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Jon and Susie Eickhoff , owners of Georgetown
Cabins, first learned about Georgetown when they were gathering
background information for a ghost town cemetery book they were
writing.
"In conversation with Tim Donovan, of Smith Real
Estate, we learned that not all of the property at Georgetown was
Forest Service owned," Susie Eickhoff said. "He had a listing
for a patented mining claim called the McGregor overlooking the town
site. This property was still owned by the four descendents of
the silver discoverer."
McGregor was the second-highest-producing silver
mine at Georgetown, behind the Naiad Queen. The Eickhoffs
traveled around the state to gather more information about
Georgetown, but since it ceased to exist by the time New Mexico
became a state, only brief mentions of the town could be found.
"We did uncover some very hardworking individuals
from New Mexico's past," Susie Eickhoff said. "Quite a few
local families shared pictures and stories of family members.
We were aided greatly by the late Ena Osborn, who owned the Mimbres
Store and whose family had deep roots in Georgetown.
"Another (person) who provided great links to the
town folks was Elsie Roman, whose father and grandfather lived in
Georgetown and later developed a ranch near San Lorenzo. John
Fowler also directed us to numerous individuals with ties to
Georgetown, she said."
After the purchase of the McGregor claim, the
Eickhoffs began work on six cabins, some of which are still under
construction.
Each of the cabins carries the name of a person
who played an important role in the thirty year lifetime of the
community," Susie Eickhoff said. "The cabins share a common
single bedroom floor plan, but each has been given a different
complementary style.
The cabins are off the grid and developed to
minimize the carbon footprint by utilizing technologies in solar,
water, lighting, and efficient design.
"However, being two and a half miles from the
closest power pole does not minimize the creature comforts or put
many limits on the expected conveniences of the 21st century," Susie
Eickhoff said.
The cabins are a single bedroom with panoramic
views of the mountains and valleys. They are constructed with
a spacious open design, and have gas fireplaces, twin recliners,
satellite television, DVD players, Wi-Fi Internet, linens and
towels, a full kitchen, and a private patio with a built-in gas
grill and table for two.
"Because of the inherent dangers of former hard
rock mining sites, it was decided early on not to encourage children
or pets," Susie Eickhoff said. Adults (are also) well advised
to use caution when exploring the area."
Weekend, weekday, weekly and extended-stay rates
are available.
For more information or for a short tour, call
534-4529 or go to www.georgetowncabins.com.
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