Santa Fe Convention and Visitors Bureau

In the tradition of the Japanese ryokan, a few lucky guests are able to stay overnight just a short walk to the spa. You're surrounded by twenty acres of pinons and junipers, yet downtown is only ten minutes away. For an easily accessible romantic vacation to an exotic destination, there's no better choice.

The working studio and gallery of Dave and Teena Robinson. Open by appointment and during the Santa Fe Studio Tour. We offer the opportunity to see a working fine art digital photographer and an Encaustic artist who is happy to explain and demonstrate the techniques of the hot wax medium. There is always new work on display in our gallery. We also offer workshops scheduled to your availability.

Las Fuentes Restaurant & Bar offers a variety of award-winning cuisine prepared by our celebrated culinary team. Our dining room features Nuevo Ranchero Cuisine in a casual, yet elegant, ranch atmosphere. The southwestern décor features beamed ceilings, authentic Navajo rugs and commissioned murals by early Santa Fe artist W.E. Rollins. Breakfast is served from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM; Lunch from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM; and Dinner from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM.

Our award-winning Sunday Brunch is from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Between and after hours, seating is available on the Sunset Terrace (weather permitting) or in Las Fuentes Bar.

Boxed lunches are available year-round. Outdoor cookouts and pool services are available in the summer.


Dress is informal by day and dressy casual in the evening. Reservations are suggested for dinner, Sunday Brunch, Holiday events or other popular occasions.

ART, BEAUTY, SACRED SPACE: Affordable contemporary art and jewelry from spiritually based artists: Ciel Bergman, Robert Branaman, Charlotte Cain, Michael Cain, Lisa Chun, Roshan Houshmond, Susan Charlot Jay, Karla Refoxo/Tulku, Sherri Silverman, and David Wardman: pastels, painting, sculpture, collage, mixed media, photography, archival prints, ceramics, jewelry, etc. Unique artist notecards. 24k gold-plated sacred geometry yantra sculpture.

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ART GALLERY HOURS: Call us at 505.984.0108. Open seven days a week by appointment & by chance.

DIRECTIONS: We are past Canyon Road and Cristo Rey Church on Upper Canyon Road, halfway to the Audubon Center. From E. Alameda/Camino Cabra at the four-way stop, by Cristo Rey Church and signs for Upper Canyon Road and the Audubon Center, head up Upper Canyon Road. We're on the left, just under a mile. When you see an adobe house on the left with a tall flat metal sculpture against it (a man in an oval or something?), put on your left turn signal. Go down the driveway after this house. the driveway has mailboxes for 1519/1521 & art studio signs. Go past the old one story adobe buildings. We're on the left down the sidewalk in the first two-story building, behind the pitched metal roof buildings. Studio F is the left side of the building. Ample free parking.

Nestled in the foothills of the Sangre De Christo mountains, Upaya Zen Center is a Zen Buddhist practice, service, and training center. Our unique compound features charming, old Santa Fe style adobe buildings gorgeously renovated and decorated in cozy and unusual, Asian - Southwestern fashion. We offer guest accommodations and beautiful organic vegetarian meals for individual personal and group contemplative retreats as well as our own unique spiritual and social action workshops, retreats and hosted facility rentals. Our vision focuses on the integration of practice and social action, bringing together wisdom and compassion.

Luxurious and restorative treatment in a beautiful serene retreat casita, easy to find. Your massage therapist is a retired RN in private practice for more than 16 years (also set up 5-star hotel spa massage program with staff of 22). Relax and remind yourself of how good you can feel and give your skin a treat, too. Always by appointment, accommodating your schedule (weekend and evenings also available). Find out more details, including description of style and options for length of massage and prices at www.victoria-rogers.com/massage.htm (RN, Nationally Certified, NM LMT #2456)

KLiK Here Media owns and promotes O'Keeffe Country (www.okeeffecountry.com), a regional marketing initiative focused on driving national and international tourism and travel to the Northern New Mexico region. KLiK Here Media provides targeted promotional strategies centered on "O'Keeffe Country" and its reputation in the world as a premier regional destination for adventure, art, and culture. We explore and promote the places that inspired Georgia O'Keeffe in New Mexico, from Santa Fe to Abiquiu to Ghost Ranch to Taos.

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.

Customized Tours and Excursions, Business Events and Weddings in New Mexico and throughout the American Southwest. We gladly serve people of all faiths and sexual orientations. Travelers who are seeking a high degree of service are guided through the attractions, arts and special architecture of Santa Fe on some unique explorations. A personal shopper can guide you to the exceptional variety of boutiques, galleries and second-hand stores.
Our journeys can bring out the natural wonders, the richness of Native cultures, the Hispanic heritage, the Old West atmosphere, and the history of archaeological sites.

International travelers can ask for Italian, French, English, and Spanish guides.

The new "Adventures with an Expert" is about short hiking excursions in stunningly beautiful natural and cultural areas including the newly designated El Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. The cultural history of the area combines with rare wildlife and unmatched landscapes that make this adventure a gem you won't want to miss. Creative one and two days agritourism experiences are now available.

We also create unique and intimate special events for corporate programs and incentive trips highly sophisticated and out-of-the-ordinary wedding ceremonies, receptions and honeymoons.

Studio Vaillancourt is the art studio and gallery of local artist Sandy Vaillancourt. Contemporary representational watercolor and oil paintings with a style similiar to fauvism are on display. Fine art prints and greeting cards are also available for purchase. The studio is open to the public. Check the website for details on art shows and events and studio hours.