Santa Fe Convention and Visitors Bureau

The New Mexico State Capitol (a.k.a. the Roundhouse), located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is the seat of government of the U.S. state of New Mexico. It is unique as the only round state capitol in the United States. The building was designed to resemble the Zia Sun Symbol when viewed from above, with four entrance wings that protrude from the main cylindrical volume. Architecturally, the Capitol is a blend of New Mexico territorial style and neoclassical influences. Above each entrance is a stone carving of the State Seal of New Mexico. The building has four levels, one of which is below ground.
Dedicated on December 8, 1966, the building was designed by W.C. Kruger and constructed by Robert E. McKee.

The Santa Fe Convention Center is a highly adaptable, state-of-the-art facility in which to gather and work. Features of the 72,000 square foot center include outdoor meeting areas, fireplaces in some rooms, underground parking, an open interior courtyard, wireless connectivity, high-speed data lines, and 40,000 square-feet of interior flexible meeting space to provide multiple events with their own exhibition area, breakout rooms, and meal function space.

The Small Business Development Center at Santa Fe Community College offers professional counseling services to small business owners as well as prospective entrepreneurs. Additionally, low cost work shops are available year round to provide focused and informative content for the busy entrepreneur. A complete listing of services and workshops can be found on the web at www.nmsbdc.org/santafe.

To firmly ground yourself in New Mexico's rich past, visit this museum on the Santa Fe Plaza. Built by the Spanish as a government building in 1610, the Palace remains the country's oldest continuously occupied public building. Its exhibits chronicle the history of Santa Fe as well as New Mexico and the region. American Indian artists sell their wares under its historic portal as part of the Native American Vendors Program. The New Mexico Museum of History, which is physically and thematically linked to the Palace of the Governors is now open.

Spears Architects was established in 1981 as a design firm focusing on commercial / institutional facilities, residential design, urban design, landscape architecture, and historic preservation. We continue to develop these areas of expertise and to blend them in many projects, creating a body of work architecturally rich and sensitive to its environment. Through this work, the firm has established an excellent record of responsiveness to client needs, budget management, and timely performance of contract obligations.

Our involvement in over forty institutional projects has given us an understanding of the technical challenges created by tight budget constraints, complex project programs and the economic and functional implications of project schedules. We are particularly proud of our ability to work with client "communities", whether they be for office, school, church, or museum projects. Drawing from our experience with government and institutional projects, we recognize the sensitivity required to address the important needs of clients and are aware of the foresight necessary for successful design and construction.
The firm is directed by Beverley Spears, FAIA, architect and landscape architect. We enjoy the diversity and problem-solving nature of our work. Our designs are simple, yet elegant. We have won more design awards from the American Institute of Architects in the past ten years than any other Santa Fe firm.

In the late 1930's the eastside of Santa fe did not have a church. Canyon Road was getting wider and there were about 283 families populating the alfalfa and corn fields up the valley to the mountains. On Sundays, there would be a procession of people walking down the paths to go to the Cathedral for mass, only to be relinquished to the back of the church, due to social and economic status. This situation got very old for the folks on the eastside and they decided to build their own church. Some of residents were related to officials in the city and state government and that set the tone for their actions. The Rodriguez, Sena and Catanach families donated some land for the purpose of building their own church, a church that would reflect the indigenous people not some structure from France. The pressure was on. They started to make their requests but did not get the answers they wanted. The archdiocese in Albuquerque was headed by the archbishop R. A. Gerkin. For almost two years, the answer was no. Finally, the archbishop after being pressured by every politician in northern New Mexico, gave permission for a small church to be built and he asked for a architect. John Gaw Meem was acquired, who was the designer of the La Fonda Hotel. A contractor from Albuquerque was hired on to oversee the project to satisfy the archbishop's concerns about the project. Everything was well until another request was made.

The people in the eastside asked for more. They wanted to be the ones to build their church. So, The archbishop granted them his permission.

Another request came about from the parish, (the archbishop was getting very tired of their requests by now), they wanted a retablo that was in storage in the back of the Cathedral. The archbishop was tired by this time and he said yes, fine, go ahead. He did not realize the size of the retablo or alter screen would constitute the size of the church. The retablo was carved in 1760 by unknown Mexican artisans for Governor Francisco Marin del Valle. The stone was quarried northeast of Santa Fe and was made for the military chaped on the plaza for the governor. This retablo was 20ft by 40 ft tall. After Archbishop Lamy built the Cathedral, the retablo was put in storage, collecting dust in crates, since 1888 .

The new contractor was less then knowledgeable and insensitive to the workers, he hired them and their first task was making adobes. He questioned them about the straw. They all stopped. He did not know about adding straw to the adobes, they exclaimed, "Its like a man without a soul!" This proved he had a lot to learn from the men. With 100 men to do the work 150,000 to 180,000 adobes were made in the hot summer sun, and it only took 12 to 14 months to complete the church. The vigas were brought from the mountains in the east and peeled on site. They average weight of each viga is 2000 lbs. The corbels were made on site and all the wooden pews and confessionals were made by the boys at the diocesan Lourdes Trades School in Albuquerque. The church, on its longest side, measures 350 ft. Which make this church, the largest, single construction, adobe structure in the southwest. The walls vary from 2ft. to 9ft. thick in some areas.

Finally, the archbishop drove up the six hour drive from Albuquerque to visit the job site and was astonished at the size and magnitude of the project. He was shocked and infuriated, then he was overcome with the beauty of the church and could not keep himself from falling in love with the creation. This church is the hidden treasure of Santa Fe, not only because of its pueblo beauty, but because of the story behind its building. A story of the love and dedication of the men and women of its parish who wanted their own church to worship in.

The first mass was on June 27, 1940, 14 months after the first adobe was made. The Archbishop said the mass, celebrating the 400th anniversary of the Spanish entry into New Mexico.

Hyatt Place Santa Fe is conveniently located on Santa Fe's south side, less than miles from the Santa Fe Municipal Airport and within minutes of favorite attractions, shopping destinations, restaurants, and galleries. Take advantage of our complimentary shuttle service as you visit the historic Santa Fe Plaza, the Canyon Road gallery district, and the newly developed Railyard District. Relax in the comfort of Hyatt Place's casual elegance as you experience the unique mix of cutting edge style and southwestern charm that defines the NEW Santa Fe.

The DoubleTree by Hilton Santa Fe is located only miles from the Historic Plaza, golf courses, Santa Fe Community College, Santa Fe Opera , and thirty minutes from the Santa Fe Ski Basin. We feature the Mezcal Lounge, Paloma Breakfast Club, room service, indoor/outdoor heated swimming pool and Hot Tub. Each of our rooms feature the Sweet Dreams by DoubleTree beds with plush top mattresses and luxurious linens, Coffee and Tea by Celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck, Free Wire-less High Speed Internet, Premium Television channels on a 37-inch Flat Screen TV, refridgerator and microwave.
The DoubleTree by Hilton Santa Fe offers 3147 square feet of meeting space in 4 rooms and can accommodate groups of all sizes up to 200 attendees. Our professional sales and banquet staff are on-site to ensure that every detail of your function is planned out and executed to your satisfaction. Give us a call and let us make your function a memorable one!
Amenities: Cocktail Lounge Hot Tub or Sauna Pool Restaurant.

Osteria d' Assisi stands out as an authentic Italian restaurant in Santa Fe assuring us all that Italy never feels too far away. Settled in a historic home in the Santa Fe plaza, the Osteria d' Assisi dining experience is an invitation to an Italian chef's home. It is warm and inviting, with an old world charm and a focus on service that is so rare today. The outdoor patio is the perfect respite from work or sightseeing and opportunity to relax and enjoy its proximity to the Plaza and Convention Center.

Osteria d' Assisi has been honored with the Luigi Veronelli's Best Italian Restaurants Award, Open Table Diner's Choice Award, and the Taste of Santa Fe Award several years running.

"Eat. Drink. Connect." The Bistro is a fast-casual concept, its eclectic menu includes grab-and-go in addition to sit-down breakfast items, soups, deli sandwiches and burgers, ribs, entrees and pizzas, several salads and a handful of snacks and pastries. The menu also includes cocktails, wine, beer, and Starbucks coffee. The Bistro sports a lounge-like atmosphere, with chic couches and colorful throw pillows, curving countertops, communal tables with bright-colored chairs, wooden floors, oversized rugs, modern lamp lighting, and big-screen TVs.

During the year, the Chefs will prepare seasonal promotions available for a limited time in addition to the existing menu. So please join us for breakfast, dinner or happy hour!

Come to the Scherer Institute and become a certified massage therapist! You will learn a range of bodywork modalities, including our unique Swedish-based Nurturing and Therapeutic Massage. Additionally, you will learn a powerful structural modality we call Connective Tissue Bodywork. We also offer a groundbreaking energywork curriculum including the Healing Qualily of Touch, Polarity, Cranio-sacral, Shiatsu, and The Subtle Body. We excel in the sciences with our Anatomy and Pathophysiology for bodyworkers. Our pass rate on the NCE has been 100% for the past four years running! The range and depth or our training will help you discover your deeper potential and become a successful massage therapist.

The Inn at Santa Fe is a AAA 3 Diamond full-service boutique hotel with 98 stylishly appointed guestrooms which feature mounted 32" LCD flat screen television, luxurious pillow-top bed(s), desk and ergonomic chair, free high speed Internet Access, and a microwave/refrigerator with freezer. Enjoy your complimentary full American breakfast and the nightly Happy Hour from 5pm-7pm with 1/2 price appetizers and the best prices on beer and wine in Santa Fe. The on-site restaurant El Café prides itself on its welcoming ambiance and excellent cuisine. El Café overlooks our all-year heated pool, hot-tub, fire-pit and 12 person sauna and is conveniently located near the lobby and the 24-hour business center.

Location, value and comfort -- the Inn At Santa Fe provides ideal accommodations whether it is for a weekend or romantic getaway, a family vacation or a business trip requiring flexible meeting space. For added convenience there are food vending machines in our guest laundry room. Complimentary DVD players and a movie library as well as 24-hour fitness facilities. The hotel is pet friendly (fee applies) and offers ample complimentary parking which easily accommodates large vehicles on-site.
Amenities: Fitness Hot Tub or Sauna Meeting Facilities Pets Pool Restaurant.

Luxury 1-3 bedroom condominium homes just steps away from the world-famous Plaza, El Corazon offers a rare getaway to the epicenter of Santa Fe. Each residence at El Corazon gracefully evokes Spanish Pueblo Revival architecture, and features traditional Santa Fe style vigas spanning the ceilings and exterior entryways embellished by exposed wood and protected portals. Rounded corners lend authenticity and echo the graceful topography of the surrounding terrain. The residences range between 1,000 and 1,300 square feet and each luxurious home boasts spacious bedrooms, gourmet kitchens with professional-grade appliances and granite counter tops, sumptuous living areas with fireplace, Kiva-style fireplaces in the master bedroom, spacious master bath with jetted tub and dual vanity, slate floors, clay plaster walls, decorative ironwork and private courtyards and balconies. Browse our website or call us for rates and availability!