The Stakeout

Perched atop Outlaw Hill at 7,200 feet — arguably the single best view in Taos, with a history running back to Billy the Kid.

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Guests gathered on The Stakeout's adobe deck atop Outlaw Hill overlooking the Taos desert mesa and mountains

Up to 50

Capacity

Hilltop, All-Inclusive

Setting

7,200 ft

Elevation

Intimate weddings with a view

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What Makes The Stakeout Special

The Stakeout has been a Taos landmark for decades, and its outdoor patio is the reason: a two-tier wooden deck and bar with a genuinely panoramic sweep of the Taos Valley, the Rio Grande Gorge, and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains all in one frame. Adobe arches, chimeneas, and sage and piñon scrub surround the property, giving it a rustic, high-desert-hideaway feel that matches its outlaw history.

All-Inclusive, View Included

The venue markets itself as New Mexico's premier all-inclusive wedding destination — food, cocktails, and event staffing are bundled into its packages, which simplifies planning considerably for couples who want the view without managing ten separate vendor contracts. An 8-hour rental period includes setup, cleanup, on-site staff, and a dedicated venue manager.

Bundled catering and bar don't remove the need for someone managing your specific timeline, family dynamics, florals, and design — that's still the planner's job even at an all-inclusive venue.

Ranchos de Taos, on a Hilltop of Its Own

At 7,200 feet atop Outlaw Hill, weather and road conditions are worth planning around, particularly for late-fall or winter dates. Complimentary parking is included, a genuine convenience for a hilltop property outside the flow of downtown Taos.