ACelebrationofExperiences
Thirty Years of Grace
ThirtyYearsofGrace
ACelebrationofExperiences
TheInnofTheFiveGracesbeganasadreamstitchedtogetherbyIra andSylviaSeret—twovisionaries,collectors,andcreatorswhobelieved thatbeautyisaformofsoulcare.Overthreedecades,theirvisionhas transformedaclusterofhistoricadobehomesinSantaFe’soldest neighborhoodintoanever-evolvingsanctuaryoftexture,color,and meaning.
Tohonorour30thanniversary,we'vegathered30experiencesthat reflectthespiritofTheFiveGracesandthemagicofSantaFe.“Travel helpsyouunderstandaplace,especiallyaplacelikeSantaFe,where history,creativity,andspiritlivesidebyside,butit’stheunique,one-ofa-kindexperiencesthatreallystaywithyou,”explainsourManaging Director,KevinGeanides.“That’swhatthese30giftsareabout.They’re littleinvitationstofeelconnected.”
EXCLUSIVE JOURNEYS CRAFTED FOR OUR GUESTS
1. The Wonders of Taos Experience
TraveltheHistoricHighRoadtoTaos,stoppinginChimayóforlocaltraditions beforearrivingatTaosPueblo,aUNESCOsiteandlivingNativecommunity. EnjoylunchwithPuebloanhosts,visitthedramaticRioGrandeGorge,and returnviatheLowRoadwithawinetastingatVivacWinery.
2. The Essentials Abiquiu Experience
WandertheluminousterrainofPlazaBlanca,immortalizedbyGeorgia O’Keeffe.AfterachampagnelunchatCaféAbiquiu&LaTerraza,browse hiddenlocalshopsbeforecontinuingtoGhostRanch,wheresandstonecliffs glowwiththesamevibrantcolorsthatinspiredgenerationsofartists.
3. Into the Heart of Bandelier
ExploreBandelierNationalMonumentonaguidedhikethroughancestralcliff dwellings,forestedtrails,andvolcaniclandscapes.PausebesideFrijolesCreekfor achampagnepicnic,immersedinthenaturalrhythmsandlayeredhistoriesofthe PajaritoPlateau.
4. Pueblo Horno Baking Experience
JoinaNaranjofamilyatOhkayOwingehPuebloforadayofstorytelling, cooking,andbakingintraditionaladobeovens(“hornos”).Afterasharedfeast, continuetoLosLucerosHistoricSite,onceagatheringplaceforartists,mystics, andvisionariesinNewMexico’searly20thcentury.
5. A Culinary River & Winery Adventure
BeginwithascenicdrivetotheRioGrandeGorge,whereyou’llraftthe thrillingRacecourserapids.Afteranenergizingridedownriver,relaxatVivác Winerywithagourmetlunchandtastingamongmountainviewsandfine vintages.
6. Ciudad Santa Fe, by E-Bike
Thisprivatee-biketourweavesthroughSantaFe’ssecretpathways forested ridgelines,rivertrails,andartisthideaways.Discoverthecity’slayeredhistory, naturalbeauty,andquietcornersthatdefineTheCityDifferentinwaysmost visitorsneversee.
7. Puebloan Bison & Pottery Experience
BeginatPojoaquePueblowithavisittoasacred,free-roamingbisonherd andlearntheirculturalandspiritualsignificance.ContinuetoSanIldefonso forahands-onpotteryworkshop,aguidedpueblotour,andatraditionalfeast hostedbycommunitymemberswhosharetheirstoriesandheritage.
8. Chaco Canyon Glamping Excursion
SleepbeneathstarsinthesacredsilenceofChacoCanyon,aUNESCOWorld HeritageSiteandcenterofancientceremony.Offeredinalignmentwiththe lunarcalendar,thisimmersiveovernightexperienceblendswildernesscomfort withdeep-timeperspectiveandarcheoastronomyinsights.
ENCOUNTERS WITH NATURE
9. Stargazing Experience
VenturetotheGalisteoBasinwithstargazingexpertGarrettPeckforacelestial experiencebeneathNewMexico’sfamouslydarkskies.JustoutsideSantaFe,this quietdesertexpanseofferscrystal-clearviewsoftheMilkyWayand constellationsshapedbymanycultures.
10. Fly Fishing Experience
CastintothepristinewatersoftheChama,SanJuan,orRioGranderivers, renownedfortheirclarityandtrout-richcurrents.Foramoreexclusivejourney, experiencedguidescanarrangeaccesstoprivatestreamswheresolitudeand serenitysettherhythm.
11. Hot Air Balloon Flight Experience
Floatabovecanyonsandmesasatsunrise,wherewindcarriesyoufromtreetop heighttobreathtakingvistas.Aseasonedpilotguidesthispeaceful,panoramic experience,offeringaerialviewsofremoteterrain,includingruggedarroyos, hiddenvalleys,anddesertexpanses.
12. Sunset Jeep Tour Experience
ClimbintoaSwissarmy-stylevehicleforanoff-roadsunsetjourneythroughthe mountainsordesert.Fromhighridgelinestohiddenlookouts,thiscustomtour
13. The Creative Spirit of Santa Fe
Throwclayonapotter’swheelinatucked-awaystudioonUpperCanyon Road,guidedbyaskilledceramicist.Learntheartofcenteringandshaping, thenleaveyourcreationstobeglazed,fired,andshippedhome.
14. Canyon Road Art Tour
BeginatPojoaquePueblowithavisittoasacred,free-roamingbisonherd andlearntheirculturalandspiritualsignificance.ContinuetoSanIldefonso forahands-onpotteryworkshop,aguidedpueblotour,andatraditionalfeast hostedbycommunitymemberswhosharetheirstoriesandheritage.
15. Paint + Wine at Five Graces
Siplocalwineandfollowstep-by-stepinstructionsasyoupaintaSantaFe landscapeoraFiveGraces–inspiredscene.HeldintheAnalcoRoomor garden,thisguidedworkshopisdesignedforalllevelsandincludesgourmet snacksandtake-homeart.
16. Design Your Own Chocolate + Cashmere
StepintoChocolate+Cashmere’sateliertocraftaboxofartisanalchocolates anddesignacustom-knitpieceofcashmere.Thishands-onexperienceblends tasteandtextureinaplayful,personalworkshopthat’s indulgentand memorable.
17. Discover Santa Fe’s Iconic Art Museums
Visitfiveessentialinstitutions:theGeorgiaO’KeeffeMuseum,Museumof InternationalFolkArt,MuseumofIndianArts&Culture,MuseumofSpanish ColonialArt,andtheWheelwrightMuseum.Witheverystop,diveintothe artisticsouloftheSouthwestandbeyond.
LANDMARKS OF THE PAST
18. Visit Santa Fe’s Sacred Landmarks Stepinsidethreeofthecity’smostcherishedspiritualsites:theLorettoChapel withitsmiraculousstaircase,theRomanesqueCathedralBasilicaofSt. Francis,andSanMiguelMission,theoldestchurchintheU.S.
19. Attend a Performance at The Lensic TakeaseatinSantaFe’shistoricperformingartscenter,whereSpanishMoorisharchitecturemeetsafullcalendarofconcerts,dance,theater,and talks.Thislovinglyrestoreddowntownlandmarkcontinuestobeavibrant stageforthecity’screativepulse.
20. Spend an Evening at The Santa Fe Opera WatchthesundipbehindtheSangredeCristoMountainsastheoverture begins.Theopen-airamphitheaterblendsarchitectureandlandscapefora summeroperaexperiencewhereworld-classperformancemeetsoneofthe mostdramaticbackdropsinthecountry.
SHOPPING WITH SOUL
21. Browse Seret & Sons
StepinsidethedesignlegacyofIraandSylviaSeret,whoseshopfeaturesone oftheworld’smostexpansivecollectionsofCentralandSouthAsianimports. FromcarveddoorstoantiqueTibetanfurnishings,thisiswhereTheFive Gracesaestheticfirstcametolife.
22. Shop the Native Artisan Portal Program
MeetNativeAmericanartistsundertheportalofthePalaceoftheGovernors, wherejewelry,pottery,andtextilesaredisplayedandsolddirectlybytheir makers.Thislongstandingtraditionoffersarareopportunitytoconnectwith thehandsandheritagebehindeachpiece.
23. Book a Visit to Santa Fe Vintage
MakeaprivateappointmentatSantaFeVintage,thesecretsourceforstylists andstars.Inside,you’llfindexpertlycuratedLevi’s,denimjackets,hats,and AmericanararitiesthatcapturethespiritoftheSouthwestineverywornseam andthread.
A TASTE OF THE SOUTHWEST
24. Cook with Us at The Pink Adobe
JoinourChef forahands-onclassatThePinkAdobe,aSantaFeinstitution since1944knownforitsboldandflavorful'NewMexicanCajun'cuisine. Learntopreparetraditionaldishesusinglocalingredientsinabespokeclass thatblendswine,stories,andspiceinequalmeasure.
25. Experience a Tasting at The Pink Adobe
Takeadeepdiveintotequila,mezcal,andagavespiritswithourresident AgaveMaster.Learnaboutharvesting,distilling,andsipping,thenpairitall withculinarycreationsinatastingexperienceasboldasitisinformative.
26. Sample Wines in Santa Fe
Visittwoofthecity’sstandouttastingrooms:Gruet,knownforitsawardwinningsparklingwinesinasleeksetting,andHervé,acozydowntown favoriteofferingelegantvarietalsfromtheLescombesfamily.Expectgreat pours,warmhospitality,andrefinedambiance.
27. Take a Day Trip to Taos
TakeascenicdaytriptoChimayóandbeyond,beginningwithavisittothe SantuariodeChimayó,areveredpilgrimagesite.Fromthere,explorefamilyrunvineyardsandtastingroomsthatreflecttheland,history,andspiritofthe region.
WELLNESS THROUGH THE SENSES
28. Awaken at The Spa at The Five Graces
Stepintoasanctuarywheretreatmentsaredesignedtonourishthefive senses.Frommeditativebodyworktoaromaticrituals,ourspablendsglobal traditionswithlocalspirittorestoreenergy,calmthemind,andopenthe heart.
29. Book a Private Yoga Session
Flowthroughapersonalizedyogapracticeinourserenestudio,tailoredto yourgoals,whetherthat’sstrength,flexibility,orrelaxation.Withexpert instructionandone-on-oneattention,you’llmovewithgreaterintentionand leavefeelingfullyaligned.
29. Restore the Nectar of Your Five Graces
Experienceamultisensoryritualrootedinthesacredelementsofsmell, sight,taste,sound,andtouch.Thiscuratedofferinginvitesyouto returntoyourmostessentialselfthroughsomaticrelease,movement, breathwork,andthehealingrhythmofpresence.
30. Practice Tibetan Mindfulness
BeginaprivatemeditationsessionintheTibetanBuddhisttradition, guidedbyteachingsthattracebacktothehistoricalBuddha.Learnto observethemind,deepenawareness,andgroundyourselfthroughan undilutedlineageofmindfulness.
