Off-Grid · Solar-Powered · Well Water
The House
Clean, comfortable, and built by people who believed in something. The desert is hard. The house is not.
The original building dates to the 1930s, constructed by the hands of Marie Ogden’s followers who were building, as they understood it, a home for eternity. The eternity part didn’t quite work out. But the building endured, and has been fully refurbished into a genuine, livable home — clean, well-equipped, and honest about what it is: a proper basecamp in the desert, not a hotel. After a day at Indian Creek or in the Needles, that’s exactly what you’ll want.
Main Floor
Living Area · Full Bathroom · Kitchen · Eating Nook · Primary Bedroom
The main floor includes the primary living area with spectacular views and a modest web-enabled TV, full bathroom, fully equipped kitchen, eating nook with table and refrigerator, and the primary bedroom. The primary bedroom includes a private ensuite bath.
The Loft
Sleeps additional six
A comfortable loft is located on the second floor and comfortably sleeps six: three beds plus a pullout sofa, making the Home of Truth well-suited for climbing partners, a group of friends, or a family. The loft also includes a balcony with exceptional views of the night sky and the butte. Loft beds include: one full-size, two twin, and a pull-out sofa for two.
Off the Grid
Self-Sufficient in the Desert
The Home of Truth runs entirely on its own resources — no utility lines. This is how Marie’s followers lived, and how the property still operates today, with the considerable upgrade of modern solar technology.
Solar Power
The house is fully solar-powered. Lights, outlets, and appliances run on the solar array and batteries. A propane generator provides backup during extended cloudy periods.
Connectivity
There is extremely limited cell-service in this area. We encourage visitors to disconnect and embrace the quiet. For times when you need to check-in with the outside world, the house includes lightning-fast Wifi provided through Starlink.
Well Water
Water comes from the original on-site well, solar-pumped to the surface. It is clean, cold, and the same water Marie Ogden and her followers drank.
Septic
Wastewater utilizes the onsite septic system. Follow the posted guidelines — no non-biodegradable materials, no harsh chemicals. The system works well when treated well.
What’s Included
Fully Equipped
Kitchen: Full kitchen · Propane stove · Refrigerator · Toaster · Coffee maker · Cookware & utensils
Sleeping: Fresh linens provided · Main floor king bed · Loft — 3 beds · Pullout sofa
Practical: Hot showers · 2 Full bathrooms · Outdoor space · Parking on site · Fire pit · Outdoor seating · Wifi · On-site host
When to Visit
Seasons in the high-desert
Spring (March–May) — Peak climbing season at Indian Creek. Warm days, cool nights, wildflowers in the canyon. Book early — this is the most popular time.
Summer (June–August) — Warm days, cool nights. Perfect for early morning desert hikes or midday trips to the nearby Abajo Mountain Range (elevation 8,000 – 11,368 ft).
Fall (September–November) — Second peak season. Slightly cooler than spring, equally beautiful. Cottonwoods turn gold in canyon bottoms.
Winter (December–February) — Cold, quiet, and spectacular in a different way. The desert empties out. Good for solitude above all else.
Ready to make it yours for a few nights?
Check availability and rates on the listing.