West to Los Alamos and the Jemez Mountains This day trip provides ample stunning vistas as it winds through Native American lands, ruins of an ancient civilization, the birthplace of the atomic age and one of the world’s largest dormant volcanos. Ancient living quarters at Bandelier National Monument’s Frijoles Canyon San Ildefonso Pueblo Located 23 miles Read More …
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Best Restaurants in Santa Fe
Picking the “Best restaurants in Santa Fe” is like asking a mother to name her most loved child….impossible! This a foodie’s dream town, so we are excited to share with you some of our favorites to help you plan your next visit to our Santa Fe bed and breakfast, and will do so in a Read More …
Day Trip East by Northeast of Santa Fe
East by Northeast to Pecos and Las Vegas This day trip takes you to the “Other Las Vegas” along the historic Old Santa Fe Trail. Pecos Wilderness Area On the way to Las Vegas going North on I-25, visit the Pecos National Historical Park. The Pecos Wilderness includes the southernmost extension of the Rocky Mountains Read More …
Day Trip From Santa Fe – South
South on the Turquoise Trail This day trip takes you along the Turquoise Trail Scenic Byway south from Santa Fe on NM 14 through old mining towns, scenic landscapes of wide-open prairies, to the mountaintops of the Sandia Mountains and Albuquerque. Santa Fe and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains Allan Houser Sculpture Garden Located just Read More …
Day Trip From Santa Fe Heading Northwest
Northwest to O’Keeffe Country See the Cottonwood tree lined river beds, sandstone cliffs, and stunning colorful mesas that that inspired Georgia O’Keeffe to leave New York City to make New Mexico her home. Abiquiu Home of Georgia O’Keeffe’s restored adobe hacienda and studio, Abiquiu gives you a glimpse of the landscapes O’Keeffe made famous. Guided Read More …
Explore Our Gardens
Our lush gardens, mountain views, towering pines, rock walls, and flagstone pathways add color and texture year ‘round.