick it up." The culture I come from assumes good cohousing manners, does not need to insult guests this way. This host does not seem to like her guests. If you are good with that, the surroundings are beautiful & peaceful
Katherine
We had a great time. Julie was very nice and friendly. Her dog Cody was great as well and a good friend for my dog. Very nice stay.
Scott
Julie is a wonderful host. Her house is lovely and clean, also it is located in a very nice, quiet neighborhood.
I was in her house in the middle of... read more the crazy heatwave.
Julie's house has only fans and no AC. The fan, at the highest speeds, was unable to cool off my room at night.
I'm spoiled with AC, so I couldn't sleep well because of the warmth, despite the bed being really comfortable.
Eva