3 Verdolaga Rd, El Prado, NM 87529

Architectural Soul Meets Desert Serenity – Iconic Earthship for Sale near Taos, NM. Step into a piece of living history with this rare 1980 Earthship, a true original designed by Michael Reynolds during the pioneering days of sustainable architecture. Tucked away on a peaceful private road just 11 minutes from the heart of Taos, this one-of-a-kind home combines soulful design with surprising convenience. With its signature slanted south-facing glass wall, the house captures abundant natural light and provides passive solar warmth throughout the main living spaces. Large windows frame the lush garden, and bring in the sunshine all day long. Inside, hand-sculpted walls, vigas, latillas, and a southwest style fireplace create an open, inviting ambiance. The layout includes three back domes—each offering a versatile private space that can function as a bedroom, art studio, office, or meditation space. Each dome is equipped with its own wood stove and features porthole windows that allow for natural ventilation via the earth berm. Outdoors, the home opens to a sunken garden area is carved into the earth, offering a private, shaded retreat with views of distant peaks—an ideal space for gatherings, stargazing, or simply listening to the wind through the trees. 1.558 acres of open land with mature fruit trees including apple and cherry, tall elms, blooming lilacs, herbs, and a wide array of perennial flowers. The home also includes a large indoor growing bed ready to be revived for year-round food cultivation or tropical plants, a fenced vegetable garden, and two storage sheds. Although the home maintains the iconic Earthship aesthetic, it is not off-grid—it is connected to electricity, propane, fiber-optic internet, and a shared well, offering a seamless blend of sustainable design and modern comfort. Located just a short drive from world-class skiing, hiking trails, natural hot springs, and the Rio Grande, this home invites you to live in harmony with the land while staying connected to everything Taos has to offer. Whether you're seeking an artist's sanctuary, a unique rental, or a one-of-a-kind homestead, this property offers timeless character and visionary potential.