Here’s something great to check out while in Santa Fe this weekend. While you’re here, come stay with us or grab a bite to eat at the Chantilly Cafe, located on site.

Georgia O’Keeffe and the Faraway: Nature and Image

Georgia O’Keeffe and the Faraway: Nature in Image includes paintings, drawings and photographs inspired by O’Keeffe’s home at Ghost Ranch as well as her inspiring outdoor journeys.

Dedicated to perpetuating the legacy of artist Georgia O’Keeffe (1887 – 1986), the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum presents exhibitions that define the artist’s vision, provide insights into her life and showcase her work and that of her contemporaries in American Modernism. Special exhibitions and permanent collection showcased. Open daily.

Georgia O’Keeffe Museum

505-946-1000 | Website

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a world-renowned attraction and destination for kids of all ages. For more than four decades, the first week in October brings the smell of roasting chiles and the beautiful, magical moving picture show of hot air balloons sailing silently through the crisp fall air. Besides the balloons, there is a stage located in the center of Main Street that schedules various bands and children’s acts

Garrett's Desert Inn Pool

At the Garrett’s Desert Inn we have many guests comment on how they enjoyed their experience in Santa Fe. Guests would comment about a place they dined, something amazing they had seen, or a way that Santa Fe has impacted them. We enjoy hearing from our guests especially when we hear feedback about their stay with us.

Here is a comment a recent guest said about us on her blog.

“We stayed at Garrett’s Desert Inn, and I would recommend it in a heartbeat. The location is unbeatable: just a few minutes walk from the center of town with plenty of free parking. The wifi is free, the service is friendly and the beds are comfortable: definitely the best budget-friendly option in downtown Santa Fe. Bonus: there’s a pool! Perfect place to cool off after a long day in the Southwestern heat.”

Blog Source: C’est Christine >  www.cestchristine.com

Upcoming Events (2012)

ARTFeast Santa Fe  February 24 – 26

Santa Fe Restaurant Week  March 4 – 11

Santa Fe Japanese Cultural Festival March 31

Santa Fe Ski season ends April 8

City of SF 19th Annual Community Days May 12

SF Century Ride/Bike/Run  May 20

Native American Treasures Festival May 26 – 27

SF Artists Market, Date TBA (May)

Thirsty Ear Music Festival June 6 – 7

SF Opera Season June 29 – August 25

Pancakes on the Plaza July 4th

SF Wine Festival (El Rancho de los Golondrinas) July 7 – 8

SF International Folk Art Market July 13 – 15

Traditional Spanish Market  July 28 – 29

SOFA West August 2 – 5

SF Indian Market August 18 – 19

Burning of Zozobra September 6th

Fiestas de Santa Fe  and Art Show  (SF Plaza) September 7 – 9

SF Wine and Chile Fiesta September 26 – 30

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta  October 6 – 14

SF Film Festival TBA (October)

November 22 (SF Ski Season begins)

Lighting of Christmas Decorations on the plaza November 23

Winter Spanish Market December 1 – 2

Canyon Road Farolito Walk December 24th