Ted Turner’s Private Vermejo Reserve: Join Me April 2026. Reserve Now.

Happy October!

I am so excited to invite you to one of my next adventures. This one is closer to home and, for the first time ever, actually in the United States.

I created this journey for those who have accomplished much yet sense something deeper calling. Vermejo offers space to breathe, to quiet the mind and to reconnect. Through time in nature and creative reflection, you begin to see your life with renewed perspective.

Imagine arriving in northern New Mexico, where the sky opens wide and time begins to slow. The air feels crisp, clean, alive. Herds of elk and bison move across the grasslands. This is Ted Turner’s private Vermejo Reserve — 550,000 acres of wilderness that feels both vast and intimate.

Firelight evenings invite conversation and laughter. Morning walks return you to presence. Meals drawn from the land — fresh trout, bison, garden herbs — nourish both body and spirit. Every detail is designed to help you remember what peace feels like.

Take a Shot at Happiness:
New Mexico Retreat

April 8–12, 2026
Limit: 10 Guests

🔹 A Chance for Clarity and Renewal

Morning light filters through the trees. You walk slowly, breathing in the scent of pine and earth. The stillness feels alive.

Here, the land meets you exactly where you are. As you photograph what draws your attention, write what surfaces, and sit in silence, something inside begins to settle. Thoughts loosen. The body softens. What once felt complicated grows simple again.

Nature reveals what is ready to be seen. Each moment outdoors becomes an opening, a gentle return to yourself. When you leave, you carry this calm forward, clear about what feels true for you now.

🔹 What Makes Vermejo Special

Immersive Outdoor Experiences
Guided walks and hikes bring you into landscapes where elk, bison, and deer move freely. Cast a line in clear mountain waters or explore the trails on horseback. Each moment outdoors offers a quiet lesson in presence and perspective.

Historic Luxury
The accommodations welcome you with warmth and care. Timbered beams, stone fireplaces, and soft linens create a sanctuary that blends rustic charm with refined comfort.

Cuisine from the Land
Each meal is crafted with locally sourced ingredients that reflect the spirit of this place — trout from Vermejo’s lakes, wild herbs, and seasonal produce. Every bite tells a story of connection and care.

🔹 Why Travel with Me

Each Sojourn Explorers journey is designed with intention. The focus is on depth, meaning, and beauty — experiences that stay with you. My work — as a producer, author, and explorer — is about creating spaces where people can slow down, reflect, and realign with what truly matters.

🔹 What Past Guests Say

“My trip was so well-orchestrated! I can’t thank Maria Baltazzi enough for making this experience so magical! I can’t wait for the next adventure!” — Gary

“What a fabulous trip we had with Maria! Every last small detail was executed perfectly. We wanted for nothing! I would be more than happy to recommend a trip to anyone I know. Thank you — Thank you!!” — Helen

“This trip was something that we wanted to do for so long. It was so much more than we could have dreamt of. We are blessed and grateful for all that we have seen and experienced together.” — Tony

Join me at Vermejo, April 8–12, 2026 — an invitation for those ready to reconnect.

With Heart and Purpose,

Maria Baltazzi, PhD, MFA
Happiness Explorer | Wellbeing Teacher
Founder of
Sojourn Explorers
Award-Winning Author,
Take a Shot at Happiness


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