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Discover Abiquiú
- Mar 1
- 9 min
Art That Speaks: Debra Fritts
Abiquiu, this little village in northern New Mexico, has become a tourist destination and bucket list item because of its history, the blending of cultures, and, of course, America’s most famous female artist, Georgia O’Keeffe. Touring Georgia's home and studio in the village is a popular attraction, as her property stands today just as it did when she lived there. Georgia was inspired by the land, the vistas, rock formations, the random bones she found, and the colors. The l
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Discover Abiquiú
- Feb 5
- 8 min
Interview with The Desert Monk of The Monastery of Christ in the Desert
On the bank of the Rio Chama in Abiquiu, New Mexico, in the Chama Canyon wilderness, sits a beautiful Benedictine monastic community – The Monastery of Christ in the Desert. The monks in this community have the goal of living the contemplative life which St. Benedict, whose Rule is followed, envisioned as a life free from all attachments so that a relationship with God is the central, and even exclusive, relationship. The monastery is a rich part of Abiquiu’s fabric, and welc
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Discover Abiquiú
- Jan 9
- 6 min
Welcome 2021 - Thank you All for Weathering 2020 with Us.
Happy New Year! All of us at The Grand Hacienda B&B, The Casita del Lago and Abiquiu Lake Mesa Vacation Homes, and the Studios of Abiquiu Lake wish you a healthy, joyful, and travel-filled 2021!
For the past 14 years, we have started each year with a letter of thanks to our “family of friends and guests”. We are so thankful for all of you who weathered 2020 with us. It has been a bumpy ride, for sure!
When life gave us 2020, we adapted. We spent the year mastering soc
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Discover Abiquiú
- Sep 22, 2020
- 4 min
A Californian’s Perspective on the History of New Mexico Wines
By Guest Blogger: Robert Dolci, President of the Northern Rio Grande Chapter of the New Mexico Vine and Wine Society I spent most of my adult life in California’s Silicon Valley, and what I know about wine came out of a bottle from either Napa Valley or Sonoma County. Just about the only wine I drank from my mid 20s until my mid 60s was wines from Northern California. Why not, it was really good stuff. In 2012, my wife Wendy and I moved to New Mexico. In 2013, we joined the V
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Discover Abiquiú
- Jun 3, 2020
- 5 min
Descansos: Part II – Symbols of Love, Loss and Tragedy
Johnny Eata, born in 1965, was only 47 years old when he died in 2012 on NM-96, outside of Abiquiu in the village of Youngsville. Not much is known to the passing public about Johnny. No obituary to be found. But we do know a bit about Johnny's life, and his love for motorcycles, because of the incredible descanso on the side of the road. Flocked by a “Born to Ride” sign and motorcycle toad statue that make up part of his memorial, Johnny's memory lives on to all who pass
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Discover Abiquiú
- Apr 9, 2020
- 6 min
El Santuario de Chimayó Pilgrimage
El Santuario de Chimayó
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Discover Abiquiú
- Mar 4, 2020
- 3 min
Spring is in the Air
Spring 2020 in Abiquiu, New Mexico.
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Discover Abiquiú
- Nov 8, 2019
- 2 min
Your Abiquiú Weekend Update: November 8 - 10
It’s going to be a great weekend to get outside and #DiscoverAbiquiu! Temperatures are on the rise for the weekend, making it a great time to enjoy fall weather in the Abiquiu area. There are many hiking trails and cultural/historical sites to explore. And, a huge welcome and shout-out to guests at #TheCasitadelLago and #AbiquiuLakeMesa this weekend: Trixie from Santa Fe, Beth from New York, and Sheleigh from New Holland, PA. Registration is now open for The Artful Life Ret
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Discover Abiquiú
- Oct 19, 2019
- 2 min
Weekend Update: Oct 19 - 20
Be sure to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather and views this weekend. The high on Saturday will be around 64 and 56 on Sunday - cooler temps but still hot in the sun. Perfect hiking weather. The cottonwoods are changing and the vistas are incredible in every direction. Also, this is a great weekend for bird watching - the birds are very active and we just saw an eagle over Abiquiu Lake. Looking for art related events? Visit the Artists on the Portal at the Abiqui
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Discover Abiquiú
- Oct 4, 2019
- 1 min
Weekend Update:
Oct. 5 - 6, 2019
-El Rito Studio Tour: Saturday and Sunday -Si Abiquiu’s Abiquiu Art Mercado and mandala painting: Saturday and Sunday on grounds of Abiquiu Inn -Oktoberfest menu at Cafe Abiquiu: Saturday -Ghostranch Movie Tour: Saturday -O’Keeffe Home and Studio Tours: Saturday and Sunday -Puye Cliff Dwelling Tour: Saturday and Sunday -New Mexico Wildlife Center Open House: Saturday and Sunday, Espanola -Abiquiu Studio Tour Preview Event: Sunday at Galeria Arriba #casitadellago #abiquiulak
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Discover Abiquiú
- Nov 2, 2018
- 3 min
“It’s the most wonderful place you can imagine. It’s so beautiful there. It’s ridiculous.”- O'Keeffe
When you set out to #DiscoverAbiquiu, you most certainly will discover that you are in “O’Keeffe Territory”, and for good reason. Georgia O’Keeffe first visited Abiquiu in 1929, and eventually made it her permanent home in 1949. Her famous paintings depict her representation of everything “New Mexico,” including Abiquiu’s Cerro Pedernal, Plaza Blanca, Ghost Ranch and numerous landscapes and still life paintings. The natural world that surrounded her – the landscape, river, m
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Discover Abiquiú
- Oct 8, 2018
- 2 min
"Stand Still, and Learn to Be Astonished."
58 artists. 25 different studio/stops. Photography, paintings, sculpture, metal work, wood work, textiles, jewelry, ceramics, soaps, candles, masks, birdhouses – and more. The 25th annual #AbiquiuStudioTour did not disappoint! As we drove from studio stop to studio stop, following the well-marked route with map in hand (and on the phone map), we discussed the awesome job the tour planners did this year – large pink flags marked the studios along the road, studio numbers were
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Discover Abiquiú
- Sep 24, 2018
- 2 min
Fall 2018 Update: Surround Yourself with the Most Spectacular Views
Hello to our family of guests and friends of The Casita del Lago and Abiquiú Lake Mesa! The long, sunny days of Abiquiú's summer, with the bright blue skies and colorful mesas, are giving away to the crisp, golden days of fall with a fresh palette of color. The beauty that surrounds us in Abiquiú is at its finest. In the fall, after the busy summer months, we take the time to pause, and enjoy – and look forward to the changing seasons. And so, already, we are looking forwa
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Discover Abiquiú
- Sep 20, 2018
- 1 min
Cafe Abiquiu offers Convenient Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner!
Located in Abiquiú, next to the Georgia O’Keeffe Welcome Center, Café Abiquiu offers a casual dining experience. We especially love dining al fresco on the outdoor patio. The restaurant offers a menu with lots of variety - there is something for every one. You'll find New Mexico specialties, such as Huevos Rancheros, Green Chili Cheeseburgers and Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas. For dinner and lunch, choices include everything from tacos to hamburgers to salmon to steak. Selec
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Discover Abiquiú
- Sep 20, 2018
- 3 min
Your New Mexico Bucket List
Is Abiquiú, New Mexico on your bucket list? If not, we think it should be. While Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Taos and Los Alamos attract over 6 million visitors each year, it is the village of Abiquiú that we believe is the hidden gem – and no visit to New Mexico is complete without spending time in Abiquiú: The Land of Enchantment, the Home of Georgia O’Keeffe. Dinosaurs, Native Americans, Spanish explorers, and castle wrestlers all called this land home. The village of Abiqui
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