Santa Fe Blog

What a stunning image of the recent Super Moon shining over La Maria Trail which meanders through the foothills of the Organ Mountains. Photo Courtesy of: Wayne Suggs Photography http://www.waynesuggsphotography.com

Biscochitos, declared New Mexico’s Official State Cookie in 1989, are a must at Christmas time in these parts. The cinnamon, sugar and anise cookies were first introduced to Mexico by Spanish settlers. Click on the link below to make your own. http://www.tortillasandhoney.com/2012/04/biscochitos-new-mexicos-official-state.html

TONIGHT!!!!  Come to the Palace of the Governors for the annual Christmas at the Palace event.  It is an evening of hot cider, cookies, and live music from local choirs. Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, have fun with piñatas, craft projects, and learn how to operate an antique printing press to make Christmas cards! This is a free, family … Read more

We are excited about this new tea shop that just opened off Baca Street in a new building behind Ultimate Fitness and Salon Del Mar! Opuntia, is actually two businesses in one: a tea shop and a plant studio. They also serve what sounds like an amazing  breakfast and lunch menu. The shop is described as … Read more

Get into the holiday spirit this Sunday! Principal Conductor Guillermo Figueroa takes the podium just once this December to lead The Santa Fe Symphony’s annual afternoon of Christmas favorites. This celebratory performance will feature family-friendly seasonal tunes like Tchaikovsky’s Suite from The Nutcracker, Anderson’s A Christmas Festival, and much, much more!  Sounds like a wonderful … Read more

If you haven’t been down to the Santa Fe Plaza to see the holiday lights yet, then GO!  We were just there yesterday at dusk and it looks absolutely beautiful!  Our picture does not do it justice so you’ll just have to see for yourself.  And while you’re there why not enjoy a hot chocolate from Haagen Dazs while you walk around … Read more

Here is a question we get a lot from sellers: Should I  list my home during the holidays or should I wait until the spring? Well, it’s true that December, January, and February are slower times for our market but, as we all know, Santa Fe is perhaps at its most charming and magical during the holiday season, … Read more

Starting today! The Tibeten monks of Drepung Loseling Monastery will construct an Akshobhya mandala sand painting by pouring millions of grains of colored sand into place over a period of 16 days. This year’s theme is “Healing a Conflicted World.” The monks will begin construction of the mandala on December 3rd and will continue their … Read more

In New Mexico, tamales are a big deal. A BIG deal. Many families serve tamales for Christmas dinner or on New Year’s Eve/Day. If you’re up for making them from scratch, here’s a recipe to try. (Don’t worry, there are plenty of restaurants in town that will do the work for you.) http://www.mexicanrecipes.org/tamales/new-mexico-tamales

Every December we imagine all of the beautifully wrapped presents we will give to our friends and family. Instead they end up receiving lumpy looking boxes with lopsided bows! That’s why this Saturday we are thinking of attending the Santa Fe Botanical Garden’s workshop “How to Beautifully Gift Wrap your Christmas Presents at Home” In this … Read more