Welcome to Jemez Mountain Retreats and Adventures

Founder Joseph Stewart (Joe) is a native New Mexican born and raised in Albuquerque. Growing up he spent most of his summers at his grandfather’s cabin in the gorgeous Jemez Mountains. While there was always plenty of firewood to be cut, fence to be fixed, and maintenance on the house there was always time to go fishing, hiking, and exploring in surrounding Santa Fe National Forest. 

Joe's other passion growing up was the love of riding motorcycles. At age 11 Joe decided he wanted a dirt bike and began to save his money he made by doing yardwork and any other work his neighbors needed. He eventually saved up enough money to buy a Yamaha YZ 80 dirt bike.  A few years later Joe's brother convinced him to enter a local desert race called the Oh My God 100. The brothers competed in a few more races before the priorities of going to college and work forced Joe to sell his dirt bike. Don't be like Joe and sell your bike!! Later on, Joe resumed desert racing by competing in the New Mexico Desert Racing Series and the National Hare and Hound series.
 

After spending 25 years in corporate America Joe is semi-retired and pursuing a mentoring role to help other corporate individuals. Mentoring by helping to navigate careers, managing a healthy work life balance, stress management, and suggesting healthy habits. This has inspired Joe to be a certified Wellness Coach and offer corporate wellness as a service at Jemez Mtn Retreats and Adventures. 

By founding Jemez Mountain Retreats and Adventures it is Joe's hope to share his love of riding and desire to help others by offering tours of the Jemez as well as a variety of activities to whoever seeking healthier alternatives and being in the outdoors.