At Casa Escondida, a Santa Fe area bed and breakfast in Chimayo, we offer our guests the best of both worlds. Although we are located in a secluded, country setting, Casa Escondida ("hidden house") is convenient to historic Santa Fe, picturesque Taos, the ancient ruins of Bandelier National Park, the cultural splendor of Native American pueblos, soothing hot springs, the inspiring landscapes of Abiquiu (Georgia O'Keeffe Country), and many other attractions for splendid day trips and ski outings! By planning an extended stay with us, you will only need to unpack your luggage once during your visit to truly experience the vast, year-round offerings of northern New Mexico.

Upcoming Events

• Now - June 26th - See traditional New Mexico methods of weaving, embroidery and more at the Museum of Anthropology at Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu. 
• Now - September 8th - See the "Georgia O'Keeffe in New Mexico: Architecture, katsinam and the land" exhibit.  These are O'Keeffe's little-known oeuvre of paintings, drawings and watercolors of Hopi spirit beings, at the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe.
  
• Now - February 2013 - Taos Pueblo is for the season. Step back in time during your visit. This pueblo is both a World Heritage Site and a National Historic Landmark. Enjoy the guided walking tour that is included with your $10 entry fee. 
• Now - May 5, 2013 - Take in the latest exhibit at the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe. "Georgia O'Keeffe and the Faraway: Nature and Image". A must see, if you are an O'Keeffe fan.
  
• May 18th & 19th - Are you a nature lover? The Valles Caldera is conducting Wildlife and Habitat Tours at the Valles Caldera National Preserve. 
• May 19th & 20th - The Northern New Mexico Wine & Balloon Fiesta is being hosted at the Santa Claran Hotel in Espanola. Enjoy wine tastings from many of New Mexico wineries. Hot Air Balloon workshops and seminars are also offered. $20 entry fee. Noon - 6 PM each day.
• May 19th - 31st - The Valles Caldera National Preserve is conducting their "Magma to Magpie Tours". Fun for everyone.
  
• Now - May 18th - The Blumenschein Museum is currently featuring the "Out of the Background: The Women Artists of Early Taos" exhibit in Taos.
  
• May 20th - New Mexico is a PRIME viewing area for a rare Annular Solar Eclipse that will take place just before sunset (on the western horizon). Be here to view this alignment of the Sun and the Moon, making the sun look like a blazing ring of fire! Have your eclipse glasses ready. 
• May 20th - It's not too late! The Santa Fe Symphony Grand Finale at the Lensic in Santa Fe.
  
• May 25th & 26th - Are you a nature lover? The Valles Caldera is conducting Wildlife and Habitat Tours at the Valles Caldera National Preserve. 
• May 26th & 27th - Would you like to learn the zen of fly-fishing? The Valles Caldera National Preserve is offering an adult fly-fishing clinic.
• May 26th & 27th - Shop till you drop. The Northern New Mexico Fine Arts & Crafts Gild presents their juried fine arts and crafts show at Cathedral Park (by the plaza) in Santa Fe.
  
• May 26th & 27th - The Native Treasures Indian Arts Festival is being hosted at the Santa Fe Convention Center. Over 200 Native American artists participate, each of whom is specially invited by the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, to represent the best and brightest of the Indian art world. $10 entry on Saturday. FREE on Sunday. 10 AM - 4 PM each day.
• May 28th - August 24th - Go behind the scenes for a "backstage tour" at the Santa Fe Opera. Learn about the fascinating and colorful world of opera production. This one-hour tour given at 9am daily. $5 for adults. Children (ages 6-17) are free. Warm weather attire and comfortable footwear are recommended. Tickets are sold at the box office at the start of the tour; no reservations are needed. It's a fun way to start your day of sight-seeing.
• June 3rd - The Santa Fe Botanical Garden hosts a wonderful "Garden Tour" from 1 PM - 4 PM, consisting of 4 homes. Tickets are $35. A gourmet picnic lunch is available for an additional $25. 
• June 6th - The Lensic hosts the "Santa Fe Marimba Festival". Top players from around the world will be performing and conducting workshops.
• June 6th - Free community concert at the Railyard in Santa Fe at 6:30 PM.
• June 10th - The Santa Fe Botanical Garden hosts a wonderful "Garden Tour" from 1 PM - 4 PM, consisting of 4 homes. Tickets are $35. A gourmet picnic lunch is available for an additional $25. 
• June 15th & 16th - Be Greek for a day at the Santa Fe Greek Festival at the Santa Fe Convention Center. Food, music and dancing!
• June 21st - Free community concert at the Railyard at 6 PM.
• June 29th - August 25th - The 2012 season of the Santa Fe Opera is fantastic! Featuring 5 new productions, including 3 new to The Santa Fe Opera's repertoire. The season's productions are Tosca, Arabella, The Pearl Fishers (performed for the first time in Santa Fe), the world premiere of the new critical edition of Rossini's Maometto II and King Roger.Buy your tickets in advance. Many performances do sell out!
  
• June 29th - September 3rd - Check-out the "Art Through the Loom Guild Show at Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu. Featuring expert dyers, spinners and weavers!
• June 30th - Take a special "moonlight Wine-Tasting train" on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad.
  

• Experience an "Intuitive Painting" session! All are welcome, even if you have never picked-up a brush or if you are an artist wanting to energize your work. Unlike regular art classes, there is no emphasis on product or technique...only expressing, awakening and freeing your creativity. Only $35 per 2 1/2 hour session (materials included). Call Lindy to schedule your session.
• Tour the "Shidoni Foundry & Sculpture Garden". This is an art gallery that represents more than 150 artists as well as, 8 acres of sculpture gardens AND the bronze art foundry. Located in village of Tesuque (just north of Santa Fe). 
• Every Saturday at 7 PM, you can experience live flamenco dancers and dinner at El Farol in Santa Fe. Limited to only 40 people. Shows are only $25 per person. Reservations are required for each flamenco show.
• There is a New cowgirl in town! - Santa Fe Stables is now open. It is only 15 minutes from Casa Escondida. We are happy to book a memorable horseback ride for you, through beautiful New Mexico scenery. Our guests at Casa Escondida receive a $10 discount per person, when booking a 2-hour ride.
• The "Artisans Market" is every Sunday from 10 AM - 4 PM at the Santa Fe Farmers Market (1607 Paseo de Peralta). Local artists and craftspeople from New Mexico are featured, as well as food artisans, musicians, refreshments and entertainment! It's FREE.
• The "Farmers Market" is very Saturday and Tuesday at the railyard.
• On the last Friday of each month, enjoy the "Last Friday ArtWalk" from 5 - 7 PM. Located in the Railyard Arts District at the Santa Fe Railyard, this is an exciting world-class contemporary art experience. The walk consists of ten galleries plus SITE Santa Fe, which boast the best in international contemporary art. It is FREE.
• Are you a bird lover? Participate in a FREE guided bird walk at the Randall Davey Audubon Center in Santa Fe. This is offered every Saturday. An experienced birder will lead this easy walk on the grounds of the 135-acre wildlife sanctuary. All skill levels are welcome. Walks start at 8:30 AM and last approximately 1 - 1 1/2 hours. No reservation is required. Meet in the parking lot. Binoculars are available. Dress for the weather. 
• Would you like to learn more about various aspects of Native Indian art? Then the "Case Trading Post Saturday Lectures" are for you! These FREE lectures are offered at 10:15 AM each Saturday at the the Wheelwright Museum in Santa Fe. A new topic is presented each week. Refreshments are served.
• The Rancho de Chimayo Restaurant is now open again and serving their wonderful, traditional New Mexican meals. They are serving 6-days a week from 11:30 AM - 9 PM (closed on Monday until April). Book a relaxing night with us and treat yourself to a wonderful meal at the Rancho de Chimayo during your stay.
• Ride the famous Santa Fe Southern Railway! Take a relaxing day trip; BBQ dinner train or a special holiday train. Ramble along in vintage coaches with family or friends through beautiful High Desert scenery.
• Tour the beautiful, historic Randall Davey Home & Studio - Fridays at 2:00 PM. This historic 1800's villa is one of Santa Fe's oldest and most important adobe structures, which was donated by the Davey family to the National Audubon Society in 1983. Tour the house and art studio and see Davey's paintings, precious historic furnishings and antique furniture, just as Randall Davey left them. Tours are $5 for adults. Call to reserve.
• Visit 8 museums AND 6 monuments throughout New Mexico for one low price of only $25 with the New Mexico Culture Pass. Pass is valid for 12 months and provides access to each site one time. 
• Visit 5 great museums in Taos for 1 low price! Purchase a combination admission ticket for only $25 (a savings of 60%). This pass will provide admission to the E.L. Blumenschein Home & Museum; La Hacienda de los Martinez; The Harwood Museum; The Millicent Rogers Museum and the Taos Art Museum & Fechin House.Tickets are available at any of these museums or at the Taos Visitors Center.
  
• Sample some of the many handcrafted wines of New Mexico! There are many wineries in our area. Each one offers winery tours & tastings. We are happy to provide you with a winery map and guide. Guests at Casa Escondida B&B receive 2 wine tastings for the price of 1 at Estrella de Norte Winery. 
• Experience historic Santa Fe or Taos on foot or by trolley tour. We are happy to arrange one of these fun and informative guided tours for you.