Local Experiences
Whether you are looking for a short scenic drive, an
adventure on horseback or a historic home & studio tour...
the local experiences around here are one-of-a-kind.
Scenic Drives
NORTHERN NEW MEXICO
Explore the region's best scenic drives...
Abiquiú Inn to Lake Abiquiú 12 minutes drive West
to Ghost Ranch 20 minutes Northwest
to Echo Amphitheater 30 minutes Northwest
to Taos, NM 1.25 hrs North East
to Santa Fe, NM 1 hr South
to Albuquerque, NM 2 hrs South
to Durango, CO 3 hrs North West
Trail Hiking
CANYONS & RIVERS
Abiquiu Hiking Trails information
www.alltrails.com/us/new-mexico/abiquiu
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Abiquiú, New Mexico
Pedernal
FLINT MOUNTAIN
Elevation: 9,866 ft
Prominence: 1,362 ft
Cerro Pedernal is the beautiful mesa backdrop
behind the stunning Lake Abiquiú. A geologically significant section of the Jemez Mountains, you might be come across ancient fossils that date
back to the Triassic period.
Purple Adobe
We share this beautiful valley with our friends at Purple Adobe Lavender Farm just next door. For the full sensory experience, visit June - August during peak bloom season. You can pick your own lavender bundles, explore their meditative labyrinth or
try unique lavender scones & gelato.
LAVENDER FARM TOUR & SHOP
Ghost Ranch
RETREAT & EDUCATION CENTER
Horseback Riding, Hiking & Museums
Nestled amidst the breathtaking red & yellow cliffs of the Piedra Lumbre sandstone mountains, you will find 21,000 acres of land known as Ghost Ranch. The Ranch offers workshops, hiking, horseback riding & two fascinating museums of paleontology & anthropology.
Ojo Caliente
Only 35 minutes Northeast, Ojo Caliente is one of the only hot springs spas on Earth featuring all four healing minerals: Arsenic, Lithia, Soda and Iron in naturally sulfur-free waters. Soak your soul in their nine communal hot springs, or book a private tub or massage for a truly tranquil experience.
MINERAL HOT SPRINGS & DAY SPA
Monastery of
Christ in the Desert
HOUSE OF WORSHIP & BREWERY
At the Monastery of Christ in the Desert there lives a community of Benedictine monks each of whom and as a community seek to be in union with God.
Visitors are welcome to come by to experience the amazing views, rock formations & peaceful outdoor setting. There also happens to be a lovely gift shop & micro-brewery,
The Abbey Brewing Company.
Black Mesa
Black Mesa’s course design rates among the best in the West by Golf Magazine. The dramatic design takes full advantage of the area's unique sandstone ridges & stunning desert landscape. Golfers here navigate fairways that wind through natural rock formations, with elevation changes that reveal breathtaking views of the surrounding mesas & mountains.
GOLF COURSE
Santa Fe
School of Cooking
COOKING CLASSES & EVENTS
Interested in bringing the flavors of the Southwest
home with you? The Santa Fe School of Cooking
welcomes everyone to their internationally acclaimed
culinary school in Downtown Santa Fe.
