OUR Marfa Guide

This small West Texas town is packed with art galleries, shopping, a wellness studio (think massages & facials), hip foodie spots and fine dining - all within walking distance of our yoga home studio for the weekend.

Park your car when you arrive at your lodging: Marfa is a town for walking, taking in the sites or getting creative with your iPhone photography skills.

Weather: at 4,830 feet above sea level, in July the average high is ONLY 85 degrees, with mornings in the 60s. Also, consider the dry desert air (lovely if you are escaping a humid summer area)!

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LODGING

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WELLNESS

FOOD

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Little Juice - fresh pressed at the Saturday market 9:30am

Big Sandy Coffee - COFFEE trailer open everyday at 8am

Big Buddha Bakery - sourdough pizza + gluten free, open Mondays & Saturdays 4-8pm (online pre-orders only!)

Marfa Burrito - Mexican brunch for the win! Order at the window style dining.

Bar Saint George - Hotel St. George (good food and drinks in the lobby bar)

Bar Nadar Pool + Grill - walk across the street from yoga and head right over for swimming and food!!

Bar Nadar Pool + Grill - walk down the street from yoga and head right over for swimming and food!!

Happy Hour / Night Life

Marfa Spirit Co. Tasting Room

Planet Marfa - bar where the locals go

House Bar Marfa - maybe open, maybe not?

Bar Nadar Pool + Grill - Food 4pm-9pm daily (pool opens at 8am, $25 for a day pass) 

Bar Saint George - 4 - 6pm daily. We've been told to try the pork belly sliders.

Hotel Paisano - Sip on a cocktail in the courtyard of this historic hotel. 

 “A unique geography creates one of the coolest and sunniest climates in Texas, a place just as well suited for backcountry biking trips at Big Bend Ranch State Park, as to relaxing poolside at the idyllic Thunderbird Hotel where the sleek style of a bygone era still resides.  A museum based on the ideas of Donald Judd dares you to think big, really big, as you traverse the grounds of a former military base. And of course a historic hotel, El Paisano, was home to the stars of the famed movie “GIANT” and now serves as the social HQ for Marfa.

Once the sun sets, prepare yourself for yet another light show. It’s also free-all one has to do is look skyward. Whatever your reason for making the long trek to Marfa, it’s a good bet that it’ll be tough to forget. But ultimately, by spending some quality time in this special, truly unique and quirky town, you’ll discover its magic and allure, and come back often.” - http://www.visitmarfa.com/

Shop

Marfa Book Company

Ranch Candy Marfa

El Cosmico Provision Co.

Communitie

The Wrong Store 

Freda 

Cobra Rock

Marfa Brand Soap

Garzo Marfa 

Marfa Rock Shop

Cochineal

Cochineal

 

Adventure beyond marfa

Marfa Lights Viewing Area

Marfa Lights Viewing Area

Marfa Ghost Lights - Appearing in the darkness are yellowish-white lights that glow, fade, disappear, and return in different places. The official Marfa Lights Viewing Area is located 9 miles east of town on Highway 90, towards Alpine. Bring an open mind. FREE

Prada Marfa - This installation art piece is a must-stop for a yoga photo-op. Located 25 miles outside of Marfa. FREE

McDonald Observatory - Star Party at 9:30pm on Saturday Night (purchase tickets online*). 45 Minute drive from Marfa towards Fort Davis.

Balmoreah

Balmoreah

Balmorhea State Park ($7 Per Person)- "Beginning May 27, we will limit day-use visitors to 1,300. This will make your visit more enjoyable, and helps us protect the pool and park. We will sell 1,000 day-use passes starting at 8 a.m. The next 300 visitors will receive a slip allowing them to return to the park at 3 p.m."

Swim: The pool is open daily; swimmers pay only the park entry fee. No lifeguard is on duty. Children under 18 must have permission to swim and must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Learn more about swimming and scuba diving in the pool.

More than 15 million gallons of water flow through the pool each day, gushing from the San Solomon Springs. The pool is up to 25 feet deep, covers 1.75 acres, and holds 3.5 million gallons of water. The water temperature stays at 72 to 76 degrees year-round.

Chinati Foundation

Chinati Foundation

Chinati Foundation - Chinati is located in the high, arid Chihuahuan desert. The museum's collection is housed in fifteen buildings spread over a 340-acre campus, and access to the collection requires spending significant time outdoors in the sun, with walking distances from 0.5 to 1.5 miles on terrain that can be uneven, thorny or rock-covered. Please dress comfortably and sensibly for the climate and landscape. 

  • Most of Chinati's collection is only accessible by guided tour. Reservations are strongly encouraged as space is limited. MAKE SURE AND VISIT their website for info.