Casa Bird Wing is a fully self-sustaining Mid-Century Modern retreat set on 8,000 m² within the federally protected Los Picachos mountain range, where architecture and ecology exist in perfect balance. Designed for elevated off-grid living, the property offers uninterrupted mountain views, profound privacy, and a seamless relationship with the surrounding landscape.
A sculptural adobe façade opens into a glass-walled courtyard centered around a tranquil reflecting pool finished in San Tomás marble. Travertine floors flow throughout, grounding the home in natural materials that echo the terrain beyond.
At the heart of the residence, a dramatic bóveda ceiling crowns the chef’s kitchen, where a quartz waterfall island and premium appliances are integrated into custom cabinetry. A breakfast alcove, walk-in pantry with grocery pass-through, and direct garage access create effortless functionality for daily living.
Open living and dining spaces are oriented toward the mountains and surrounding patios, anchored by a circular see-through gas fireplace that elegantly connects the living room and library — an architectural statement piece designed for warmth and gathering.
The home offers two thoughtfully designed bedroom suites. The sunrise guest suite features dual en-suite bedrooms with a shared bath, while the sunset primary suite captures celestial western skies through angled windows, and includes an en-suite bath and a private adobe-walled office with a handcrafted tejamanil ceiling. A second office overlooks the courtyard, providing flexible space for remote work or creative pursuits.
Designed for Self-Sufficiency
Casa Bird Wing was conceived as a regenerative property, integrating advanced sustainability systems that allow for independence without sacrificing comfort:
Full-roof rainwater harvesting system feeding a 100,000-liter cistern Whole-house water filtration and purification Biofilter septic micro-plant system Solar energy system with battery storage and inverters Three-zone radiant floor heating Solar water heating systems High-performance double-pane tempered glass Inverter mini-split climate control The grounds extend the eco-philosophy outdoors. Three interconnected patios — two shaded with woven canvas awnings — create layered outdoor living areas. A greenhouse with raised beds, desert and herb gardens designed to attract hummingbirds, a papyrus and bamboo fishpond, native trees, and a chicken coop support a lifestyle rooted in cultivation and biodiversity.
Additional amenities include a dedicated studio/office, separate laundry room, bodega, pantry, security system, and satellite internet.