Elopements at The Desert Compass
celebrating your love in the heart of Old Town, Albuquerque
Gather, relax, and celebrate in an intimate setting with friends and family at The Desert Compass, a boutique property with 6 unique guest suites, tucked away in a historic adobe compound in the Land of Enchantment.
Located right in the heart of historic Old Town Albuquerque, our fully private and walled-in property features lush gardens, historic pueblo style adobe architecture, uniquely renovated suites with modern amenities, and a blank canvas where you can design and host a wedding weekend that is as unique as you are.
At The Desert Compass, we invite you to create your own traditions, with an intentional and authentic experience that is uniquely yours - celebrating love and experiencing a memorable day with a few of your closest friends and family.
For couples searching for a beautiful and unique space to hold a simple elopement ceremony , we offer several affordable elopement options at our Coyote Suite, for elopements and micro-weddings of 10 or fewer people.*
*10 total people, including the couple, witnesses and officiant. If you are planning for more than 10 people, please see our Weddings page.
Pricing & Details
DIY Elopement
starting at $1000
2 night romantic stay for the couple in the Coyote Suite including 2pm early check-in and 1pm late check-out
Private garden area with twinkle lights for DIY ceremony and mini-reception, and a variety of backdrops
Photogenic indoor/outdoor spaces around the property for getting ready and wedding photos
Email and phone communication with our manager to answer your questions, plan your elopement, and coordinate with any vendors
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The Coyote Suite
The Coyote Suite is our most private and luxurious space at The Desert Compass property, as well as our venue for small, intimate elopements or micro-weddings of 10 or fewer people.
Surrounded by a 6 foot adobe privacy wall, our “honeymoon suite” features a private yard filled with grass, rivercane, and an adobe wall backdrop for your ceremony.
It also boasts a private twinkle light patio, four poster King bed, full kitchen, living room, dining area, and a large soaking tub for two.
A 2 night minimum reservation plus one of our elopement package options reserves the private outdoor space for your elopement ceremony, as well as the Coyote Suite, for a romantic honeymoon stay for two.
Location
Right across from historic Old Town Albuquerque, you and your closest friends and family will be steps from the best tourist sites in town. Historic tourist sites, food, shopping, museums, and entertainment are just steps away.
There are many great restaurants within walking distance to host your rehearsal dinner, wedding party brunch, or other events.
Just across the street is the lush Tiguex park and the charming adobe architecture of Old Town Albuquerque. The newly developed Sawmill District is just a few minute walk, home to a beautifully designed modern food court, rooftop bar, and upscale shopping experiences.
Get Inspired
Curious what an elopement or micro-wedding at the Coyote Suite looks like? Each one is as unique as the couples who design them!
Below are a few examples of some of the elopements that have been hosted in the Coyote Suite (some rented and took photographs in additional suites as well, which you can definitely do!). We’ve organized them by season, so that you can see what the property looks like at different times of year.
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THE DESERT COMPASS IS INCLUSIVE TO ALL EXPRESSIONS OF LOVE.
