I recently acquired a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Some would say it’s my mid-life crisis….to me it’s my mid-life freedom! My new 2016 Softail Slim S, is named Bad Ass Flo, in honor of my mother Florence, whom we lost just a year ago. I’ve always wanted to own a Harley, but it didn’t make much sense Read More …
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Top 4 Trails for Santa Fe Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking in Santa Fe Santa Fe offers more than 300-miles of mountain-biking trails surrounding the city. In 2014, the International Mountain Bicycling Association recognized Santa Fe as a 2014 Silver Level Ride Center. There are 37 ride centers around the world and only 12 of them are Silver. Whether you want adrenalin-producing technical challenges Read More …
Free Live Music in the Heart of Santa Fe – Santa Fe Bandstand
Summer Music at the Bandstand Free concerts at the Santa Fe bandstand, a National Historic Landmark in the Santa Fe Plaza, will run from July 5-August 26, Tuesday–Saturday at 6pm. Bands will offer New Mexico polkas, honky tonk with a Cajun flavor, world music from Mali, folk/country/bluegrass, hip hop, blues, jazz, rock and funk. Read More …
An Inn Favorite :: Sweet Breakfast Quinoa
We enjoy providing our guests with fresh, tasty, and nutritious breakfast options at our Santa Fe inn. As a bed and breakfast, this can be challenging when guests require a vegan, gluten-free or dairy-free diet. Our sweet breakfast quinoa porridge is one of our go -to’s for guests who can’t enjoy our typical sweet breakfast Read More …
5 Lunch Spots Where the Locals Eat
Santa Fe is a foodie lover’s haven whether grabbing a quick bite, luxuriant multi-course dinner or lunch anytime of day. Ask any Santa Fean, and they’ll tell you these are their reliable go-tos for lunch. Dine where the locals dine and experience true Santa Fe! The Beestro Everything is made from scratch at this Read More …
Meow Wolf – House of Eternal Return
Meow Wolf – Santa Fe’s Hot New Experiential Art Installation Only in Santa Fe: A bowling alley is turned into an artsy fun-house! “The House of Eternal Return” is a don’t–miss, made-in-Santa Fe, artsy fun-house. Presented by Meow Wolf, a local artist collective, “House,” began with a pitch to George R. R. Martin, the Read More …
White Water Rafting Near Santa Fe
Thanks to above-average snowfall in the mountains north of New Mexico this year, it promises to be a spectacular summer for white-water rafting. A number of local outfitters offer everything from transportation to and from the rivers, food and drink, and, of course, all the equipment you will need to have the experience of a Read More …
Video Tour of Our Santa Fe Bed and Breakfast
Watch the new video tour of our award-winning Santa Fe bed and breakfast! Experience the true spirit of the Southwest when you stay at our stunning adobe estate. Book your stay today!
Winter Recreation in Santa Fe :: Romantic New Mexico B&B
Santa Fe – Winter Sports Haven With an average of 300 sunny days a year and plenty of snow during the winter season, Santa Fe is a winter recreation paradise. Whether you’re a novice or an expert, a downhill skier, snowboarder, or cross country skier, you’ll enjoy miles of challenging trails, beautiful panoramic mountain vistas Read More …
Orange Cranberry Scones :: Easy Breakfast Recipe
There seems to be a myth that scones are hard to make. Good scones can be quick and easy to prepare. Scones need a light hand when mixing! Most over-mix their dough which makes the scones hard and tough. When David and I first traveled to Ireland almost 20 years ago, we stayed at a Read More …