FALL-WINTER 2009 - 3 Days in Santa Fe
On a walk through Santa Fe during the Fall and Winter, you feel the snap of cold air and bright sun. Smell the pinon and juniper burning in fireplaces. And stop to absorb the glow of winter sunsets on the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
In our opinion, the following are a few not-to-be-missed Santa Fe experiences this time of year.
Take in the beautiful renovations of one of Santa Fe’s most remarkable and historic landmarks, The La Fonda Hotel. Recently remodeled for true luxury, The Terrace at La Fonda boasts 14 rooms and suites with breathtaking views of Santa Fe and the St. Francis Cathedral Basilica. Each guest room and suite offers all natural, handmade amenities, generous bathrooms, private balconies and wonderful Old World Santa Fe charm. You will enjoy dedicated concierge service and personal attention. The lovely Gathering Room, with its handsome furnishings, fireplace and spacious-view Garden Patio, serves a complimentary hot breakfast each morning and cocktails and hors d’oeuvres each afternoon, offering a lovely respite from a fun-packed Santa Fe day. Of course, no stay at La Fonda is complete without dining at the signature La Plazuela. Filled with natural light, handsome furnishings and Northern New Mexican cuisine, you will experience Santa Fe at its finest and most authentic. For special rates and seasonal offerings, please visit www.lafondasantafe.com/specialOffers. Tell them that Ray and Tim sent you!
In recent years, Santa Fe has become known as a significant contemporary art destination. A leader in this movement, and located just off famed Canyon Road is Eight Modern Paintings, Sculpture and Photography. Eight Modern opened in May 2007 in a historic 1860s farmhouse on Delgado Street. Specializing in modern and contemporary painting, photography, and sculpture, the gallery is committed to premiering works by internationally acclaimed artists, many of whom have never before exhibited in Santa Fe. Upcoming exhibitions include Fay Ku: Double Entendre beginning on Saturday, November 14th and concluding December 31, 2009; and Jan Adlmann: REALIA+NATURALIA+ARTIFICIA beginning December 11, 2009 and concluding January 80, 2010.
For more information on this and other notable artists and exhibitions, visit www.eightmodern.net . Eight Modern is located at 231 Delgado Street just off Canyon Road.
Spending the holidays in Santa Fe is a truly romantic and uniquely special occasion. With its overwhelmingly beautiful setting, nestled against the majesty of the colorful mountain vistas in all directions, the vibrant energy and authentic charm will entrance and reward you for a year well done. Experience the 4th Annual Santa Fe Indian Market Winter Showcase November 27th-29th at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center. Find unique and beautiful holiday gifts, as well as some treasures for yourself, during this annual Thanksgiving weekend sale of Native American art, brought to you by the Southwest Indian Art Association, the same group that presents the annual Santa Fe Indian Market. Friday offers a special sneak preview, with wine, hors d'oeuvres and early bird shopping. For more information, visit www.swaia.org .