El Cosmico, Marfa Texas, United States
El Cosmico is a 21 acre nomadic hotel and campground in Marfa, Texas. In keeping with the belief that life should be a balance of adventure and do-nothingness they offer shelter, occasional entertainment, opportunity for learning/doing/making, and access to the majesty of the high plains desert.
From its wide open spaces to the vast canopy of stars above, El Cosmico provides temporary liberation from the built world. It is second home to intrepid travellers and wanderers from all corners of the planet.
Accommodations at El Cosmico include renovated vintage trailers, safari tents, Sioux-style tepees, Mongolian yurts, and tent campsites. The property also offers several communal spaces for guests, a hammock grove, an outdoor kitchen and dining area, a community lounge and mercantile, and an outdoor stage. Here you can also rent wood-fired hot tubs and bikes for exploring Marfa.
www.elcosmico.com
About Marfa, Texas
Marfa is a small desert city, known as an arts hub, in west Texas. The Chinati Foundation, founded by artist Donald Judd, displays huge indoor and outdoor installations on an old army base. The Ballroom Marfa arts centre hosts exhibitions, films, concerts and the Marfa Myths cultural festival.
There is a viewing platform outside of town from which the twinkling “Marfa Lights” phenomenon can sometimes be seen. A possible explanation is the refraction of light caused by layers of air at different temperatures. Nevertheless it is a truly magical experience.
