Gutierrez - Hubbell House

Twas a nice drive over the river and through the South Valley we go. There was plenty of parking when I came for the Dia de Los Muertos event. I wandered the main house set up with ofrendas and read quickly about the history of the property. I'd like to come back and delve more into the details when there's not as much of a crowd to hurry you along. Unfortunately, the Dia de Los Muertos event itself was a bit disappointing (hence the 3 stars instead of 4 for the location itself). Only a few lowriders and food trucks were present. There was live music and dancing, but the procession itself was small and not like images of parades I've seen from the past. But, it's a great way to acknowledge and represent our culture and those who have gone before us. 2022 #58

Over the past few months, I've connected with a handful of organizations and nonprofits in the south valley that offer a dose of Albuquerque history that you won't find throughout the rest of the city. The Gutierrez - Hubbell House was an undiscovered gem. I've lived in this town 20+ years, I'd never connected to this incredible organization/venue, but I'm headed back, soon.A few notes on why you MUST visit this farm/museum: lush, immaculate, expansive. Family-friendly, too. These acres own an identity that goes way back, 18th century, and you'll need to take a tour to learn the specifics, but the basics: east coast wanderer meets a Spanish girl, they start a family, become an invaluable resource in this city, and that's the way they all became the Gutierrez-Hubbell Bunch. Bah dum bum. Two hundred-plus years later the venue nearly falls victim to private investors, but a spirited group of locals volunteer to uphold a legacy. Gardens grow. Festivals flourish. The heritage of Albuquerque's south valley remains intact.The place is open year-round save holiday closures. Tours are easily scheduled, just call. There's so much to experience around here, the grounds are gorgeous, rows of produce pop outside the doors of the facility. The Fermentation Festival has become the largest fundraiser/educational event of their season, and from what I've learned, it's worth a visit, late June.

We signed up to get married here, and they required that we hire Occasion Services and Celine Wiseley to plan our wedding. Little did we know, that company is a complete scam (check out their one star reviews elsewhere online: we didn't have access to those reviews at the time, but hopefully someone else can avoid getting scammed)!Anyway, we tried to contact the Hubbell House to tell them that their wedding planner was ripping us off, and were rudely told that "we were the only people who had any complaints". They refused to take any steps to make the situation right! This is a beautiful house, definitely worth visiting. But DO NOT host any events here. You just can't trust them.

An interesting historic building that is worth visiting with your while family. We have attended several outdoor events here which makes it an even better visit.