Live sustainably in a 6+ acre peaceful artist's compound surrounded by the tall pines of Timberdale Ranch, located North of Bayfield, Colorado. The community is horse friendly with a 45+ acre grazing pasture. The original home is an Earthship, an energy-efficient style of home that incorporates living within the native habitat. The philosophies of "Earthship Living" include using recycled materials and solar gain to construct a home that reduces the negative effects of conventional building practices. This immaculate, well-maintained property is full of natural light, is surrounded by fruit trees, and has a spacious and open floorplan that embraces this unique lifestyle. Skylights and exposed trusses provide a feel of living in a solarium, with built-in planters throughout the home. You will also find a number of art/pottery display spaces, gorgeous log vegas, and saltillo tile flooring. The kitchen has built-in seating and dining areas, tile countertops, pendant and spot lighting. Ceiling fans throughout with windows and doors on each side of the home allow for comfortable circulation of airflow. The home has two bedroom spaces: one next to the kitchen, and one that runs the entire length of the home, with panoramic walls of glass showcasing the sublime, private views of the outdoors. There is one full bath with a luxurious claw-foot bathtub and a separate shower, and another bath with a deep soaking tub/shower combo with natural stone. Heating is obtained via passive solar, two efficient wood stoves and electric heating units in each bath. The partially covered flagstone patio and steps is a socially cheerful venue to enjoy the outdoors, with easy-care native gardens. A separate outdoor deck, with in-ground firepit, built-in seating and planters, is essentially an outdoor living room, great for entertaining and enjoying the serene natural setting. A recently built forced air heated RV GARAGE with separate heated bay (currently used as an art studio) accommodates many different purposes. There is a 3/4 bath on the first floor. The large bay contains a separate enclosed room for your dream toolbox, RV, recreational toys and game room. The light, bright large open space upstairs is perfect for guests and a wonderful compliment to the lifestyle of the Earthship. The garage bays have stained concrete floors and automatic openers. There is also a separate barn/stable with tack room that is great for storage or for your horses. This property provides the ultimate closeness to living in the majestic outdoors, and the energy efficiency of the main home provides plenty of warmth in the winter and coolness in the summer months. Schedule your personal tour of this warm and inviting property today!