Heart-led celebrations of love in a private & intimate Southwest setting

About The Desert Compass

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.

Rather than just a single wedding day, our space allows you to enjoy a wedding weekend together - DIYing floral arrangements with your best friends, sharing meals, conversations by the fire, and a memorable and stress-free few days surrounded by love and your favorite people.

Whether you’re planning a wedding with all of your favorite people, or something for just the two of you, we offer a variety of intimate wedding and elopement options and packages, with something for every type of couple and budget.

Intimate Weddings

Up to 50 guests at event

Includes overnight accommodations
for 2 nights for up to 20 guests

DIY

Buy out the property and design your own wedding, with optional a la carte services

Starting at $4,500

Packages

Customizable packages for a stress-free intimate weekend of love and celebration

Starting at $11,300

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Elopements

Up to 10 guests

Includes overnight accommodations
for 2 nights for couple

DIY

Design your own celebration with up to 10 total guests and a la carte services

Starting at $1000

Me & You

Customizable private celebration experience for just the couple

Starting at $3800

Me, You & a Few

Customizable celebration including the couple and up to 8 loved ones

Starting at $4500

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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.

Explore Old Town ABQ

Get Inspired

Curious what a Desert Compass wedding looks like? Each one is as unique as the couples who design them! Below are a few examples of some of the weddings that have been hosted at our property. We’ve organized them by season, so that you can see what the property looks like at different times of the year.