INN OF THE MOUNTAIN GODS, RUIDOSO
Among the towering pines of the Sierra Blanca Mountains, the 273-room tribal-owned resort offers an immersive experience honoring the majestic Mescalero Apache land. The hotel and casino are flanked by a 138-acre lake and surrounded by wilderness pulsing with elk, deer, and bald eagles. DON’T MISS: This spring, the Adventure Package offers a thrilling way to connect with the land and its ancestors—horseback riding, zip-lining, and clay shooting.
Be part of Taos’s artistic legacy with a stay at the Mabel Dodge Luhan House.
Photograph courtesy of Mabel Dodge Luhan House.
MABEL DODGE LUHAN HOUSE, TAOS
Just a short jaunt from Taos Plaza, the historic property channels a deeply rooted connection to New Mexico’s artistic legacy. Built in 1918 by influential arts patron Mabel Dodge Luhan, this 21-room adobe retreat was a sanctuary for creatives like Georgia O’Keeffe, D.H. Lawrence, and Ansel Adams. You can tap into that creative energy with regular workshops on topics like writing, painting, photography, yoga, and sewing. DON’T MISS: “Guests love to stay in Mabel’s bedroom or her sunroom,” says Vanessa Fortin, general manager.
The grand hacienda combines history and luxury, providing a memorable and immersive experience in Abiquiú.
Photograph courtesy of The Grand Hacienda.
THE GRAND HACIENDA, ABIQUIÚ
Perched high above Abiquiú Lake, the Grand Hacienda is more than a place to stay—it’s a retreat into the healing powers of New Mexico’s landscape. The intimate four-room boutique hotel invites guests to slow down and unplug. Wake up to golden sunrises, sip tea by a crackling chiminea on your private terrace, or sink into a hot tub under an endless canopy of stars. “Guests arrive with big plans to explore,” says general manager Jessica Sid. “But once here, they let go, relax, and let the landscape work its magic.” DON’T MISS: The three-course breakfast features dishes such as blue corn-pineapple pancakes with maple-coconut syrup—each bite thoughtfully designed to nourish and heal.
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