Winter Wonderland in Santa Fe
Visiting
Sante Fe in winter is an experience everyone should savor at least
once, and it is a favorite escape of travel mavens like myself.
The countless world-class hotels, shops, museums and star ski
areas make this one fantastic place to enjoy the best of winter.
The smell of wood burning fireplaces, and the aroma of delicious
comfort foods wafting out of local eateries,, along with the welcoming
warmth of hoteliers and business owners is beyond inviting.
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Inn
at Anasazi Entrance
The
delights to be enjoyed in Santa Fe in winter are endless for snow
sport people or art lovers who enjoy a bottle of wine by the fireplace
after a day of touring museums and art shops. One of my favorite
hotels in winter is the Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi.
This impressive property opened on Sept. 23, 1990, with a blessing
ceremony by a Pueblos medicine man, a Franciscan priest and local
area artists, along with the placement of a time capsule in the
building foundation that was filled with documents, artwork and
symbolic objects representing the bridging of cultures in Santa
Fe. The name Anasazi is Navajo for "Ancient Ones," the
original and complex society that grew successfully in dramatically
placed cliff dwelling living sites in Sante Fe nearly 700 years
ago. They were a people who are said to have succeeded survived
in the challenging environment by living in harmony with one another
and nature.
So
centrally located it's a perfect destination for shopping and
pampering. The rooms are native style wonderful and have every
amenity. The hotel will gladly arrange for a private massage in
your room if desired or you can walk to one of the many days spas
nearby. Smoking is not permitted at this property, however, it
is a dog-friendly property. They offer valet parking, as well
as a complete concierge service to assist with tours and special
activity requests, including a visit to Ten Thousand Waves for
a special spa day, and Santa Fe Ski Basin that is know for its
great ski adventures.
Anasazi Spanish Eggs Benedict
The
Anasazi Restaurant is one of New Mexico's most
highly acclaimed culinary destinations, with Executive Chef Juan
Bochenski at the helm, who has international chef credentials
that include work in Buenos Aires, Australia, England and the
Rosewood property on the island of Antigua.
Signature
dishes include Spanish Eggs Benedict, Duck Enchilada Molé,
Diver Scallops and Kurobuta Pork Belly, Achiote Grilled Salmon,
Grilled Elk Tenderloin and Angus Beef Duet with Diablo Sauce.
The talented chef enjoys creating a synergy between local area
products and his wide range of international cooking techniques
to create breakfast, lunch and dinner plates that appeal to locals
and visiting guests at well.
A
bevy of museums in Santa Fe, including the Georgia O'keeffe Museum,
New Mexico Museum of Art, Musuem of Indian Arts & Cullture
as well as endless art galleries will provide hours of beautiful
paintings, drawing, sculptures and historic craft arts to peruse.
A few before and after restaurant eateries you might want to visit
should include Joseph's of Santa Fe, Luminaria in Inn at Loretto,
Rista, Galesteo Bistro and Il Piatto if your looking for some
great pasta. Santa Fe Brewery is best for a chili Philly with
a brew, and Mark Kiffen's Compound is getting fantastic reviews.
Inn at Anasazi Suite
Sante
Fe is located sixty miles from Albuquerque International Airport
and eight miles from Santa Fe Airport, where private planes and
charters arrive and depart. Driving From Albuquerque International
Airport to the Inn: Take Sunport Blvd. to I-25 North; follow I-25
North to Santa Fe (approx. 57 miles). Exit Old Pecos Trail North
(exit 284). At the top of the off ramp, turn left. At the third
stoplight, turn right to stay on Old Pecos Trail. At Paseo de
Peralta, turn right. Turn left at the stop sign at Marcy St. At
Washington Ave., turn left. Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi is the
third building on the left. Visit: www.rosewoodhotels.com
for reservation information.
ROSEWOOD
INN OF THE ANASAZI
113
Washington Ave,
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
(505) 988-3030
www.rosewoodhotels.com
Bonnie Carroll
www.lifebitesnews.com